AtomoSynth has announced the new Mochika2 2009 edition synthesizer, a $299 boutique synth, now available on ebay.

Specs below. If you’ve used a Mochika2, leave a comment with your thoughts!

Details:

This synth features one analog square and saw waveform VCO (voltage controled oscillator) with a huge pitch range, from subsonic to ultrasonic sound.

One square and triangle waveform LFO (low frequency oscillator), that modulates the VCO for the vibrato effect creating old school arcade Atari-like sounds.

White noise generator that triggers the VCO and can create percussion like sounds.

8 step Sequencer with note on/off switch and pitch knob for each step

It features a 1/4 inch audio output, 1/4 inch CV Output (to control other analog gear).

The Mochika2 features a MIDI input to sync the Mochika with any midi device sending midi clock signals, the mochika can sync 1, 2, 4 and up to 8 times the tempo of the master clock midi device, also it can be used as a midi to gate converter to sync other analog gear using the CV output of the Mochika2.

Also the instrument is ligthed with 1 bright red led that indicates the LFO Rate, and 8 red leds to indicate the step that is being played. Very useful when you play it on a dark stage.

The Analog Sequencer is packed in a cool laser cut clear acrilic case that shows all the hand made analog circuitry.

The instrument is powered directly from 110V or 220V AC.

Dimensions: 230mm(W), 170 mm(D), 80mm(H. incuded rubber feet and knobs)

Mochika + Abyssal recording session

via atomolab:

Recording session for the AtomoSynth Proyect album, Mochika processed by the Abyssal filter. Abyssal with delay added.

Raw analog power – AtomoLabs‘ Mochika processed by the abyssal filter only, raw AtomoSynth analog sound!!!

AtomoSynth has introduced the new Mochika2 Midi sync clear edition, now available on Ebay.

Description:

This synth features:

• one square and saw waveform VCO (voltage controled oscillator) with a huge pitch range, from subsonic to ultrasonic sound
• One square and triangle waveform LFO (low frequency oscillator), that modulates the VCO for the vibrato effect creating old school arcade Atari-like sounds.
• White noise generator that triggers the VCO and can create percussion like sounds.
• 8 step Sequencer with note on/off switch and pitch knob for each step .
• It has a 1/4 inch audio output, 1/4 inch CV Output (to control other analog gear).
• The Mochika features a MIDI input to sync the Mochika with any midi device sending midi clock signals, the mochika can sync 1,2,4 and 8 times the tempo of the master clock midi device.
• Also the instrument is ligthed with 1 ultra bright red led that indicates the LFO Rate, and 8 red leds to indicate the step that is being played. Very useful when you play it on a dark stage.
• The Analog Sequencer is packed in a cool laser cut clear acrilic case that shows all the hand made analog circuitry.
• The instrument is powered directly from 110V or 220V AC.
• Dimensions: 230mm(W), 170 mm(D), 80mm(H. incuded rubber feet and knobs)

Here’s a demo of the Mochika2 in action:

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AtomoSynth has introduced a new translucent synth – the Abyssal Clear Edition. 

The Abyssal is described as “analog photo-noise-machine & oscillating-filter”. It combines features of a theremin and synthesizer. More info at our earlier post on the AtomoSynth Abyssal.

Here’s a demo of the Abyssal in action:

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This synth features one square and saw waveform VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) with a huge pitch range, from subsonic to ultrasonic sound controlled by a big photocell (pitch control) allowing to play it like a photo Theremin.

One square and triangle waveform LFO (low frequency oscillator), that can modulate the VCO for the vibrato effect creating arcade Atari-like sounds; and also can modulate the filter creating a resonant tremolo effect.
One white noise generator that modulates the frequency of the VCO.
Voltage controlled vactrol filter with the classical cut off and resonance controls that produces unique, weird effects, also capable to process external audio signals.

It has a 1/4 inch audio output, 1/4 inch Line Audio Input, 1 big photocell. Also the instrument includes a red ultra bright LED tentacle to provide light for the photo cell, very useful when playing it on a dark stage.

The Abyssal synth is packed in a clear acrylic case that shows all the handmade analog circuitry.
The instrument is powered directly from 110V or 220V AC.

Dimensions: 170 mm (W), 170 mm (D), 75mm (H. included rubber feet and knobs). LED tentacle length: 500mm.

Image: kernelslacker

The Mochika is a hand-made analog synth from Atomosynth.

Per Kernelslacker:

The Mochika is a monotonic analog synth with the usual VCO/LFO/Noise sources, plus a step sequencer. It’s a bit temperamental.

When I first powered it up, I spent five minutes turning knobs just trying to make any sound other than mains hum. Oddly, turning it off and back on made it work. The range of various pots is also a bit suspect. The step sequencer for example has low end bass noises at all-the-way-to-the-left, whilst anything past 12:00 goes ultrasonic.

The flashing lights seem cool at first, but after a few minutes start to make your eyes hurt. Possibly more useful in a live environment though I guess. I wish I could turn down the intensity a touch. Even better, add an LDR to limit them when used in daylight.

Makes some really bizarre bleeps and bloops though. Lots of fun. Even more so when rigged up to various effects.

It’s pretty neat though for a hand-made device. It’s not anywhere as advanced as any of my other synths, but it’s certainly just as fun, and can do some things that the others can’t.