http://www.yaary.com/index.htmlHot News!en2012-09-29T20:12:21+02:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Wed, 7 Mar 2012 22:46:28 +0200Blog2012-09-29T20:12:21+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/ef5d7d96889d38b97884a1eec34f9a0e-32.html#unique-entry-id-32http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/ef5d7d96889d38b97884a1eec34f9a0e-32.html#unique-entry-id-32Atari 1040ST, I have also switched musical software, from Hybrid Arts MidiTrack II to Steinberg Pro-24. The Pro-24 had 24 tracks with a more powerful editing engine that allowed for versatile production techniques to be used.

As I had the Roland MT-32 sound engine at the time, I was looking for a graphical editor to be able to program the instrument. Luckily, Steinberg had at the time Synthworks MT-32, a full programmer/librarian software for Roland MT-32.
Having purchased two software pieces, each requiring a dongle was an issue as Atari 1040ST only had one printer port, in which the dongle is connected to.

The solution was Steinberg Midex, a 4 midi out, two midi in and empty slots for 4 copy protection dongles. This setup allowed me not only to leverage Steinberg M-ROS, which is Steinberg’s pseudo multi tasking features, allowing to run both Pro-24 and Syntheworks MT-32 at the same time, but also 96 midi out ports and 32 midi in ports. I could expand my studio further!




Atari 1040 ST with a color display.



Steinberg Pro-24 music composition software


Steinberg Midex hardware]]>Blog2012-09-29T19:59:49+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/2f7ee695aea4f9cd40075fb46bc4cf03-31.html#unique-entry-id-31http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/2f7ee695aea4f9cd40075fb46bc4cf03-31.html#unique-entry-id-31
As seen in the attached photos, the software’s interface was quite crude, but provided me with hours upon hours of pure fun recording compositions. The album ‘Projects I’ contains music created with that setup.

In the screen image, one can notice 16 tracks, track name, send/receive via up/down arrow, type of midi event, number of transmitted notes and percentage of memory used for that track.

More on Hybrid Arts can be found here.


]]>Blog2012-03-18T22:07:58+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/58836c82a26d79731a7fb3bbe8a24139-30.html#unique-entry-id-30http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/58836c82a26d79731a7fb3bbe8a24139-30.html#unique-entry-id-30
“6000 years ago, the Sumerian civilization had flourished. Many clay tablets have been preserved to tell its story. Within those tablets are defined some of the very basic elements which are widely used today like the modern calendar and the metric system.

Astronomy held an important place at that time.

It was also said that the earth is a round blue ball, a view that can only be seen from outer space.

It is at that time that records of extra-terrestrial visits have been documented in clay in the form of the gods coming down from heaven to rule the earth, those gods are references by the Sumerians as Anunnaki.

Moreover, the giant leap mankind have made in the past several tens of thousands of years is attributed to genetic engineering by the Anunnaki.

Recent advances in DNA research have established that there was an Eve who lived about 250 to 270 thousand years ago, a first mother from who all modern humans stem, no matter what their racial heritage is.
Anunnaki originated from the 10th planet in the solar system, a planet called "Nibiru", which stands for "The Planet Of The Crossing" and its symbol in the Sumerian clay tablets is the cross sign.

Modern science has not yet located "Nibiru" as it is said that it has a rotation span around the sun of 3600 years, though irregularities in the orbits of Neptune and Pluto suggests a strong gravitational force of a nearby planet.

This is the musical voyage of the 10th planet "Nibiru" and its inhabitants the "Anunnaki", which have come to planet earth and changed its nature forever.”

]]>Blog2011-11-11T22:56:17+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/d4abb5d5bd1f38a01e3379e91bbd41e9-29.html#unique-entry-id-29http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/d4abb5d5bd1f38a01e3379e91bbd41e9-29.html#unique-entry-id-29
Within the album the listener will find a blend of analog and orchestral sounds with a wide palette of timbres. My analog modular synthesizer is heavily used as well as the rest of my outboard gear, like the Roland MKS-70 and the Oberheim Matrix-6R to name a few.

