Muff's Modules & More

amnesia · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:45 am Post subject: Hertz Donut

I assume the Harvestman Hertz Donut will be a copy of either the Buchla 259, 259e or 261e?
Cant wait to hear an extensive demo.

brandon daniel · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:07 am Post subject: Re: Hertz Donut

REwire · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:38 am Post subject:

Similar to Buchla only in that there's a Mod Osc and Main. No analog wave or timbre shaping which is the main sound of the Buchlas. I thought I heard a while back that Scott liked the Nord Lead osc sound and modeled that. I heard the proto Donut at NAMM last year but don't remember much. It's changed much since then. I am also interested in his wavetable osc, the Piston Honda. I hope he throws some cool stuff into it; more 259e and not another Miniwave.

Roycie Roller · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:52 am Post subject:

I'm really interested in this pitch-tracking function. Buchla users, what's that all about?

amnesia · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:06 am Post subject:

By the time the Piston Honda is out I will be Pistan Broke :-)

Roycie Roller · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:15 am Post subject:

I can't wait to get Pissed 'n Stoned with my Piston Honda hihi

dkcg · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:11 am Post subject:

tragedybysyntax · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:48 am Post subject:

I think I'll get drunk and stoned in about 3 hours and sit infront of my modular and improv all day. Thanks for the courage! smile

felix · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:04 pm Post subject:

Roycie Roller · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject:

Sounds intriguing...I'm still very interested to see if you can over ride the modulation oscillator with, eg. a microphone & have that track the main oscillator. Dalek

"Exterminate, exterminaaaaaaaaattttttttteeeeeeeeee!!!!!!"

Rasta-nana

dougcl · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 11:13 am Post subject:

Okay, I'm thinking I want the Hertz Donut. Anyone know the status of this project?

Here's a cloudy sound clip in case it hasn't been posted.

http://soundcloud.com/harvestman/hzdfmtest1

suthnear · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 12:48 pm Post subject:

Scott posted a few days ago that he would have news about the hd soon...

D/A A/D · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject:

sandyb · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 3:26 pm Post subject:

Exuviae · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 6:47 pm Post subject:

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RELEASE THIS THING ALREADY!!!!

sorry...end of tantrum. ;-)

Seriously, though, this thing has me crazily intrigued...need more info and sound samples.

I see I'm not alone here, which is cool.

Help us, oh Harvestman!

Brooks

VanEck · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 6:55 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I've actually been planning the layout of my modular and available rack space around the Donut for months now. Can't wait to hear some samples so I can make sure it is awesome as I am hoping... but I am sure it will be and more SlayerBadger!

REwire · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject:

governor blacksnake · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 7:34 pm Post subject:

Finishing up the PCBs, ordering them this weekend! Been in communication with the factory and things are looking really good.

wetterberg · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject:

estimated price and ETA would mean the world to me... thing about these things; I need to start planning out getting in on the action a long time in advance... :-(

governor blacksnake · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject:

chimologic · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 3:16 am Post subject:

This and the Wogglebug (on its way here!) are the final two Euro modules I am waiting for to complete my 2 suitcases of Eurorack and just move on to just expanding the Serge...

Mr White · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 3:33 am Post subject:

I heard the demo on soundcloud...
it sounds VERY similar (if not the same) to my Chimera BC8!
fuck, I'm going to love it....

NV · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 3:37 am Post subject:

Fantastic news, I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing more of this in action.

chimologic · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 3:53 am Post subject:

Whats the final HP width? still 17?

science · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:39 am Post subject:

Between this, the Zorlon Cannon, and the Makenoise Wogglebug I just ordered, my eurorack system is going to be a hell of a lot of fun.

Mr White · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:01 am Post subject:

so, any estimated release date!? hmmm.....

tonnu · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:42 am Post subject:

Website says july

waiting very eagerly indeed for this and the poli oscs!!

Mr White · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 5:53 am Post subject:

I've 12U and a half full.

I promised myself not to go beyond the 15U limit.

so I still have room for the very needed, Hertz donut have the ticket! w00t

...and maybe (I said maybe!) a metasonix VCA.
but:
I also like so much the sound of germanium so maybe an assmaster will get its place...

attacksustain · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:00 pm Post subject:

mmm purty.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/analoguehaven/3601116055/

JohnLRice · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject:

felix · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:41 pm Post subject:

DANGER !!!!! TERROR HORROR w00t

berfmurret · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject:

wetterberg · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:13 pm Post subject:

fuck it, let's hotlink that bitch! I *know* I need one of these!!!

Looks like The Harvestman is really honing his microprocessor skills with this one - all that buchla-esque switching looks rad.

If I won the lottery I'd be the first guy with a full system of these - like a bank of 4 or some shit.

dkcg · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject:

cerebrosis · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:44 pm Post subject:

KyleEasterly · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

Already planning on 2 of these!

