Noodlebox Serendipity Seeks Funding on Indiegogo

Published on Apr 2, 2020 Jason Hotchkiss

"We have today launched an Indiegogo campaign to take pre-orders for our Noodlebox Serendipity Sequencer https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/no...

Noodlebox is a four part analog and MIDI sequencer stuffed with features for live jamming and improvisation. It has been a long time in the making - perhaps you saw the prototype at Superbooth 2019 or one of the other shows it visited early last year... well now we are finally at a point where we can start take pre-orders and move forward with production of the first batch.

The production units are finished to a higher standard than the prototype, with wood and extruded aluminium construction, but they share the same clear LED matrix display and fun workflow. Take a look at our Indiegogo campaign and see what you think.

Thank you for your interest in our products. We hope that you are all staying safe in these odd times."

Help Fund the The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation & Support a Trip to NAMM

Published on Nov 18, 2019 Alan R. Pearlman Foundation


It looks like we have another foundation dedicated to one of the greats of synthesizer history. The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation is currently seeking funding for a trip to NAMM on Indiegogo. Above is a video from Alan R. Pearlman's daughter Dina Pearlman.

"About the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation & ARPchives

My name is Dina Pearlman. I'm the daughter of the late Alan R. Pearlman, inventor of ARP Synthesizers - groundbreaking electronic synthesizers that changed the face of music forever.

Why It's Important

Since the death of my father in early January, I have seen overwhelming evidence that there needs to be a thoroughly reexamined history of his work because his story and that of ARP Synthesizers is relevant to the history and understanding of modern music.

Even more importantly, because of the high cost of education and vintage electronic music instruments, we want to offer opportunities for musicians, particularly young and underfunded musicians to have educational and artistic opportunities - something that Alan was passionate about.

This is why the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation was formed - to honor his legacy as an inventor, a musician, an entrepreneur, an engineer and a mentor... to make his innovative inventions publicly accessible, and help inspire future generations to imagine and create through charitable projects.

Getting Started

Before we can start our projects, we need to get the word out about our Foundation and our Mission.

We have been given an opportunity to introduce the Foundation to the music instrument industry at the hugely popular NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show this January. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us. At NAMM, the foundation board members will promote the Foundation, its mission and its charitable projects to electronic musicians, engineers, potential donors and the press.


How You Can Make a Difference

As the Foundation is in its infancy, we are seeking funding to cover some of our costs of attending the show: that includes tradeshow booth expenses, marketing materials, and travel expenses for three of our board members. We need help from people like you! Music lovers, synth lovers, creators and believers in perpetuating educational and creative opportunities. As the Foundation is still applying for 501(c)(3) status, we cannot guarantee a tax-deductible contribution.* However, we can offer some fabulous incentives!"

Find them on Indiegogo here.

Gamechanger | Audio launches crowdfunding campaign for electro-mechanical MOTOR Synth

"RIGA, LATVIA: having successfully showcased MOTOR Synth as the world’s first electro-mechanical desktop synthesizer at SUPERBOOTH19 in Berlin, May 9-11 — wowing well-known attendees like legendary French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre and Atlanta-based American electronic musician and acclaimed sound designer Richard Devine in doing so, uncharted music electronics territories explorer Gamechanger | Audio is proud to announce that its IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign starts on Tuesday, May 28 (at 4PM GMT)…

Once its IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign commences, MOTOR Synth will be available to pre-order — prices starting at $749.00 USD — for 30 days. After the crowdfunding campaign closes, MOTOR Synth will only be available for online and in-store purchase at an MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) of $1,299.00 USD when shipping starts, scheduled for around November/December 2019.

As the world’s first electro-mechanical desktop synthesizer, MOTOR Synth really represents a new method of analogue audio signal synthesis since digitally-controlled electromotors (used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy) have never before been used as the principal sound source for a commercial musical instrument. In a nutshell, MOTOR Synth produces sounds by accelerating and decelerating eight electromotors to precise RPMs (revolutions per minute) that correspond with specific musical notes. Each electromotor is fitted with a magnetic pickup/inductor and an infrared photosensor that reads a spinning optical disc with printed sine, sawtooth, and square wave-shapes. Besides using motors as oscillators, the rest of the synth’s features are designed in the best tradition of analogue gear.

