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Monday, December 08, 2025

12 Days of Soundtoys Holiday Giveaway Offers Six FREE Plug-Ins



Press release follows:

Exclusive Two-Day Offers Run December 8–19 at soundtoys.com

BURLINGTON, VT – December 8, 2025: Soundtoys, the acclaimed creator of professional audio effects, launched a special 12 Days of Soundtoys holiday promotion that offers six free plug-ins between December 8 and December 19. Each free plug-in will be available for 48 hours only exclusively at soundtoys.com giving artists, producers, and sound designers powerful new tools to shape and enhance their creativity.

“Soundtoys plug-ins are built to inspire,” said Mitch Thomas, senior product specialist at Soundtoys.

“This giveaway event is our way of saying thank you to the creative community that continues to push the boundaries of sound and keep us inspired. We hope these tools help spark new ideas and make every project a little more fun.”

Alongside the giveaways, users will also find a special upgrade offer that dynamically improve as they add more Soundtoys products to their collection, presenting a unique opportunity to save on the complete Soundtoys 5 collection of 23 effects.

Upgrades are 50% off during the Holiday Sale.

CME Unveils H12MIDI Pro



via CME

Press release follows:

Today, we are excited to officially announce the CME H12MIDI Pro, a next-generation USB Host MIDI hub created hand-in-hand with our global community of musicians, engineers, producers, and gear enthusiasts.

The H12MIDI Pro is the latest evolution in CME’s standalone MIDI ecosystem — a compact, portable, ultra-fast USB Host + TRS MIDI interface designed to bring complete flexibility to modern hybrid setups.

Whether you’re working exclusively with hardware instruments or combining synths, pedals, controllers, and DAWs, the H12MIDI Pro provides a unified foundation for your entire MIDI workflow.

A Crowd-Created MIDI Brain
The H12MIDI Pro began as a user-driven idea inside our CME community. Members asked for more ports, more presets, more routing options, and a more compact form factor.

Together, we turned those requests into reality.

This device is not just built for musicians — it’s built with them.

Read Crowd Creation Story

Key Features
6× USB-C Host ports (expandable to 16-in / 16-out with a USB hub)
6× TRS MIDI IN + 6× TRS MIDI OUT - 3.5mm (1/8”) - Type A/B selectable)
1× USB-C Client port providing 8×8 USB MIDI connectivity for macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, and ChromeOS.
Up to 480 MIDI channels across host, client, and TRS ports
Near-zero latency performance, opto-couplers, and 32-bit processor
Dual-power support: USB-C 5V or 9V DC
25-LED feedback system for instant visual monitoring
Compact 148 × 60 × 33 mm chassis, only 208 g
Standalone routing, filtering, mapping, and up to 6 presets, all configurable through the HxMIDI Tools software (Win/Mac/Android/iOS/Linux) for deep customization and control.
Presale Information
The first production run will be limited to 400 units. Presale begins January 2026, with shipping scheduled to begin February 2026.


Early registrants receive:
24-hour early access
Special presale price: US$139 (regular US$199 MAP/MSRP)
Free local shipping with no import fees to the US, UK, EU, CA, JP, and AU

PRODUCT PAGE: https://www.cme-pro.com/h12midi-pro

Introducing ADDAC System Toe Twisters


video upload by ADDAC System

"At ADDAC we’re always interested in simple effective solutions for sonic expression, as a by product of a new product development we came up with a simple solution for pedal users.

A special large knob that can replace any pedal knob and allows easy feet control.

This knob is tall enough so that it towers above the remaining pedal knobs, fitting in very tight spaces. At the same time creates enough clearance so that it’s accessible without obstruction and easier to find with your toe.

The side grooves create friction against the shoe.

Sold in packs of 4 Toe Twisters.

https://www.addacsystem.com/en/produc..."



"At ADDAC we’re always interested in simple effective solutions for sonic expression, as a by product of a new product development we came up with a simple solution for pedal users.

A special large knob that can replace any pedal knob and allows easy feet control.

This knob is tall enough so that it towers above the remaining pedal knobs, fitting in very tight spaces. At the same time creates enough clearance so that it’s accessible without obstruction and easier to find with your toe.

The side grooves create friction against the shoe.

Sold in packs of 4 Toe Twisters."

