Rebel Technology and Befaco Lich

Rebel Technology

"In this video, Cherif Hashizume explains how the module works and what you can do with it. He demos one of the preset patches: Harmonic Lich, and performs a short improvisation with it."

Befaco & Rebel Technology Introduce the Lich Eurorack Module

The module was presented in the above Modular Day#7 Live stream with Robin Vincent and Mylar Melodies. The video should at 2:47:58 when it is introduced.

via Befaco

"We are proud to bring the amazing news that the first eurorack module coming out of our collaboration with Rebel technology is almost here! This thursday 26th November it will be available in stores!! [see the dealers on the right for availability]

The price will be 170€ +Tax (~205€ in Spain) the Kit and 300€ + Tax (~360€ in Spain) the Assembled module.

Lich is a programmable multi-function eurorack module based in Rebel Technology OWL platform. This is a Befaco Rebel collaboration that brings back Owl's platform with this new hardware iteration.

Rebel´s hardware platform is open source and fully programable from a web browser. Having Pure data, Faust, C++ or Max Gen compilers to program your DSP in your favourite language.

If programming is not your thing, there are more than 200 patches and an enthusiast community behind it, so you can load and test them all!

OWL platform has an STM32F4 processor with 8 MB of RAM and a 24 bits codec, providing enough power to run complex patches!

Lich has four pot controls, like the classic Owl module, adding CV and Gate outs, patch selection and display and USB MIDI host and device connections.

Stereo Audio IN and OUT 48k 24 bits.
4 CV controls (Pot + Attenuated CV in)
2 CV outputs.
2 Gate inputs + buttons
1 Gate Output.
Patch selection and visualization via display.
MIDI USB host and Device.

Lich comes with four patches pre loaded: Reverb, Tap tempo Delay, Harmonic Oscillator and MIDI to CV interface."

FascinationMachine Promo

FascinationMachine Promo from Stan Warnow on Vimeo.

"Sample video of Rebel Technologies modern version of Raymond Scott's Fascination Machine--it's essentially a micro-Electronium, and it will be at --The Raymond Scott Festival, at the Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA., this Saturday, September 8th. More info at www.raymondscottfestival.com"

Rebel Technology CLK Demo

Published on Jun 8, 2018 Rebel Technology

via Rebel Technology

"CLK is a 4HP triple clock generator that outputs three synchronised clocks. It comprises of a master clock and two dual function multiplier/dividers. Turn clockwise to multiply, anti-clockwise to divide. The outputs are always perfectly synchronised. Use it to feed several trigger sequencers or to generate instant ‘four on the floor’ style patterns.

The top knob sets the master clock, ranging from 40 to 200 BPM. The top jack outputs the master clock as 16th notes.

The middle and bottom knobs either multiply or divide the master clock, depending on whether the knob is turned clockwise (multiplication) or anti-clockwise (division) from the centre position. At 12 o’clock they output the same clock as the master, that is to say they multiply / divide by 1.

The middle knob values are 1 in the centre, then 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 times as you move away from 12 o’clock.

The bottom knob outputs 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 or 24 times multiplication or division.

tbd: output diagram, per multiplier, per output."

Magus Lorenz FM Strange Attractor Demo

Published on Apr 24, 2018 Rebel Technology

"Demo of a dual oscillator that is frequency modulated by a Lorenz attractor.

The patch program is running on the Magus Synthesizer Toolkit, currently on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

The attractor system, its projection and the audio synthesis can be Control Voltage modulated through the many patch points.

The patch program also has two LFO's, envelopes for the oscillators and a Euclidean harmonic sequencer.

Listen on headphones or good speakers!"

Rebel Technology Magus Modular Synthesizer Toolkit 2018 Intro Video

New intro video added to the top of the Rebel Technology Magus, Wizard, & Alchemist announcement post here.

Rebel Technology Introduces the Magus, Wizard, & Alchemist on Kickstarter

Magus Modular Synthesizer Toolkit 2018 Published on Apr 5, 2018

"Algorithms are modern day magic spells. Add magic to your music with the Magus, a patchable, programmable synthesizer toolkit."