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Paramount Synth Meira NEW Analog Synthesizer Crowd Funded Rik Marston

Published on Feb 6, 2019

"#paramountsynth #rikmarston #newanalogsynthesizer
Paramount Synth Meira NEW Analog Synthesizer!
Synthesizer Reveal & Interview by Rik Marston
**Watch in HD!!** **Turn it UP!!**

Crowd Sourced / Crowd Funded Please Contribute to:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/an...

These are pictures of the body / concept design. It is currently be assembled & next week we will get to hear the four voices in a chord. This synth is in it's very early stages, soon all parts will be assembled; we will see it & hear it in all of it's analog glory :)

The FUTURE of Analog Synthesizers is HERE!
The Sound of the Roland Jupiter-8 & Oberheim OB-Xa!!
Customize your own COLOR! Make it your own!!!!
And a light show that will BLOW YOUR MIND AWAY!
(Not to mention the crowd!!!)

Analog Synth "Meira" from Paramount Synth
Creation of an analog synth based upon Curtis CEM3340 sound generator chips designs all contained in a ultra-modern retro housing. The keyboard itself will support 3 octaves with 4 / 8 voices and 2 oscillators. Plus Cross Modulated LFO's!!

Some of the basic features include: 3 octave keyboard 4 / 8 voices / 2 oscillators Dual bender sections One for pitch and one for LFO LFO selection Octave selection Play Modes Whole Dual Unison Split 3 LFO’s Frequency Delay Level Waveform Selection Saw Triangle Square Sine Filters 2-Pole 3320? 4 pole Ladder? Filter Control A, D, S, R VCA 3 LFO’s Arpeggiator Section Rate Range Selection Performance Menu Patch Storage Patch Recall

Back panel Midi In\Out\Thru Power inlet Power on/off

ETD 2020 $1995 for 4 Voice $2495 8 Voice
Wood sides or aluminum

Thank you for watching!"

Some details via Indiegogo

"We are extremely excited about this new synth we are developing and hope you are too! It is an analog synth based on the Curtis CEM3340 sound generator chip series with a variety of features that will serve as our initial product with many more to come. Under the Paramount Synth, LLC umbrella, this flagship product will be developed. We are still debating the name of the synth but we are getting close.

For those of you that don’t know, Curtis components contributed heavily to music in the 1980’s. The 1980’s classic synth sound was influenced by the Curtis chips including the CEM3340. The list of synths that contained Curtis chips is too large to list here but a quick internet search will blow you away.

This synth will have many features that you are looking for and a few more, but we are not letting all of our secrets out quite yet. The keyboard itself will support 3 octaves with 4 voices and 2 oscillators. Some of the basic features include:

3 octave keyboard
4 voices/2 oscillators
Dual bender sections
One for pitch and one for LFO
LFO selection
Octave selection
Play Modes
Whole
Dual
Unison
Split
3 LFO’s
Frequency
Delay
Level
Waveform Selection
Saw
Triangle
Square
Sine
Filters
2-Pole 3320?
4 pole Ladder?
Filter Control
A, D, S, R
VCA
3 LFO’s
Arpeggiator Section
Rate
Range
Selection
Performance Menu
Patch Storage
Patch Recall
Back panel

Midi In\Out\Thru
Power inlet
Power on/off


This is the front panel illustrating the “Red” color option. Just looking at the front panel provides excellent insight to where we are taking synth performance. We will probably take some liberties and move certain controls and indicators as we get into final layout and fabrication but all of the basic functionality we have discussed will be there.……along with a few surprises that we will let you know about along the way!"

Rava Yamana - The Ultimate VST-Synthesizer Midi Controller?

