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Monday, March 18, 2024

"A World of Heritage" (Heritage Modular Synthesizers) - 8 Voice Digital Modular Synth


video upload by

"Présentation of the prototype 'HERITAGE SYNTHESIZERS' from Frédéric Rible.
Digital modular 8 voices synthesizer with complete legacy analog interface & analog like sound!
All sounds and effects are made by the Heritage Synthesizers in 6 lives sessions.
Sounds created by Frederic & kurtz.
Up left camera : Heritage Modular main stéréo sequence live work / Keystep pro Arturia.
Down left camera : Mister M across Heritage modular filter, "PPG like" pads & effects & Bigbass end line
Up Right Camera : Heritage Modular second stéréo sequence rythm noises, strings like pad, bass line.
Down Right camera : 'Inside' the Heritage, first Triangle solo , second Formant solo and big analog end pad.
Track by Jean-Luc Briançon.
Links :
https://www.heritagesynthesizers.fr/
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
Title will be availble on Bandcamp april 2024 on new EP."



"The Heritage Modular synthesizer has been designed to mimic the typical look and feel of an early 1970s modular synthesizer but with full polyphonic capabilities. The feasibility is tightly linked to the usage of digital technologies available in 2020 to DIY enthusiasts.

From a musician perspective, the system should provide the illusion of using a classical analog modular synthesizer with knobs, switches and patch cables.

The core of the synthesizer is based on Pure Data: a powerful sound engine for the generation and processing of audio signal. The underlying algorithms has been chosen for faithful emulation of analog circuitry characteristics. As the goal is to provide with hardware user experience, the Pure Data GUI is only used during the software development phase.

A dedicated set of hardware modules has been designed to act as controllers for Pure Data. These modules are populated with knobs, switches, lights and jack sockets, as for any other classical modular synthesizer. The communication between Pure Data and these hardware modules is done via an I2C bus implemented over a standard 16-pin Eurorack connector.

This project has started in July 2020 as a DIY effort, with a first version up and running in July 2022."

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Critter & Guitari New Kaleidoloop



via Critter & Guitari

"Our recorder/looper with mic input, 3W output speaker, and battery power for portability is back with the following newness:

Now has six playback modes. It ships with three speed manipulation modes and three effects. Playback / effect modes are customizable! Modes are coded in Pure Data. Users can create their own modes or upload modes shared with the community.

Looping continues during recording so you can build up layers of sound with just one Kaleidoloop. Smaller form factor: just as fun, just as loud - but more portable.

USB-C Power
The new Kaleidoloop is perfect for all kinds of recording situations, exploration, and experimentation. Use it in the studio or on the go with battery power!

This animation from the original Kaleidoloop doesn’t show the new features such as different playback modes, additional controls, or the ability to re-record the playback, but the spirit is the same!"

Critter & Guitari - Kaleidoloop

video upload by Critter & Guitari

Sunday, March 03, 2024

Introducing Taiga Keyboard Expandable Analog Synthesizer


video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers



"Taiga is a complete, modern, modular instrument that allows us to explore beyond the boundaries of a traditional analog synthesizer. The sound of Taiga can be attributed to three uniquely Pittsburgh innovations. A trio of huge analog oscillators, the unmistakably smooth sound of the Pittsburgh Filter, and the warmth of our Dynamics Controller. These enable us to not only create sounds that we would traditionally expect from an analog monosynth, but to also explore new sonic textures and performance possibilities.

Unique To Taiga Keyboard

Taiga Keyboard’s larger format provides the room for a few unique features. Most obvious is a full size 37 key premium keybed with velocity and aftertouch. The dedicated pitch and modulation wheels offer instant access to a unique set of modulation tools including manual control, clock sync’d LFO, envelope, and random source. 1/4 inch left and right output jacks, and full sized MIDI in and MIDI out DIN jacks are available on the rear of the instrument. The larger format also allows Taiga Keyboard to utilize larger, more spread out knobs and a second analog LFO.

