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Life Energy And The Emotions

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Life Energy And The Emotions

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Life energy specifically determines mental and physical states. In this book, the author aims to teach the reader how to release this energy and overcome negative emotional states, prevent illness, and deal positively with mental and physical stress.

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Zero Degrees Of Empathy: A New Theory Of Human Cruelty

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Zero Degrees Of Empathy: A New Theory Of Human Cruelty

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You save: £6.90 Simon Baron-Cohen, expert in autism and developmental psychopathology, has always wanted to isolate and understand the factors that cause people to treat others as if they were mere objects. In this book he proposes a radical shift, turning the focus away from evil and on to the central factor, empathy. Unlike the concept of evil, he argues, empathy has real explanatory power. Putting empathy under the microscope he explores four new ideas: firstly, that we all lie somewhere on an empathy spectrum, from high to low, from six degrees to zero degrees. Secondly, that deep within the brain lies the 'empathy circuit'. How this circuit functions determines where we lie on the empathy spectrum. Thirdly, that empathy is not only something we learn but that there are also genes associated with empathy. And fourthly, while a lack of empathy leads to mostly negative results, is it always negative? Full of original research, "Zero Degrees of Empathy" presents a new way of understanding what it is that leads individuals down negative paths, and challenges all of us to consider replacing the idea of evil with the idea of empathy-erosion.

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Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer Black

£349.00

Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer Black

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Click on the link below to watch a tutorial video for the Waldorf Blofeld##youtube 18496##Oscillators Each of the three oscillators offers authentic circuit-models of analog waveforms: Pulse with variable pulse-width sawtooth triangle and as found in relatively few analog synthesizers these days sine wave.Furthermore oscillators 1 and 2 feature the two wavetables that were introduced by the Waldorf Q and appeared shortly thereafter in the Micro Q series.Not only that the Blofeld includes all ROM Wavetables from the mighty flagship Waldorf Wave as well as Microwave II/XT. Plus lo and behold the desperately requested "Upper Wavetable" from the good old PPG Wave! But for the first time in the history of Waldorf and PPG each of these two oscillators can have its own wavetable.Whats more you have control over the brilliance of these wavetables which is especially important for waves with lots of harmonics in the bass end. You decide if you prefer pure and perfect harmonics or the same edgy timbre you know and love from the earlier Waldorf and PPG synthesizers.Brilliance also affects the sawtooth and pulse oscillator models. From warm and soft (for those typical L.A. string pads) to the hard shapes you need for punchy and biting bass sounds. But note Brilliance is not a simple filter applied after the oscillators the model itself is modified.Each of the three oscillators can be frequency-modulated by any of the other oscillators the noise generator or one of the LFOs. With low FM amounts you can add a little dirt to the oscillator sound with higher amounts you get typical FM effects.Ring Modulation and Noise Generator Oscillators 1 and 2 can be ring-modulated to create bell-like or metallic sounds eerie sound effects as well as pumping basses and leads.The noise generator delivers white noise that can be filtered low or high pass depending on the Noise Colour setting.The three oscillators the ring modulator and the noise generator can be freely mixed into filter 1 and filter 2. This allows fine control over the harmonic content of each of the tone generators.Filters The Blofeld has two multimode filters per voice that can be routed in series or in parallel. Each Filter has its own Pan parameter for easy creation of stereo sounds.The selection of filter types includes low pass band pass high pass and notch (band reject) each with 12d B/oct or 24d B/oct slope. The filter models are based on several famous Waldorf filter algorithms found in all our products. They offer resonance up to self-oscillation as well as frequency modulation (filter FM).Furthermore the Blofeld features the same comb filter types (with positive and negative feedback) that we first introduced in the Waldorf Q. These can be used to thicken bass and pad sounds or to create percussive string or flute sounds reminiscent of physical modelling.Overdrive Saturation Distortion Shaping You name it. The Blofeld offers a freely controllable "Drive" behind each filter with more than a dozen curves. These include such standards as the drive from the Q and Micro Q low/medium/hard saturation tube saturation two types of electric pickups a rectifier digital overflow as well as esoteric stuff such as "binary distortion" a sinusoidal waveshaper and even a distortion controlled by oscillator 1. And because the Blofeld has two filters that can be routed in series you can control the timbre of the drive output of Filter 1 by dampening or emphasizing certain frequencies with filter 2.Effects The Blofeld has two effect slots with various types. In Multimode the first effect slot is available per Part while the second one is used for all 16 Parts (i.e. global) with controllable mix levels. Part 1 determines the settings of the second effect.The first effect slot offers such modulation effects as chorus flanger as well as a combined type called "Triple FX". The latter gives you several effects at once but with a reduced parameter set.The second effect slot offers all the same types as the first but with the addition of delay clocked delay and reverb.LFOs Each of the three LFOs offers sine triangle square and sawtooth waveforms plus sample & hold and random.LFOs can be synchronized to MIDI clock they can be polyphonic or monophonic reset on key trigger to a freely definable phase and the speed can be scaled by MIDI note (key follow). There are separate delay and fade in/out parameters for e.g. delayed vibrato (positive Fade values) or a burst of vibrato at the start of each note (negative Fade values).One important feature of the Blofeld LFOs is that higher rates reach well into the audio frequency range thus making them useful extra FM sources. There are two basic modes: either linear FM as seen in classic digital synths or logarithmic FM which is primarily the domain of analog modular systems.Click on the link below to watch a tutorial video for the Waldorf Blofeld##youtube 18496## Waldorf is back in the game. With the Blofeld. This synthesizer offers all the unique qualities that made Waldorf a truly legendary brand.The engine inside the heavy duty full metal chassis of the Blofeld delivers the same fat and rich sound that so many Waldorf users worldwide love when they play their Pulse Q Q+ Micro Q Microwave Microwave II/XT or even the flagship Wave.This unique synthesis system is based upon the revolutionary PPG Wave synthesizers of the early 80s. So when you listen to the Blofeld for the first time you will instantly recognize those edgy hard-hitting and bell-like timbres that have been an integral part of so many world hits from the PPG era on and become increasingly popular once more.In fact it is amazing to realize that nowadays this complex technology fits into such a slim and elegant device. And for a price no-one would have imagined a couple of years ago.Click on the links below to download MP3 demos of the Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer

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Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer

£349.00

Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer

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Click on the link below to watch a tutorial video for the Waldorf Blofeld##youtube 18496##Oscillators Each of the three oscillators offers authentic circuit-models of analog waveforms: Pulse with variable pulse-width sawtooth triangle and as found in relatively few analog synthesizers these days sine wave.Furthermore oscillators 1 and 2 feature the two wavetables that were introduced by the Waldorf Q and appeared shortly thereafter in the Micro Q series.Not only that the Blofeld includes all ROM Wavetables from the mighty flagship Waldorf Wave as well as Microwave II/XT. Plus lo and behold the desperately requested "Upper Wavetable" from the good old PPG Wave! But for the first time in the history of Waldorf and PPG each of these two oscillators can have its own wavetable.Whats more you have control over the brilliance of these wavetables which is especially important for waves with lots of harmonics in the bass end. You decide if you prefer pure and perfect harmonics or the same edgy timbre you know and love from the earlier Waldorf and PPG synthesizers.Brilliance also affects the sawtooth and pulse oscillator models. From warm and soft (for those typical L.A. string pads) to the hard shapes you need for punchy and biting bass sounds. But note Brilliance is not a simple filter applied after the oscillators the model itself is modified.Each of the three oscillators can be frequency-modulated by any of the other oscillators the noise generator or one of the LFOs. With low FM amounts you can add a little dirt to the oscillator sound with higher amounts you get typical FM effects.Ring Modulation and Noise Generator Oscillators 1 and 2 can be ring-modulated to create bell-like or metallic sounds eerie sound effects as well as pumping basses and leads.The noise generator delivers white noise that can be filtered low or high pass depending on the Noise Colour setting.The three oscillators the ring modulator and the noise generator can be freely mixed into filter 1 and filter 2. This allows fine control over the harmonic content of each of the tone generators.Filters The Blofeld has two multimode filters per voice that can be routed in series or in parallel. Each Filter has its own Pan parameter for easy creation of stereo sounds.The selection of filter types includes low pass band pass high pass and notch (band reject) each with 12d B/oct or 24d B/oct slope. The filter models are based on several famous Waldorf filter algorithms found in all our products. They offer resonance up to self-oscillation as well as frequency modulation (filter FM).Furthermore the Blofeld features the same comb filter types (with positive and negative feedback) that we first introduced in the Waldorf Q. These can be used to thicken bass and pad sounds or to create percussive string or flute sounds reminiscent of physical modelling.Overdrive Saturation Distortion Shaping You name it. The Blofeld offers a freely controllable "Drive" behind each filter with more than a dozen curves. These include such standards as the drive from the Q and Micro Q low/medium/hard saturation tube saturation two types of electric pickups a rectifier digital overflow as well as esoteric stuff such as "binary distortion" a sinusoidal waveshaper and even a distortion controlled by oscillator 1. And because the Blofeld has two filters that can be routed in series you can control the timbre of the drive output of Filter 1 by dampening or emphasizing certain frequencies with filter 2.Effects The Blofeld has two effect slots with various types. In Multimode the first effect slot is available per Part while the second one is used for all 16 Parts (i.e. global) with controllable mix levels. Part 1 determines the settings of the second effect.The first effect slot offers such modulation effects as chorus flanger as well as a combined type called "Triple FX". The latter gives you several effects at once but with a reduced parameter set.The second effect slot offers all the same types as the first but with the addition of delay clocked delay and reverb.LFOs Each of the three LFOs offers sine triangle square and sawtooth waveforms plus sample & hold and random.LFOs can be synchronized to MIDI clock they can be polyphonic or monophonic reset on key trigger to a freely definable phase and the speed can be scaled by MIDI note (key follow). There are separate delay and fade in/out parameters for e.g. delayed vibrato (positive Fade values) or a burst of vibrato at the start of each note (negative Fade values).One important feature of the Blofeld LFOs is that higher rates reach well into the audio frequency range thus making them useful extra FM sources. There are two basic modes: either linear FM as seen in classic digital synths or logarithmic FM which is primarily the domain of analog modular systems.Click on the link below to watch a tutorial video for the Waldorf Blofeld##youtube 18496## Waldorf is back in the game. With the Blofeld. This synthesizer offers all the unique qualities that made Waldorf a truly legendary brand.The engine inside the heavy duty full metal chassis of the Blofeld delivers the same fat and rich sound that so many Waldorf users worldwide love when they play their Pulse Q Q+ Micro Q Microwave Microwave II/XT or even the flagship Wave.This unique synthesis system is based upon the revolutionary PPG Wave synthesizers of the early 80s. So when you listen to the Blofeld for the first time you will instantly recognize those edgy hard-hitting and bell-like timbres that have been an integral part of so many world hits from the PPG era on and become increasingly popular once more.In fact it is amazing to realize that nowadays this complex technology fits into such a slim and elegant device. And for a price no-one would have imagined a couple of years ago.Click on the links below to download MP3 demos of the Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer

