DoP: Hans Bauer (ravir)
Edit & Grading: Jonny Polka"
2. ginTronic – transparentSea (stutter with a volca beats)
3. ginTronic – transparentSea (development demo)
"I’m very proud to introduce you to our new digital multi effects unit, the transparentSea.
It’s designed for live table top musicians who like to go DAWless but also works well in a studio environment.
The basic idea is to have an all in 1 FX solution without a screen and with minimal hidden features. Dedicated knobs for every parameter and responsive Buttons with RGB LEDs.
Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.
"Xenodrive is unique stereo distortion/overdrive/waveshaper FX unit with an algorithm developed by 112db and Erica Synths – from nuanced harmonic enhancement to total sonic destruction.
Timeline:
00:01 - Take 1 / Move waveshaped and distorted
01:45 - Take 2 / Kaossilator synth line waveshaped and distorted
02:29 - Take 3 / ER-1 compressed, distorted and waveshaped
04:22 - Take 4 / Bass guitar waveshaped
06:31 - Take 5 / Kaossilator hardcore kicks
07:25 - Take 6 / Bassline waveshaped
09:19 - Take 7 / Wave Bard wave shaped (peset switching with footswitch)
10:22 - Take 8 / Dub guitar with boost and Echolocator (pedal is used to modulate EQ shift)
11:30 - Take 9 / MC-303 destroyed with Xenodrive
12:30 - Take 10 / Monotribe distorted and waveshaped
14:33 - Take 11 / Guitar shredding
15:15 - Take 12 / Motor Pedal drone waveshaping with Zen Delay on top"
"Xenodrive is a hands-on tool for shaping your sounds in the studio or during live shows – from nuanced harmonic enhancement to total sonic destruction. Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and a sleek aluminium case to match our lineup of compact desktop units, the Xenodrive will elevate your sound in any live show, studio or sonic experiment."
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00:00 Glockenspiel
01:49 Piano
03:20 Pad
05:41 Drums"
Rob Papen announces availability of DelGrain as creative granular delay, extending effect plug-in product line with yet more out-of-the-box thinking
ECHT, THE NETHERLANDS: virtual instrument and effect plug-in developer Rob Papen Inspiration Soundware is proud to announce availability of DelGrain — duly thinking out of the box to extend its effect plug-in product line as a creative granular delay featuring fanciful routings, a distortion feature, and FILTER, while also featuring the same DISRUPT spherical slider shared by its DelSane (stereo delay demonstrating ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ behaviour) and LowSane (‘lo-fi’ sound sculpting-specialising effect) software siblings, aimed at experimental artists, mixers, and producers — as of November 28…
It is fair to say that DelGrain has a lot in common with its DelSane software sibling, the main difference obviously being that — as its name implies — it offers a delay that plays back audio in a granular or grainy way. With that in mind, then, the granular change to the audio can be placed ahead of the delay, inside the delay, or parallel to the delay. But better still, the size of the ‘grains’ can be adjusted (GRAIN SIZE) — even in a tempo-based way, the length of the ‘grains’ (GRAIN LEN) can be be tempo-based as well, while the GRAIN SEMI tune feature has a 12-semitone range, both up and down; by being tempo-based, the granular delay itself is ideally suited to rhythmic usage on drums and percussion loops.
Reveals Rob Papen himself — both in his capacity as a virtual instrument and effect plug-in developer par excellence and also as his namesake company’s Managing Director: “DelGrain can produce some sweet-sounding delays with swirly granular sound, but its real power lies in its special sounds — not only on drums and percussion, but also on vocals, for instance. Its DISRUPT sphere with the tempo-based SPRING BACK feature allows you to change DelGrain’s parameters dynamically, and there is also a tempo-based LAZY MODE…” — meaning that the movement of that DISRUPT spherical slider can be automated in different directions, allowing users to also create new types of creative modulation sounds.
