INDUSTRIALIZER MULTI EFFECT SOFTWARE PLUGIN
Industrializer Multi Effect is a new Reason Rack Extension.
Industrializer (INDSTRLZR) is a multi effect inspired by Chris Carter's legendary Gristleizer device,
based on a circuit design by Roy Gwinn and published in Practical Electronics Magazine 1975.
Industrializer uses the same principle of an LFO modulating a VCA and VCF, and comes with multiple additional functions,
like programmable LFO shape, syncing, control over filter mode and resonance. It also comes with a small digital Programmer control unit
that houses a touch display with patch saving and FX controls. On FX page 1 you'll find two “Trashers” with individual tonality.
Both futures Fuzz and Scream modes and has controls for amount and tone. The programmer also houses Echo and Reverb, LFO
settings and custom LFO waveform Shape programming.
Industrializer has an additional audio mod input that can be used to modulate the audio signal,
it works like a vocoder where the normal audio inputs are the carrier and the mod inputs are the modulator signal.
On the backside you’ll find a number of CV connections for modular and experimental routing.
(If Industrializer is used with Reason 11 it will also appear as a regular Plugin in other DAWs.)
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THE ALL NEW GRISTLEIZER
now available in modular Eurorack format!
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Future Sounds Systems (FSS) announced a new range of Eurorack modules at ModularMeets Leeds in August. Working with Chris Carter of Throbbing Gristle and Roy Gwinn, the original designer of The Gristleizer guitar effects unit, they’ve adapted the circuit and the sound into four Eurorack modules.
The Gristleizer Eurorack
The latest evolution of the Gristleizer is into Eurorack format working with Future Sound Systems. As well as a single Gristleizer Eurorack panel they have also broken it down into four components. There’s the TG2 Generator, the TG3 Filter and TG4 Modulator and a fourth module, the TG5 Pre-Amplfier, which is inspired by Jonny Reckless’ discrete FET-based designs.
TG1 Gristleizer
The TG1 Gristleizer module brings together the functionality of the Gristleizer range behind one single panel. Normalised connections between the modules allows for simplified patching and instantaneous use. This workflow recalls the original Gristleizer, where audio was fed either into the Filter or VCA sections, both of which being modulated by the LFO. In the TG1, the Master Output from the Pre-Amplifier is normalised to the Input of the Filter. The Output of the Filter is then normalised to the Input of the Modulator, extending the functionality of the original Gristleizer where the Filter and VCA functionality was switched between. The Filter and Modulator sections are controlled by the Fold output of the Generator section, allowing for complex modulation effects to be easily set up.
FSS is producing a limited run of 50 units of the TG1 module, 40 of which will be available to the public to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Throbbing Gristle's Second Annual Report. The panel of the TG1 features etched autographs from Roy Gwinn and Chris Carter, and is also hand-numbered on the rear. Pre-orders are strictly one per customer - any payments for extra units will be refunded - though customers can still add extra TG2, TG3, TG4 or TG5 modules to their TG1. more information
TG2 Generator
This is designed to replicate the original functionality of the oscillator section, with some interesting additions. Roy Gwinn’s redesign has stabilised the oscillator and features 1V/oct tracking. It can range from LFO frequencies all the way up into the audible range making for “a killer bass oscillator as well as a fully-featured LFO”.
The oscillator is based on a shape-variable ramp generator with similar functionality to the Korg MS. The shape moves from descending saw through triangle to ascending saw. It then goes into a wave folder which outputs both fold and pulse waveforms. The ramp is finally fed into a comparator for the clock output, the pulsewidth of which is set with the shape control. more information
TG3 Filter
It’s a JFET-controller multi-feedback band-pass filter. Originally used mostly for some wah-wah effect the module adds Resonance and Register controls to the original circuit. The Register shifts the resonant frequency of the core itself. Push the resonance and it will start to self-oscillate. At the end of the circuit there’s a bit of drive to keep things meaty. more information
TG4 Modulator
This is a JFET controlled, voltage-controlled amplifier. It was originally controlled by the oscillator to create tremolo effects. The TG4 can be controlled by anything so is really a regular VCA with some added features. The Bias control sets the initial control point, whilst an attenuverter allows for full control over how the amplitude is modulated. And there’s a Dirt control which balances the mix between the VCA’s clean output and the output of the JFET. This can bring in some really nice audio character. more information
TG 5 Pre-Amplifier
Chris suggested that a pre-amp is a good thing to use in front of the other Gristleizer modules, and so the TG5 came into being. Based upon Jonny Reckless’ FET-based discrete amplifier circuitry, Roy Gwinn reworked it into a rep-amp with a high-quality VCA back-end which allows any external audio source to flow into your Eurorack. There are guitar and line inputs which go through the pre-amp and into a THAT VCA. There’a “Clean” output taken directly from this point. Otherwise, the signal goes through 2 more FET amplification stages and tone section, with Bite and Boost controls to give it some wellie. An RMS detector with sensitivity control is used as an envelope follower and gate detector. Access to the THAT VCA’s Gain control input allows the two Envelope outputs to be used as control sources for the pre-amplifier itself, turning the module into a dynamic compressor (Inverted Envelope) or expander (Normal Envelope). more information
AVAILABLE NOW - ORDER HERE
The Gristleizer Eurorack
The latest evolution of the Gristleizer is into Eurorack format working with Future Sound Systems. As well as a single Gristleizer Eurorack panel they have also broken it down into four components. There’s the TG2 Generator, the TG3 Filter and TG4 Modulator and a fourth module, the TG5 Pre-Amplfier, which is inspired by Jonny Reckless’ discrete FET-based designs.
