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'''Rob Hordijk Original Design''' are the [[West Coast]] style [[5U|5U (Moog Unit)]] modules designed and crafted by Rob Hordijk; based in The Hague, Netherlands. Except for the [[Rob Hordijk Benjolin|Benjolin]], the designs are not available for DIY.
As Rob has never had a product website for his instruments, the source for much of the information about them comes from direct contact via email.
All circuitry is original and follows Rob's own concepts based on over thirty years experience in [[sound synthesis]] and [[electronic design]].<ref name="rh">Rob Hordijk</ref> He has complete control over the whole module building process; R&D, [[prototyping]], panel design, cutting, drilling, [[PCB etching]] and populating, final hardware assembly, calibration and testing. All components and every piece of hardware is carefully selected for reliability and comfort in use.<ref>Mod Wiggler forum:[https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=53265&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 The Hordijk project]</ref> Panels with the signature ''Original Rob Hordijk Design'' are both designed and built by Rob Hordijk.<ref name="rh" />▼
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Self described as a "synthesizer designer and builder,<ref name=":0">Rob Hordijk Presentation & Synth Tutorial // Modular Meets Leeds 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzW6pTzATG4</ref>" Hordijk began learning electronics from around age 14<ref>[http://vimeo.com/107453197 The Designer] by Franz Schuier, 2008</ref>. Before working on his own instruments Rob studied as a sculptor and goldsmith with an interest in sound in for its application in art and environments: <blockquote>"The idea of sound as a material to be sculpted has always intrigued me. I see equipment only as tools to sculpt the audio material, I am not really a gear freak. But I do believe in mastering synthesis techniques, in making synthesis a second nature, so to be able to fully concentrate on the creative processes."<ref name=":1" /></blockquote>He has produced music for environments, buildings, film, and dance performances, but is yet to produce an official release on a label.<ref name=":1" />
Rob Hordijk has been playing around with synths and computers since [[Sequencer|sequencing]] some [[analog]] stuff around 1982 with an RCA 1802 based [http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=908http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=908 SuperElf] processor board. Later switching to an Apple ][+ and the Mountain Hardware Music System, for which he developed a Forth language version that could do all sorts of stuff with the Mountain cards, like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karplus%E2%80%93Strong_string_synthesis KarplusStrong-type] plucked string sounds and pitch shifting. His first introduction to a [[DSP]] was to the DMX1000 around 1984. In 1986 he switched to Atari ST and an Akai S900. These days he is a [http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul04/articles/nord.htm Clavia Nord Modular G2] aficionado.<ref>[http://electro-music.com/forum/post-10645.html&highlight=#10645 Hello to you all], electro-music.com forum, 29 March 2004</ref>▼
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As of 2022 Rob has announced his retirement and will no longer be taking orders.<ref>Mod Wiggler forum: [https://modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=70363&start=2600 Hello Hordijk] </ref>
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Rob has given a handful of workshops and lectures both demonstrating the functionality of his instruments, and explaining the design philosophy behind them. These include:
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* 2012, European Electro Music Event, Mallorca, Spain. Recorded by Pedro Trotz - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAC347DE38ABA9E8D
* [[Rob Hordijk Triple LF-VCO|Tri LF-VCO]]▼
* 15 November 2015, recorded by Chris David aka [http://www.osc1899.com osc1899] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os1bysJCjMw&list=PLKw0bc1wG1afu-3VHTOAXvoTQ2ulJ2rSN
* [[Rob Hordijk VCA|VCA]]▼
* 3-4 June 2017 at NOVARS Research Centre in Manchester, UK - https://vimeo.com/233841864
* 2017 at Modular Meets Leeds, UK. Recorded by [https://www.youtube.com/c/DivKidVideo DivKid] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzW6pTzATG4
* 2014, at Sines & Squares Festival, Yoga Room, Islington Mill, Salford, UK https://vimeo.com/111131227
== Performances ==
While self confessing, "I'm not a performing artist, I'm a synthesizer builder."<ref name=":0" /> Rob has performed a number of times demonstrating his instruments in a more creative context as opposed to purely technical demonstration. These include:
* 22 December 2016 at Noodlebar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBGjkpNS0F8
* 2017 at Modular Meets Leeds 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnlqV4kzzvg
== Modular Systems ==
In the past Rob has offered his instruments as both single function modules, then later triple panels, housed inside portable cases complete with power. Some smaller functions may be combined, for example the PHASER and FREQ SHIFTER have appeared in both dual and combination formats.
▲All circuitry is original and follows Rob's own concepts based on over thirty years experience in [[sound synthesis]] and [[electronic design]].<ref name="rh">Rob Hordijk</ref> He has complete control over the whole module building process;
[[File:Evening session modular serge hordijk.jpg|alt=A Rob Hordijk Original Design Modular System (left)|thumb|A Rob Hordijk Original Design Modular System (left)]]
== Modules ==
* OSC SYNC (Sync Oscillator)
* [[Rob Hordijk Rungler|Rungler]]
▲* [[Rob Hordijk Dual Envelope Generator|DualENV.V2]]
▲* [[Rob Hordijk OSC HRM|OscHRM]]
* [[Rob Hordijk Dual Fader|Dual Fader]]
* [[Rob Hordijk Triple-Input 24dB Filter|Triple input 24dB filter]]
* TWINPEAK ([[Rob Hordijk 36dB Twinpeak filter|6dB
* [[Rob Hordijk Dual Phaser|Dual Phaser]]
* [[Rob Hordijk ShaperPhaser|
* [[Rob Hordijk Active Matrix|Active Matrix]]/Mini Bay/Mini Matrix
* [[Rob Hordijk Node Processor|Node Processor]]
* [[Rob Hordijk Benjolin|Benjolin]], shared with the DIYers by Rob.
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* To enquire about his modules, [mailto:rhordijk@xs4all.nl e-mail] Rob Hordijk.
* [http://electro-music.com/forum/forum-185.html Rob Hordijk DIY Designs], Electro-Music forum
* ''[http://muse.jhu.edu/login?auth=0&type=summary&url=/journals/leonardo_music_journal/v019/19.hordijk.pdf The Blippoo Box: A Chaotic Electronic Music Instrument, Bent by Design]'' by Rob Hordijk, Leonardo Music Journal, Volume 19, 2009, pp. 35–43 – requires a login for access
* Rob Hordijk's [http://rhordijk.home.xs4all.nl/ Clavia Nord Modular G2
* [https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32700 Rob Hordijk 24dB MultiMode Filter demos], Mod Wiggler forum, Apr. 2011
* [http://vimeo.com/107453197 The Designer] by Franz Schuier, 2008
=== Pre-built Eurorack modules ===
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20141019122935/http://www.epochmodular.net/benjolin.html Benjolin], Epoch Modular
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