Additionally, authentic orchestral sounds were used.

The album is now available on iTunes and other digital media stores and will be available shortly at my record store, Mellojet.

]]>Blog2011-09-23T22:55:42+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/c444b4a3ae3d533235afbacd54bbfbbc-28.html#unique-entry-id-28http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/c444b4a3ae3d533235afbacd54bbfbbc-28.html#unique-entry-id-28
Expect it to be finalized within a few weeks, in time for the album’s 11.11.11 release!

]]>Blog2011-09-02T22:54:57+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/93e1caa33a6366a008681d8ade9d69ab-27.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/93e1caa33a6366a008681d8ade9d69ab-27.html#unique-entry-id-27Albums Ambience, Blind Vision, Atmosphere and Synergos will be offered for $7 + S/H.

First comes, first served.

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]]>Blog2011-07-08T22:53:42+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/5ed5586e08a1e9993ea972f5d574fc51-25.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/5ed5586e08a1e9993ea972f5d574fc51-25.html#unique-entry-id-25
As a gesture to my beloved band of the time I though it would be a great idea to remake a track from one of my all time favorite album, Logos from 1982. The track I remade is the second part of Logos Part 1 and I tried to be as close to the original as possible, while still delivering some of my recent touches, like orchestra arrangement and my analog modular synthesizer, which delivers all other sounds, especially the 4-5 running sequencers.

The track will be included in my upcoming studio album, Moab, scheduled to be released in winter time.

]]>Blog2011-07-06T22:52:36+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/efda45a7bae298637de98fda8360d12e-24.html#unique-entry-id-24http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/efda45a7bae298637de98fda8360d12e-24.html#unique-entry-id-24
The album will be heavily analog, but this time around will have strong classical touch with an emphasis on string section. I have decided to compose a lot of parts for an orchestra that is heavily biased towards the string section, with some parts composed for brass, horns and tuba.

I am enjoying the process enormously as this is a first for me and the results of raging analog sequencers on one hand with the soothing sounds of a real orchestra on the other is truly unique.

Expect the album to be released by winter time.

]]>Blog2011-07-04T22:51:59+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/ec272512309eaef5ce3deda4f4ab8001-23.html#unique-entry-id-23http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/ec272512309eaef5ce3deda4f4ab8001-23.html#unique-entry-id-23
Although I like the general layout and sections, I got tired of the all-black decor and decided to add a little color, so after some lookup time, here’s the updated web site.

]]>Blog2011-06-17T22:51:21+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/7bcc421c0be78e9f3a348b2b14ff0dd1-22.html#unique-entry-id-22http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/7bcc421c0be78e9f3a348b2b14ff0dd1-22.html#unique-entry-id-22This natural catastrophe caused extensive and long lasting consequences. In one word: Fukushima. Ten thousands of people died, hundred thousands are homeless. Families, children and old people are fighting for their livelihood.

The world is shocked and takes share in the fate of the concerned. The quiet and proud japanese people welcome this solace.

But even a country like Japan cannot manage the enormous challenges alone. Therefore, the consoling words have to be followed
by action!

Based on this thought, Mellowjet-Records started the project "Electronic Music FOR LIFE" shortly after the catastrophe.

The idea was to release a compilation and to donate the complete revenue to a charitable organization. The response and readiness of the
addressed artists to support this project was overwhelming.

So, INTERDISC agreed to sponsor the first release of a double-cd-production.
Even more artists joint the project. The Eroc Mastering Ranch offered a free audio mastering. Company Rebeat offered the free
digital marketing and added a special sponsoring package.

A survey among the participating artists confirmed, that the revenue should be donated to the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK). Due to this remarkable development the DRK was convinced to support this project by allocating their logo.]]>Blog2011-02-12T22:50:48+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/fb65c6aa2e7c1a09c56fecb671ec07c5-21.html#unique-entry-id-21http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/fb65c6aa2e7c1a09c56fecb671ec07c5-21.html#unique-entry-id-21
Some of the modifications I have done includes the ability to sync to external clock out of my analog synthesizer as well as individual sound outputs for the drums.

