HAINBACH & AudioThing Used the Moon as an Echo (And Made It Into a Free Plugin)

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00:00 Introduction
00:42 The Doppler Effect
03:30 The Astronauts
04:45 History and Pauline Oliveros
07:02 The Radio Telescope
09:43 Moon Bouncing
14:33 Making The Plugin

"I discovered the technique of 'Moon Bouncing', using the moon as an echo, when I was researching composer Pauline Oliveros. Her experiences with 'Echoes from the moon' sounded fascinating. Like with all experimental music techniques of old I wanted to try the process for myself. This started a two year long journey.

With the support of Martine-Nicole Rojina (who also helped out on camera on location) I got in contact with the radio telescope in Dwingeloo, a huge dish designed for space exploration. They helped me send signals to the moon: a sopranist (Johanna Vargas), a double bassist (Paul Cannon) as well as sounds from my patrons Sventothem, Michael Féaux, Andrew Stone, harper2k, Filip Ferngren, Dave Seidel, Gary Walker, Michael Peters, the void inclusive, Brendan Ford, David Williams, Joey Pop, Jeremiah Turner, Richy486, Joshua Philgarlic, Tim Moore, Grant Basma Horsnell, Arson Bright, Dan Kibke, Antonio T, Chris Sherman, Sergey, Charlie, Bartek Trame and Dixit.

This fascinating experience yielded an extensive set of samples that @audiothing and me analyzed and used to create the free plugin 'Moon Echo'. This way you can experience some of the magic of moon bouncing yourself. Download here (its free): https://www.audiothing.net/effects/mo...

Music, Soundpack and thanks:
https://www.patreon.com/hainbach"

"In our seventh collaboration with Berlin-based musician Hainbach we listen to the stars: Moon Echo is a free to download delay based on a communications technique that uses our closest cosmic neighbor, the moon, as a reflector for radio waves. This results in some rather crunchy and lively echoes, modulated by the movement of Earth and moon. The moon’s surface is an imperfect mirror and creates artifacts, unlike any other echo technique. Moon Echo is both a musical lo-fi effect and a playful tool for teaching about space.

Moon Echo is available for MAC, PC, and LINUX (VST, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, 64-bit only), and also as AUv3 and Standalone on the App Store."

Burford Reefer "Coral Sitar" Emulator (really a Green Ringer) on a Casio AT-40 Arabic Keyboard

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"The rectifying octave up of the Green Ringer style circuit sounds frankly amazing on the analogue sine-based drum tones that the drums on AT-40. We were not expecting it to sound so cool. We were in "Flavour Country".

If you want this sound on your own tracks, I highly recommend 'Gringer' by Chris from Airwindows. He's made a model of the rectifying part of the circuit. To get the full 'Reefer' experience, place a warm overdrive on the way into Gringer to emulate the first stage of the Reefer pedal.
https://www.airwindows.com/gringer/"

20 pole Phaser by Jurgen Haible running 808 track

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"This is a project built on Jurgen Haible 20 pole phaser board. Cases are custom made by us @Van Daal Electronics.

Assembled units can be purchased from: https://vandaal-electronics.com/

For DIY builds PCBs can be ordered from https://serge-modular.com/haible/tau_..."

Additional details:

Jürgen Haible's legendary redesign of the Tau 'The Pipe' Flanger - actually, a Phaser, using 20 (twenty!) all pass filter stages is back in a slightly modernized version, including some additions and modifications compared to the original Haible board:

Transistor arrays (for the 20 poles): pcb supports super-matched THAT300 (DIP) or BCM847DS (SMT).

Obsolete CA3046 in the 1/x function generator has been replaced by LM3046 (SMT).

MTA-156 power connector for +/-15V added - don't install the onboard-PSU parts if you use +/-15V!!!

MTA-156 power connector can also be used for 10 pin Euro power connectors - please note that +/-12V is experimental, not supported (yet), see below!

LFO: slow mode option has been added (simply connect L* to UP2 or DOWN1 via SPDT switch).
Optional CV mixer/processor has been added (untested!).