Published on Nov 4, 2018 Rava

"The Ultimate USB VST-Synthesizer Midi Controller called the 'Rava - Yamana'
Available as a (230€) DIY Kit and in a limited number ready to use. Check out the Indigogo capaign:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/th..."

"The Rava Yamana - A USB midi controller specifically made for VST-Synthesizers.
While most midi controllers are either designed in a one for all or mixer specific design, this midi controller is for VST-Synthesizers. It is aimed to allow the user to design sounds with analog-style VST-Synthesizers as close to hardware as possible.

DIY-Kit and limited number Ready-to-use devices
60 Knobs!
Analog Synth Style Front Panel helps you to build muscle-memory
Less screen, more sound
USB, class compliant, no drivers for Windows, Linux and Mac
Bus powered
Configurable via WebInterface - (if needed)
Easy to build
Based on Open Deck by Shantea Controls (included)
What We Need & What You Get
You get:

A DIY Kit with all necessary components
Complicated electronics are assembled (Open Deck Controller Board)
Step by Step Build Description Videos
VST-Synthesizer specific presets for the Rava Yamana downloads via website
Support Forum
Whats up to you:

200 Kits/pieces have to be sold to achieve this price. Share, share, share!
Soldering rotary encoders, potentiometers and connectors
Screwing stuff together, putting on knobs.
Sanding and oiling the wooden side pieces.
You need solder, a soldering iron and a variety of screw drivers.
No warranty, but our and community support on the build.

The Price
To make one controller costs about 500$. Only at a scale of 200 pieces can we lower the price to about half that. We would love to offer it even cheaper, but it is not possible without significant loss of quality. So many rotary knobs and encoders have their price, as well as the front panel, the circuit board etc. Nevertheless at about 4E per knob of this controller, it is not more expensive than other midi controllers..."

New Rytmik Studio Seeks Funding on Indiegogo

2049 by Martin Linda (Rytmik Studio Demo Song) Published on Oct 9, 2017 Rytmik Studio

"A demo song created in the upcoming Rytmik Studio. Rytmik Studio is in development for quite long time. The new version of Rytmik is now at a point where we can accelerate development, and we need your support to achieve this. Support us at Indiegogo."

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

You might be familiar with previous incarnations of Rytmik, including Rytmik Ultimate for iPad, Rytmik World Music for Nintendo DSi & 3DS, and Rytmik Original Edition (and here), and Rytmik Rock Edition. The Rytmik DSIWare teaser was first posted here on MATRIXSYNTH back in 2010.

The are now running on Indigogo campaign for Rytmik Studio. The following are some details including the updates to previous incarnations you can expect.

"Third Generation (2017)
Rytmik Studio. That's what we are working on, and you can now support it. The jump between the second and the third generation is huge. For more specific information, please see the list of features and the description of the internal architecture of our sound engine. We are currently developing this version for PC and Mac. It will be available on Steam in Early Access later this year. The final version of Rytmik Studio will be available in 2018."


"What is Rytmik Studio?

Simply put, it's a music creation software based around a beautifully simple, yet wonderfully powerful concept. It’s flexible, instant and fun. Create a basic melody in a few steps, compose a great song in a few minutes, and show your musical flare with a whole range of instruments and effects. Rytmik Studio combines a step sequencer and a wavetable synthesizer. All this is supported by a built-in library with over 1200 samples, hundreds of instrument presets and dozens of sample songs. The results of your production can be instantly shared online, or exported to more traditional audio file formats. Rytmik Studio allows you to set different permissions and save songs to the Rytmik Cloud for users to enjoy, from simple playback and rating to remixing and collaborations. Take a song and watch how it evolves as it passes through the hands of more composers and their creative input.

Why IndieGoGo?
We have been developing games and applications for over 19 years. In 2010, we started developing the music application Rytmik for Nintendo DSi. Over time, we added new features and improved existing ones. As Rytmik grew, so did technology, and we took advantage of the more powerful hardware that became available. The latest version, Rytmik Ultimate, is available for Windows, MacOS, Nintendo 3DS, and iPad. We are now currently developing the third generation of Rytmik: Rytmik Studio.