Will look to handle some circuit bending modifications at a later state to control and alter the drum sounds themselves.

]]>Blog2010-09-21T22:50:12+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/fded721c9df64c96c876732d7293ab7a-20.html#unique-entry-id-20http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/fded721c9df64c96c876732d7293ab7a-20.html#unique-entry-id-20
Working with the MacPro was great fun, but it lacked out in several fronts:

1.Not true 64Bit. Some parts where 64Bit while others where 32Bit. It is the first version that came out with Intel processors.
2.Screen real estate was 22”, which limits me with music production or video editing.
3.Heat. The MacPro emitted a lot of heat, which is a problem, especially in hot summer.

So, moved to iMac 27” i7 to get more than double the performance and bigger display. From playing a little with Digital Performer, it looks like it will turn out to be a great music production combination.

]]>Blog2010-08-03T22:49:28+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/7f9824d8adce67bf4bddf2b0c80a3915-19.html#unique-entry-id-19http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/7f9824d8adce67bf4bddf2b0c80a3915-19.html#unique-entry-id-19
Some of the new modules that have already been built are J.Haible Living VCO, which is a 3-VCO module with a central controller, a classic 1973 Serge style filter, a Dual CMOS filter, as used within the WASP synth.

A dual quantizer voltage control quantizer will allow for a more precise sequencer tuning.

Have also purchased the J. Haible Varislope filter to get a strong 36db slope.

]]>Blog2010-06-12T22:48:22+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/9a846f408a7d5bc07da785b5d59180b7-18.html#unique-entry-id-18http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/9a846f408a7d5bc07da785b5d59180b7-18.html#unique-entry-id-18
For this I selected “Analog” from the album “Blind Vision” and also composed brand new music revolving around a metronome sound, by special request.
The track metronome was compose in less than 3 days, including arranging and a rough mix.

Both are available in the movies section of the web site. Just click the movie image below and you’ll be directed there.

]]>Blog2010-05-26T22:46:59+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/b5aae80c506e805f60f64303dc53f2fc-17.html#unique-entry-id-17http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/b5aae80c506e805f60f64303dc53f2fc-17.html#unique-entry-id-17
This year, one part was danced to my music.

I took an anonymous opening sounds of birds and eastern Oud and combined them with excerpts from the track “aero” that is part of “ambience” album.

The full clip is available in the Video section.

]]>Blog2010-05-08T22:46:16+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/8e4143bf26f8653ce0abaac7d88b62fa-16.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/8e4143bf26f8653ce0abaac7d88b62fa-16.html#unique-entry-id-16
]]>Blog2010-05-08T22:45:36+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/7468406d6a701beb382dac47baf4b91d-15.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/7468406d6a701beb382dac47baf4b91d-15.html#unique-entry-id-15The tracks are:
1.atmosphere part 1 - atmosphere
2.aero - ambience
3.spectrum - darklight

The shows will take place during this months and I’ll post video clips.

]]>Blog2010-05-08T22:44:31+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/242afbca7030abb16e9d10477846f5ef-14.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/242afbca7030abb16e9d10477846f5ef-14.html#unique-entry-id-14After some research, I have set my eyes on the remake of the Roland M185 8 step sequencer and have bought two boards.

The sequencers boards are almost fully assembled and have already a front panel design.

In the coming weeks I’ll build the front panel, wire the module and build a new rack for them.

]]>Blog2009-12-02T22:43:38+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/04580a128f9b7daebcb402ec3bf1ed04-13.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/04580a128f9b7daebcb402ec3bf1ed04-13.html#unique-entry-id-13
So far I had completed about 35 min of music in 4 pieces and am looking to add some more music before I release the album. The tracks are already mixed and are awaiting final mastering.

