{"product_id":"michigan-synth-works-sy-1","title":"MICHIGAN SYNTH WORKS SY-1 SYNCUSSION DRUM SYNTH MIDI","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Michigan Synth Works SY-1 Drum synth is a full size, exact replica of the Pearl SY-1 Syncussion.  Every detail has been replicated from the original board layouts to the mechanical construction.  The assembled version has been modernized to use current manufacturing processes while still using the original board layouts and all parts have been carefully chosen to match the behavior of the original.  Case, boards, and I\/O Boards are all interchangeable with the original Pearl device\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAssembled versions come with the METAL back standard, the wood case is available as a DIY kit separately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Syncussion:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Syncussion is a 2 voice drum synthesizer with two oscillators per voice and six different modes.  Five modes mix and modulate the oscillators plus a noise channel. Each voice has controls for TUNE, DECAY, SWEEP amount, SWEEP Speed, Sweep up\/off\/down, LFO amount, and LFO speed, LFO Shape (Tri or Square), and sample and hold\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOSC Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA: One oscillator sound, at this position the regular drum synthesizer sweep can be effected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eB. Sound of one oscillator adjusting the other osciIIator frequency; produces a metallic sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eC. Sound of a mix of two oscillator outputs; sound is similar to that of a vibraphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eD. Sound of mix of two oscillator outputs; produces a low to high sweep and is done by hitting pad softly or hard; there is no connection to SWEEP SPEED and SWEEP RANGE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eE. Sound of one oscillator adjusting the other oscillator frequency with a mix of noise; produces a sound similar to hitting thin metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eF. Sound of only noise\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTriggering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe SY-1 is designed to be triggered via drum triggers which output a very low pulse signal.  Modern 5V trigger signals (v-trig) can be used, how it i recommended experimenting with simple audio samples or more dynamic triggers.  One of the more interesting features of the Syncussion is the dynamic response to the drum triggers and just sending a straight pulse which maxes out the trigger inputs does not do the device justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTuning:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe original SY-1 uses a tune pedal to adjust the pitch of both oscillators while playing.  This functionality has been retained in the original configuration but is of limited use without the pedal.  The expanded version DOES have per voice CV control (1v\/Oct) as well as the MIDI \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMIDI equipped I\/O Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the same as the expanded i\/o configuration but adds MIDI in place of the MOD input.  The MIDI responds to velocity to gate level and pitch for each channel.  2 TRS-TS and TRS MIDI cables are included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrig 1,2 In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e -  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMIDI \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTune 1,2 CV in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOutput 1, 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/3690\/8374\/files\/MIDIConnectiondiagram.png?v=1686701676\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/3690\/8374\/files\/MIDIConnectiondiagram.png?v=1686701676\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMIDI Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16 Tigger levels controlled by MIDI Velocity: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Sense potentiometers can be used to further adjust the trigger level from the MIDI to CV converter.  Plugging a jack into the trigger input will override the MIDI generated trigger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 Octave pitch: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe pitch CV functions as an offset to the Pitch slider so it is always a relative pitch, not absolute pitch.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Plugging a jack into the Tune input will override the MIDI generated Pitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMIDI Pitchbend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModwheel to Filter frequency: \u003c\/strong\u003e4V (50%) possible modulation range to filter frequency as an offset to the filter frequency slider.  This can be used to extend the range of the filter up or down beyond what is possible with the slider alone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMIDI Learn: \u003c\/strong\u003ePressing the sense potentiometer twice quickly will make that trigger LED for that channel flash, the MIDI channel will be set for that voice to the next received MIDI notes channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirmware update: \u003c\/strong\u003ePower the SY-1 with the CH1 Sense potentiometer press, the trigger LEDs will alternate and you will hear the channels sound indicating that the device is ready to receive the update.  Send the SYSEX file using a midi utility of your choice, the trigger 1 LED will flash and the voice will sound indicating that it is receiving data.  When complete, the trigger LEDS will alternate.  Reboot the device to finish the update\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe SY-1 ships with a metal base panel but the DIY wood case can be used instead.  It is provided UNFINISHED and sold separately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhats included:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSY-1 Synthesizer\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUniversal Power adapter (100-240V, 12V DC out, Tip 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