The community behind Rytmik is growing, and we have two clear objectives. Firstly, we would like to complete Rytmik Studio sooner. Secondly, we want to involve the community in shaping the development itself. In today‘s digital age, a togetherness of development and community is essential for everybody. The new version of Rytmik Studio is now at a point where we can accelerate development, and we need your support to achieve this.

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Zvuk Machines Seeks Funding on Indiegogo for New Zvuk9 Expressive MIDI Controller

Published on Sep 25, 2017 Zvuk Machines

via Indiegogo

"As a creative individual, you know how important it is to try new approaches. We let our minds go and ended up creating a new concept, a new way to interact with sound generators. We invite you to check it out.

Zvuk9 Feature List
9 pressure and position sensitive pads
Velocity sensitive (3 levels of sensitivity and 3 velocity response curves)
X and Y MIDI assignable to CC. CCs can be the same for all pads or unique per pad
X or Y can be set to send pitch bend instead of CC
Aftertouch (channel or polyphonic)
15 programs for storing settings (scale, tonic, split status, X & Y controls, on/off status for notes, aftertouch, and X and Y)
7 predefined scales available: natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, major, harmonic major, pentatonic minor, and pentatonic major
10 user scales available so you can set which pad will play which note or notes
Chords can be assigned through user scales, a maximum of 7 notes can be assigned to a pad
Tonic can be set with Notes buttons
Notes buttons are illuminated, showing which notes are currently available and which note is currently playing
By default, tonic goes on Pad1; by using Notes up/down function, all notes can be moved
Encoder controls for X & Y: CC, min, max, curve
Total of 13 response curves available for X and Y
4 on/off buttons: notes, X, Y, and aftertouch
In Split mode, all controls for X and Y, state of 4 on/off buttons, and MIDI channel are unique per pad
Transport controls: play, stop, and record can be set to MCC, CC, or MCC+CC
Note off type choice (off channel, on channel/0 velocity)
All settings saved during reboot
MIDI over USB and MIDI through 3.5mm mini jack out (cable mini jack to MIDI DIN included)"

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SUBOTNICK: Suzanne Ciani on Morton Subotnick

Published on Jun 13, 2017 Waveshaper Media

"Electronic / New Age composer Suzanne Ciani talks about Morton Subotnick and their connection with the Buchla modular synthesizer. Excerpts from an interview for the film SUBOTNICK, now fundraising on Indiegogo:
http://igg.me/at/subotnickfilm
http://subotnickfilm.com"

New Folktek Alter 1 and 2 Now on Indiegogo

Folktek's new Alter 1 and 2 are now on Indiegogo.

Details via the campaign:

"First; Yes, we just had a successful indiegogo campaign for the Folktek Mescaline and we're currently working to fulfill those orders (and it's going well and I think we're still on schedule!).

Second; Two reasons as to why we would have another campaign for a new Folktek release:

1. These cost a lot of money to make. By pre-ordering, you're helping us to pay for the manufacturing and production costs and we can give you a better deal for a limited time.

2. We can gauge interest and have an idea of how many to make. If there's interest in just 50 modules, why make 300? If we make only 50 and there's interest in 300, it takes us months longer to fulfill that interest because manufacturing and production takes basically the same amount time whether we create 50 or 500.


If you're unfamilar with Folktek, please see Folktek.com and find us on instagram and facebook.

This is a simple campaign and we're not force feeding it. If you like the modules, preorder now is cool - 2 weeks only at the limited price either here or on the folktek site. If you'd rather wait until they're out, please do."

Follow-up to New Folktek Alter 1 & Alter 2 Eurorack Effects Modules.

DSP Synthesizers 4HP Eurorack Nano Drum Modules Seek Funding on Indiegogo

Now on Indiegogo here.

"Do you long for those great 70's and 80's drum sounds?

Want to include them in your eurorack setup?

Wait no more.