I like the tracking indicators: Bad, Worse, Stupid hihi

Bricks · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:19 pm Post subject:

man. I have no money and no space.

but that is gorgeous, and would probably satiate 1 of my two remaining desires in my modular: a 261e and a serge oscillator, cause I have fallen for the way they sound..

or at least I could tell myself that it'd satiate my desire for a 261e...
and anyway, at this point, it'd be too much. I should be grateful for the already-wide spectrum I have. too many options as it stands. can paralyze

Suburban Bather · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 9:27 pm Post subject:

I'm torn between the Donut and Polivoks. I'm leaning towards the Polivoks since its cheaper and smaller. Once some sound demos are released, I'll know for shure if the Donut is too sexy for my shirt.

Muff Wiggler · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject:

how the hell do you spell 'sold' again? hyper

oh yeah. S-O-L-D.

freakin' SOLD.

congrats Scott, looks like another massive win. Incredible stuff The Chewbacca Defense

felix · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:07 pm Post subject:

flippantminister · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:17 pm Post subject:

suboptimal · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:43 pm Post subject:

My grandfather used to say "the best costs no more," and certainly when it comes to gear, that's true. Flipping cheap gear adds up after a while.

I just noticed that the Harvestman site boasts that this has compatibility with Livewire's x-mod and audio compositor expansions. Makes it an interesting alternative to a second AFG for something completely different, although the AFG's I/O is just about the sexiest thing in Euroland . . .

chinard · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:01 pm Post subject:

lol@ tracking function..

Bad, Worse, and Stupid w00t

Malekko · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:30 pm Post subject:

where do i deposit my money!?

apfEID · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:59 pm Post subject:

sound samples?

richard · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 12:31 am Post subject:

As I'm sure the M30 will never see the light of day and even if it does I won't buy it, the Donut is gonna get my vote - old digital is the new analog man..... I really like the very digital VCO on the chimera BC8 too BTW, and have high hopes for the BCX

but hang on I'm skint and I haven't even got my AFG delivered yet - GAS!

Sorry to say it but I think the Donut is ugly as fuck - IMHO those black bars on the Harvestman modules make them look very cheap and nasty - and i know they are niether (well, nasty maybe smile

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R

theglyph · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:07 am Post subject:

Well this is for sure the only module I'm willing to fuck my rent over!! help

auricle · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 3:07 am Post subject:

NV · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 4:22 am Post subject:

Kakihara · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:27 am Post subject:

oh lala!
I'm already 38 hp of "homeless" modules now :S
I need more space for that But I need THAT module ambulance

ayayayaya!

@ Chinard:
Are you the guy I've chat with for a bit after the Blindoldfreak show in Toronto last febuary?

Fnord · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:23 am Post subject:

suboptimal · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:28 am Post subject:

tonnu · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject:

definitely, harvestman along with livewire, makenoise, and (unfortunately) plan B was what convinced me to jump to euro modular.

i was actually shopping for an analog poly before browsing AH's website and got sucked into the wallet drainhole that is the modular world. at first, i was not *that* interested at the modulars with .com formats etc. that leans more to emulating the moogish sounds--but after looking at the euro offerings, i realized that modulars is so much more than a monosynth! and that finally did it for me SlayerBadger!

aesthetically, i think harvestman is also one of the most attractive ... i'd much prefer (from pure form factor) a rack full of harvestman than, say, doepfer, asys, or plan B. another really company that gets my vote for best design is definitely makenoise, but livewire has its own classic '50's vintagey science instrument look that is sexy as well.

well, to each his own i suppose wink

Kakihara · Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject:

in terms of look, I find Doepfer, AS, ASYS and such ordinary, livewire classy/chic, Plan B got that biotech-slightly Gigerish look, Malekko mmm monolythic... as in millenial wisedom, FOH, Makenoise and Harvestman meaner than an oldschool punk rocker!!!

Guinness ftw!

Montag · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:20 am Post subject:

Ha! So awesome... I'm really looking forward to getting this.

I love the "DANGER !!! TERROR HORROR" on the PCB, as well as the aforementioned tracking titles. Awesome touch.

This module looks absolutely solid, and I love how it looks as well. My only gripe is that the "hertz donut" lettering on top doesn't quite seem to match the rest of the module's aesthetic, but that's not really important as it's just beautiful all in all.

Can't wait!! MY ASS IS BLEEDING

Mr White · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:59 am Post subject:

oh fuuuuuck noooo! MY ASS IS BLEEDING

definitely harvestman and make noise makes my ass bleed...
killer look and awesome sound, I like so much also that '60 sci-fi livewire style/knobs, really dope for me! love

just cant wait to get my donut!