Taiga Keyboard also includes a first-of-its-kind, 24hp Eurorack format modular expansion bay. The fully modular signal path of Taiga means modules can be inserted into any point of the signal path. Install a 4th or 5th oscillator into the expansion bay and create truly monster sounds. Additional filters allow for an expanded sonic palette. Add a sampler, sequencer, complex digital effects, or even a Maths. The integrated Eurorack expansion bay allows Taiga Keyboard to be customized to meet the unique needs of any artist."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Body Synths introduces the Metal Fetishist


video upload by Body Synths

"The Body Synths Metal Fetishist is a Percussion Synthesizer featuring a loopable randomness sequencer and a eurorack-compatible control-voltage interface.

The Metal Fetishist is a beat-making platform designed for rythm discovery and percussive sound design. The unapologetically digital sound engine includes a single oscillator, a white noise source, a resonant multi-mode filter and a digital distortion section featuring downsampling and overdrive."

Four Body Synths Metal Fetishist percussion synths playing together

video upload by Body Synths

"Sequencing 4 Metal Fetishist units with an Arturia Beatstep Pro. Spring reverb from Roland VX-55. Analog delay from Roland DC-20."



"The Body Synths Metal Fetishist is a Percussion Synthesizer featuring a loopable randomness sequencer and a eurorack-compatible control-voltage interface.

Explore percussion by synthesizing simple Kicks, harsh Noise, fuzzy Drones, digital Glitches and plucky microtonal Melodies
The Metal Fetishist is a beat-making platform designed for rythm discovery and percussive sound design. The unapologetically digital sound engine includes a single oscillator, a white noise source, a resonant multi-mode filter and a digital distortion section featuring downsampling and overdrive.

Random sequencing with control
The Metal Fetishist features two randomness generators. At every trigger step of the sequence, the Random Step Mod section creates a new modulation value that can modify the Pitch, the amount of Noise or the filter Cut-Off value, while the modulation amount can be selected manually. At every sequence step, the Random Skips control decides if the current step will trigger or not, based on the skipping amount selected. The big STEPS knob won't do anything at its OFF position, leaving the synth in completely random mode! But as you turn it right it will lock the previously generated random step values into repeatable sequences of length 2, 4, 8, 10, 16 or 32. Have fun with it!"

Saturday, March 02, 2024

Kurzweil Reveals K2061 and K2088 V.A.S.T. Synthesizers




via Kurzweil

"We asked ourselves, what if we could rebuild the legendary K2000 V.A.S.T. synthesizer, but using today’s technology?

Enter the new K20 Series…

Dynamic Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology (V.A.S.T.)
61- note synth action or 88-key fully-weighted hammer action w/ aftertouch
New industrial design with an aluminum+steel enclosure
Resculpted K2000 synth library
Compatible with K2 era libraries
32 layers per program
Customizable algorithms
Flash sample playback, VA, FM and KB3 engines
2 GB of factory sounds
2 GB user sample memory
Versatile FX chains and master FX section
256 voice polyphony
480×272 color screen
16-zone MIDI controller
Over 30 physical controllers per zone including an integrated ribbon
16 Arpeggiators
16 MIDI CC sequencers
16 RIFF generators
More info coming soon!"

And a few pics from NAMM:



Friday, March 01, 2024

Limited Edition Light Blue Waldorf Pulse 2



This one appears to be limited to Thomann Music.

"Waldorf Pulse 2 Limited Edition; Analog Monophonic Desktop Synthesizer; 3 analog oscillators + 1 noise generator; Pulse width modulation; Hard sync; 24dB/12db Lowpass; 12db Highpass/Bandpass filter modes, Arpeggiator; 8-slot Modulation Matrix; Connections: USB, MIDI, External analog signal input; Stereo line out; Headphone out; 128x64 character backlit LCD; Backwards compatible with classic Pulse; 8 stainless steel knobs; 500 Sound Programs; color: blue"

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Anabrid Analog Thing Analog Computer

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

"Includes patch cables, USB power cable, rca to 1/8" cable, ribbon cable & original packaging."

This is a bit of an odd post. I spotted Anabrid's Analog Thing Analog Computer on Reverb and was curious what it was, as it has not been featured on the site before. Below you'll find some info from Anabrid along with a user video featuring some audio.