Speaking of creative sounds, Rob Papen saw fit to add a FILTER featuring a high-pass and low-pass combination, a band-pass filter, and a vocal/vowel filter that can be placed after the delay/granular combination at different spots. But before the audio even enters the granular delay, an added distortion module makes the sound options even more exciting.
Evidently excited by his namesake company’s latest creation, Rob Papen takes pride in rattling off several more exciting-sounding features that floats his creative boat by adding, “There is a self-explanatory DRY/WET MIX dial and an FX MIX dial that can mix between the ‘granular delay’ and ‘tape delay’ sounds — by the way, the ‘delay’ inside DelGrain is based on a tape delay algorithm; an AUDIO FOLLOWER input is available for side-chain control, and it can also be used to control the DISRUPT sphere; there are four different modulation slots for those who want to control DelGrain via MIDI; and last, but by no means least, DelGrain comes with the BANK MANAGER and many presets — perfect as a starting point.”
Put it this way: while it is understandable that some might take the idea of another delay plug-in promising to be different to so many others already out there with a GRAIN of salt — pun intended, it would be surely seriously remiss of Rob Papen not to assure them that DelGrain definitely delivers on that well-worn claim!
DelGrain is available — as a 64-bit AAX-, AU-, VST-, and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for Mac (OS X 10.15 or higher, ARM processor compatible) and as a 64-bit VST- and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for PC (Windows 7 or higher) with 64-bit AAX compatibility available for PT 12 or higher (PC) — at an attractive price of only €35.00 EUR/$35.00 USD from authorised Rob Papen dealers worldwide or as a download directly from Rob Papen for that same price via its dedicated webpage, which also features more in-depth information, here: https://www.robpapen.com/DelGrain.html
DelGrain is included in eXplorer-10 (https://www.robpapen.com/explorer-10.html), the latest version of Rob Papen’s all-encompassing bundle, at no additional cost; existing owners only have to download the latest installer and run it to add WirePluck to their Rob Papen virtual instrument and effect plug-in collection.
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Guitar
1:20 - Feedback
2:03 - Chaos
2:54 - Melodic Jam
5:30 - Outro
"This is Quad Creek, a resonant modular synthesizer based around four band pass filters. It uses 4mm banana jacks for connections. There are three 3.5mm stereo outputs, one for the main mix and two for the Creeks. There are two 3.5mm stereo inputs, one for each set of Creeks. The unit runs off of a 2.1mm center positive 12V supply. Cables and power supply not included.
ASSEMBLED UNIT INCLUDES: - Fully built synthesizer with wood back panel
DIY KIT INCLUDES: - PCB - Front Panel - All electronic components, including pots and jacks - Does NOT include wood back panel
"Transfigure is your creative partner in sound. With just a few clicks, it turns any track into a living, breathing sonic landscape full of depth, motion, and emotion. Its clean, intuitive interface makes complex processes feel effortless. Whether you’re refining details or creating entirely new textures, Transfigure gives you the freedom to shape sound your way. The central XY pad allows for simultaneous parameter control and expressive automation, perfect for performative sound design and evolving texture.
Runs on macOS & Windows (AU, VST2, VST3, AAX, Standalone)"
2nd video timestamps:
00:00:00 Overview
00:09:02 The Modulators
00:32:09 The Sound Processors
01:08:58 The Effects
"We present Vari-Amp, a new effects plugin from Rhodes that models a variety of preamps from Rhodes electric pianos, various amps and microphones, and several reverb types. We'll try it out with Rhodes' on Wurli virtual instrument, then a synthesizer (Cherry Audio Elka-X), and a virtual guitar.
"Soniccouture is pleased to announce the next in the Polarity series: a collaboration with Ian Boddy, UK synthesist and DiN label boss.
Polarity is a series of instruments exploring granular synthesis with different artists and sound designers.