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Ashdown Envelope Filter Bass Pedal

£56.99

Ashdown Envelope Filter Bass Pedal

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An Envelope Filter effect is simply a variable Band Pass or Low Pass electronic filter circuit where the sweep through its filter range is controlled by the level of signal passing through the unit. In other words the device is dynamically controlled by the player i.e. the harder the note is played the greater the frequency range through which the sweep of the filter passes. This Sweep can usually be chosen to be in an Upward direction i.e. the filter frequency increases with an increase in signal level or in a Downward direction i.e. the filter starts at a high frequency and sweeps downward with the degree of sweep following the signal level. It is important to set the Input level to the correct reading on the VU meter as this will affect the range and sensitivity of the envelope filter.PEAKThe Peak control adjusts the sharpness of the Peak or "Q" of the filter response. Increasing the setting of this control gives a much more emphasised range of filter harmonics in the instruments tone. Use the low range for more natural sounding filter sweeps and the higher settings for more exaggerated filter effects.UP/DOWNThe Up/Down control determines if the sweep through the filters frequency range is in an Up direction i.e. the frequency of the filter increases as the note is played harder or in a Down direction i.e. the filter starts at a high frequency and sweeps downward as the note is played harder. In most Envelope Filter pedals this is a switched selection i.e. you can choose either Up or Down.What we have done is to provide you with a variable degree of both the Up and Down ranges on a single rotary control with fully Up at one end of the control and fully Down at the other. With the control in its centre position there is no sweep effect at all this is zero setting for both Up and Down. Turning the control clockwise from its centre position gradually increases the Down sweeping range whilst turning anticlockwise from its centre position gradually increases the Up sweeping range. It is therefore possible to precisely adjust the degree of either the Up or Down frequency sweep exactly to your liking.BP/LPBP/LP stands for Band Pass or Low Pass filter frequency responses Band Pass is like a Wah-Wah where a narrow band of frequencies is swept through with the filter rejecting all frequencies either side of this pass band. Low Pass is like a very powerful Treble control i.e. when turned down you hear only the low frequencies and as the frequency range is swept upward the mid and then the high frequencies are added to the low frequencies. In a way Low Pass is more useful for bass as the low frequencies are always retained within the sound however Band Pass is a more exaggerated effect but makes the sound too thin at the high frequency end of the range. Usually an Envelope Filter will offer you a switched choice of either Band Pass or Low Pass but what we discovered was that mixing the two together provided a much more useful sound than either one alone. We have therefore made the BP/LP control work in a similar way to the Up/Down rotary control i.e. one end of the control is fully Band Pass and the other end of the control is fully Low Pass thus anywhere in-between is a mixture of the two with the centre position being equal proportions of Band Pass and Low Pass.Technical specifications Filter Range30Hz to 12k Hz Filter roll off 24d B/octave Filter Peak Q Infinitely variable from 3 to 10BP/LPSingle rotary control selects BP LP or a continuously variable mix of both Up/Down Up & Down ranges continuously variable from zero to full sweep Input Impedance 470k Ohms Signal level ?10d Bv to 0d Bv Output Impedance 10k Ohms Signal level variable ?10d Bv to 0d Bv Supply Internal 9v battery External supply 9v DC adaptor. Centre pin negative. The Ashdown Envelope Filter is a bass specific unit providing a wide range of automatic filter opening and closing or sweeping effects. Although the controls perform similar functions to other Envelope Filter effects you will find that a much wider range of effects are available from this unit than from most Envelope Filter effects pedals.

