Phoenix Synth Meet 2016 Video by Bent-Tronics

Published on Nov 21, 2016 Bent-Tronics

"The demo floor was dominated by Modular Synthesizers. Audio Damage, and Blue Lantern Modules were on hand to show off their modules to an enthusiastic crowd."

New Blue Lantern Assist eurorack module gets a sneak peek.

See the write-up on Bent-Tronics here.

Domino - eurorack module from eowave

Published on Nov 18, 2016 eowave

"The Domino is the eurorack modular version of it's desktop bigger brother. An all-in-one synth voice with saw/square wave oscillator, ladder type low pass filter, envelope and VCA - it is designed for pure beefiness and grunt in the low end department. It excels at basslines, acid, kicks and low throbbing drones"

You might remember the prototype video posted here.

via eowave

Tech Specs
- Complete synth voice
- Oscillator with square/saw waves
- Ladder type low pass filter
- Decay envelope
- VCA
- 10HP

The Domino is the eurorack modular version of it's desktop bigger brother. An all-in-one synth voice with saw/square wave oscillator, ladder type low pass filter, envelope and VCA - it is designed for pure beefiness and grunt in the low end department. It excels at basslines, acid, kicks and low throbbing drones

Controls
- Cutoff - filter frequency
- Res - filter resonance
- Switch - switches between gate>VCA to envelope>VCA
- Pitch - pitch tuning
- Mix - blend saw and square waves
- P Mod - pitch modulation attenuator
- Decay - envelope decay
- Filter Envelope - modulation amount, pre-patched from envelope to filter
- F Mod - filter cutoff modulation attenuator

In
- CV
- VCA
- PWM (square wave)
- Mix 1 in - input for external oscillator/sound source to replace saw wave
- Gate - gate in
- P Mod - pitch modulation, pre-patched to envelope
- F Mod - frequency modulation for filter cutoff, pre-patched to CV in
- Mix 2 in - input for external oscillator/sound source to replace square wave

Out
- Saw
- Square
- Env - envelope output
- Out - out from VCA"

Error Instruments Sonic Lullaby - a Mechanical Music Box for Your Eurorack Modular

Published on Nov 18, 2016 paul tas

via Error Instruments

real warm acoestic.
sound.
electro-acoustic
Sonology
euro rack

with in for pre-amp
contakt mic or other

turn for melody

in severals music songs

the choices of the song. do not have much

influence. on the instrument.

it is the sound that the maakt.nice

and warm

also super good at delays rev. filters etc.

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New Synthrotek Octave Fuzz Eurorack Synth Module

Synthrotek Octave Fuzz Eurorack Synth Module Demo Video

Published on Nov 17, 2016 synthrotek

http://store.synthrotek.com/Synthrote...

"The Octave Fuzz is our take on the classic 70's SuperFuzz circuit, made into a Eurorack module. We've also improved on some aspects of the original as well, including an increased output.

-Two distinct voices like the original-switchable between scooped midrange, massive midrange bump.

-Agressive sounding. It will sound massive and in-your-face like no other circuit can. This is for sonic explorers and heavy music only. In short, it's not useful for EVERYTHING, but the things it DOES do it excels at. Sounds especially killer for keyboard and bass sounds.

Features:

- Scoop switch for a 'scooped' mirange, or to have a midrange boost.

- CV input over the Expander part of the circuit (similar to gain)

- True wet/dry mix.

- 6hp

- 35mm (1 3/8") Deep

Current Draw:

24mA @ -12v

32mA @ +12v

0mA @ +5v"

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E951 LOOPING EXPANDER For The E950 Circuit Bent VCO

Published on Nov 17, 2016 John L Rice

"Overview of features and quick demo fiddling with the new expander!

Many thanks to Paul at Synth Tech!"

Rabid Elephant Knobs

Published on May 4, 2016 Rabid Elephant

Modular Monthly: Making utilities exciting with Rabid Elephant Knobs

Published on Nov 17, 2016 Future Music Magazine

"Utilities might not be the most exciting type of module, but they're still hugely important and creative tools. Let's inject some excitement with Knobs from Rabid Elephant."

"Knobs is a highly playable, precision voltage processing utility. Two channels of configurable gain, offset, and slur feed a low-noise CV crossfader. This layout takes useful utility functions and makes them very playable and interactive.