The Nano Drum euro module gives you 4 trig-able polyphonic drumsounds and a global tune with CV input in a 4HP euromodule.

Choose among these classics.

We have done these in smaller runs with great success and now want to manufacture it on a larger scale.

The funding will go to manufacturing of a first run of 50 units. Also into R&D for our next unit.

Manufacturing 50 units means sourcing alot of parts, design and ordering PCB's etc. A large venture.

But can be realized with your help. So let's get down to making some modules." Also available as a DIY kit.

Lumen: the Electro-Acoustic Handpan on Indiegogo

Published on Mar 29, 2016 Lumen Handpan

"What it is, what we're about, where we're going."

Tamzin on Lumen Handpan wrote in to let us know about their electronic Handpan. The video above will tell you what it is. Note it has MIDI output to control external gear. You can support the campaign on Indiegogo here.


"The Lumen is an electronic percussion instrument in the form of a handpan, which provides the unique playing experience of it's acoustic inspiration, with the added benefits that electronics bring. It features built-in amplified speakers, an advanced on-board audio processor and full velocity sensitivity.

We want artists around the world to be able to pick up the instrument, turn it on and play - no need to connect to any other equipment. Being an electronic instrument, you can of course output the audio signal or MIDI messages straight from the Lumen."

Meet The Inventor of The Polivoks - 33rd Anniversary Campaign

Published on Nov 11, 2015 Андрей Старцев

"This is an official video for the Polivoks’ 33rd anniversary crowdfunding campaign at Indiegogo.

Polivoks - Demo by its inventor Vladimir Kuzmin.

Published on Nov 11, 2015

"This is a demo of the famous Soviet synthesizer - Polivoks by its inventor, Vladimir Kuzmin. If you want to get an original CD, a t-shirt and a large poster signed by Vladimir Kuzmin and personalized with your name, contribute our champagne at Indiegogo."

"Thirty-three years ago in 1982, mass production began of Polivoks, the best Russian synthesizer ever. Today, Polivoks is very popular among musicians all over the world for its unique sound, reliability and great features. Many studios and great musicians use it for their work. Among them are Franz Ferdinand, Rammstein, Godfrap and many others.

Now we have started a crowdfunding campaign so we can release a CD celebrating Polivoks’ 33rd anniversary. It is a superb collection of unique tracks recorded by great musicians from many countries. Most of them were recorded especially for this CD. As a perk, you will get an original T-shirt and a large poster personally signed by Vladimir Kuzmin.

Some unknown facts about Polivoks:

Polivoks was manufactured at the “Vector” military plant from 1982 until 1991, a total of approximately 20,000 units.

The retail price was 600 rubels (around $850).

Polivoks was never exported from the USSR, and it achieved its popularity abroad only after the “Iron Curtain” came down.

One of colour variants of the synthesizer was supposed to be “khaki,” but it was never produced in this colour.

All the knobs on the front panel have dots marked with white paint.

The first batch of Polivoks have knobs occasionally marked with fluorescent white paint, which was used for military equipment.

They were not changed, so several Polivokses have knobs that glow in the dark."

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Ninstrument & DSP Synthesizers Sp-12 Drumulator Euromodule Seeks Funding on Indiegogo

You might remember the Ninstrument & DSP Synthesizers Sp-12 Drumulator eurorack module featured here. It's now on Indiegogo.

Details:

"A Blast from the past

Do you long for those great 80's drumsounds?
Want to include them in your eurorack setup?

Wait no more.
We put the SP-12 Drumulator into a eurorack module.

This is a joint venture between DSP Synthesizers in Sweden and Ninstrument.com in the US to put the great 8-bit u-law companding sounds on the map again.

The SP-12 euromodule gives you 8 trig-able polyphonic drumsounds, 6 of them tune-able with CV input in a 10HP euromodule.

It also got a 6dB Accent input and a mix audio output.

The sounds can be tuned into disintegration for some really gritty sounds.
All in a retro style powder coated 10HP aluminum panel.