]]>Blog2009-12-02T22:42:55+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/54d3819852c4c61c7fc73ddc9bad41de-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/54d3819852c4c61c7fc73ddc9bad41de-12.html#unique-entry-id-12A: “A Klee Sequencer is a compositional tool that perhaps could be thought of as an almagm of the concept behind (but not the implementation of) the Triadex Muse coupled to a step sequencer. Klee Sequencing relies upon the composer's innate ability to discern patterns of musical worth from a variety of rhythms and pitches produced through a method that is often impossible to predict through interaction with the controls. Often, through manipulation of a single control or switch, the Klee Sequencer can reveal a new direction or approach to an already established Klee Sequence.” - Scott Stites - Klee Sequencer creator

Klee Sequencing relies upon the composer’s innate ability to discern patterns of musical worth from a variety of rhythms and pitches produced through a method that is often impossible to predict through interaction with the controls. Often, through manipulation of a single control or switch, the Klee Sequencer can reveal a new direction or approach to an already established Klee Sequence.

I had recently built the Klee and have added it to my modular rig, to be used in my upcoming studio album “darklight”.

]]>Blog2009-12-02T22:42:14+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/47806cca61adb6ab82494069eae453ac-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/47806cca61adb6ab82494069eae453ac-11.html#unique-entry-id-11
During that time and while playing with the modules I had built I came to realize which modules I liked more and which ones I wanted to part with in order to make room for new ones.

Finally, I am at a stage where I have a fully occupied modular rack with about 50 modules that I like. I can now go back to writing and producing new music to complete the upcoming studio album “darklight” that will make heavy use of the modular synthesizer.

]]>Blog2009-06-28T22:41:18+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/3a8d35ba833ab4dabd0fd28f0d7a27d5-10.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/3a8d35ba833ab4dabd0fd28f0d7a27d5-10.html#unique-entry-id-10
The album will feature a heavy use of my new modular system, especially for the sequences, leads and special effects.

I have already composed the two main tracks of the album, dark and light and am looking to add additional music in the coming three months. The project is supposed to be ready during December 2009.

The album graphics and design is in its final stages.

]]>Blog2009-04-20T22:40:43+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/53b2d9af73800a83c099029e68effb93-9.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/53b2d9af73800a83c099029e68effb93-9.html#unique-entry-id-9
I will post more info and pictures as the project progresses.

]]>Blog2009-02-21T22:39:47+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/d403deb170bff25d5b407ef776b528fe-8.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/d403deb170bff25d5b407ef776b528fe-8.html#unique-entry-id-8
I was looking after a Midi step sequencer that one can use to work on a given pattern at a time, and spend enough time on it.

When shopping around, I soon realized the price range for commercial products is too high for my taste and have elected to build a device on my own making, tailoring it to my requirements and meeting price/value constraints.

I soon discovered the MIDIBox project http://www.ucapps.de/. This site’s all about DIY projects for MIDI enthusiasts, ranging from control boxes, sequencers and even Commodore 64 SID chip modules.

Purchasing the required PCBs, I then headed strait to building the sequencer's guts. This was fairly easy. The tricky part was the front panel.

I had ordered a ready made front panel from Front Panel Express, an online service that has a fairly easy software to design the front panel, and then went to build and wire the front panel layout.

Well, after about 2-3 months of work (not continues of course), I had finally completed my first big DIY project and it worked like a charm!

]]>Blog2009-02-01T22:38:27+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/ff7e72ad0acca90393164e28b824ee16-7.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/ff7e72ad0acca90393164e28b824ee16-7.html#unique-entry-id-7
Some time ago I grew more and more upset with the keyboard fell of the Keystation Pro and decided it was about time I upgrade.

Well, after selling the Keystation is a rock bottom price, I zoomed in on two options, the Kawai MP5 and the Roland RD300sx. Playing them both I found the Kawai to be an all around winner on aspects of quality of sound, quality of build and materials as well as the ergonomics of the design.

Price was also a factor as the Roland costs %50 more than the Kawai...

]]>Blog2009-01-18T22:37:31+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/59d5e603b405b4fa9300d5e92f24da13-6.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/59d5e603b405b4fa9300d5e92f24da13-6.html#unique-entry-id-6
The phase was created by “Gert Schutle Audio Elektronik” and has created much of the Kraut rock sound of the 1970’.