FEATURES

Two voltage processing channels
Precision attenuversion with range switch for positive, negative, and bipolar gain adjustment. Control extents provide gains of exactly 0 or +/-1
+/- 5V offset adjustment with trimmed 5V precision reference
Slur adjustment up to 23 seconds
Low noise CV linear crossfader normalled to voltage processing channels
'Smooth detent' fader with precise settability of center position
Active switch for bypassing, zeroing, or applying processing
RGB voltage indications of signal polarity, amplitude, and zero value
Long life switches & potentiometers
Low loss, high speed active reverse voltage protection
Overcurrent protection
Low loss, long life, high rel power cable with keyed & latching connector
Extremely high build quality and reliability (click here for details)"

New Analogue Solutions Polygene Poly MIDI Converter Eurorack Module Teaser

Published on Nov 15, 2016 rezfilter

http://www.analoguesolutions.com

"Polygene is a eurorack polyphonic MIDI to CV converter – 4 voice output that can be used to play your CV synths / modules as a 4 voice polysynth.

Why Do I need this MODULE? What’s So Special?

Simple to use, it’s the perfect way to have MIDI control over 4 CV synths, to play together as one poly synth.

Connect to 4 mono synths, e.g. Analogue Solutions Nyborg
Or, connect to Eurorack modules set up as 4 synth voices.

The Arpeggiator has no nonsense operation harking back to the days of early Roland synths such as the Jupiter 8 and SH101.

The Arpeggiator can also be used as a simple 16 note step sequencer. The arpeggiator also plays back the velocity amount that was used.

The Arpeggiator will control CV synths, but the note info is also sent to the MIDI Out socket as MIDI notes, so you can have it play a MIDI synth."

Erica Synths - PICO DSP *first patch*

Published on Nov 15, 2016 DivKidVideo

"Here's my first play around with the PICO DSP joined by the PICO DRUMS and RND modules too. There's also a kick from the Hexinverter Mutant BD9, Snare like thumb from an "FM'd" Mutable Instruments Rings and a short 16th note like clave sound from a resonant "FM'd" Mutable Instruments Ripples into Streams. This is all mixed into the WMD Performance Mixer."

via Erica Synths

"Erica Pico DSP is a small brother of our recognized Black Hole DSP module. It features 8 custom effects with two adjustable parameters and CV control over the first parameter.

Features:

8 great sounding stereo custom effects
2 adjustable parameters per effect
CV control over the first parameter
Dry/Wet control
Stereo output
Colour coded effects selection
With Pico Series we challenged ourselves – can we make ANY superior functionality synth module 3HP wide and affordable? Yes, we can.

Price: 120EUR
+ 21% VAT for individual customers in EU without EU VAT registration number + shipping"

1010music Introduces Bitbox Touch Screen Eurorack Sampler Module

"1010music Ships bitbox, the First Touch Screen Eurorack Sampler Module

Los Angeles, CA, November 14, 2016 - 1010music (http://www.1010music.com) is shipping bitbox, a revolutionary new 26HP Eurorack sampler that features an app-style interface to provide modular synthesizer systems with on-the-fly, synchronized, 24-bit audio recording and playback of up to 16 simultaneous samples. Use bitbox to quickly record the output of cool patches and electronic jams as high-quality files. Recordings can be locked to the patch clock and recorded to bar/sync boundaries, so there is no fussing to find loop points. For playback, just launch any combination of up to 16 audio clips via a simple touch screen grid interface designed for speed and function. Creative options abound and include triggering samples as loops or one-shots via MIDI, CV Gate and modulation. Use modulation inputs to launch rows of up to four clips at a time to easily create complex, new layers of sounds. Save or load up to 12 banks of samples to microSD card, so you can easily recreate your set and/or use the samples and loops in Mac or PC applications. There’s even support for Ableton Live format.

Bitbox adds new creative possibilities to Eurorack, with its straight-forward touch screen interface, high-quality 24-bit recording, and innovative sample manipulation capabilities.