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Moog Minimoog Voyager Rack Mount Edition

£1,837.28

Moog Minimoog Voyager Rack Mount Edition

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The Minimoog Voyager Rack Mount Edition takes all the mind-bending power of the Minimoog Voyager and packages it in a 19" wide by 5U (8 3/4") high package which is designed for rack-mount or table-top use.The Voyager Rack Mount Edition contains all the synthesis functions of the award-winning Voyager. It also includes the Electric Blue back lit panel that we introduced with the Anniversary Edition Voyager complete with front panel brightness control. A new feature is the switchable output mode. A slider switch on the rear panel selects -2d Bm unbalanced floating outputs or +4 d Bm 600 Ohm electronically balanced outputs for professional applications. Also new is the Input Accessory Port for CV/Gate Inputs.The Voyager Rack Mount Edition can be controlled completely through MIDI. All front panel controls transmit and receive MIDI Continuous Controller messages. Match the RME (or up to 16 of them!) up with your existing Voyager to achieve some serious polyphony.The Rack Mount Edition is now available from Moog Dealers.Now all Rack Mount Editions will have the upgraded software and hardware to allow the player 7 banks of 128 presets and the following capabilities The External Mixer knob (just right of the display panel) has a dual function that allows you to rapidly change presets as opposed to continuously punching the cursor buttons.MIDI Enhancements Allows you to send either 7 or 14 bit resolution from the Mod Wheel.Optionally reduces the amount of MIDI data being sent from the Touch Surface. (These changes enable the Voyager to work better with older MIDI equipment.)So many sounds to spark your creativity!Five-input mixer for combining the audio sources prior to filtering.Five Input Level controls adjust the relative levels of the oscillator noise and external audio input signals.Five Input switches enable the player to quickly switch individual audio signals in and out.External Level LED enables the player to set the correct external audio signal level.The Envelopes Module generates two wide-range ADSR (Attack Decay Sustain Release) envelopes. The Filter Envelope sweeps the filter and is available for modulation shaping. The Volume Envelope shapes the overall volume.Two ATTACK controls determine the attack times of the envelopes.Two DECAY controls determine the decay time constants of the envelopes.Two SUSTAIN controls determine the sustain levels of the envelopes.Two RELEASE controls determine the release time constants of the envelopes.AMOUNT TO FILTER control determines how much the filter envelope will open and close the filter from full negative (inverted envelope) to full positive (non-inverted envelope).ENVELOPE GATE switch selects whether the envelopes will be triggered by the keyboard or by programmable envelope gate sources including Keyboard Gate S+H Gate (LFO) and MIDI Clock allowing independent triggering of the two envelopes. AUDIO OUT RIGHT AND LEFT (MONO)These are the main audio outputs. A slide switch allows selection of -2d Bm unbalanced floating outputs or +4 d Bm600 Ohm balanced outputs.MIXER EXT INPlug any instrument-level or line-level audio signal in this jack to combine with the oscillator and noise signals prior to filtering.MIX OUT/FILTER AUDIO INThis is a TRS insert point that can be used to insert an effect between the output of the Mixer and the Input of the Filters using a standard insert cable. The output of the audio mixer appears here before being fed to the filter. The Mixer output appears at the tip of this jack the return to the Filters appears at the ring. If you plug something into this jack that breaks the normal connection. Always dreamed of having a Minimoog in your rig but no room? Problem solved. Moog Music is pleased to announce the availability of the award winning Minimoog Voyager analog synthesizer in a 5U rack mount package.

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