"Machine-driven acid house at 124 BPM: transient-forward percussion with hollow-bodied punch, a constant bass groove that shifts in intensity, and an arrangement built on negative space and dub-style handoffs.
Tape delay and spring reverb open wide. Brief breaks wipe the grid just long enough for the pattern to snap back into focus. Then the momentum clears and a new polymetric logic takes over. Modulated melodic drifts change the room without abandoning the floor, leaving you somewhere familiar but newly yours.
Hardware: Din Sync RE-808, Roland TR-606, Roland/Tubbutec MC-2oh2, Cyclone TT-303, Alice 1228 mixer, Boss KM-60 mixer, Boss RCL-10 compressor, RE-201 Space Echo, Jeff Rubin Mu-tant Fly Phase, edited in Ableton Live.
iLL ACiD Cat. No. ILL015
iLL ACiD is 5 years old, so this one’s a free Bandcamp download + available on all platforms"
This firmware update is recommended for all users and adds new features:
1. New Span Mode: Binary Counter! See updated section in manual (or the video above this description!) for more information.
2. Conforms Spread CV range to the same voltage standard used by MultiWAVE
3. Improvements to N.U.S.S. timing logic
4. Minor enhancements and performance improvements
Noise Engineering announces Case of Steel, a 64 HP Eurorack Skiff with Integrated Busboard Power and Mults
Los Angeles, CA — Noise Engineering, known for their versatile Eurorack modules, has released Case of Steel, a skiff designed to house and power 64 HP of Eurorack modules.
While Noise Engineering has spent the last decade creating innovative modules, this is their first time releasing a standalone case. And while the market for cases large and small has grown significantly, Noise Engineering’s design still stands out with some innovative design choices and unique construction.
As the name implies, the case is made entirely of steel, with mounting holes tapped directly into the steel frame. This ensures that modules stay put, and the weight of the case keeps it in place while in use, despite its compact size. A pair of passive mults installed on the bottom of the case aids in patching, and saves HP in a small system. And while some skiffs are particularly shallow, Case of Steel offers over 2” of depth for modules, housing all but the deepest Eurorack designs for unmatched flexibility.
Case of Steel also features an integrated power supply. A power switch on the back of the case turns on the system, and power is delivered via a real busboard installed under the row of mults – no flying bus cables here. Despite the case’s compact size, the power specs are no joke: two zones of +12V offering 850mA each, plus 750mA of -12V and 1A of +5V. In a 64 HP system, it’ll be difficult to reach those limits. Case of Steel has a built-in power switch, and ships with a power brick, too.
For the production of Case of Steel, Noise Engineering worked with a metal fabricator near their headquarters, showing off the awesome capabilities of the Los Angeles maker community.
Due to the complexity of distribution, coupled with its unique materials and design, a limited run of just 90 cases has been produced, and will be sold exclusively through Noise Engineering’s web shop.
Case of Steel is a robust and powerful solution for Eurorack synthesists, no matter where they are in their journey.
Case of Steel begins shipping on February 19th only at https://noiseengineering.us.
Features
• Black powder coated steel design: solid case stays put while you patch
• Two sets of passive mults make patching easy
• Integrated busboard power supply with switch
• Bespoke Noise Engineering power supply with two zones of +12V offering 850mA each, plus 750mA of -12V and 1A of +5V
• Includes power brick
Availability and pricing:
Case of Steel: In stock. Shipping from Noise Engineering starting February 19th, 2026; MSRP US$225
"Embark on a sonic voyage through the cosmos with 'Space Exploration' — an exclusive collection of 40 meticulously crafted presets for the Korg multi/poly! This soundset captures the awe-inspiring vastness of space, from drifting stars and distant pulsars to mysterious landscapes and cosmic energy fields. Designed by renowned sound designer OttO K. Schwarz, this library harnesses the extraordinary synthesis engine to deliver rich, evolving sounds that are perfect for Berlin School music, sci-fi scoring, ambient soundscapes, and cinematic productions.
This synthesizer is a next-generation analog modeling device that combines the spirit of the legendary 1981 Mono/Poly with cutting-edge digital power, making multi/poly an ideal platform for creating complex, evolving, and deeply expressive sounds. 'Space Exploration' transforms your Korg multi/poly into a portal to the universe. Whether you're reaching for the stars or exploring the depths of inner space, these sounds will fuel your journey!
"Set the Wayback Machine for the early 80s, because we're taking a look at Soundpaint Juniper 1982 -- a sampled recreation of the Roland Jupiter 8 -- via a cheeky demo track that uses Juniper, Gforce Software's Icon Drum (Linn 9000) and Oberheim DMX drum machine plugins, and our old pal Arturia Pure LoFi! Along the way, I drop some 80s-vintage synth programming tips, make the usual goof-ups, and talk about some of my latest inspirations. So grab your analog filter and hold on for an 80s-A-GO-GO episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show!
These are the first pics of the Coupland in the flesh to be featured on the site. Previously, the Coupland has only be featured in various brochures. Be sure to see them for additional info.
"At MIM, you can see several synthesizers, including the Coupland Digital Synthesizer, which was invented by Rick Coupland in Phoenix in the 1970s. Coupland grew up playing the piano and dreamed of a keyboard instrument that could play any sound he imagined. In the early 1970s, he developed one of the first fully digital synthesizers. It offered touch-sensitive controls that could modify dozens of parameters of sound, in real time, while the player was playing.
Though the Coupland Digital Synthesizer never went into production, many of its fundamental technologies and concepts later became standard features of popular, affordable synths from major manufacturers. The original prototype, now on display at MIM’s Electronic Music exhibit in the United States / Canada Gallery, was a fascinating prediction of music’s digital future."
You can find an image of Clara Rockmore's theremin from the museum further below, however there's no additional info on it on their website.
There was also an Indonesian Yamaha PSR-A1000, pictured below, for those interested! :)
P.S. Click on the panel pics to zoom in for the parameters. Note the Harmonic Number section with Phase Angle and FOURIER button.
"Let's gooooo! A deep dive and demo of these three eurorack modules by Ohmforce. More than a kick drum...
▶︎ BOHM: Choose from nine unique models (and counting) and let the randomizer surprise your creativity. Precision sound-shaping knobs with wide sweet spots make flawless tweaks effortless.
▶︎ GROOVE: Craft dynamic percussive textures with ease. Sync a secondary kick to clock divisions and fine-tune every tap’s level, pitch, and FX using intuitive controls.
▶︎ PERFORMER: Blends dual kick engines with external stereo input, offering precise side-chain ducking, intuitive one-touch DJ effects (filters, beat/slip rolls), and full CV assignability—empowering live performers with seamless, dynamic mix control.
▶︎ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Overview of the 3 modules
03:37 Bohm
06:17 Performer
10:15 Groove
14:57 Taps out
15:40 Saving presets
16:11 Different models
19:16 Modulate things!
26:00 Lets get low
29:00 Conclusion
31:13 Outro jam
"This is demo number 1 of the PM Foundations Variable Filter Bank. This video introduces the module and demonstrates some of the functionality using a noise source."
"What is the difference between the Digitakt II, Octatrack MK2, and the Tonverk? While all Elektron samplers offer similar workflows, they each lean into different musical concepts. We will also discuss the learning curve of each and why you might choose one over the others. There are technically four samplers available from Elektron, but for this comparison, we will omit the Analog Rytm since it functions more as a synthesizer than a sampler. If you have questions, feel free to ask them in the live chat!"