Connectors have been moved to the edge of the board to allow connecting component pcbs via pin headers - downside: space may be too tight to use normal headers. Workaround: use (breakable) precision sockets for manual wiring or testing.

pcb size: 6" x 3.4"

TSL Introduces the Studio Equipment Compact Synthesizer

Deep Space Illusion Boutique Limited Edition Synthesizer with Supersonic by TSL Studio Equipment

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"PROTOTYPE EDITION

Introducing the TSL Studio Equipment Compact Synthesizer.

Handmade , programmed and Designed by George Tsomokos,

this powerful synthesizer unit packs a world of sound into a compact 1590BB enclosure.

Perfect for musicians, producers, and sound designers who demand professional-grade synthesis in a portable package.Key Features:Dual Oscillator Design.

40 unique waveforms per oscillator.

Independent control for rich, layered sounds.

Advanced Modulation.

20 modulation types including FM, AM, Ring Mod, and more...

LFO with 40 waveform options for dynamic sound shaping.

Intuitive Control7 high-precision potentiometers for real-time parameter adjustment.

4 buttons for quick waveform selection and LFO control.

Ultrasonic Distance Sensor.

Innovative control method for pitch and modulation.

Responsive velocity tracking for expressive performance.

High-Resolution Audio12-bit DAC for clean,

professional-quality output.

Wide range of tonal possibilities.

Compact and Durable Housed in a robust 1590BB enclosure.

Perfect for pedalboards, desktop setups, or on-the-go music production.

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Red Ekkko. The Ugliest Vintage Echo Modeller is the Most Beautiful

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Playlist: 01. The Ugliest Most Beautiful Free Stereo Delay Modeller Ever.

Red Ekkko is an echo emulator laboratory that models a variety of historic echo types. Wire, tape, BBD and even early grainy digital delays. It is pure stereo with a huge warm enveloping sound that closely captures the perceptual characteristics of each type, rather than a precise mathematical model. You can dial in every defect, degradation and add buckets of warmth and charm but with a deep stereo field. The system is operated using standard cheap MIDI controllers.

Not only is it a studio audio processor but it can also be played like an instrument so that those endless classic BBD feedback tails can be tuned to a MIDI keyboard.

The best part. It will be free.

This demo shows how it can use Karplus strong delay times with random cross delayed feedback to emulator chaotic resonators. In essence a stereo flanger with chaotic behaviour. Inspired by the SOST Studio flanger made by Van Daal Electronics cs

Stay tuned for more demos and release date.

02. The Ugliest Most Beautiful Delay Modeller Ever. Saturation Test. Drums

Second of the test demos of Red Ekkko. I'm using a very short delay and pushing the pregain of the saturation. The cross feedback gives it lots of space and syrupee crunch.

03. The Ugliest Most Beautiful Delay Modeller Ever. Warm and Singing Delay

Third of the demos of Red Ekkko. This time, sweet, spacious echoes and playing the echo time with a MIDI keyboard.

I seem to have broken a couple of minor things, whilst repairing others, so there is a bit of crackle on the feedback now and again and the µdropout circuit seems to be clicking into the main signal, even when off, so need to fix that next. It's an endless rabbit hole but I think I can see the light.

04. The Ugliest Most Beautiful Delay Modeller Ever. Tape Drop-Out. Bags of Age.

In this demo I show the micro and macro dropout and how they are used to create a sense of age in the sound. It also demonstrates how you can use the µDropout to create subtle Ring Modulation and macro dropout to create vintage harmonic tremolo.

AntiFon - stereo crusher by SynthCone

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"АнтиФон - стерео крашер
Краткий обзор... Желательно слушать в наушниках🎧

Был сделан по спец заказу для творческого объединения АнтиФон

В качестве входящего сигнала использовал Arturia MicroBrut и немного бас гитары.
Управляющий сигнал брал LFO с MicroBrut"

Googlish:

"AntiFon - stereo crusher
Brief review... It is advisable to listen with headphones🎧

Made by special order for the creative association AntiFon

As an input signal I used Arturia MicroBrut and a little bass guitar.
The control signal was taken from the LFO from MicroBrut"

SynthCone Pelengator FX

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Landscape w/ Evicshen Introduces FERROUS - Handheld Spinning Magnetic String Resonator