(i love to abuse that emoticon, it always make me smile!)

citizen mori · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 4:04 am Post subject: hertz donut times

hertz donut spy photos from tonight:

the harvestman was kind enough to bring a prototype of the donut into my studio earlier this evening, and he had me at it for a few hours solid as well.

i'm cleared to share a couple of photographs, and write a bit about the experience, and, i do declare: it has left me astonished! i already miss this module.

the modulation oscillator is wonderfully implemented, borrowing a conservative and to my opinion ideal amount of buchla workflow in it's interface. comparisons will be frequent, i suspect, and rightly so: the simplest arrangement of parameters (sine or triangle on primary, sine or triangle on modulation, freq and amp as destination) does relate close to the 261e in similar configuration... not at all identical, but i found myself able to apply intuition earned from my hours spent on the e-series to developing timbres on the donut.

for me, the similarities end here, as the donut is... certainly a harvestman device in that way that only he can do things.

the waveform discontinuity is certainly new, providing a palette i've never once had at hand, with dramatically different results from waveform to waveform. complex spectra is achieved with a granularity in the travel of the parameter which is quite varied and quite dense; there is an enormous amount of wave-terrain to explore here, years.

the sync is well implemented, skittering pitch tricks and scampering phase are rewarding to configure and sequence. some of the formant structures i was able to draw out of the module sounded fantastic.

i could carry on about the ring mod as well... it is both 5,626 and 1,406.5 smiles wide, all at once. grin

to my palette, it is beautiful to hear.

it is said that once the firmware is polished, i will be doing a bit of recording with the device, which the harvestman will slice to his whim and fancy and decide if it is nice enough to represent the module. i am not certain if this will come to be, as we are both busy folk... i certainly hope to have the opportunity, as i feel a bit bad to make such a post without audio to share. that, and, i am gutted to not have had more time with the hertz donut.

well done, governor! well done!

applause

p.s. no, i will not explain the small pcb to the left. hmmm.....

astroschnautzer · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 4:40 am Post subject:

So, it`s got a ring mod too? Anyway, I think the harvestman is making the most interesting modules at the moment, Hertz donut, polivoks vco, piston honda, and hopefully the high quality grain delay sampler thingie too...

DGTom · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 4:58 am Post subject:

citizen mori, parts of your description of the Hertz Donut make me happy to have ears. Very evocative. With any luck I will be able to meet this VCO in person before to long.

Thankyou for the sneak peek & first impressions.

elemental · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:58 am Post subject:

exciting stuff, cant wait to hear this osc!! screaming goo yo

mono-poly · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:32 am Post subject:

Hmmm i'd love to try that.

Mr White · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:15 am Post subject:

Audio Resistance · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:09 am Post subject:

Harvestman is what got me into the Euro-world and he has certainly kept things exciting.

This looks like 2 of them will be magic.

science · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the review. I've been checking Analogue Haven for pre-ordering daily. Two of these will be mine.

electrik noize · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:52 pm Post subject:

Fnord · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:33 pm Post subject:

indexofmetals · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 4:35 pm Post subject:

hints of what harvestman will be bringing out plus the malekko wiard stuff (and their own of course; I have two b:assmaster pedals) has been enough to make hesitant about selling my doepfer portable case despite selling all the plan b and eurorack modules that filled it

felix · Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:59 pm Post subject:

Wow, I didn't think I could have been more eager for the HZD to arrive.
Dead Banana

Audio Resistance · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:39 am Post subject:

Fnord · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:20 am Post subject:

Good friend of mine has one of her Griffins. I've got microcephalic and hydrocephalic piglet specimins on top of one of my modular racks, right next to my (fake) 2 headed baby. The 2 headed piglet was very tempting, but I don't have the room for a 4 gallon jar. Every now and then she thins out her personal collection and will send out a mass email.

And yeah, most of my bonus checks go into gear as well.

qu.one · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:20 pm Post subject:

just got one... and if i had to chose ONE digital oscillator, this would be it. x2.

it sounds amazing, and it's laid out wonderfully. tempo sync CV on this and you have awesome stuff that sounds like well crafted automation.

qu.one · Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:32 pm Post subject:

i do apologize for iPhone audio... but i didn't feel like editing.

Hertz Donut is the only Oscillator voice being used. All VCO modulation is from the modulation VCO in the HD, and those are being modulated by a Doepfer A-147.
Hertz Donut is going through a Cwejman MMF-6 into a Doepfer 132-3 VCA, which is being opened by an MFB Dual ADSR (set to a short envelope time for most of the video).
Pitch control is provided from a random midi event inside Ableton Live being arpeggiated.
There is an Analogue Solutions HH88 in there here and there, and a drop of hits from the computer that were programmed.

analogueheart · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:02 am Post subject:

I love the hertz doughnut.
I would buy another in a second. If I were not waiting for the make noise osc, it would be another hd.

pas · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:55 am Post subject:

dearest Hertz Donut,

I shan't forsake thee for false prophets.

JeremyLemos · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject:

this thing is quite a monster... do you guys have a favorite walk through video for this bad boy?

the83 · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject:

JeremyLemos · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:00 pm Post subject:

Thanks the83, that's the one I found. I'm still getting my feet wet and it moves pretty fast... I'll have to keep watching and pausing. razz