El-Ma Ørsted V2 – An Instrument That Makes the Electromagnetic World Audible
VAEMI – Volt Age Electronic Musical Instruments is pleased to announce El-Ma Ørsted V2, the second version of El-Ma Ørsted, its unique instrument that transforms electromagnetic fields into sound.
El-Ma Ørsted takes its name from the physicist and chemist Hans Christian Ørsted, known for his fundamental discoveries in the field of electromagnetism. “El-Ma” is an abbreviation of the term electromagnetic field.
Accessibility note: We have kept the accessibility perspective in mind while designing the UI, and aim to give Shortcircuit XT the same good screen reader support Surge XT has, but have not yet done that. This is one of the things we’ll improve on during the beta phase. Thanks for being patient with us.
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Shortcircuit XT is a free sampler plugin from the Surge Synth Team, with a focus on creative sample manipulation and some standard sampler features, featuring advanced synthesis capabilities to complement the sample playback.
Samples are loaded into zones and played back in round-robin, random or layered modes.
"A new MCO Firmware v106 is now available! Here we make a few patches to demonstrate the new additions. New features include CV control over user presets, random preset generation, a multimode filter added to the DigiWave voice and selectable functions for the A and B buttons of the AXON-2 expander.
The MCO (mkII) is a highly versatile digital VCO and voice module inspired by 90s/00s digital synths shrunk into just 6HP. It offers a broad collection of unique, high-quality synth voices, each with extensive, customizable parameters.
Download the new firmware here: https://busycircuits.com/alm046
For more information on the update please see our full writeup on the Busy Circuits blog: https://busycircuits.com/blogs/latest/"
"Tom takes a look at Smear, the debut module from Smoothie Audio. It’s a dual stereo 98-pole allpass filter, and it’s capable of some pretty mind-bending spectral effects.
"We say... It's not often that we come across something genuinely new and innovative in Eurorack these days, but Smear is just that - a pair of stereo 98-pole all-pass filters that open up all sorts of strange sonic territory. Brilliant!
Manufacturer's description Smear is Smoothie Audio’s first Eurorack module - a dual stereo 98-pole allpass filter unlike anything else in your rack.
At its core, Smear takes a deceptively simple concept - the allpass filter, usually buried deep inside reverb algorithms — and refines it into a playable, sculptural processor. A single allpass subtly shifts the phase of incoming audio while passing the entire signal unfiltered. Stack 98 poles in series, and the effect becomes striking: frequencies across the spectrum are delayed by different amounts, creating a rich spectral delay that can smear, morph, and transform sound.
Smear can be become different effects, according to how you set the parameters:
Transient Smearing & Spectral Delay that reshapes transients, can add punch Resonator & Percussion Voice for metallic, physical-modeling tones when pushed into feedback territory Morphing filter & Phasor for animated timbral movement Interface & Controls
The panel is laid out symmetrically, with two identical sections (Left and Right). By default, stereo audio flows left → right → out, but a dedicated Split Mode allows each side to process audio independently.
Each section offers three core parameters — Frequency, Resonance, and Stages — each with dedicated CV inputs. Frequency and Resonance have attenuverters for precise modulation. A global Feedback control (with CV) unlocks resonant, flanger-like, and physical-modeling behaviors.
The Stage sliders reveal Smear’s hidden depth: with LEDs indicating crossfade modes between filter poles, you can dive into complex notch filtering, animated flams, and evolving timbral movement. Modulate them, and the module comes alive with unpredictable, dynamic filtering effects.
Built on the Daisy platform by Electrosmith CV inputs -5V to 5V 48kHZ sampling rate"
"Coming in hot after Hieroglyphic's first release 'Plume' here we have OPALINA which is a stereo spectral playground. It's billed as a filter network, with triple band pass resonator modes and an isolator multi mode network. It has multi band outputs for creative modular processing, with the including expander it also has specific (and stereo) low mid and high band inputs. Loads to go at, but distilled down into exploring 3 patches here for our 3 PATCHES series of videos."