Explore THE ANALOG THING by anabrid

video upload by Anabrid Computing

Little Impro with THAT by Analog Thing

video upload by JesterN

"Playing THAT:: Bernd Ulmann's beautiful analog computer. This is Sprott SQM Model an example of a simple three-dimensional chaotic flow with a quadratic nonlinearity. The model consists of three coupled differential equations. Translating and solving equations through circuits is feels very organic. I was used to do this on paper, and had found it quite simplistic to approximate it digitally, just using brute force computer iterations."


via https://the-analog-thing.org

THE ANALOG THING (THAT) is a high-quality, low-cost, open-source, and not-for-profit cutting-edge analog computer.

THAT allows modeling dynamic systems with great speed, parallelism, and energy efficiency. Its use is intuitively interactive, experimental, and visual. It bridges the gap between hands-on practice and mathematical theory, integrating naturally with design and engineering practices such as speculative trial-and-error exploration and the use of scale models.

Dynamic system modeling on THAT can serve a variety of valuable purposes. It may help understand what is (models of), or it may help bring about what should be (models for). It may be used to explain in educational settings, to imitate in gaming, to predict in the natural sciences, to control in engineering, or it may be pursued for the pure joy of it!

A DIFFERENT PARADIGM

Analog computing is one of three major computational paradigms (analog, digital and quantum). As digital computing approaches the limit of Moore's Law, analog computing offers a strategy to diversify today's digital monoculture. Analog computing is:
ideally suited for dynamic systems modeling
ideally suited for neuromorphic AI applications
significantly more energy-efficient than digital computing
inherently safer than digital computing in the face of cyber threats

THE ANALOG THING is designed to allow an extensive range of analog computing applications with a small set of calculating elements.

5 INTEGRATORS
Circuits that perform integration over time.

4 SUMMERS
Circuits that add inputs continously.

2 COMPARATORS
Circuits that compare inputs to support conditional functions.

MASTER / MINION PORTS
Interfaces that allow daisy-chaining mutiple THATs to create arbitrarily large programs.

8 COEFFICIENT POTENTIOMETERS
Rotary knobs to provide user-defined inputs.

2 MULTIPLIERS
Circuits that multiply inputs continously.

PANEL METER
A digital panel meter for precision measurements of values and timing.

HYBRID PORT
An interface for controlling THAT digitally to develop analog-digital hybrid programs.

DYNAMIC SYSTEMS MODELING

With THE ANALOG THING, you can model dynamic systems including:
market economies
the spread and control of diseases
population dynamics
chemical reactions
mechanical systems
a variety of mathematical attractors

COLLATERAL LEARNING

As collateral learning benefits, THAT offers introductions to:

CALCULUS
Inseparably linked with rates of change and the accumulation of quantities, analog computing offers a practical approach to differential and integral calculus.

ANALOG CIRCUITS
With computing elements built around operational amplifiers, analog computing enables users to gain a hands-on understanding of analog circuits.

CONTROL ENGINEERING
Applicable in adaptive control systems, analog computing offers a practical introduction to control engineering.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

New Groc Granular Hardware Synth from Oddment Audio


video uploads by oddment audio

Playlist: 1. Groc granular synth - modulating fun
Here we have simple note sustain while modulating grain bandwidth, overlap, placement (in stereo field), distortion drive and filter cutoff frequency. Oh, and our first reveal of the delay unit!
2. Violin and ambience with Groc granular synth
Here we are editing sample loop points, ADSR envelope and Groc's unique "time path" to create lush sustains from a short violin clip.
3. cool fall day + warm groc tones
walking on a cool fall day, accompanied by warm tones produced by groc granular synth
4. Groc - LED sequence with spatial sound
This video shows the first testing of the groc interface board, and includes the first audio demonstrations of spatial sound overlaid. Headphones recommended!
5. Groc Demo - Grain parameters
First demo of groc's grain parameters with a guitar loop as audio sample.


"Sculpt sound. Modulate everything. Do you groc?

Stunning, yes.

Slim, yes.