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Superbooth video from Perfect Circuit

via Landscape

"Spinning Magnetic String Resonator ↈ Collaboration with Evicshen

Made to resonate steel stringed instruments. Ferrous’ spinning disc contains six strong earth magnets. Adjusting the rotational speed of the disc will change which strings are most affected and their harmonic content. If the disc is spinning slowly lower strings resonate; if the disc is spinning quickly higher strings will resonate louder. The results can sound like an unknown instrument in a reverberated physical space, floating sine wave tones, or feedback. Fluctuation of rotation speed by using the thumbwheel, rev button, touch-plate or control voltage input can create a soft strumming effect across multiple strings or shifts in harmonic content. New harmonics and overtones can emerge from both lower and higher strings as the disc spins faster. The distance at which Ferrous is held from strings affects how strongly they will resonate and their harmonics. If Ferrous is placed near guitar pickups you will hear the heavy sounds of the magnets and the motor with the resulting pitch based upon the disc’s RPM."

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New Glou Glou Flancher FL-5B Stereo BBD Analog Delay Pedal

Glou Glou Flancher pedal line demo
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"Today we dive into a new line of pedal by Glou Glou FX, "Flancher". It includes four pedals that are all a tiny bit different but all share the same design and concepts. From Flanger to Delay, with CV over everything.

'Flancher is a line of 4 different stereo, analog, voltage controlled pedals. They use BBD (bucket brigade device) chips running internally at 15V and are comparable to late 70’s chorus delay studio rack units such as Roland SBF-325 or Boss DM-100.'"

Glou Glou Flancher FL-5B - Stereo BBD Analog Delay Sound Demo (no talking) with Synths
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▶ Book 'Electronic Music Production': https://limbicbits.com/book-electroni...

0:00 Dub Chords
1:59 BOC Lead
3:38 FM Pad
4:48 VHS Pad
6:15 Fragments Pad
7:23 Passive Lead
8:28 IDM Lead
9:19 S-1 Dub Chords

Error Instruments die antwoord Apparaat

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"Introducing the Die Antwoord Apparat - a compact and versatile Lofi sampler/looper with a unique vintage charm. This standalone device features control voltage capabilities for adjusting playback speed, pitch, and filtering, making it a dynamic tool for creative sound manipulation.

With the ability to record one sample and retain it even when powered off, the Die Antwoord Apparat harkens back to the analog answering machines of the 70s, offering a nostalgic touch to modern music production. Additionally, the device can function as a filter with CV control and doubles as a LOFI microphone for capturing raw, gritty soundscapes.

Equipped with a 9V center positive power supply, the Die Antwoord Apparat is perfect for on-the-go experimentation, allowing users to record directly from the built-in microphone or through the input jack. Check out the demonstration video to see the Apparat in action and unlock a world of sonic possibilities. www.errorinstruments.com"

RC CIRCUIT BENT 'SERENE' AMBIENT SOUND GENERATOR ECHO ATMOSPHERE SYNTHESISER

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"Bespoke sound generator from ResonanceCircuits.
www.resonancecircuits.com"

Polyend Press: SUPERBOOTH 24

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New Stereo Compressor pedal from Polyend.

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Chase Bliss - Onward

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"Sonic State caught up with *Chase Bliss *at Superbooth 2024, where they showcased their latest creation, *Onward*. This innovative pedal samples your playing in various ways, responding to your dynamics and creating unique soundscapes. With two sides that capture smooth playing and phrases of your performance, Onward follows your playing and fills in the gaps with musical landscapes. The pedal offers manipulation options, including modulation, distortion, sample rate reduction, and more, allowing for a wide range of sounds and creative possibilities.

*Onward *dynamic sampler is available for pre-order now, with shipping set to begin in mid-June and all orders expected to be fulfilled by the end of July.

Onward Price: 299 USD"

Erica Synths Introduces Nightverb and ResonantEQ

"We at Erica Synths in collaboration with 112dB have developed a unique new hardware reverb effects unit. We focused on the musical aspect of the effect – extremely long decay tails are possible without losing harmonic integrity and since multiple parameters can be adjusted at once, notes can be played individually and held in chords, pitch-shifted at a whim or used to create massive, ambient textures.

Introducing the Nightverb – a stereo reverb with a unique and musical custom algorithm, save/recall functions for all parameters, all in a sleek aluminum case to aesthetically match our lineup of desktop units."