*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
The broader, patch by patch sections are in ALL CAPS and sub sections that might be useful to skip to are all lower case.
INTRO 00:00 Hello & previews 00:57 What is Opalina & what are we doing? 01:33 Feature run down 04:00 PATCH 1 // RAW SOUNDS & OSCILLATOR SHAPING 04.22 The raw sound of the resonator & isolator modes 05.49 Building a VCO shaping patch 07.24 Patching FX sends from specific frequency bands 08.25 Series channel patching for steeper filter slopes & more resonance 09.41 v/oct tracking
BONUS HYPNOPTIC MULTIBAND FILTER PINGS 11:40 / divkid for the full patch run down
PATCH 2 // SPECTRAL MIXING 12:45 Creative spectral mixing for multiple FX modules 15.15 Creating a multi band spectral mix 16.24 Modulating a spectral mix 17.32 Audio rate modulation 18:51 Spectral drum FX 20:43 Spectral Rings FX 22:51 PATCH 3 // MULTIBAND MODULAR PROCESSING
Stereo state-variable filter networks configurable in two modes. RESONATOR is a triple bandpass alignment, emphasizing resonant peaks and formants. ISOLATOR is a cascaded state-variable topology with variable mid-bandwidth for use as resonant crossover.
· RESONATOR: triple bandpass filters with vc peak span and resonance. 12db/oct filter slopes.
· ISOLATOR: cascaded state-variable filters with vc bandwidth and resonance. 24db/oct filter slopes.
"Join us as Ben Cantil of DataMind Audio gives us a tour of Concatenator and ReFractalizer at Buchla & Friends 2026 in Los Angeles.
Concatenator is an audio mosaicing plug-in that instantly turns any sound library into a playable instrument using any microphone, instrument, or audio file as a real time input. Refractalizer is a granular synthesizer that allows one to apply musical approaches to time and space in granular synthesis. It lets you bend time, transform samples, and morph effortlessly between rhythmic chopping, granular sound-scapes, and conventional synthesizer sounds.
Check with dealers on the right for price and availability.
"Magnolia is an eight-voice analog through-zero linear FM synthesizer. Besides the classic analog polysynth sounds, its design allows programming some less conventional timbres closer to the world of modular synthesizers, and especially of the so-called “complex oscillators.”
Magnolia allows to bring modular synthesis techniques in the world of analog polysynths, with all the known advantages of the latter: polyphony, immediacy of use, powerful sound, and those little unpredictable details generally known as “analog warmth.”
Magnolia is a highly playable instrument thanks to its expressive Fatar keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch and encourages sound exploration through its large and relaxing front panel.
"We get a tour of the Chordcat. In addition to featuring "cat" in its name, this eight-track groovebox has a large library of chord progressions, and the ability to predict/suggest follow-on chords to your current harmony in a palette from which the composer can then choose. It has built-in sounds as well as the ability to export MIDI to DAWs and other software for further development of compositions.
145 Sound Presets + 16 drum kits Designed for a wide range of genres, you can spark fresh ideas during the creative process by switching between 145 sound presets and 16 drum kits. Tune your sound presets however you like them using the low-pass filter and amp envelope. These parameters can be automated for each pattern, allowing you to dynamically change the tone as well as the chord progression. This allows you to create lively phrases.
Easily make unique chord progressions
Chord Cruiser Mode Generate up to 110,000 chord combinations that you can use to create your own progressions. Put the groovebox in Chord Cruiser mode, and an exclusive algorithm selects and suggests multiple musically compatible chords from its database. You can listen to these chords and assign your favorite to a keyboard, triggering the next suggestion automatically. With this intuitive workflow at your fingertips, you can enjoy a simple process to create original tracks.