Sunday, December 07, 2025

EMW Introduces the WCS-X - MINI SYNTHESIZER


video upload by EMW Synthesizers

3 digital oscillators (30 waveforms each) + noise
Analog VCF (Band-Pass / Low-Pass)
Analog VCA
Analog LFO
Analog ADSR
Adjustable glide
Pitch modulation via LFO

Synth:Bit – 16‑Note Micro:Bit Synthesizer Keyboard Module with OLED Display



via this eBay listing

"Synth:Bit – 16‑Note Micro:Bit Synthesizer Keyboard Module with OLED Display, Battery Pack & Audio Jack, Lego‑Compatible Base, Matrix Inputs, Jumper Pins for Expansion

16‑Note Synthesizer for Micro:bit — turns your Micro:bit into a full octave keyboard (16 inputs in a 4×4 matrix) for creative music projects and experimentation.

Integrated Audio Output & Battery Pack — built‑in audio jack to hook up a speaker and a portable battery pack so you can use it anywhere.

OLED Display & Intuitive UI — clear screen interface for visual feedback, settings, and control of synthesizer parameters.

Lego‑Compatible & Breadboard Friendly — board spacing fits LEGO bricks; jumper pins allow easy breadboard or external keypad integration.

Expandable & Open Source — supports expansion via jumper pins, external keypads, or custom builds; program via MakeCode, Python, or microcontroller tools."

Friday, December 05, 2025

ROAT v2 OSC for Korg NTS-1


video upload by Tweeeeeak!

"Introducing ROAT v2 Oscillator for Korg Nutekt NTS-1, adding FM, External Audio Processing, Chromatic play and Chaos for sequemces.

This Oscillator is free. Download link:

https://github.com/tweeeeeak/nts/blob...

(Follow me on X: https://x.com/tweeeeeak)

ROAT is an 8-bit experimental oscillator inspired by the Soma "Rumble of Ancient Times" synthesizer.

It includes 4 oscillators that can be triggered independently, by pressing 4 different zones of the keyboard, or recording a step sequence.

Combining oscillator activation with the different settings per oscillator (pitch, shape, LFO) and different combination algorithms, and adding randomization and chaos, gives you a wide range of sonic possibilities, from melodic to digital noise.

Settings per oscillator:

Pitch
16 different waveshapes
LFO (for pitch or amplitude) with 8 different shapes
16-step rhythmic sequence, syncable with external devices

Additional features:

3 oscillator combination diagrams with 7 different summing algorithms per node (including FM)
2 randomization algorithms
External audio processing (NTS-1 mk II only)
Chromatic play"

Intellijel New Products 2025 December Update - 7U Case Gen-2, Jellymix, Scoops and Swells


video upload by Intellijel

"Dan and Matt here to give you a quick December update on the brand new products that we previewed at SuperBooth25.

#intellijel #update #comingsoon #jellymix #swells #scoops"

Intellijel 7U Performance Case Gen-2 | New Features Overview


video upload by Intellijel

"The second generation of our flagship 104HP x 7U Performance Case.

Upgrades and new features:

• Upgraded Power Supply with 34 x Headers and lower noise
• 8 x 1/4" TRS jack sockets for inputs and outputs
• Complete MIDI I/O with USB-C
• New Locking Cover design
• New Built-in Stand design
• VESA Mount Compatible
• Joiner Plate Compatible - stack your cases!

Available in both Silver and Black."



"Have modular. Will travel.

Studio, cafe, stage, floor, coffee table—the 7U Performance case doesn't care where you play with it. Two 3U rows house and power all the modules you love (or one day hope to love), while the additional 1U row accommodates an extensive selection of specialized utility modules. Power, audio and MIDI/USB jacks on the back handle all the necessary inputs and outputs, ensuring all that rack space remains free for the "fun" modules. The lid has enough clearance to keep your system patched in transit, and two cases can be stacked with a set of joiners."

CYBER WEEK - 20% discount on PlayFader



via Play All Day

"Offer ends 7th December @ midnight PST

Play All Day are shipping to the USA again, and now it’s easier than ever!

All import fees and taxes are included in the flat shipping fee shown at checkout for US orders.

Using the Zonos platform, all fees are pre-paid on your behalf so that customers don’t have any costly surprises at customs. Based on recent deliveries, the parcels are sailing through customs without delay too ✌️

Love and patches and stress-free shipping.

Play all day."

Tre Modular - Permida (First look)


video upload by Tre Modular

"Meet Permida, our brand‑new triple switch module for Eurorack. Permida packs three different 4‑channel switching circuits into 10hp module:

Voltage‑controlled selector – choose between four inputs with CV or Select potentiometer.

