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<\/a>Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/strong>Tinysizer<\/h2>\nT<\/span>he Tinysizer is an analog modular synthesizer, complete with midi interface and digital effects. Its main features are small physical size, big sound based on Oberheim S.E.M. circuits, a patch bay with 350 patch connections, and a variety of really useful modules, like sub oscillators, ring modulator, sample and hold, waveshaper, multiples, etc.<\/p>\n![\"Anyware](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
<\/a>Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n
Oscillators<\/h2>\n
T<\/span>he Tinysizer features two VCOs, based on the SEM synthesizer. They have simultaneous output for sawtooth and pulse waveforms, linear and exponential FM inputs, sync in and out, cv for PWM, independent glide amount, etc. They sound big and full, and have a wide range. VCO 2 has a sub oscillator, with 1 or 2 octaves bellow VCO 2. Within the oscillator section you\u2019ll also find the VC Waveshaper, which allows you to convert a sawtooth wave into a triangle, to give just an example.<\/p>\n<\/a>Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n
Mixers<\/h2>\n
T<\/span>he VCOs outputs combine in the mixer module that is included in the VCF section. There are 4 inputs, of which 1 and 2 has an attenuation knob on the panel. Tommy designed the mixer in such a way that if the input levels are high, a very pleasant saturation is produced. So you can have a clean sound or a wild distorted sound, and anything in between.<\/p>\nAudio or CV signals can be mixed and processed alike.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n
There\u2019s another two inputs mixer, with a knob for each channel. Each channel has an individual output that you can use as an attenuator, and also an inverted one which acts as an inverter. The mix of both channels goes to \u201cAll Out\u201d patch point, as well as \u201cAll x10 Out\u201d, which is the same but 10 times louder… that can be used as a distortion effect!<\/p>\n
Filter<\/h2>\n
A<\/span>lso based on the Oberheim SEM (one of the best sounding analog synths of all times), the Tinysizer features three modes: LowPass, HiPass and BandPass, each of them with their individual and simultaneous output.<\/p>\nThey sound terrific!<\/p>\n
<\/a>Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n
Of course there are CV inputs for the cutoff and for resonance as well.<\/p>\n
VCAs<\/h2>\n
T<\/span>here are 4 VCAs, each one with signal input, CV input and an output. They can be freely used for audio or CV signals.<\/p>\nVCA 4 is the most complete of all, with knobs on the front panel for Gain and Offset, as well as its output routed to one of the jack connectors on the right side, as the \u201cfinal\u201d VCA and the synth\u2019s main output (but obviously as it\u2019s a modular synth, you can configure it differently).<\/p>\n
LFOs<\/h2>\n
T<\/span>here are 3 LFOs inside the Tinysizer. LFOs 1 and 2 have two speed ranges, Slow or Fast, and LFO 3 can go up into audio range. LFOs 1 and 2 have simultaneous outputs for sawtooth and pulse wave, and there’s a \u201cShape\u201d knob on the panel that can change the waveform from ramp to triangle to sawtooth, or modulate the PW. Also, LFOs 1 and 2 have a sync in to reset their phase.<\/p>\n<\/a>Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n
LFO 3 is different, it only has a triangle wave, but its speed range goes higher than the other two, and also has a CV input for speed control.<\/p>\n
Envelopes<\/h2>\n
T<\/span>here\u2019s a \u201cslow\u201d and a \u201cfast\u201d envelope. Env 1, the slower one, is better for long and evolving sounds, while Env 2 is better for percussive, punchy sounds. There are gate inputs, and voltage and inverted voltage outputs.<\/p>\nFX<\/h2>\n
B<\/span>elieve it or not, mad professor Tommy saw the possibility of include a digital effect processor for delay and reverb. You will find it very useful on a live situation, and also a it\u2019s a great tool for experimentation within the modular environment.<\/p>\nVarious modules<\/h2>\n
T<\/span>here are several additional modules: 3 \u201cMultiples\u201d, a noise generator (with white and pink output), a ring modulator, a sample and hold, a Mic preamp, an envelope follower, and a gate detector.<\/p>\nThere\u2019s also a very cool Midi to CV interface, with 6 Gate and 4 CV outputs. It comes with a PC software for various configuration possibilities, including a midi clock divider, and polyphonic operation.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n
Finally, the Auxiliary section consists of 5 stereo \u00bc jack connectors. Both tip and ring are connected to the patch bay system, so you can use the AUX section as 10 in\/out interface with the outside world.<\/p>\n
You can have audio incoming at Aux 1 tip, a CV from LFO 2 going to a modular synth on Aux 1 ring, a CV from an external Envelope Generator on Aux 2 tip, and using Aux 3 tip and ring as output for CV and Gate from the internal Midi to CV converter for triggering an external monosynth.<\/p>\n
This is fundamental for integrating the Tinysizer with other modular synthesizers, for audio processing, etc.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System; Photo (c) Anyware Instruments<\/p><\/div>\n
PatchBay<\/h2>\n
T<\/span>he patchbay is new format, developed by Tommy Analog (whose previous mad inventions include the SEMTEX). It’s based on connectors similar to the ones you\u00b4ll find on IDE hard drives, and micro wires. Though they might look fragile, they\u00b4re not. You won\u00b4t believe how much practical and fast is to connect different modules compared to traditional patching systems. The signals are easy to follow, everything is easy to plug or unplug. The Tinysizer comes with 40 wires, so you save a lot of money on traditional (and more expensive) cables.<\/p>\n<\/a>Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n
Conclusions<\/h2>\n
T<\/span>he Tinysizer is an ideal synthesizer for various musical scenarios. Its small physical size makes it perfect for a project studio that needs the versatility of an analog modular system, without its large size and high price. Big Modular users will also benefit from the Tinysizer: it adds a lot of functionality to the big<\/em> systems, plus it\u00b4s compact enough for carrying to a show, using it as a smaller live setup.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n