Powerhouse, also yes.
quad core 64-bit ARM processor
1GB RAM, 4GB of user storage
vivid DSI touch screen
cutting edge signal processing
fits in a bread box

Not like the others.

Groc demonstrates that a compact form can deliver unparalleled functionality. Access dozens of parameters in the custom granular synthesis engine with 4 grains encoders. Achieve one-of-a-kind manipulations of playback speed, shape multiple envelopes, edit audio sample crop and loop points, adjust 4 LFOs, 3 macros and morph between patches with just 8 more encoders. Add in an entire world of effects, accessed with just 4 more.
The large and vivid touch screen provides rich information and beautiful visualizations of your sounds, and enables deep functionality within just a touch or two. Is this where we mention the placard at Oddment HQ that reads, “Down with menu diving!”?

Patch without limits.

Every parameter on groc is a modulation destination, and connecting modulation sources is as easy as plugging in a patch cable (w/o the need to search in your closet).

To go with its myriad destinations, groc has a bounty of modulation sources: 4 LFOs, 4 envelopes, MIDI velocity, key tracking, polyphonic after touch and all the rest.
In the event you were hoping to use a physical patch cable, yes, you can use groc’s modulation sources to wiggle analog voltages via the 4 control outputs. Or configure them as inputs to control any of groc’s parameters with CV from your other gear, a sustain pedal or you name it.

Did you want to sequence a parameter, or draw a custom modulation curve on the touch screen? That seems reasonable and groc will support you. Do you want to connect a dozen or more modulation sources to the same parameter? That is far less reasonable, but that’s just, like, our opinion."

Learn more about Groc and Oddment Audio: www.oddmentaudio.com

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

SPIN: AI-Music Synthesizer - Vinyl Meets Grid

SPIN: AI-Music Synthesizer from Arvind on Vimeo.

SPIN is an AI music synthesizer that allows you to co-create compositions with a language model, MusicGen. It is a playful invitation to explore the nuances of algorithmic music, encouraging you to slow down and zoom in on its artifacts. It celebrates the marriage between human and machine creativity through music."

via Arvind Sanjeev

"SPIN is an AI music synthesizer that allows you to co-create compositions with a language model, MusicGen. It is a playful invitation to explore the nuances of algorithmic music, encouraging you to slow down and zoom in on its artifacts. It celebrates the marriage between human and machine creativity through music.

SPIN breaks down the process of co-composing music with an AI using a tangible interface. Enter the desired mood, genre, sounds and bpm to listen to the music come alive on an LP record. A DVS (Digital Vinyl System) allows you to slow down, zoom in, scratch and listen between the notes. Use it to create new compositions, as a simple sound synthesizer, as a playful scratch tool, or to play relaxing music in the background.

SPIN is an artifact from a future where music will be hyper-tailored to people’s tastes and preferences. It is an explorer of musical curiosities that can generate music unlike anything heard before, blending unheard-of combinations of sounds, rhythms and harmonies. This opens up exciting possibilities for pushing the boundaries of music and creating entirely new micro-genres. Who’s ready for some happy, death-metal, disco?

Under the hood, SPIN takes the input prompts in the form of button presses through an Arduino Mega. This is sent via serial to a Raspberry Pi which prompts the MusicGen API. An mp3 file is received as the output which is loaded onto a Digital Vinyl System (DVS). A transmuted Numark PT-01 and a timecoded control vinyl record serve as the turntable. The Xwax DVS package for Raspberry Pi reads the vinyl timecode through a Behringer audio driver, and the output is played via stereo speakers.

There are a lot of amazing generative music experiments, from Dadabots’s relentless death metal streaming AI on YouTube to Holly Herndon’s experiments around voice transplantations. But I realized we hit a tipping point when I stumbled upon the Riffusion music model; I was taken aback by its depth and realism, including its new update that adds lyrical voices to the output. Inspired by this, I wanted to build a platform to let me further explore and combine never-before-heard combinations of music and sounds. This laid the seed for building SPIN.