TG1 Gristleizer
The TG1 Gristleizer module brings together the functionality of the Gristleizer range behind one single panel. Normalised connections between the modules allows for simplified patching and instantaneous use. This workflow recalls the original Gristleizer, where audio was fed either into the Filter or VCA sections, both of which being modulated by the LFO. In the TG1, the Master Output from the Pre-Amplifier is normalised to the Input of the Filter. The Output of the Filter is then normalised to the Input of the Modulator, extending the functionality of the original Gristleizer where the Filter and VCA functionality was switched between. The Filter and Modulator sections are controlled by the Fold output of the Generator section, allowing for complex modulation effects to be easily set up.
FSS is producing a limited run of 50 units of the TG1 module, 40 of which will be available to the public to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Throbbing Gristle's Second Annual Report. The panel of the TG1 features etched autographs from Roy Gwinn and Chris Carter, and is also hand-numbered on the rear. Pre-orders are strictly one per customer - any payments for extra units will be refunded - though customers can still add extra TG2, TG3, TG4 or TG5 modules to their TG1. more information
TG2 Generator
This is designed to replicate the original functionality of the oscillator section, with some interesting additions. Roy Gwinn’s redesign has stabilised the oscillator and features 1V/oct tracking. It can range from LFO frequencies all the way up into the audible range making for “a killer bass oscillator as well as a fully-featured LFO”.
The oscillator is based on a shape-variable ramp generator with similar functionality to the Korg MS. The shape moves from descending saw through triangle to ascending saw. It then goes into a wave folder which outputs both fold and pulse waveforms. The ramp is finally fed into a comparator for the clock output, the pulsewidth of which is set with the shape control. more information
TG3 Filter
It’s a JFET-controller multi-feedback band-pass filter. Originally used mostly for some wah-wah effect the module adds Resonance and Register controls to the original circuit. The Register shifts the resonant frequency of the core itself. Push the resonance and it will start to self-oscillate. At the end of the circuit there’s a bit of drive to keep things meaty. more information
TG4 Modulator
This is a JFET controlled, voltage-controlled amplifier. It was originally controlled by the oscillator to create tremolo effects. The TG4 can be controlled by anything so is really a regular VCA with some added features. The Bias control sets the initial control point, whilst an attenuverter allows for full control over how the amplitude is modulated. And there’s a Dirt control which balances the mix between the VCA’s clean output and the output of the JFET. This can bring in some really nice audio character. more information
TG 5 Pre-Amplifier
Chris suggested that a pre-amp is a good thing to use in front of the other Gristleizer modules, and so the TG5 came into being. Based upon Jonny Reckless’ FET-based discrete amplifier circuitry, Roy Gwinn reworked it into a rep-amp with a high-quality VCA back-end which allows any external audio source to flow into your Eurorack. There are guitar and line inputs which go through the pre-amp and into a THAT VCA. There’a “Clean” output taken directly from this point. Otherwise, the signal goes through 2 more FET amplification stages and tone section, with Bite and Boost controls to give it some wellie. An RMS detector with sensitivity control is used as an envelope follower and gate detector. Access to the THAT VCA’s Gain control input allows the two Envelope outputs to be used as control sources for the pre-amplifier itself, turning the module into a dynamic compressor (Inverted Envelope) or expander (Normal Envelope). more information
AVAILABLE NOW - ORDER HERE
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SOME BACKGROUND ON THE ORIGINAL GRISTLEIZER
- THE GRISTLEIZER
Original TG Gristleizer - front view (click to open)
The Gristleizer (aka: The Gristleiser or The Gristliser) was an analogue special effects unit used by industrial experimental band Throbbing Gristle from the mid 1970s to the early 1980s. The original Gristleizer unit (including the name) was conceived and constructed by me (Chris Carter) but was based on an electronics DIY project designed by Roy Gwinn, which was published as the 'GEP' (Guitar Effects Pedal) in Practical Electronics magazine (July 1975 issue). Roy Gwinn’s project was also briefly sold in kit form (just the PCB & components) in the UK during the 1970s.