Polarity | Modular is a dual-layer granular engine loaded with 250 custom waveforms crafted by Ian Boddy, utilizing his extensive collection of modular gear, including a Roland System 100M, Serge Modular, Buchla Sound Easel and much, much more.
Featuring a sound design library of 250 presets, NKS2 compatibility and the ability to load your own samples, Polarity | Modular aims to 'redefine the sound of analogue synthesis’.
"Ascent is a sophisticated dual-reverb plugin that combines two powerful algorithms into one fluid interface: a lush, expansive hall reverb and an innovative pitch-shifting particle reverb that creates evolving, granular shimmer effects. Layer spacious, long-decay reverbs with dynamic pitch-shifted textures to craft everything from subtle ambient spaces to dramatic, otherworldly atmospheres. With intuitive controls, and built-in dynamic ducking that keeps your mix clean, Ascent delivers the acoustic character and creative possibilities of premium hardware reverbs in a streamlined, CPU-efficient plugin that works seamlessly across all major formats and platforms.
Features
Dual reverb engine architecture combining a spacious hall reverb with an innovative granular pitch-shifting particle reverb.
Particle engine features pitch transposition from -12 to +12 semitones with dual overlapping grains for artifact-free shimmer effects.
expanse control offers three room size modes (Small, Medium, Large) with carefully tuned delay networks for natural spatial imaging.
Built-in dynamic ducking compressor keeps reverb tails from swamping your dry signal, maintaining mix clarity.
Cross-platform preset manager with XML-based presets compatible across all plugin formats and operating systems."
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"Welcome to EVIL PET - your granular processor with built-in FM radio.
EVIL PET can be a synthesizer, an effect unit, a radio FM tuner, a
reel-to-reel recorder, a sampler and more.
https://endorphin.es/evil-pet
EVIL PET bites incoming audio into tiny grains and plays them in new,
playful, or unexpected ways. Stretch, shrink, or flip the grains to create
unique sounds, textures, and effects. Layer grains to make dreamy,
glitchy, or swirling soundscapes. It works with any input - guitar, voice,
synth, or drums - turning ordinary sounds into something magical.
Audio can either come from: the input jacks, the built-in microphone,
the built-in FM tuner or loading samples from a microSD card. Grains
can be triggered by tactile PLAY key or via connected MIDI or
MPE keyboard, allowing for expressive polyphonic performance and live
experimentation.
Performances in that video by @JuliaBondar and @warrenwalkermusic "
User videos:
Playlist:
1. Review: EVIL PET by Endorphin.es // Live granular techniques explored - loopop
2. Endorphines EVIL PET Granular Pedal - No Talking. - mylarmelodies
3. endorphin.es Evil Pet Granular Synth and Effects Pedal Demo (no talking) - Limbic Bits
Today we've got the Solarfaze on the bench, by Vongon. It's a stereo saturation and detune (aka chorus) effect. Here's how it works and what it sounds like.
00:00 Intro
01:43 Chorus
05:23 Saturation
09:45 With Subharmonicon
11:40 With Pulsar 23
14:10 Multiband Guitar Loop"
"Warmth. Movement. Glow.
This is the new Vongon SOLARFAZE — a stereo chorus fused with saturation.
Joined by Replay, Ultrasheer, and Polyphrase, here’s how it dreams.
Enjoy."
00:00 Jam
02:36 Intro
03:59 How to support me
04:30 Overview of SOLARFAZE
05:45 Saturate
08:15 Detune
10:04 Bringing in the other pedals
11:15 A different effect chain
15:13 Bonut tip : Transposing arpeggios with Replay
16:10 Solarfaze on Pads
20:05 Conclusions
Vongon Solarfaze is beautiful (harp, guitar, synth, drums)
The Solarfaze from Vongon is a stereo 3-band saturator and detune/chorus pedal that gives you exacting control over the frequency landscape of your signal. Whether you're adding a bit of undulatory warmth and saturation or assaulting the frequency spectra of your choice, Solarfaze as you covered, often surprising you with its tonal complexity. The heart of the pedal is a 3-band Bass, Mid, and Treble saturation mixer with each section offering three levels of gain: Soft, Boost, and Hard. Each band can be finetuned to one of five different frequencies, making this pedal as versatile as you are.