GRAPHIC RESONANT EQUALIZER
We realized it’s about time to expand the Erica Synths Graphic series of Eurorack modules with a unique sound shaping module. Introducing the Graphic Resonant Equalizer – a 10-band resonant equalizer with a fully-analogue signal path and digital control over individual band levels.

This new architecture gives an unprecedented level of control for shaping sounds with the possibility of saving presets, randomizing band levels, applying clocked modulations and even allowing for the module to act as an unconventional multimode filter.

The CV inputs for all bands and the clock input allow for integrating the Graphic Resonant Equalizer into any Eurorack system. Whether you’re looking for a delicate sound design tool for balancing out the frequencies in your patch to sound just right or an experimental scream machine that can mangle any sound source into uncharted territory, the module does it all – a versatile secret weapon for your rack!

Features:

10 band analogue resonant equalizer
Digital control over band levels
CV control over each band level
Configurable resonance loops (one or several bands)
EQ, Lowpass, bandpass, highpass and notch filter modes
Patch memory
Clock input for clocked modulations or patch selection
Spectrum analyzer mode
An optional expander for hands-on control of each band’s boost/cut
Module width – 20 HP

ALM Introduces MFX Pedal

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"The 'MFX Pedal' brings all the effects and functionality of our popular Eurorack MFX module to both guitars and synths in standalone form with 18 different fully featured effects programs and additional MIDI, Knob and Expression pedal control, tap tempo, an optional analogue gain stage and true relay (or DSP) based bypass.

Inspired by our favourite classic hardware effects processors, the MFX incorporates DSP effect technologies from the dawn of digital effects in the 70s to the present day. Reshape sounds with the distortion and dynamics engines. Bend time space and pitch with multiple feature rich reverb and delay engines. Modulate signals with the flexible panner, frequency shifter, and range of ensemble effects. Fracture sounds with the one of a kind granular and glitch engines.

Available for the first time outside of modular, the MFX pedal easily brings the character and uniqueness of ALM effects to your guitar rig, DAWless setup, mixer effects send or synth collection."

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Digi-PCM Echo/Features Overview
5:06 - Program Demos
5:09 - Ursa Minor Echoverb
6:28 - Squoval Rezonator
7:36 - Quaidra Reverb
9:49 - 2051 Bit Corrupter
11:42 - Crumbular Echo
13:27 - TY-50 Compressor
14:53 - Almicon Reverb
16:29 - Outro

MFX Pedal Guitar Demo

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Update:

Press release follows:

ALM / BUSY CIRCUITS ANNOUNCES ’MFX PEDAL’:

[London, UK] - ALM Busy Circuits are pleased to announce the ’MFX Pedal’, a new standalone stereo multi effects processor for guitar and synths.

The ’MFX Pedal’ brings all the effects and functionality of our popular Eurorack MFX module to both guitars and synths in standalone form with 18 different fully featured effects programs and additional MIDI, Knob and Expression pedal control, tap tempo, an optional analogue gain stage and true relay (or DSP) based bypass.

Inspired by our favourite classic hardware effects processors, the MFX incorporates DSP ef- fect technologies from the dawn of digital effects in the 70s to the present day. Reshape sounds with the distortion and dynamics engines. Bend time space and pitch with multiple feature rich reverb and delay engines. Modulate signals with the flexible panner, frequency shifter, and range of ensemble effects. Fracture sounds with the one of a kind granular and glitch engines.

The MFX Pedal user interface is designed to be familiar, quick and easy to use. Each program contains a wide range of controllable parameters both directly editable or freely assigned to knobs, MIDI or expression control. Each program includes factory presets as well as the ability to store and recall user presets. All states are preserved across power cycles.

Available for the first time outside of modular, the MFX pedal easily brings the character and uniqueness of ALM effects to your guitar rig, DAWless setup, mixer effects send or synth col- lection.

The MFX Pedal will be available from ALM stockists from 15/05/24. MSRP is 319 GBP (inc VAT)

SYNTH-WERK Introduces The BODE BARBERPOLE PHASER & The SW 995-contact Keyboard

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"We are very excited to announce the introduction of two new products…

The BODE BARBERPOLE PHASER

Sales price 2.700 Euro plus TAX [update: price is actually 3.200 Euro plus TAX]

The SW 995-contact Keyboard

Sales price will be announced at the SB24

Both new instruments will be ready to be checked out at the SUPERBOOTH24 in Berlin."