More on this subject can be found in the posts below.
I have never made any secret of the origins of the Gristleizer circuit design, and in fact for a number of years I had the circuit schematics on my website for anyone to access and use. However, for my adaption of Roy's circuit I added some of my own modifications to his design and made a completely new case and constructed units for myself, our band (Throbbing Gristle) and various friends around the world, only probably about 12 units in total. Cosey's Gristleizer unit continued working until April 2009 when it sadly died. Mine was unfortunately lost (or stolen!) shortly after being exhibited in the TG24 exhibition in London in 2002. btw: I would really appreciate the return of this unit, no questions asked!Original TG Gristleizer - inside view (click to open)
These photos show Cosey's Gristleizer from 1977, which was still functioning until 2009. It was the third unit I built but only the second to be fitted into this case design. It has the serial number 02 on the base. Except for the first prototype (which was in a slightly larger case) all the Gristleizers I made were built into this case design.
If you have photos of custom Gristleizer units that you’d like me to included on this page then please write to me using this CONTACT FORM. The most recent photos I’ve received are included under the CUSTOM BUILDS tab below. (but please read the disclaimer at the bottom of this page)
By the way… It’s odd but for some reason I have recently (in 2016) been getting a lot of people asking me if I would build a Gristleizer for them. Acquaintances, friends of friends, fans and so on. Well you (dear reader) may not know this but I only ever actually built a handful of Gristleizers (8 to 10 or so… I lost count) and that was way back in the late 1970s - and up until the turn of this century Cosey and myself were still using our original models. But mine was stolen (or “mislaid” apparently!) at a TG exhibition in London and Cosey’s unit died a couple of years ago and couldn’t be resuscitated. Anyway… back to the point and to belay anyone else asking (and me politely declining, yet again), no I don’t build Gristleizers anymore… not for anyone! But you will be able to purchase one of our new improved Eurorack Gristleizer modules when we release them for sale in 2017. -
FROM WHICH THE GRISTLEIZER CAME
- There is an extensive piece on the Matrixsynth blog regarding the origins and further development of the Gristleizer, with comments by myself, Tom Bugs and Endangered Audio.
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THE GRISTLEIZER - CUSTOM BUILDS
If I receive photos of nice custom build Gristleizers I shall post them here and on the
@THEGRISTLEIZER Twitter feed.Below is ‘Thee Gristleizer’ by Derek Holzer (www.macumbista.net)
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GRISTLEIZER PCBS & KITS for DIY
- UPDATED Feb 2016
There are at least three Gristleizer bare PCBs currently available for DIY - if you know of any others I would be happy to post them on this site if you
send me details.
MUSICPCB.COM:
A PCB based on the original Roy Gwinn design but with some additional modern conveniences added. Also… a thread with questions, answers, photos and build reports for this Gristleizer PCB. www.musicpcb.com/pcbs/gristleizer
GAUSSMARKOV - DIY FX:
There is an interesting DIY Gristleizer section over at the 'gaussmarkov: diy fx' web site. It includes a comprehensive list of instructions, schematics and a parts list based on the original Row Gwinn design, plus many comments by other Gristleizer DIY'ers. DIY Gristleizer ProjectFUZZ DOG - GRISTLEIZER KIT
Kit includes: PCB, all components, hook-up wire, 3PDT footswitch for true bypass, high quality jack sockets, DC socket, battery snap, LEDs. Enclosure is optional. Does not include knobs.
More details and purchase info HERE3PDT - GRISTLE BOX KIT
This comes in 2 versions: Full Kit incl. enclosure, 3PDT wiring, PCB or just PCB only.