Versatile arrangement features and intuitive instrument control
3 built-in effects Manipulate 3 built-in effects intuitively using the XY pad: Arpeggiator: Creates melodies from chords. Delay: Adds depth to sounds and spatial dimension to your music. Ducker: Adds dynamics and emphasis, creating a sense of movement in your tracks.
Running Direction Feature Change the playback direction of 4×4 step-sequenced patterns by pressing a single button. Choose from 4 options — right, down, clockwise, and counterclockwise — to discover new phrases and rhythms. This feature unlocks new ideas, so you can create innovative chord progressions or explore rhythms across different genres.
Key and scale settings When you set a key and scale on Chordcat, only the notes that belong to the selected key and scale are mapped to the keyboard. The compatibility of chords suggested in Chord Play mode or Chord Cruiser mode and the selected key and scale are indicated by LED lights; perfect for beginners and professional musicians.
Versatile connectivity: Expand your creative horizons
It’s easy to integrate Chordcat with external synthesizers and DAW software on PC/Mac computers thanks to its MIDI OUT/THRU, MIDI IN, and USB Type-C ports.
Use Chord Play and Chord Cruiser modes to control and perform with your connected devices effortlessly.
"ONLY AUDIO IN LEFT CHANNEL!
When I discontinued Urano for the first time, I was stupid and selling my own Urano. Last weekend I managed to finish a new Urano for myself :)
After playing with it for a week, I realized how much I love its dual filter with drive, and I decided to try to engineer this design a bit further.
This test design has lot of character and LPF, BPF and allpass modes.
I hope that you will enjoy :)"
Make Noise is proud to announce: New Universal Skiff System, MultiWave MIDI Inlet Module, N.U.S.S Bundle and 2-Zone Skiff! More information below!
The New Universal Skiff System music synthesizer is a small system devoted to multi-channel modular synthesis, using control voltages to create poliphonic sound events. The MultiWAVE provides eight dual wavetable oscillators, the PoliMATHS provides eight complex function generators, and a pair of QXG modules combine for eight channels of low pass gate with stereo mix animation. Together, these three modules enable poliphonic patching from a simple set of controls. In addition to the 8 channels of Polimaths for modulation, the MultiMod creates eight time-shifted variants of a single control signal, for even deeper modulation capabilities within the New Universal Skiff System. QPAS provides Multi-Mode Multi-Peak Stereo Filtering, and the XOH provides a final stereo mix and line-level or headphone outputs for monitoring and/or performance. The system also includes a USB-C input that can be used for Activation of MultiWAVE channels via MIDI or MPE signals from a USB MIDI host (such as a computer running a DAW or MIDI sequencer). The New Universal Synthesizer System modules come together in a unified system! Voltage controlled eight channel dual wavetable oscillator: MultiWAVE Voltage controlled eight channel complex function generator: PoliMATHS Voltage controlled low pass gate/mixing: QXG (x2) Voltage controlled flock of inter-related modulators: MultiMod Voltage controlled Multi-Mode Multi-Peak Stereo Filtering: QPAS Stereo Mixing and Final Outputs: XOH Activate MultiWAVE via MIDI/MPE using USB-C input with a USB host 3U Skiff outfitted with USB-C input and our new 2-Zone Bus Board Ships with 15 patch cables
(For those looking for these as individual modules for their existing system please see the N.U.S.S. Bundle.)
Specifications: Size: 3U Total hp: 104 Dimensions: 21.5 x 5.14 x 3.5 (inches) MSRP: $2399 (Retail value: $2681)
The MulitWAVE MIDI Inlet music synthesizer module is a passive expansion module that adds USB MIDI access to the MultiWAVE. It enables Activation of MultiWAVE channels via MIDI signals from a USB MIDI host (such as a computer running a DAW or MIDI sequencer). The MultiWAVE MIDI Inlet is required for MIDI control of MultiWAVE outside of the New Universal Skiff System. Activate MultiWAVE via MIDI/MPE using USB-C input and a USB Host Easy access to MultiWAVE USB functions (firmware updates, custom wavetable uploading)
Width: 2hp Max Depth: (including USB cable): 22mm Power: No Power Required MSRP: $35 — The N.U.S.S. Bundle presents the core modules of the New Universal Synthesizer System at a special price for installation into a Eurorack case of your choice. Voltage controlled eight channel dual wavetable oscillator: MultiWAVE Voltage controlled eight channel complex function generator: PoliMATHS Voltage controlled low pass gate/mixing: QXG (x2) Voltage controlled flock of inter-related modulators: MultiMod USB/MIDI integration for MultiWAVE: MultiWAVE MIDI Inlet
(For those looking for a fully powered system with preinstalled modules please see the New Universal Skiff System.)