Also available as a DIY assembly kit.

Larger scale manufacturing

We have done these in smaller runs with great success and now want to manufacture it on a larger scale.

The funding will go to manufacturing of a first run of 50 units.
Also into R&D for our next unit, The Latin Percussion T727 module.

Manufacturing 50 units means sourcing alot of parts, design and ordering PCB's etc. A large venture.

But can be realized with your help.

So let's get down to making some modules."

Scarlet Architect Mini Euro Tour Indiegogo Campaign

Published on Jul 13, 2015 refuge6

You can find their Indiegogo campaign here. Synth spotting, and some specific gear talk from member Ron Ruthersford further below.

Video description: "2015 has been a year of miracles for Scarlet Architect. The long awaited release of their LP, Eternal Return, the bands first release in over 33 years, has been announced by Genetic Music: September 25th, 2015 is the big day!

Now the band has been invited by Zurich's BalconyTV to appear on the program as well as perform in another Zurich venue and several additional opportunities in a number of European cities have been made available to the band as well.

The band needs financial assistance to make the trip.Please help S.A. realize this career long dream by making a contribution to their Indiegogo Campaign."

The following is some additional info via Scarlet Architect's Ron Ruthersford, who has been known to visit MATRIXSYNTH. His Roland TR-808 was listed here. Some of you might remember Ron from previous PNW synth meets.

"In 1982, Scarlet Architect produced a 4-song EP and pressed 1000 copies of it. That EP garnered some recognition in synth pop circles, particularly in Europe, most notably for the songs 'Rose Grey' and 'Falls Away.' 'Rose Grey' was on the dance club charts in 1982 for ten consecutive weeks. For my fellow gearheads, my two bandmates and I recorded the entire EP in one session in a 24-track studio outside of Chicago using only my trusty TR-808, a Casio MT-30, a Casio VL-Tone (through an MXR flanger), and an SCI Pro-One (and of course our voices). It was great fun and a very fond memory.

We are re-releasing the four songs from that EP and seven additional songs from that period that were also professionally recorded but were never before released. The re-release, called Eternal Return, is coming out in September via Genetic Music (www.geneticmusic.de) and will be available on vinyl and CD and as downloads. The vinyl edition will only contain nine songs, while the CD will contain all eleven songs. All songs will also be available from the usual download sources.

Additionally, we have been contacted to play on Balcony TV in Zurich, Switzerland, and have also now been contacted by a few other places/people in Europe to potentially play a few more gigs if we can make it over there. In an attempt to do this, my bandmate has put together an Indiegogo campaign to try to raise funds for our 'mini tour.' The Indiegogo campaign can be found here. A great deal more information can be obtained from the video on the Indiegogo site. If we can achieve our funding goal, we might also be doing gigs in Germany and the UK.

For additional info about the band, we can be found at www.scarletarchitect.net and on Facebook. There are also several songs available for perusal on YouTube."

A few are embedded below.


Scarlet Architect's "Falls Away" & "Rose Grey" followed by some vintage Moog & Yamaha CS synth spotting in 1983:

Scarlet Architect - Falls Away

Uploaded on Jan 18, 2012 empty

"Awesome Minimal Synth from the US ... can't believe no one posted it yet. The best track on this nice EP."

Scarlet Architect - Rose Grey

Uploaded on May 5, 2011 mistressnazgaroth

Scarlet Architect Live 7 11 1983

Published on Jul 6, 2015 refuge6

"An outtake/preview from a recently discovered VHS tape of Scarlet Architect live. Here is a portion of what was to be their second release, the single 'Say You're Not Pretending'.
Original tape compliments of Suzanne Shelton."

folktek Conduit on indiegogo (with materia and sequencing video 3)

Published on Jun 20, 2015 Sir Folktek

"find it here;
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/co..."

First two videos & details posted earlier here.