Oscillators<\/h2>\n
T<\/span>he Tinysizer features two VCOs, based on the SEM synthesizer. They have simultaneous output for sawtooth and pulse waveforms, linear and exponential FM inputs, sync in and out, cv for PWM, independent glide amount, etc. They sound big and full, and have a wide range. VCO 2 has a sub oscillator, with 1 or 2 octaves bellow VCO 2. Within the oscillator section you\u2019ll also find the VC Waveshaper, which allows you to convert a sawtooth wave into a triangle, to give just an example.<\/p>\n Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n T<\/span>he VCOs outputs combine in the mixer module that is included in the VCF section. There are 4 inputs, of which 1 and 2 has an attenuation knob on the panel. Tommy designed the mixer in such a way that if the input levels are high, a very pleasant saturation is produced. So you can have a clean sound or a wild distorted sound, and anything in between.<\/p>\n Audio or CV signals can be mixed and processed alike.<\/p>\n Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n There\u2019s another two inputs mixer, with a knob for each channel. Each channel has an individual output that you can use as an attenuator, and also an inverted one which acts as an inverter. The mix of both channels goes to \u201cAll Out\u201d patch point, as well as \u201cAll x10 Out\u201d, which is the same but 10 times louder… that can be used as a distortion effect!<\/p>\n A<\/span>lso based on the Oberheim SEM (one of the best sounding analog synths of all times), the Tinysizer features three modes: LowPass, HiPass and BandPass, each of them with their individual and simultaneous output.<\/p>\n They sound terrific!<\/p>\n Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n Of course there are CV inputs for the cutoff and for resonance as well.<\/p>\n T<\/span>here are 4 VCAs, each one with signal input, CV input and an output. They can be freely used for audio or CV signals.<\/p>\n VCA 4 is the most complete of all, with knobs on the front panel for Gain and Offset, as well as its output routed to one of the jack connectors on the right side, as the \u201cfinal\u201d VCA and the synth\u2019s main output (but obviously as it\u2019s a modular synth, you can configure it differently).<\/p>\n T<\/span>here are 3 LFOs inside the Tinysizer. LFOs 1 and 2 have two speed ranges, Slow or Fast, and LFO 3 can go up into audio range. LFOs 1 and 2 have simultaneous outputs for sawtooth and pulse wave, and there’s a \u201cShape\u201d knob on the panel that can change the waveform from ramp to triangle to sawtooth, or modulate the PW. Also, LFOs 1 and 2 have a sync in to reset their phase.<\/p>\n Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n LFO 3 is different, it only has a triangle wave, but its speed range goes higher than the other two, and also has a CV input for speed control.<\/p>\n T<\/span>here\u2019s a \u201cslow\u201d and a \u201cfast\u201d envelope. Env 1, the slower one, is better for long and evolving sounds, while Env 2 is better for percussive, punchy sounds. There are gate inputs, and voltage and inverted voltage outputs.<\/p>\n B<\/span>elieve it or not, mad professor Tommy saw the possibility of include a digital effect processor for delay and reverb. You will find it very useful on a live situation, and also a it\u2019s a great tool for experimentation within the modular environment.<\/p>\n T<\/span>here are several additional modules: 3 \u201cMultiples\u201d, a noise generator (with white and pink output), a ring modulator, a sample and hold, a Mic preamp, an envelope follower, and a gate detector.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also a very cool Midi to CV interface, with 6 Gate and 4 CV outputs. It comes with a PC software for various configuration possibilities, including a midi clock divider, and polyphonic operation.<\/p>\n Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n Finally, the Auxiliary section consists of 5 stereo \u00bc jack connectors. Both tip and ring are connected to the patch bay system, so you can use the AUX section as 10 in\/out interface with the outside world.<\/p>\n You can have audio incoming at Aux 1 tip, a CV from LFO 2 going to a modular synth on Aux 1 ring, a CV from an external Envelope Generator on Aux 2 tip, and using Aux 3 tip and ring as output for CV and Gate from the internal Midi to CV converter for triggering an external monosynth.<\/p>\n This is fundamental for integrating the Tinysizer with other modular synthesizers, for audio processing, etc.<\/p>\n Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System; Photo (c) Anyware Instruments<\/p><\/div>\n T<\/span>he patchbay is new format, developed by Tommy Analog (whose previous mad inventions include the SEMTEX). It’s based on connectors similar to the ones you\u00b4ll find on IDE hard drives, and micro wires. Though they might look fragile, they\u00b4re not. You won\u00b4t believe how much practical and fast is to connect different modules compared to traditional patching systems. The signals are easy to follow, everything is easy to plug or unplug. The Tinysizer comes with 40 wires, so you save a lot of money on traditional (and more expensive) cables.<\/p>\n Anyware Instruments Tinysizer – Analog Modular System<\/p><\/div>\n T<\/span>he Tinysizer is an ideal synthesizer for various musical scenarios. Its small physical size makes it perfect for a project studio that needs the versatility of an analog modular system, without its large size and high price. Big Modular users will also benefit from the Tinysizer: it adds a lot of functionality to the big<\/em> systems, plus it\u00b4s compact enough for carrying to a show, using it as a smaller live setup.<\/p>\n<\/a>Mixers<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Filter<\/h2>\n
<\/a>VCAs<\/h2>\n
LFOs<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Envelopes<\/h2>\n
FX<\/h2>\n
Various modules<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/a>PatchBay<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Conclusions<\/h2>\n