MSRP: $1669 (Retail value: $1850) – 2-Zone Skiff In 2009, Tony designed the first Skiff to complement the vertically oriented Doepfer P6 cases available at the time by providing an ergonomic enclosure for our René and Pressure Points touch controllers. These early skiffs were shallow, handcrafted wood designs. In 2015, a revised aluminum 3U Make Noise Skiff was released. This new design had enough depth to fit a wide range of modules, providing a smart way to build a small modular synthesizer.
Now, the Skiff has been updated again, this time to meet the more demanding power standards of today, with the 2-Zone Bus Board providing nearly double the power of its predecessor, plus the multi-zone design making it easy to isolate noise-susceptible or noise-causing modules from each other. The low-profile power headers are shrouded for easy and efficient module installation. As before, the Skiff’s powder-coated aluminum construction is extremely durable. The clean, simple lines and matte black color place visual emphasis where the action is; the patch the artist has created. Ships ready to use. Just add modules, patch cables, and inspiration. Black Powder Coated Aluminum 2-Zone Bus Board provides ample power and module isolation 16 Shrouded Power Headers 40 Sliding Square Nuts, 40 Black M2.5 Screws Side Mounted On/Off Switch 5V Power included Select Bus and Eurorack Bus Compatible Universal AC Power Adapter works worldwide
SPECIFICATIONS Size: 3U Total HP: 104 Outer Dimensions: 21.5″ x 5.14″ x 2.75″ Max Module Depth: 2″ over bus board, 2.5” Power: +12VDC @ 2A, -12VDC @ 1.2A, +5VDC @ 1A Includes: Powered Bus Board, 40 Sliding M2.5 nuts w/ Black screws, AC Adapter MSRP: $349
"Ricky Graham from Delta Sound Labs demonstrates XStream, an evolution of their granular effects plug-in Stream into an instrument capable of a variety of granular-synthesis possibilities. Single Mode lets you turn any sound into evolving pads, textures, and atmospheres. Time and pitch are handled independently, with detailed control over grain behavior and real-time sample scrubbing. Multi Mode makes your samples playable across the keyboard. With polyphonic grain engines, velocity sensitivity, and full MIDI tracking, you can build entirely new instruments from any audio source.
"DRUMS: A Mapping Drum Machine for Dynamic Rhythm Creation
DRUMS is a mapping drum machine that generates diverse rhythms through knob control. It modernizes the concept of a portable rhythm machine reminiscent of 1979, transforming it into an entirely new drum machine.
The mapping sequencer allows users to create various rhythm patterns based on knob positions, enabling intuitive sequencing and arrangement. The sound engine includes a bass drum, snare, hi-hat, and rimshot, with the option to apply drive effects for added depth and character"
"*700 Function Processor is now officially released.*
This video showcases the latest *Pattern_Seq* app included in the production version.
This is a quick walkthrough of the main features and functions of Pattern_Seq.
For other functions, please check the related demo videos：" [posted here]
700 Function Processor Patch #1 | One Module, More Patch Space
video upload by Gm Xe
After sculpting sound in space with The 3B, The 3FX explores the creation of sound spaces capable of transcending all your instruments.