THIS GRISTLEIZER KIT
IS NO LONGER AVAILABLEPLEASE NOTE
I am only posting this Gristleizer information as a service to anyone who may be interested but unaware of these products. I have no affiliations with the companies listed here and these product are not endorsed by me (Chris Carter) and I cannot vouch for their quality as I have not used them. -
ORIGINAL GRISTLEIZER SCHEMATICS
- The 1975 'Guitar Effects Processor' (GEP) schematic drawings on which my original Gristleizer unit was based are now available
HERE
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THE GRISTLEIZER - ON BOING BOING
- There are a couple of interesting pieces on the original Gristleizer (and the reproductions) on the Boing Boing web site.
Follow these links:
Throbbing Gristle's Gristleizer stompbox
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THE GRISTLEIZER REPRO: 2009 DESKTOP EDITION
- In 2009 Smashing Guitars/Endangered Audio in Asheville, USA designed a reproduction based very closely on Roy Gwinn's circuit and my modifications and casing (see below). These 'reproduction' Gristleizers are fully endorsed by me and Throbbing Gristle and are available directly from Endangered Audio Research.
< The Reproduction Gristleizer,
designed by Todd Kelley and Charles Howes.Photos from the:
TG USA 2009 TOUR - CHICAGOThis is the TG 'handing over' ceremony in Chicago in 2009 where Charles Howes presented each member of TG with their own numbered Gristleizer. Each one was also signed by all TG.
Left to Right: Chris Carter, Peter Christopherson, Charles Howes, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Genesis P-Orridge.Me (Chris Carter) signing the first batch of the reproduction Gristleizers.
THE GRISTLEIZER REPRO IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE -
THE GRISTLEIZER REPRO IN ACTION
Here is a video I made using two of the new reproduction Gristelizers to modulate two FM3 Buddha Machines.
THE GRISTLEIZER REPRO IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE-
THE GRISTLEIZER REPRO: STOMPBOX EDITION
- Gristleizer Reproduction - Stompbox Edition
Smashing Guitars-Endangered Audio have now produced a stompbox edition of the reproduction Gristleizer
Here are the details: The Gristleizer is in essence the audio processing element of a synthesizer that can work with any audio signal source. It has an LFO with four selectable waveforms that modulate the audio path in one of two modes: VCA or VCF. Also included is an 18v power supply (only U.S. 120v 60Hz), a PDF user manual is also available.
THE GRISTLEIZER REPRO IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE -
THE GRISTLEIZER 5U FOR MODULAR
- Now available commercially for the first time in 5U, the acGRISTLE seeks to recreate some of the timbres of this legendary effect. Both a VCA and VCF, the acGRISTLE has a built in LFO with four different waveshapes for creating all manner of ramped wah, pulsing tremolo, and audio frequency modulation. Available in its original configuration or as a deluxe version, with a variety of CV i/o and a unique gate input for further integration into the modern modular synthesizer landscape.Go HERE for further details
PLEASE NOTE
I am only posting this Gristleizer information as a service to anyone who may be interested but unaware of these products. I have no affiliations with the companies listed here and these product are not endorsed by me (Chris Carter) and I cannot vouch for their quality as I have not used them.
Disclaimer
Much of the info on these pages serve as a simple depository for the plethora of Gristleizer related projects, concepts, products and news stories from around the internet. Apart from my own Gristleizers and our new Eurorack format modules the only other commercial Gristleizer I have used was the 2009 desktop reproduction by Endagered Audio Research, USA - see my post above ‘The Gristleizer Reproduction - 2009 Desktop Edition’. I am listing this information here as a service to everyone/anyone who may be unaware of these Gristleizer products but who may also be interested in finding out more about them. I have no affiliations with the companies listed or mentioned (except FSS of course) and so they are in no way endorsed or condoned by me or (as far as I know) by Roy Gwinn. Also (relating to what I said above) I cannot vouch for the quality of any of those Gristleizer products that I have not used. - Chris Carter 2017
Much of the info on these pages serve as a simple depository for the plethora of Gristleizer related projects, concepts, products and news stories from around the internet. Apart from my own Gristleizers and our new Eurorack format modules the only other commercial Gristleizer I have used was the 2009 desktop reproduction by Endagered Audio Research, USA - see my post above ‘The Gristleizer Reproduction - 2009 Desktop Edition’. I am listing this information here as a service to everyone/anyone who may be unaware of these Gristleizer products but who may also be interested in finding out more about them. I have no affiliations with the companies listed or mentioned (except FSS of course) and so they are in no way endorsed or condoned by me or (as far as I know) by Roy Gwinn. Also (relating to what I said above) I cannot vouch for the quality of any of those Gristleizer products that I have not used. - Chris Carter 2017
Last updated April 2017