The Detune section offers a simple interface for adding movement and interest to your signal, affecting the stereo field, as well for a satisfying binaural experience. Adjust the Amount and Mix to your taste and turn up the Envelope control for dynamic expression that is based on your playing. Size can be adjusted as well to create a smoother or tighter detune effect. Other features include a built-in Noise Gate and an effect rerouting option. Indeed, the Solarfaze is a wonderful addition to the already incredibly Vongon lineup and is sure to find a use in any pedalboard.
SOLARFAZE FEATURES
Stereo multi-band saturator and chorus Soft-clipping waveshapers for smooth transition from subtle warmth to heavy breakup Bass, Mid, and Treble drive sliders Selectable gain level per band: Soft (0dB), Boost (+6dB), Hard (+12dB) Each band has 5 different frequency options Stereo detune chorus with independent left/right pitch shifts Envelope modulation of detune amount for dynamic stereo animation Route Saturation into Detune and vice versa Built-in Noise Gate with adjustable threshold MIDI Input for parameter control and 9 preset storage
"The ESI GRANULIZER is updated to V2. Reminder: the ESI GRANULIZER is a midicontroller allowing to play samples on the EMU ESI (and other) samplers in grains, being free in speed and position. This was the introduction video: [posted here]
New in V2:
1. improved & simplified interface
2. play sample ONE SHOT in adjustable speed without the need to turn the SAMPLE POSITION knob for traveling through the sample
3. play sample LOOPED in adjustable speed with free START and END points. If END is before START the sample will run backwards
The concept works on any sampler supplying SAMPLE STARTPOINT modulation like e.g. the MPC ONE. Thats the content of the video's third part.
0:07 textintro showing old & new faceplates
0:22 demoing the known features as a reminder on ESI 4000
1:05 new features, still ESI 4000
2:20 GRANULIZER on MPC ONE"
"Adam Husk presents the BM-18M CLUSTER BOX, a compact modulation pedal that blends classic chorus and flanger tones with deep creative control. Switch easily between chorus and flange modes using the range rocker, then shape your sound with Drive, Output Level, and a dry/wet mix.
At Behringer, we believe in pushing the boundaries of music technology to make high-quality gear accessible to everyone. Our mission is to empower musicians at every level by delivering innovative tools at a fraction of the cost—without compromising on sound or performance."
Classic Modulation, Reimagined
The Behringer BM-18M CLUSTER BOX is a modulation powerhouse that blends the warmth of classic chorus and flanger tones with a modern edge. At its core, a simple range rocker lets you switch between lush chorusing and sweeping flange textures—but the CLUSTER BOX is anything but basic. Whether you're chasing vintage shimmer or pushing into wild, unpredictable territory, this pedal is built to inspire.
Deep Control, Limitless Texture
Beyond the familiar sounds lies an expressive control layout designed for sonic sculpting. Shape your tone with adjustable Drive and Output Level for analog-style saturation, or blend dry and wet signals to taste. A six-shape LFO selector lets you modulate Rate, Amount, Delay, and Feedback in highly creative ways—while a dedicated tap-tempo footswitch keeps your modulation locked to the groove.
Modulation Meets Modularity
From pedalboard to modular rig, the CLUSTER BOX opens up a world of routing possibilities. Control key parameters via CV, MIDI, or expression pedal, and sculpt your effects further with a dedicated feedback insert loop. USB-C integration with the Guitar Tribe App adds even more flexibility, while stereo output with DIP switch customization ensures the pedal plays nice with any setup—guitar, synth, or studio.