Features:
• Playback of up to 16 simultaneous samples from internal memory or up to 4 directly from microSD. • Trigger samples via touch screen, CV gate inputs, or MIDI input
• Import or export WAV files with your Mac or PC using a microSD card (included)
• Free samples including beats and other samples by producer Jason Donnelly (DJ Puzzle)
• 24-bit/48kHz stereo input for high quality recordings, with stereo output and two mono effects sends
• Stereo or mono recording with the option to synchronize start/stop times to clock inputs with a maximum recording time of up to 4 hours
• Multiple clip Launch Modes, including One-Shot, Toggle, Gate, and a Repeat mode to allow quantized retriggering of clips while a key is held or via the touch screen. Normal playback resumes when the key or button is released.
• Scene Trigger, which plays back an entire row of four clips/loops at once via touch screen or modulation inputs (which can also be assigned to modulate sample start, length, or pitch)
• Playback can be immediate or synchronized to analog or MIDI clock
• Control of sample parameters, including start position, length, gain, loop mode, launch quantization and pitch, including pitch modulation via CV input
• Save/recall up to 12 different banks of samples and their configuration
• Import bitbox Presets (a 4x4 bank of samples with playback parameters) directly into Ableton Live
• Accepts TRS MIDI input compatible with Arturia and other products
• 26 HP Eurorack compatible. +12V: 350mA, -12V: 0mA, 5V: 0mA
bitbox can be purchased for $599.95 direct from 1010music starting 11/14/2016 or through it’s fine network of dealers you can find at 1010music.com. For user or dealer inquiries please contact sales@1010music.com. For review and press inquiries, please contact marketing@1010music.com.
About 1010music

1010music is a new company providing innovative digital music solutions. Some of our past work includes Traktor DJ by Native Instruments, which earned Apple’s App of the Year in 2013, Looptastic which was a top 10 selling app for 2010, and MixMeister, which is now part of inMusic. We look forward to pushing the boundaries of music creation wherever and whenever possible."

http://www.1010music.com

New Befaco VC ADSR Eurorack Module

Published on Nov 14, 2016 Befacosynth

via Befaco

"We are happy to announce that from 16th November we will have available our brand new module: VC ADSR

The VC ADSR is our take on the classic ADSR: now smaller, more powerful and user friendly.

You can see detailed information here.

This compact unit features voltage control for each stage with manual faders to improve usability, feel and aesthetics.

A unique feature of the VC ADSR is the gate outputs for each stage of the envelope offering an extra level of control over your patch!

Envelope generation can be triggered and controlled with the use of the panel mounted push button or with the trigger/gate input.
Control of the response curve between each stage of the envelope (from linear to logarithmic/exponential) is provided by a potentiometer.

For in-depth information on the module take a look to our user Manual and Demo Video.

Price will be 95€ for the Kit and 160€ for assembled version. See features video. [above]

ADSR is the first module that will come with our brand new Knurlies. A screw specially designed for eurorack to make re-arranging of your case a matter of minutes! [pictured below]

Knurlies are sold in 100pcs bags at a price of 30€"

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AI003 Looping Envelope Generator DIY Synth Module

Published on Nov 13, 2016 AI Synthesis

"A product demo of the aisynthesis.com AI003 Looping Envelope Generator DIY Synthesizer Module"

"The AI003 Looping ADSR Envelope Generator DIY Kit is a looping ADSR Envelope Generator. It can be manually triggered via Momentary Push Button, Gated via the Gate Signal, Triggered or re-triggered by a Trigger input, or set into a loop mode via a toggle switch. An LED shows the status of the output.

This Looping ADSR Envelope Generator DIY Kit circuit was derived (with permission) from the great and simple circuit (only 2 ICs!) from Nicolas on the Electromusic.com forums. With some help from the great Dave Brown, the circuit was updated to provide additional voltage protection, more uniform looping and gate behavior, more precise LED monitoring, and some nice user experience updates.

In Gate or Trigger mode, the envelope can be used as a traditional ADSR envelope generator. In loop mode, the output sends a variable exponential waveshape between Ramp, Triangle, and Sawtooth LFO with control over the attack and decay of the LFO shape.

The modes are dependent on whether or not the gate jack is inserted, and for triggers, the Sustain level – see the chart below. We will be releasing a more traditional ADSR with 'normal' gating functions shortly (but with twice the part count and no AD loop)."

Noise Engineering Integra Funkitus

Published on Nov 9, 2016 Noise Engineering

"Tutorial video for the IF"

"Dynamic Rhythm Modifier

Integra - integrate - from Latin integrar 'to integrate'

Funkitus - agitation disease - from Flemish fonck 'agitation' with suffix -itus from the Greek -itis denoting a disease

'integrating agitation disease'"

SYINSI Euclidean Polyrhythm Generator Eurorack Module

Published on Nov 9, 2016 THX2112

"A demonstration of a Euclidean polyrhythm module for Eurorack. Based on the "Tombola Euclidean" module.

In this demo an Alesis DM5 drum trigger brain is being triggered by the Euclidean running on its internal clock. All drum sounds are stock Alesis DM5 samples.

Euclidean trigger 1 out is going to the kick, offbeat (triggers whenever trigger 1 isn't being triggered) is going to the snare.

Triggers 2 and 3 are triggering the low and high toms.