Sequential switch – step through channels in rhythm with your patch.

Maximum value selector – route whichever signal is strongest at any given moment.

More info upon release."

Tiptop Audio Introduces the TRIAX8: An Oscillator like no other


video upload by Tiptop Audio

As always, check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

TipTop TRIAX-8 Polyphonic Thru-Zero FM Oscillator - What is TZFM?

video upload by gattobus

"Here's a quick presentation and audio demo of the new TipTop Audio TRIAX8 Polyphonic Eurorack Oscillator.

00:52 - What is THRU-ZERO FM ?
03:45 - XOR Waveform
05:45 - Music Performance

This video is sponsored by TipTop Audio"


"Meet the TRIAX 8 , an oscillator like no other, featuring 16 analog triangle-core oscillators with full note polyphony and patching. The TRIAX8 is a landmark in synthesis technology, combining true polyphonic patching and full note polyphony with the creative and joyful hands-on workflow of a modular synthesizer. Every function has its own knob, and all modulation inputs are ready for patching with patch cables. Beneath this interface lie 16 true analog oscillators, real circuits built from semiconductors, capacitors, and resistors, each one alive, drifting naturally with temperature and with the magnetic and electric fields they generate. This is the sound of analog: full, warm, organic, and never the same twice.

In this demo, we showcase just a glimpse of what the TRIAX8 is capable of, and how easy it is to design sounds through instant patching. We focus mainly on pads and drones, with a touch of arpeggios. A note about video sound quality:
YouTube plays compressed audio, which significantly affects sound quality. Compared to the original recording, the audio will generally sound muddier and harsher in the highs. However, it still provides a good sense of the character and tone of the demoed device.

Patch Overview for this video: For modulation, we used the OCTOLFO to randomly patching LFO signals into the TRIAX 8’s CV inputs. The audio output was routed through the OCTPASS 24 dB low-pass filter and then into the OCTOGAIN. From the OCTOGAIN’s stereo outputs, the sound was sent to the Z-DSP, where some patches feature reverb or delay from the Z-DSP. For control, we played notes from Ableton through the Octopus, or used G-Mode sequencing on the Octopus and NerdSeq."

Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

Thursday, December 04, 2025

Gene CHROMAGENE - First Look


video upload by Gene Synths



"Pre-order at http://genesynths.com

Sound recorded directly from the back of the synth (No added effects / eq / reverb etc).

CHROMAGENE is an all analog, stereo polyphonic synthesizer with two halves. One half is an 8 voice 2 VCO polysynth where every oscillator can be tuned independently or transposed together, the other half is a polysynth that uses the Ring Modulated output of each pair of oscillators as its signal source.

This wide range of sound sources along with two analog filters and an on-board sequencer give Chromagene a wide palette of tones and textures.

Inspired by the earliest polysynths of the 1970s, it is fully polyphonic
(all 16 notes can be played at the same time), can be tuned to any scale or tuning,
is multi-timbral and touch sensitive.

The instruments key contacts are Immersion Gold plated and non-corrosive.

At the top, there are 16 tuning controls for the 8 pairs of oscillators. Each tuning control has a momentary pitch bend touch sensor below, so you can articulate each note individually. The top row of tuning controls (VCO-1) also shifts the oscillator below it, but the second row of tuning controls are independent. This allows you to preserve the tonal relationship by using the top tuning controls, or change it by detuning VCO-2.

These tuning controls allow you to tune the 8 pairs of oscillators to any scale, from a standard equal tuning to any microtonal, non-western or even unison tuning.

VCO-1 has a Pulse Width Modulation control and each set of oscillators has a master tuning control and an individual LFO control.

The 8 analog ring modulators take the VCO signals and multiply their output. VCO-2 is converted to a triangle pre-ring-modulator so that the ring modulated signal is fully continuous and not binary like pseudo-ring-modulators in some synths. This means you can create virtually any waveform by carefully tuning the input VCOs, and an endless variety of tones can be generated for each note individually.

The two filters, which can be panned from mono to full stereo using the panning control, are all-analog all-transistor low-pass VCFs, with individual cutoff, resonance and envelope-mod controls. The envelope amount controls go from negative (inverted) to positive. VCF-1 has mixer controls for VCO-1 and 2, and VCF-2, which is for the Ring modulated notes, has LFO cutoff modulation and Panning.

The 16 independent envelope generators have Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release controls.
The sequencer can be internally or externally clocked. Custom sequencer configurations can be set up, get in touch.