New Folktek Conduit on Indiegogo

Published on Jun 20, 2015 Sir Folktek

Folktek has a new campaign on Indiegogo. Click through for the full details, some captured further below for the archives.

via Indiegogo

"The Conduit:
A symbiotic touch-based drone synthesizer based on a delay which then travels to a filter. Creating swells of oscillation that can delve into eternal noisy feedback territory as one desires. Connect to a sequencer to control the time/pitch and pull forth some powerful synthesis.

Additionally the touch board is a control voltage generator/keyboard sending 0-5v in .5v increments.

Note that the final will be slightly different than what's shown. The circuit's been redesigned to have the two outer knobs taken up on the panel to provide more space for the jacks with less interference.

Features:
touch pads; 8 polyphonic notes + noise + pitch: all sensitive to touch. These are synchronous with the delay clock, meaning delay time = oscillator pitch. All notes are tuned with one another so the pitch is a master control.
Oscillation and/or incoming audio sent through on-board filter: for further manipulation.
CV controllable: over delay time/master pitch (+0-5v).
Touch panels generate CV: signals from +0-5v in .5v increments to control your modular gear (it's a cv keyboard).
Audio input: to get your sound into some delay and filter goodness. Expect the delay to be a noisy little bastard (this is a drone synthesizer). For a clean delay and filter signal, however, one can disconnect the touch plates and use it strictly as an effects unit for synthesizers, guitar, etc. Cv controls delay time.
Delay: True vintage analog sound delay. The delay goes from extremely tight to some unspecified, very long, very noisy time. The range of the time knob has been allowed to extend to incredibly long times by allowing the degradation of quality beyond a second or so, allowing the sound to get into very lo-fi and grimy territory.
Filter: Single knob style filter with fixed resonance allows for a nice, rich sweep.
Adaptable with other Folktek works: Without sending the audio output anywhere, the oscillators will travel through the players' body and into Materia, Mentalis and/or Aether to be further manipulated (examples in videos).
All 3.5mm jacks
High quality parts, solid construction.
Bamboo box with dark splines.
12v operation with included power supply"

New Elka Synthex Cancelled Due to Lack of Funding

"THE ELKA SYNTHEX CAMPAIGN ON INDIEGOGO HAS NOW ENDED. WE'RE SADDENED THAT WE DID NOT REACH THE FUNDING TARGET.

THIS UNFORTUNATELY MEANS THAT ELKA SYNTHEX WILL NOT BE COMING BACK AFTER ALL. WE THANK EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED AND SUPPORTED US.

ALL CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE BEEN REFUNDED. CONTRIBUTORS WILL RECEIVE THESE REFUNDS IN THEIR PAYPAL ACCOUNT, OR ISSUING CREDIT CARD (WITHIN 5 DAYS). IF YOU HAVE ANY FUTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE REFUND PROCESS PLEASE CONTACT INDIEGOGO.

IT WOULD HAVE BEEN COOL TO BRING ELKA SYNTHEX BACK."

The campaign goal was $414,000. It is currently closed and at $0. Curious what it got up to before closing. If you know, let us know. Also curious what will happen to http://bringelkaback.com.

Update: There is still the digital Synthex 2 from original Synthex creator, Mario Maggi, in the works.

BPMC/FOLKTEK "Apparition" video eurorack module for indiegogo

Published on Jun 7, 2015 Sir Folktek

"Video for the indiegogo campaign; https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bp...
mostly filmed and edited by Arius Blaze.
music "apparition" by Arius Blaze"

"Folktek (folktek.com) has been around for years, creating hundreds of unique audio instruments and oddities. BPMC (glitchart.com) has gone the route of video; modifying and creating glitch video fx processors.

After a good deal of development we bring a collaborative video module offered here at the dealer price.

Apparition

A simple but effective video eurorack module designed around a camera sensor board to simply output and alter what the lens sees. Video can be altered within the module and sent straight to a monitor or projector or passed deeper into video synth modules and devices, the signal can be further altered, opening up an entire world of crazy visuals.

Send the signal straight to a small monitor (we may be making a small LCD monitor module accompaniment in the future as well), or a projector for live performance or ambiance in the home environment.