I wanted SPIN to encourage people to be playful; having a scratch interface served this purpose. A DVS (Digital Vinyl System) adds an extra dimension while listening to the generated compositions. It allows us to slow down these synthetic tunes and listen between the notes. So, I decided to combine a DVS system with the MusicGen API in the form of an old-school synthesizer."

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

New Moog Keyboard Synth Spotted at Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show?



via Andrew Huang:

"Did you catch the mystery synth in Usher's Super Bowl halftime show? Well...I've got it in my studio now. Thanks Moog Music for giving me some early play time with it. Excited to share more when it launches - I think people are gonna flip over this!"

Update: two screen shots of the setup below. All of the gear appears to be clad in white.

Saturday, February 10, 2024

CHAOS


video upload by HOME BAKE INSTRUMENTS

Thursday, February 08, 2024

Reco-Synth Red Axes


video upload by Arthur Joly

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

Introducing the MPC Key 37 | Standalone MPC Production Keyboard by Akai Professional


video upload by AkaiProVideo

"Introducing the MPC Key 37, the dynamic standalone music production keyboard perfect for any creative studio workspace featuring 37 full-size synth-action keys, 16 RGB MPC pads, 32GB of internal storage, support for the upcoming MPC Stems, and much more. Discover the keys to inspiration with MPC Key 37."

Chopsquad Dj On the MPC Key 37 | Akai Professional

video upload by AkaiProVideo

"Meet Grammy-nominated multi-platinum record producer Chopsquad DJ as he breaks down why MPC Key 37 is the fastest and most inspirational way to go from idea to completed beat. Learn about his story from his early interest in music, to his extensive catalog of successful hit records, and much more. MPC Key 37, the Keys to Inspiration."

AKAI MPC KEY 37 vs other MPCs, Force // How it competes as a synth and workstation // Review

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Overview
2:55 Keybed
4:25 Buttons
6:55 No strip
7:20 Connectivity
8:00 New USB MIDI
9:20 Storage
10:40 Content
11:05 Portability
11:20 Pad size
11:40 Q-links
12:00 Pros & cons
15:55 Outro



Introducing the MPC Key 37, bringing the legendary MPC workflow to a compact keyboard. MPC Key 37 has everything you need to produce beats, bass and synth lines, chop-up samples and build complete tracks – without your computer.

MPC Key 37 comes with a collection of Akai plug-ins as standard along with over 100 onboard effects, and wireless integration with Splice, all controlled by 16 iconic MPC pads, a 37-note synth action keyboard, 7” touch screen and 4 real-time Q-link encoders.

The MPC Key 37 features:

► 37 full-size synth action keys

► 16 velocity-sensitive RGB MPC Pads

► Brilliant 7" multi-gesture touch screen

► 32GB of internal storage (22GB of user storage)

► Over 8GB of bundled software

► Voucher for (1) free premium MPC plugin instrument or insert effect

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Behringer Reveals UB-Xa Mini for $99 & SPRING REVERBERATION 636



via Behringer

"What do you think about the UB-Xa analog synthesizer? It has quickly become the top-selling analog synthesizer since its launch, thanks to its 16 voices and polyphonic aftertouch keybed.

We now have a more affordable option, the UB-Xa Mini, available for only 99 USD for those who want the authentic sound of the OB-Xa.

The synth is currently in beta testing and we are looking forward to shipping it soon."


And:

Introducing SPRING REVERBERATION 636

video upload by



"A studio classic from the 1960's & 70's is reborn. Introducing SPRING REVERBERATION 636. There's no Reverb like good Analog Reverb and this one has buckets full of it with a tasty preamp to boot. Rich, harmonic and dense, it's a great box for getting those vintage rounded sounds both in space and saturation.

Music & Video created by Patrick with the SPRING REVERBERATION 636.

00:00 Introducing
00:20 Intro Tune
01:11 History & Features
03:50 Reverb Synth
05:24 Reverb Drums
06:06 Preamp Synth
07:45 Preamp Breaks
08:59 Guilty Pleasure"

Monday, January 29, 2024

Behringer Introduces CZ1 Mini w/ Analog Filter & Chorus



via Behringer

"The momentum keeps building as we introduce CZ1 Mini, an extraordinary reproduction of Casio's CZ synthesizer engine, combined with an analog filter.