The synthesizer is built into a hand-made wood case.

Specifications

16 note polyphonic, multi-timbral
16 voltage controlled oscillators, tuneable to any scale
8 ring modulators (true ring mod, not xor)
All analog. Class A audio path
2x transistor filters with cutoff, resonance, attack (env mod +/-), lfo/panning controls
16 VC Envelope Generators (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release)
24 VC Amplifiers (1 per oscillator + 1 per ring modulator)
Oscillator LFO modulation
Pulse Width modulation
Touch-sensitive pitch bends
16-note gold plated touch sensitive keyboard
In built sequencer, internally or externally clocked
2.1mm 9v centre negative power input
Can run on an external standard type 9v battery (please ask for a special adaptor cable if required)
2x 6.35mm (1/4 inch) audio output
6.35mm (1/4 inch) external clock input
27 x 22 x 5 cm

£1,055 special introductory price.

NOTE This is a pre-order. Delivery will be approximately one month after you pre-order (date will be confirmed via email).

Synth uses a standard guitar pedal type power supply (9v tip negative), I no longer include the power supply as I receive orders from lots of different countries, but I am happy to advise on power supply models."

Supercritical Releases Redshift 6 Firmware Update 1.5


Sound Demo video upload by Supercritical Synthesizers

"Hear the new Redshift 6 FX engines – no talking, just pure playing.

We have just released a new firmware update for the Redshift 6, now available on our website.

Firmware Update 1.5 introduces a new FX section featuring four high-quality effect engines: Stage Reverb, X-Delay, Vintage Chorus, and Chorus+, along with a new VCF engine called Mirror Twins.

The Redshift 6’s FX engines deliver production-level, 24-bit stereo effects. Its parallel signal path allows analog audio to be blended with DSP effects, combining the warmth and character of the analog signal path with the precision and flexibility of modern digital processing.

Introducing Pamela's Disco - Eurorack DJ Sync


video upload by ALM TV

"Pamela's Disco syncs Eurorack modular and other compatible devices to the ‘Master’ Tempo of a PRO DJ-LINK™ Network. This enables syncing your modular to your decks for unique hybrid DJ sets.

The Disco listens to a PRO DJ-LINK network via an Ethernet connection and converts the 'Master' tempo information to standard modular clock signals. Easily sync Pamela's PRO Workout and other devices with your mix.

The Disco provides standard 'DIN Sync' style clocking outputs as well as beat and bar trigger outputs. LEDs show connection, status and tempo. A 'Resync' button provides manual latched beat synced control of the outputted clock.

Compact and easy to set up, the Disco opens up new performance possibilities - mix, overdub, spinback and scratch, all locked in time with your modular.

For more information please visit https://busycircuits.com/products/alm049

Big big thanks to Emerald ( / emeraldroselewis ) and Arcca ( https://www.arccamagazine.com/ ) for their help in producing this video."

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

TOTAL CONTROL : OXI E16


video upload by OXI Instruments

"Meet the OXI E16, our new performance-focused MIDI controller designed for precision, speed and expressive control.

16 metal encoders with LED crowns, a bright display, powerful mapping, snapshots, grouping, scenes and more — all in a compact aluminum unibody.

In this video I walk you through the main features, the workflow, and real-world use cases to show how E16 can become the center of your setup.

Learn more about E16 here:
http://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-e16"

Sinevibes Cache 1.2.0 on KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad


video upload by Sinevibes

"Cache is a real-time audio manipulator – available as an effect plugin for KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad. This demo shows Cache 1.2.0 with newly added Bend, Roll Up, Roll Down algorithms + updated Scratch algorithm. More about Cache: https://www.sinevibes.com/korgcache"


"Cache is an effect plugin for real-time audio manipulation, designed specifically for KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad. Its unique sound engine constantly records all incoming audio and processes it live through multiple included buffer-based algorithms – such as repeat, robotize, time stretch, stop, reverse, rewind, scratch – and much more. The plugin allows you to set up any custom combination of 4 such effects at the same time, and then trigger them via the XY pad – creating transitions of any complexity, all on the fly. Thanks to its lightning-fast workflow and meticulously tuned algorithms, Cache is a highly practical, dependable and super-fun tool for live performance, studio production, remixing, and sound design.