Perhaps the greatest feature of this module is the simplicity with which it provides; to have a root video element without the need for any external video. It acts as a first-in-line video element to be further manipulated.

Phantom and Mirage

On board controls include two knobs which introduce the abstract; phantom and mirage, as well as a CV input to further alter the signal and synchronize with your sound. In the end, what the lens sees can become a drastically altered version of reality.

Apparition has a standard composite RCA video output and though the proto module shown in the photos and video don't accurately reflect it, the final module has distinct labeling indication for modes, in and out..."

Additional details on indiegogo here.

Opho Keys: Modular LED Music Keyboard with Gestures

Published on Mar 4, 2015 Opho Keys

"Pre-order on Indiegogo at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ke...

Keys is a keyboard designed for the novice and configurable for a pro. Learn your favorite songs in minutes through LED lit keys and create beautiful music without any previous experience. Plug into any device or computer and launch the app. It's that simple."

Some key bits captured from the Indiegogo page:

"Keys is an all-in-one keyboard designed to make life simple and mobile for the musician in everyone. Compatible with your mobile phone or computer, the possibilities are endless.

Each of the 24 keys are equipped with LED lights that can each illuminate 192 different colors. Weighted keys allow you to modify the sound output based on pressure and resistance for 'piano like' expressions.

Keys is equipped with next-generation gesture recognition technology so you can control various parameters by just waving your hand above the keyboard.

Wave your hand to the right and change the octave up.

Lower and raise your hand to change the tone.

Keys is fully USB-MIDI compliant. Use Keys with hundreds of music applications including Garageband, Ableton, ProTools, Logic and Cubase. Create music your way using your favorite tools.

You can magnetically link Keys devices together to create a larger keyboard or to other modules like Knobs and Pads to create custom music surfaces.

Keys uses AMON technology, a breakthrough magnetically actuated wireless communication technology which allows multiple Keys to magnetically connect and create real time ad-hoc networks. This means no wires and no configuration. Just snap Keys and Keys modules together to create variably sized keyboards or modular control surfaces. Then, when you're done, take it apart and fit your entire rig in your backpack.

Dimensions: 20 mm x 320 mm x 106 mm (approx. 0.78" x 12.59" x 4.18")
Weight: 2 lbs
Materials: Plastic reinforced with PCB (fiberglass) keys connected to a metal baseplate to add durability and rigidity
Octaves: 24 keys (2 octaves) (use gestures to transpose up or down)
Gesture sensors: Sensitive proximity sensors that are capable of recognizing gestures and can be used to modulate parameters like pitch, sustain, and mapped midi parameters
Processor: Texas Instruments 80Mhz ARM Cortext M4F
Output: Mini USB -- charges Keys and can be used as a USB-MIDI connection
Power: Rechargeable LiPo Battery
Battery Life: Up to 8 hours
Device / OS Compatibility: USB-MIDI compatible with CoreMIDI on iOS, Mac, PC, and Android. Connect quickly and easily to your computer via Mini USB or to your iPhone using the optional dock.
* Final specs subject to change."

The Jano-Xk Analog Hybrid Synthesizer on Indiegogo

The DSP Synthesizers Jano-Xk synthesizer based on the Roland Juno-106 DCO is now on Indiegogo. Click through for details.

"Integrator Jano-DCO with SAW, SuperSAW, SQR with PWM and SUB mix output.

This is NOT a VA synth.
The oscillator is a digitally controlled analog oscillator based on the ATmega328.
The output from the DCO-integrator is 100% analog signal.

All 4 waveforms can be simultaneously mixed.

Triangle LFO for PWM and pitch modulation.

Portamento/glide for notes.

Arpeggiator with up-mode, rate and note lenght.

Gate output with oscillator set as gated, arpeggiated or hold mode and 5 volt CV output for highest note played on the keyboard or arpeggiated chords.

12dB HPF and +24dB LPF with resonance.

Outputs are monoaudio and 5 volts CV/Gate."