This Drum Machine Isn't Normal!

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"At Superbooth two years ago, as I was walking the halls I felt a hand on my shoulder and a voice said “oscillator sink, let me show you my groovebox”.

Now whatever gets conjured in your mind when you hear the phrase “groovebox” is probably not the Drop from Mad Sound Factory, but after a few minutes of patching and turning knobs I had it generating extremely aggressive gabber, and naturally I was hooked and named it one of my synths of the show.

In this video we’ll get to know Drop, how it works, how it sounds, how it plays with others - including a discussion of how to get banana jacks and euroracks to talk. As the video is long (because of course it is if it’s on my channel), I’ve added chapter markers throughout, and scattered some small no-talking demos throughout, both with drop as a solo instrument, and in ensemble with other instruments.

Transparency notice: Mad Sound Factory kindly sent the Drop to me for free for the purposes of making videos about it. I get to keep the unit, but no other payment was made for making the video and MSF have been given no editorial oversight for this video.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:14 The Tone Section
00:05:50 Interlude 1
00:06:42 The Noise Section
00:14:47 Interlude 2

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SUPERBOOTH 2024: Mad Sound Factory - Drop Analogue Groovebox

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, a new and innovative instrument called the Drop was announced by Art from Mad Sound Factory*. Described as an Analog Groove Box, this machine offers a wide range of sounds including kicks, basses, hi-hats, and weird noises. With features such as tone generator, mixer section, noise generator, and two LFOs, the *Drop allows for creative patching and modulation possibilities. The instrument also offers a unique Drop button that can trigger sounds and add a fun element to performance.

Scheduled to be ready for shipping in three months, Drop can be controlled through analog clock signals or MIDI sync. Designed for both live performances and studio use, this instrument offers a wide range of sonic possibilities for musicians looking to experiment with rhythm and sound design.

Drop Price: around 750 Euros"

See the Mad Sound Factory label below for more.

Superbooth 2024 Day One: Reverb: The Coolest Stuff We Saw

video upload by Reverb

"On Day One of Superbooth 2024, we check out new products from Oberheim, Schmidt, Silhouette, MSF, Chase Bliss, and Novation.

Check out all the latest Superbooth announcements.

0:00-0:20 - Intro
0:20-0:55- Schmidt EightVoice Polyphonic Synthesizer.
0:56-1:43 - Novation Puts 10 Bass Stations in Unison
1:44-3:00 - Silhouette
3:01-3:34 - Oberheim TEO-5
3:35-5:02 - MSF Drop
5:03 - Chase Bliss Onward"

Superbooth 2023: Mad Sound Factory - Kommutator - Midiator - Clocker

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2023, we spoke to Art from Mad Sound Factory, a new company from Armenia, about their latest products. Art introduced us to the Kommutator, which allows you to connect everything together, using alligator clips banana plugs, Euro rack a or Bastl instruments type, creating a big matrix of connections. It comes with switches that determine where the connections run, making it an ideal tool for modular enthusiasts.

Art also showcased the Midiator, a device that works perfectly with Soma's Ornament 8. It allows you to assign MIDI data to knobs by making a snapshot of the MIDI you're receiving. You can send different MIDI notes to different channels, sequencing it with Ornament to use it as a MIDI sequencer for all kinds of MIDI gear. The Mediator is equipped with alligator clip connections and is not powered passively. It requires 12 volts to operate and will be available soon, along with the Utilities.

Kommutator price: 150 Euros

Available thru Soma https://somasynths.com/"