Click the images for additinal details on each.

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Bastl Instruments THYME+ - New Advanced Robot-Operated Digital Tape Machine

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THYME+ is a digital tape machine transcending typical delay effects and spanning various multi-effect categories. Though proudly digital, THYME+ operates with the metaphor of an analog tape delay machine, with adjustable tape speed and read heads positions. Multiple read heads (multi-tap) enhance density and complexity, while feedback and filters govern the richness or darkness of the echo tails.

THYME+ is an updated and innovated version of the iconic Thyme from 2017. Alongside improved connectivity, a better audio codec, tuned and updated firmware, THYME+ features a metal enclosure, larger knobs, and a sleeker faceplate.

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HEX row - analogue dual resonant filter

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"HEX row is an analogue dual resonant filter with versatile routing capabilities, sidechain/envelope follower and mischievous character, stemming from (mis)use of transistors as variable resistors in the signal route.

Buy KIT or assembled - https://www.hex.haus"

Synth Cafè presenta: AC Noises RICORDA

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Google translated (original in Italian below):

"RICORDA è il nuovo pedale AC Noises

Capitoli:
00:00 intro
00:39 looper
02:09 freeze
03:08 reverb e resonator
04:29 granulator
05:51 secondary mode
08:13 jam

Sviluppato su un DSP incredibilmente potente, (che spesso viene utilizzato nell'industria dei sintetizzatori eurorack), RICORDA mette a disposizione una moltitudine di parametri per scolpire e modellare il suono.

Ricorda è un effetto stereo che comprende di un riverbero, looper, granulizzatore, freeze, pitch shifter, il tutto modulabile in una modalità secondaria che permette di modificare gli effetti in modo da avere una palette sonora infinita.

Questo pedale sicuramente va a collocarsi nella fascia dove risiedono pedali come l'Hologram Microcosm e il Red Panda Particle.
Un grande punto in più del pedale è sicuramente il suono molto pulito e la posssibilità di allargare l'immagine stereo.
Lo consiglio sicuramente a chi si è un po' stufato dei soliti nomi e per chi vuole sperimentare un po' con questa tipologia di effetti"

"RICORDA è il nuovo pedale AC Noises

Capitoli:
00:00 intro
00:39 looper
02:09 freeze
03:08 reverb e resonator
04:29 granulator
05:51 secondary mode
08:13 jam

Sviluppato su un DSP incredibilmente potente, (che spesso viene utilizzato nell'industria dei sintetizzatori eurorack), RICORDA mette a disposizione una moltitudine di parametri per scolpire e modellare il suono.

Ricorda è un effetto stereo che comprende di un riverbero, looper, granulizzatore, freeze, pitch shifter, il tutto modulabile in una modalità secondaria che permette di modificare gli effetti in modo da avere una palette sonora infinita.

Questo pedale sicuramente va a collocarsi nella fascia dove risiedono pedali come l'Hologram Microcosm e il Red Panda Particle.
Un grande punto in più del pedale è sicuramente il suono molto pulito e la posssibilità di allargare l'immagine stereo.
Lo consiglio sicuramente a chi si è un po' stufato dei soliti nomi e per chi vuole sperimentare un po' con questa tipologia di effetti"

data.mod - MaxforLive Device for Ableton Live by Dillon Bastan

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"data.mod is a modulator device that can be mapped to parameters in Ableton Live in order to modulate them. It centers around a grid of math operators. Each modulated parameter (up to 8) has its own modulation source/value and each frame that value changes based on its selected math operator. By changing the operators in a chain of events and the source of their right-hand operand, you can create complex to harmonic oscillations that can be evolving over time or repeating rhythms. Great for glitchy/chaotic, harmonic and rhythmic modulations, it can be quite diverse!

Comes with
The device, user manual, 12 presets

Features:
Modulation grid with various math operators and modes of operation
Ability to freeze and loop modulation history
Gliding
Ability to modulate external parameters in Live with each column in the modulation grid (up to 8)
Many transport syncing options for making clean rhtyhms
Individual randomization and snapshot storage of parameters

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/d..."