WARP is a high-quality multi-purpose audio processing unit, able to add might and magic to almost any instrument. It contains 15 different effects that can be divided into three types:
Spatial effects — ranging from traditional reverbs to granular, experimental algorithms, with pitch-shifting, reverse and micro-loops. Most of the spatial effects feature extremely long decay times, all the way to infinity. With feedback ratios above 1 you can drive the algorithm into self-oscillation for creating endless, rich, lively soundscapes out of almost any sound. To keep the sound under control with reasonable headroom and tonal aesthetic, all the generative algorithms include dedicated modules to automatically control sound levels. Special effects — such as flanger, sample rate/bit reduction, vintage tape simulation. All special effects include unusual functions giving them a unique SOMA flavor. Dynamic effects and filters — compressors, distortions, filters. All the effects in this category can be applied to submixes, e.g. a rhythm section group, or even to the whole mix – so one can conventionally call them master effects. All the effects in this category also have their unique extended features, SOMA-style. All of that makes WARP a great unit for spatial processing of any acoustic or electronic instruments — guitar, vocals, strings, synthesizers etc., — as well as processing drums or complete mixes. WARP uses top-class audio chains and AD/DA-converters, same as those found in the best professional audio-interfaces made by APOGEE, FOCUSRITE, LEXICON, ECHOAUDIO, LINE 6, NOVATION. This prevents sound deterioration, even in such demanding situations as processing a complete mix. WARP has stereo inputs and outputs, compatible with both balanced and non-balanced connections. All of the sound processing is digital, including the MIX control. The AD/DA resolution is 24bit/48KHz. The internal digital processing resolution is 32bit IEEE.
WARP has a simple, intuitive interface, with instant direct access to all functions — perfect for playing live. Every processing parameter has a dedicated CV input, controllable via Eurorack systems and any CV source.
"Everything about Uhbik 2.0 is new: A new GUI, the new preset browser, a new family member (Compressor), the new modulation matrix, new extra LFO and envelope follower, built-in oscilloscope for viewing audio and/or modulation signals, CLAP support, IPluginCompatibility support for easy migration from VST2 to VST3, all-new filter and surround code... what could be better?"
Ghosts is a 6-voice physical modeling effect and instrument.
Excite high-fidelity strings, tubes, and bars to conjure resonant objects and acoustic environments: a blooming cello, a playful xylophone. From organic realism to spectral fantasy.
Retune the voices to preset chords — including custom chords and microtonal scales. Connect a MIDI keyboard for polyphonic play and the full spectrum of its synthesis engine.
"Refine your dynamics with Bus TRANSIENT. This intuitive attack shaper gives you immediate, surgical control over the attack and body of any sound source. Add clarity, tighten your groove, and bring every element of your mix into focus."
"We try out Bus Transient, a new effect plugin from Arturia for shaping transients. It provides separate multi-band processing of transient and non-transient elements of the sound. It sharpen and soften attacks and make individual instruments pop in a mix. We will explore its features with a few different types of instrumental sounds, and also check out a few of the factory presets.
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Overview
00:51 Drum examples
05:59 Guitar examples
08:17 Electric piano
11:26 Factory presets
13:12 Conclusion
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"SCRATCH FIGHTER is a new musical instrument based on scratch performance using a turntable.
Although the operation is the same as scratching with a turntable, it is relatively easy to play scratches. In addition to the built-in samples, there are three sampling slots.
This appears to be the first post to feature Dobbo by Butterfly Effects.
"Welcome to Dobbo: our first habitat, made for playful discovery. Dive into lush clouds or listen to rhythmic crystals forming.
Dobbo is a granular effect designed to spark curiosity and inspire new sonic directions. With elements of randomness, controlled chaos, and evolving textures, it invites you to explore sounds you didn’t know you were looking for.
Dobbo takes small bits of sound and rearranges them. It can stretch, pitch and blur these bits, or transform them into rhythmic textures."