SPECIFICATIONS
Up to four separate buffer-based effects with tempo sync, triggered via four zones on the XY pad

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

DELIA Macro Oscillator Mode Update Melbourne Instruments Hybrid Analog Polysynth


video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"Introducing the powerful new Macro Oscillator Mode firmware update for DELIA, Melbourne Instruments' motorized hybrid polysynth. This major enhancement adds 45 synthesis waveform models using open-source code from Émilie Gillet’s Mutable Instruments Braids, one of the most celebrated Eurorack synth modules.

This new mode dramatically expands Delia’s sonic capabilities, unlocking a new world of synthesis, from classic analog textures to cutting-edge digital experimentation. Powered by Delia’s innovative architecture, the new Macro Oscillator Mode delivers an incredibly versatile hands-on sound design experience unlike any other.

This video demonstrates just some of the 50 new presets, exploring the sonic possibilities of the new Macro Oscillator.

Each waveform model is shaped by two expressive parameters, Timbre and Color, adapted from the original Braids module. These controls affect multiple tonal dimensions simultaneously, producing evolving, complex, and musically responsive sounds.

Macro Oscillator Mode introduces a diverse palette of waveform types, including:
• classic analog VCO emulation
• additive and digital synthesis
• vowel/formant synthesis
• 2-operator FM
• simulation of string and wind instruments
• wavetable synthesis with smooth XY interpolation
• filtered/colored/pitched noise
• granular synthesis
• electronic drum sound simulation

0:00 Intro
0:50 Let's explore new presets
0:56 Lifeforce Stack
1:10 Science Fact
1:28 4UP
1:43 Glass Diver
1:57 Well Strung
2:12 Trance 8000
2:27 Bass Folder 1
2:43 Rez Kick Pattern
2:53 Spectral Keys
3:12 Destination Pad
3:34 Rough Talker
3:51 Poly Wah
4:14 RND Walk
4:29 Cycling Flutter
4:46 Big House
4:59 Macromash Wobbler
5:12 Mario Arp
5:24 56k Modem
5:38 Ultimate Trance

The Macro Oscillator firmware update is available now for all Delia users, download here:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

Learn more about Delia:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

Discover more at Melbourne Instruments
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/"

Café Quantum


video upload by Patch Point

"By Ciat-Lonbarde"



"When the Cocoquantus2 first appeared, it didn’t just find an audience—it created one. Musicians, experimentalists, producers, and curious tinkerers fell in love with its organic chaos, character, and uncanny ability to turn accidents into art. It became a modern cult instrument because you couldn’t play it without forming a relationship with it.

Café Quantum continues that lineage with reverence—then boldly invents a new chapter.

At its core, Café Quantum preserves the tactile immediacy and playful unpredictability of the Coco ecosystem. But surrounding that familiar heart are entirely new tools designed to make the instrument feel more alive, more intelligent, and more expressive.

One of the biggest leaps is the open-source programmable engine. For the first time, players can write their own behaviors—little sonic personalities— at the Cafe modules, one for each side, and the Quantum module can carry them out by patching points. Whether it’s generative patches, evolving modulation, rhythmic structures, or strange autonomous rituals, the instrument becomes a creative partner. And thanks to the dedicated banana sockets, these behaviors integrate directly into the patch ecosystem. The Cafe module becomes a blank page for your imagination, shaped as far as your coding skills can carry you

The preamp has grown up too. Now it features a Norton gain character and adds a VCA input, making external dynamics, sidechaining, and voltage-controlled level manipulation feel effortless. On top of the newly redesigned preamp features you still have the envelope follower that opens the door to all sorts of expressive interactions between incoming audio and internal modulation.

Then comes the new magic trick:
A radio-based gestural controller sits atop the entire system, allowing 4 hands-free modulation reminiscent of a theremin. Move in space, and the instrument responds—pitch, delay time, grain density, feedback paths, whatever you choose. It transforms performance from knob-twisting to full-body expression."

Meet the ginTronic transparentSea


video upload by ginTronic

Playlist:

1. ginTronic – transparentSea
"Meet the ginTronic transparentSea – a creative multi-effect device packed with stereo delays, modulation, and tempo-sync magic.

Germany pre order starting January 1st 2026!
Join our waitlist to stay updated!
https://gintronic.io

00:00 Intro
00:52 Delays
02:23 Chorus
02:44 Tremolo
03:18 Heat / Reverb / Filter
04:02 Midi & Clock Sync
05:19 Stutter
05:47 Demo 1
08:22 Demo 2

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.

Erica Synths x 112db Introduce XENODRIVE stereo distortion/overdrive/waveshaper


video upload by Erica Synths

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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