It's available as a PCB/Panel kit: http://syinsi.com/product/euclidean-p...

or complete module: http://syinsi.com/product/euclidean-b...

More neat stuff: http://syinsi.com/shop/"

"A version of the “Tombola Euclidean Polyrhythm Generator”.

Feed it a clock signal and it generates four rhythmically-related triggers because math.

The first trigger also has an “offbeat” that is triggered whenever the first trigger isn’t being triggered. Works great on kick/snare or closed/open hats.

Four trigger outs including an “offbeat” for the first trigger.
Clock and Reset inputs
10 HP Eurorack
+12V 250mA."

New Quicco Sound mi.1e Wireless MIDI-CV / Gate Interface Eurorack Module

A couple of pics via Yuuki Koide.


It looks like Quicco Sound is porting their wireless mi.1 tech to eurorack. Wireless control of your modular with an iPad is definitely welcome.

New Eurorack Format Moog Clone Modules from AION Modular & Mini System

Above is the AION Modular eurorack system based on clones of vintage Moog modules. Below are details on the four new modules from AION Modular. Click through for details on prior modules featured in the system above.

904C FILTER COUPLER
The AION Modular 904C Filter Coupler is an Eurorack clone of the classic Moog™ Modular 904C.

The 904C Filter Coupler connects the 904A Lowpass and the 904B Highpass together to produce a Bandpass or a Band Reject filter response.

Bandwidth can be extended to three octaves and Center Frequency ranges from 5Hz to 20KHz. Both can be controlled manually or via control voltage.

The 904C provides a wide variety of signal processing and we strongly encourage experimentation but we advise to start with the following settings:

904A Fixed Control Voltage +6
904A Frequency Range 2
904B Fixed Control Voltage -1
904B Frequency Range LOW

The 904A and the 904B are required to use the 904C.
In the "OFF" position, the 904A and 904B are disconnected from the 904C an can be used independently.

The connection cables are provided with the module.

Specifications:
Power: +12 (30mA), -12 (15mA)
Depth: 20mm
Doepfer compatible.

PRICE: 240€

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Error Instruments Introduces Spikes Eurorack Module

via Error Instruments:

"When it comes to strange noises Error Instruments is the most strange sound shop out there.

Now they have their Own modules for a selected audience under the name of error modular.

These are complex and mainly noise modules specializing in sound ART with glitch noises and strange pulse modulations.

Now Become the inventor of error. Artist Paul Tas www.paultas.com becomes 40 years old and there is celebration!

So you have to be lucky because many modules will be on sale for 40 euros

Also very important to know is that Errorinstrument is launching a new eurorack module called Spikes.

Spikes is a module with 13 touch points. you can mix it to generate different sounds or CV.

so it's a voice but also a controller for CV.

The sound spectrum goes far, above 20,000 hertz and what the human ear can hear. ultra sound at the frequency how dolphins or bats communicate .

The attack have a natural decay by touching the spikes you create complex combinations.

The human contact is the source.

It has two CV inputs with VCA character.

CV out

1x audio out

SPIKES comes in two editions.

SPIKES error wood € 199

SPIKES PaulTas 40 years edition € 270 ......... sexy

more info

www.errorinstruments.com"

Mysteries Of The trautaniks Subharmonic Generator

Mysteries Of The Subharmonic Generator 1

Published on Oct 30, 2016 Ghost Money

From the maker of the Trautonium VT.

"The first of two presentations on the subharmonic generator. A Look at the very singular 'sawtooth' wave of the mixtur-trautonium in comparison with conventional oscillators.

For a very interesting read on the history and development of electronic music in Germany you can download Instruments for New Music Sound, Technology, and Modernism, byThomas Patteson for free at:

http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=..."

Mysteries Of The Subharmonic Generator 2

Published on Oct 31, 2016 Ghost Money

"The second presentation looks at the operation and theory of the subharmonic generator.

The following table shows the differences between equal temperament and the output of the subharmonic generator in cents.

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DSP Synthesizers Introduces Four Voice 2HP "Black Friday" 808 Eurorack Module

via DSP Synthesizers

"Probably the smallest 4 voice eurorack drum module in the world?

With CV pitch knob and jack!

Will be $35 on Black Friday."

Eurorack Modular SUSHI

Published on Oct 26, 2016 tatsuya shinyagaito

Futomaki : OSC+LPF
Hotate : Flanger/Chorus+Delay
Kohada : RandomSE generator

I believe this is the first post to feature the Kohada.

new acoustic lullaby in eurorack

Published on Oct 24, 2016 paul tas

"a favourable soon www.errorinstruments.com"