With its exceptional phase distortion synthesis, the sound the CZ1 Mini produces is unparalleled.

As we near the resolution of the chip crisis, we are intensifying our efforts to deliver all our pending products, This final tooling sample will now undergo beta testing and, upon successful completion, it will enter production, further fueling our excitement:-) "

Sunday, January 28, 2024

BAF 2024: Black Corporation - Jupiter 8 Desktop


video upload by sonicstate

"At Buchla and Friends 2024 we hooked up with Roman Filippov of Black Corporation who has produced a limited edition charity version of his synthesizer, based on the Jupiter-8, with all proceeds going to non-military charities in Ukraine. Filippov also announced his collaboration with Buchla, bringing back vintage modules that were released in the early to mid-70s. These modules have been recreated using modern technology, while still maintaining the core sound of the original Buchla models. They also include new features such as USB and MIDI out, polyphonic aftertouch, and extended tracking capabilities. The Buchla modules are now available for purchase through the Buchla website and the official sourceofuncertainty.com web store.

Jupiter 8 Desktop Price: 4,299 USD

https://black-corporation.com/"

See the Source of Uncertainty announcement post here.

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Behringer Reveals New UB-X Keyboard Synthesizer



via Behringer

"UB-X is alive!

Today we've fired up the first complete prototype - what an amazing moment.

We’re now starting to implement the firmware and do thorough testing. Please bear in mind that we’re still far away from shipping the UB-X, but we’re making huge progress.

Isn't it a beautiful synth?"

The UB-X was first teased by Behringer back in April, 2022. The of course released the UB-XA. Curious if they will follow up with a UB-16 based on the OB-8.

trkr_Trm - Upcoming Portable Hardware Groovebox Tracker


video upload by hinick



trkr_Trm is a new 64bit real-time tracker/groovebox that runs on the Linux.

The following are some details in via the creator, hi_nick aka hihihihinick.

"The device is implicitly designed for hosting Renoise, but as shown can be used for many other ARM64 based programs. Even the well loved headless M8 tracker. I wanted to make something that was just as fun and musically useful as some of the other retail offerings but following the tenants of open source hardware and software so anyone can roll their own. The demo is of the v1 t prototype, and there is still much to be done, but at present, I'm up to prototype v3. The focus presently is completion of the design for the main board which will serve as a carrier for Raspberry Pi compute modules, or offerings from other companies that use the compute module form factor. This carrier board ideally could be used for other purposes than the trkr_Trm, that require audio i/o, and modular connections to peripheral devices.

The goal is to have everything, including build guides, hardware, and software repositories live upon completion of a crowd funding campaign. Pre-built units for those who just want to 'get to cookin' will be available if all goes to plan during and post funding."

Thursday, January 25, 2024

NAMM 2024 - Suzuki - Omnichord OM-108


video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024 we met up with Yu Horiuchi from Suzuki who introduced us to the new re-issue of the Suzuki Omnichord. Originally produced in 1984, the OM-108 has been improved with new features, like on board strummable and syncable drum pads, of which Yu gave us a splendid demonstration.

The Omnichord can transmit midi through its 5 pin din port, and it looks like it will be an excellent way to get some expressive strumming into our lives.

Suzuki Omnichord Available: July 2024 Price: 800 USD

https://suzukimusic-global.com/produc..."

Behringer Reveals Upcoming JT-16 - 16 Voice Jupiter-8 Clone



via Behringer

"After many years, we have finally created the first prototype of our upcoming JT-16, a 16-voice polyphonic synth. Our product engineer, Gilles, who is also a synth enthusiast, couldn't stop playing with it, but we managed to pry it away from him for a moment to capture it on camera. Sorry Gilles:-) Currently, the synth is in its very early stages, and we are now focusing on debugging and implementing the necessary software.

We kindly ask for your patience, but we assure you that this beauty will come to fruition. What do you think?"

Behringer previously showed their JT-2 desktop/eurorack format JP-8, as well as the Saturn mini synth.
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