Modal Electronics CRAFTrhythm - shipping now!

Published on Feb 28, 2018 Modal Electronics

"The Modal CRAFTrhythm is an 8 track drum sampler kit with a 16 step sequencer which can be assembled (without need to solder) in less than 10 minutes. The CRAFTrhythm can store up to 64 16bit mono samples with a sample rate of 44.1kHz and using the CRAFTapp users can upload their own sounds. Each track features a mixer, sample select, a tune control with 3 pitch modes, low pass resonant filter and 3 envelopes for amplitude, filter and pitch. 16 preset patterns can be stored on CRAFTrhythm with up to 16 part pattern chaining along with 8 kits that recalls track parameters and 4 tracks of parameter animation."

The CRAFTrhythm was first announced here, with a follow-up demo here.

Building a track with Modal Electronics CRAFTrhythm, CRAFTsynth and CRAFTapp

Published on Feb 28, 2018 Modal Electronics

"A short track showcasing some of the many features of the Modal Electronics CRAFTrhythm with help from CRAFTsynth, CRAFTapp and Ableton Live"

New Modal Electronics CRAFTrhythm Desktop Percussion Synth

"Drums, percussion, and main bassline from Modal CRAFTrhythm.
Sub bass and all other melodic content from Modal CRAFTsynth."

via Modal Electronics

"The Modal CRAFTrhythm is an 8 track drum sampler kit with a 16 step sequencer which can be assembled (without need to solder) in less than 10 minutes. The CRAFTrhythm can store up to 64 16-bit mono samples with a sample rate of 44.1kHz and using CraftApp users can upload their own sounds. Each track features a mixer, sample select, a tune control with 3 pitch modes, low pass resonant filter and 3 envelopes for amplitude, filter and pitch. 16 preset patterns can be stored on CRAFTrhythm with up to 16 part pattern chaining along with 8 kits that recalls track parameters.

8 track drum/percussion sampler kit with a 16 step sequencer, requires no soldering or electronics skills, tools or knowledge
Can store up to 64 16-bit mono samples with a sample rate of 44.1kHz, and using the CraftApp users can upload their own samples
Mixer stage per track with level and pan controls
Low-pass resonant filter per track with a dedicated Attack-Hold-Decay envelope
Amplitude Attack-Hold-Decay envelope per track
Tune control with 3 different pitch modes – SPEED, STRETCH and SHIFT
SPEED alters the pitch by playing the sample faster or slower
STRETCH selects the number of steps the sample will be stretched to fit into, allowing for tempo matching for looped samples
SHIFT activates a pitch shifting algorithm that maintains the same sample length along with a dedicated Attack-Hold-Decay envelope, which works well with samples containing melodic content
16 recallable patterns with up to 16 part pattern chaining
8 recallable kits that store the per track parameters for sonic changes on the fly
Global tempo and tap tempo with a step division for semi-quavers, quavers and quarter notes
Pattern groove control that up to half way increases the swing/shuffle amount and then provides 8 preset grooves that allow for triplets and other non-conventional rhythms
Live input mode that allows steps to be played in while the sequencer is running
Class-compliant MIDI provided over USB connection to host computer, tablet, or smartphone
Headphone and line output
Powered by USB Mini-B or optional AAA battery pack (Adafruit 727, 3 x AAA pack)"

Modal Electronics CRAFTRhythm Assembly And Sounds

Published on Apr 16, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"The Modal CRAFTRhythm is a great sounding and easy to put together drum sampler and sequencer. We put a little stop motion sequence of us unboxing and putting the CRAFTRhythm together at the beginning of the video, it is easy to build without any soldering.

Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/c..."

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CRAFTrhythm with parameter automation

Published on Mar 8, 2018 Modal Electronics

"With CRAFTrhythm now arriving in the hands of avid beatmakers across Europe, we thought we’d share some fun we’ve had creating beats with this machine standalone, no computer, no tablet - just rhythm.

Since the initial announcement of CRAFTrhythm we have added in 4 tracks of parameter animation that can be accessed directly from the front panel. In this video the two hi hat tracks have filter cutoff automation recorded live. Two more automation lanes are then enabled, affecting the pan and sample of another track."

Modal Electronics CRAFTrhythm Demo

Published on Sep 11, 2017 Modal Electronics

"Modal Electronics CRAFTrhythm is an 8 track drum & percussion sampler device that features a range of sample sequencing and modification options, all packaged in a DIY, solder-free kit, that takes less than 10 minutes to assemble - and requires no tools.

In this video the drums, percussion, and main bassline are played from CRAFTrhythm. Sub bass and all other melodic content from Modal CRAFTsynth. The companion CraftApp is running on an Android tablet."

Friday Jam #5 - SKULPT and CRAFTrhythm in the Rain

Published on Mar 29, 2019 Modal Electronics

"Friday Jam #5 - Filmed on a rainy day - A SKULPT synthesiser and a CRAFTrhythm drum machine going head to head to produce this smooth little jam served up on a bed of rain recorded from our studio window"

Modal CRAFTrhythm - SynthFest UK 2017

Published on Oct 18, 2017 Sound On Sound magazine

"UK debut for the new Modal CRAFTrhythm 8-track drum sampler kit with a 16 step sequencer."

REVIEW of Modal CraftRhythm by BoBeats

Published on Apr 4, 2018 BoBeats

"This is my in-depth review of the CraftRhythm from Modal. It is a portable, in-expensive, drum machine and sample player. I go over what it is, who it is for, how to operate it as well as show you some basic techniques."

Friday Jam #12 - SKULPT, CRAFTsynth 2 0 & 008R

Published on Jun 21, 2019 Modal Electronics

"Friday Jam #12 - SKULPT is providing a key bed that is later backed up by the 008R which widens the sound. CRAFTsynth 2.0 is playing a lead with some nice wobbly aftertouch action while some live drums have been chopped into CRAFTrhythm and re arranged."

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Published on Sep 12, 2017 Synthtopia

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