In my previous post on the Roland Dim-D I has referred to do-it-yourself projects by Jurgen Haible who had also decided to clone this great phaser.

Well, needless to say, I immediately jumped on the wagon and ordered myself a PCB with the required 8 Light Depending Resistors (LDR) that form the base of the effect.

While working on building and debugging the module I learned a good lessons; always check the parts you receive from suppliers. In my case, the resistors I ordered were substituted with another resistor value so instead of getting a 2.43K Ohm I got 243K Ohm, which made all the difference between a dead device to a working phaser...


]]>Blog2009-01-01T22:36:37+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/04feb086a3271006741da5fa19ebebc1-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/04feb086a3271006741da5fa19ebebc1-5.html#unique-entry-id-5
Well, I soon found out my setups usually involved connecting two VCOs together to fatten up the sound, which is a pain as a patch that consists of two VCOs costs me 2 modules and 4 spaces in my rack, let alone the dedicated tuning per module that should take place each time.

Why not create a dual VCO module that is made up from two distinct VCO boards that are connected together?

Enter the “Power VCO”.

It is built from two CGS VCO boards, stuffed for all features (wave shaping and sub oscillator) and hooked together so that a single front panel can be used for two VCO modules.

I used dual gang potentiometers in order to control two boards with a single knob turn (apart from the fine tuning of each board naturally) and included small mixer board internally to sum up the inputs into a single out socket.

]]>Blog2008-10-14T22:35:43+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/e9bc551364f555ae73b30c7d64cf32ad-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/e9bc551364f555ae73b30c7d64cf32ad-4.html#unique-entry-id-4
The analog delay simulates the repeats in a form of a Bucket Brigade Device (BBD) that stores the signal in capacitors and move it from one to the other every clock cycle. As there are more buckets, a longer delay can be realized and with each bucket shift, sound resolution is lost, creating the warm effect of slowly decaying repeats.

At first I was looking for a Blacet Time Machine, some time not in production but as soon as I saw its price on the used market (>$500) I
reverted to searching the web for alternatives and stumbled across the General Guitar Gadgets site. Within the site I found an analog delay project (AD3208) that was very close to what I was after.

The PCB calls for an MN3102, 2 x MN3205/MN3208 and a SN571 or comparable. Total cost for PCB and parts does not exceed $50.

Although there is some tuning to do with a scope, build complexity is actually pretty simple and strait-forward and the sound is great!

]]>Blog2008-12-07T22:33:57+02:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/d9c65312ac581881e4214efe908f3d7b-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/d9c65312ac581881e4214efe908f3d7b-3.html#unique-entry-id-3
This device is basically a very rich and warm chorus effect that creates a unique spatial effect like no other, subtle yet rich and distinct.

Lately I saw a PCB design by a person by the name of Jurgen Haible that essentially recreates the same effect. The project name is “Subtle Chorus” and more details can be found here.

My implementation is a double Dim-D (2 PCBs behind a single faceplate) and since the board is populated, it should be finished very soon.


]]>Blog2008-09-01T22:31:16+03:00http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/cac1075faebfa589009b35f4ac035a6d-2.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.yaary.com/blog/files/cac1075faebfa589009b35f4ac035a6d-2.html#unique-entry-id-2
This was a dream on mine for some 20 years.

In the beginning of 2007, I was looking to purchase Dave Smith’s Prophet ’08 synthesizer as it was a somewhat modern recreation of the classic Sequential Circuits Prophet 5. Looking at its specifications I was surprised to see it contained digitally controlled oscillators vs. voltage controlled oscillators of the original. This has a great impact on the sound and character of the instrument.

Disappointed, I had to search for an alternative.

While researching, I came across a community of do it yourself modular synthesizers builder. Those guys are building module after module, starting from the bare PCB, obtaining the required parts in online stores and soldering and wiring the PCB to the front panel that houses the knobs and sockets.

I had decided to join the ride, and one year later, I have an almost finished modular synthesizer to utilize for my upcoming album.]]>