ARCHITECTURE
The heart of The 3FX is built around three fully independent effect voices, each based on a coherent 8-module architecture:
Two delays per voice, usable in series or in parallel An advanced, progressive feedback path up to controlled self-oscillation An analog 12 dB/octave multimode VCF (BP, LP, HP) to optionally process the audio spectrum, both on the delay lines and on the dry signal Independent levels for the dry signal and each delay line A panorama control to position the voice within the stereo field. The stereo input signal is distributed across the three voices: left / left + right / right. A mono signal is distributed across all three voices. Each voice can be used alone, stacked or combined with the others to create textures impossible to achieve with a conventional delay.
SOMA LABORATORY AND THE MIDIUM® COLLABORATE ON LIMITED EDITION PULSAR-23
New circuits and custom aesthetic introduced, marking first SOMA partnership with US-based engineers STEVENSON RANCH, CALIFORNIA––23 JANUARY 2026––Local online family-run-and-operated synth shop and boutique, The Midium, collaborates with SOMA Laboratory to introduce the SOMA Laboratory PULSAR-23 1984 Edition. New bass drum and bass synth circuitry expand the current PULSAR-23 four-voice drum machine and synthesizer’s functionality, while a custom polished-steel chassis and red LED scheme accompany an all-black carrying case, red-white-and-black alligator clips, and typewritten certificate of authenticity.
“The SOMA Laboratory PULSAR-23 1984 Edition is a marriage of parallel ideas. While having aconversation with SOMA Laboratory US’s Kevin Flynn in early 2025, we forged the concept for a 1984-inspired aesthetic born from the times in which we live, as well as some well-known works of fiction we both enjoy,” says Cami Bitar, who owns and operates The Midium with their wife Erin Bitar and 4-year-old daughter Melody Nightingale Wednesday Bitar. “During that conversation, we decided that a polished-steel chassis and red LEDs would also give the PULSAR-23 1984 Edition an intensely industrial feel as seen in certain sci-fi movies of the 1980s. After its aesthetics were set, Kevin mentioned that he and Noah Jolly of Ground Grown Circuits had been developing prototypes for experimental boards for the PULSAR-23 synthesizer and drum machine. That’s precisely when the ‘1984 Edition’ looked like the perfect platform for their new circuitry. To complete the story and bring the ‘1984’ inspiration full circle, we saw that a stark black case and typewritten certificate of authenticity would round out the idea. Finally, having decided that we would work on this together, it was determined that The Midium and SOMA Laboratory would be the only authorized sellers of the PULSAR-23 1984 Edition.” Bitar adds that only 84 units will be made for the US market, according to SOMA Laboratory.
Kevin Flynn, who heads the SOMA Laboratory US Division, gets into the details. “The SOMA Laboratory PULSAR-23 1984 Edition marks the first time that the company has partnered with US-based engineers. Noah Jolly and I developed new circuit boards for the bass drum and bass synth modules onboard the PULSAR-23 in order to see how far we can push the PULSAR-23 platform.”
Flynn explains what makes the SOMA Laboratory PULSAR-23 1984 Edition’s sound and timbre unique.
“For instance, the bass drum on the PULSAR-23 1984 Edition introduces an oscillator design that produces an asymmetrically clipped triangle wave that can be driven to the point of becoming a square wave, which makes for a more aggressive and harder-hitting bass drum which is perfect for techno and other musical styles. The bass drum on the PULSAR-23 1984 Edition’s tuning range is now also wider than before, which also adds to its flexibility in use, and the “OMG” pin is now an AC-coupled FM input that enhances the bass drum’s sound design potential.” He ends by saying of the second modified module in the PULSAR-23 1984 Edition, the bass module, that it “now features a new filter inspired by the Polivoks, which is a classic analog synth made in the Soviet Union during the 1980s. That’s a key part of the ‘1984’ concept, and the bass module’s new filter has a similarly aggressive nature.”
The SOMA Laboratory PULSAR-23 1984 Edition is available now exclusively at TheMidium.com and EarwormLLC.com.
