Leipzig-S

[Zombie Stomper]

I bought one from Noisebug last week when they had a 15% off sale. It arrived on Wednesday and it's sitting on my floor unused because they forgot the power adapter. Sigh.

[Gringo Starr]

Originally Posted by Zombie Stomper

I bought one from Noisebug last week when they had a 15% off sale. It arrived on Wednesday and it's sitting on my floor unused because they forgot the power adapter. Sigh.

Oh man that sucks. At least you can touch it and tell it how much you love her.

I really would like to have one but I think I'm going to start a modular system instead.

[bentley]

Originally Posted by Pschelfh

How does the sequencer work?

In this demo the sequence runs once through the 8 leds and the next run though, it remains at the first 4

You can set the sequencer to re-trigger or run straight through all 8 steps with the flip of a switch. Insanely fun to play with. This thing is really raw sounding in a good way.

[bentley]

Originally Posted by Zombie Stomper

I bought one from Noisebug last week when they had a 15% off sale. It arrived on Wednesday and it's sitting on my floor unused because they forgot the power adapter. Sigh.

Nooooo!

[himalaya]

Originally Posted by Pschelfh

And how does the resonance knob react on this one? On the former one (Leipzig-R), resonance only seems to kick in when the knob is at 3/4.

Can any one of the owners or Mr Analog Solutions tell us about this?

[Pschelfh]

Here's another nice demo, with also some Telemark, JX8-P and Vermona DRM sounds!



That Telemark sounds nice too, juicy resonance!

Peter.

[Pschelfh]

Originally Posted by himalaya

Can any one of the owners or Mr Analog Solutions tell us about this?

Gearlust possessed my bank card and I ordered one, so I will be able to solve this mystery within a few days!

Peter.

[bentley]

Originally Posted by himalaya

Can any one of the owners or Mr Analog Solutions tell us about this?

Seems to be the case on the Leipzig-s as well. Resonance kicks in at around a 3/4 turn. The last 1/4 turn isn't as subtle.

[Zombie Stomper]

Originally Posted by Gringo Starr

Oh man that sucks. At least you can touch it and tell it how much you love her.

I know, this last weekend was torture not being able to use it. The adapter arrived today so I'm good to go. Top notch service from Noisebug! I like those guys.

[SWAN808]

Originally Posted by Zombie Stomper

I know, this last weekend was torture not being able to use it. The adapter arrived today so I'm good to go. Top notch service from Noisebug! I like those guys.

And? The Sound?

[Pschelfh]

Damn, ordered mine from a store in Glasgow, but I completely forgot that the PSU would ofcourse be fitted with a UK power plug!
I guess I was spoiled by Dave Smith synths, they always provide multi-plug PSU's.

I ordered a UK -> Euro plug adaptor, so no-play yet this weekend.

Peter.

[Pschelfh]

Woohoo, my UK -> Euro plug arrived this morning and I got the chance to play for 10 mins. before going to work!

Sounds great so far, much rawer and 'Moog-like' than my ATC-Xi. I was afraid of them both covering the same sounds, but the ATC-Xi sounds more modern and refined.

Everything works like it should, except that the resonance only kicks in at 3/4, I don't know why they did that? The filter and the amp sound very powerful, lots of bass, and punchy with short envelopes. Too bad there isn't an option to retrigger the envelopes on every note, like on the ATC-Xi.

The modulation sequencer is a big plus and can get some nice movement in the sound!

I honestly wouldn't want to choose between the ATC-Xi and the Leipzig-S. ATC-Xi is more tedious to edit, but has memory locations and a more controlled sound. Leipzig-S is easier to edit and has a raw and powerful sound, ideal for bass. Both are great mono analogs!

Peter.

[himalaya]

Ohhhhh, great. Do tell more! So far I like what I hear from you "raw and snappy". Yummy.

So, the resonance kicks in a bit later than one would expect, but once it does, is the knob travel and the resultant sound as you'd expect? I mean no sudden jumps from the 3/4 position to something full on? Also, how does the resonance sound to you.
Feed us with more info (how 'bout hard sync?) and sound clips, we beg you.

It's a pity that the Analog Solutions Lipzieg-S web page lacks detailed info and audio. For example, they say:

Plenty of modulation routing possibilities.

But it would be nice to read more about that.

We are a big fan of electronic percussion here, so Leipzig-S modulation choices provide for good drum possibilities

So, let's hear them! Together with a few vintage basses, leads, hard-sync sweeps, etc. Not just sequenced lines.

A nice full frontal pic of the unit would also be nice, as it often tells more at a glance than a spec sheet.

Mr. Analog Solutions, you spent lots of time and energy making this baby, and then appear not to be interested in presenting it in its full glory.

[Pschelfh]

I didn't say snappy (I still have to test the Leipzig-S for drum sounds), but the amp and envelopes sound very punchy to me.

Resonance kicks in at 3/4, but if you move the knob carefuly, there's enough variation after that, so no problem for me.

Yes there's plenty of modulation (eg. the manual also describes the step sequencer as an additional modulation source!). You can download the manual at the Analogue Solutions website.

Sync is great with some modulation sources available, most common is OSC2, which in turn can be modulated by ENV2 for that classic sync sweep.

I plan to do some full demos in the near future because I want to compare it to my ATC-Xi to hear what each does best.

Peter.

[breitt]

...and the conversation's over?

How's the Leipzig-s treating all you new owners? I just sold my Future Retro 777 and I'm thinking of replacing it with a Leipzig-s and driving it with my FR Mobius. What is everyone else using to sequence the Leipzig with? Is that 3/4 turn on the resonance knob a big annoyance? Anyone have any new soundclips to post?

Thanks!