Magus KickBox Demo Published on Apr 4, 2018 Rebel Technology

"KickBox is a groovebox patch running on the Magus synthesizer toolkit. It makes a beat with hats and a kick, and adds a virtual analogue subtractive synth voice with a killer 8-pole resonant low pass filter.

Realtime parameter tweaking and 24 analogue patch points give you complete creative control over how the sound is produced."


Wizard PolySub Demo Published on Apr 4, 2018 Rebel Technology

"PolySub is a polyphonic subtractive synth patch running on the Wizard. PolySub has 8 voices true polyphony with virtual analogue oscillators, waveshape and PWM morph, 8-pole resonant filter and ADSR envelopes.
In this demo it is sequenced with the CV and gate outputs of a Korg SQ-1 but it can also be played by connecting a MIDI device."


Alchemist Ping Pong Delay Demo Published on Apr 4, 2018 Rebel Technology

"Ping Pong Delay running on Alchemist, synchronised to the trigger output of a TR808 drum machine. The trigger keeps all the beats tight and allows the delay to bounce anything from 16th notes and triplets to full bars around the stereo space."

Check out the KickStarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

"The Magus, Wizard and Alchemist are all built on the Rebel Technology OpenWare firmware and can run the same patch programs as two of our existing products: the OWL Pedal and OWL Modular. This means that our entire library of more than 200 patch programs is ready to use right now!"

Magus Synthesizer Toolkit Prototype

"Algorithms are the magic potions and spells of the modern day. In electronic music, they make the wooshes, booms, squeals, screams and bops that might have us contemplate the universe, reach personal insight, or dance like mad for days on end. Join us on a journey to create ever more powerful algorithms, and to make them open and available to everyone. We already have a community of hundreds of talented synthesists sharing their work. Let's make it bigger, let's make it better, let's do it together!

The Magus is like having a compact modular synthesizer without being limited by the modules you've got in it.

Unlike traditional synthesizers, the Magus doesn't confine itself to a fixed function or paradigm. Whether you want granular, additive, FM, subtractive, spectral, chaotic or stochastic synthesis, Magus gives you the freedom to pick the right algorithm for the job and then lets you loose to patch up a storm.

Enjoy the creative power of a hardware synthesizer with the flexibility of audio plugins.

If our existing library of algorithms doesn't do it for you, you can even create your own, for truly unbounded creative freedom. And you can use any one of more than two hundred patches from our library as a starting point. Patches can be authored in Max Gen, Pure data, FAUST or C++, giving you an impressive range of powerful musical programming tools to choose from."

Wizard Minisynth Prototype

"The Magus' little brother is the Wizard. It runs the same patches and is also patchable as well as programmable. This means that you can change the signal flow on the fly and connect it to other kit. It is incredibly compact but still sports five assignable control knobs and four buttons, and a total of six patch points. Like the Magus it has both USB MIDI device and host connections so that you can plug your favourite controller straight in - be it keyboard, drum pads, sequencer, grid, or multidimensional controller. It makes an excellent stand-alone synth or effects unit and has huge integration capabilities."

Alchemist Microsynth Prototype

"The Alchemist is the baby of the family, but it packs a powerful punch. With four knobs, two trigger buttons, one mode button and trigger and CV inputs it amazingly still fits in your hand.

All three devices have a USB socket and can be powered by USB or by an external DC supply."

Rebel Technology - Mix 04: Introduction

Published on Mar 7, 2018 Rebel Technology

"Demo of Mix 04. Mix 04 is our 4x4 VCA matrix, a powerful routing and processing tool for Eurorack modular synthesizers with 16 top quality Blackmer VCA's."

via Rebel Technology

"Mix 04 is an extensible 4 in / 4 out VCA matrix with a total of 16 transparent Blackmer VCAs. The matrix can route any input to any output. Several Mix 04 modules can be combined to make a bigger matrix.

Analogue Bus
Mix 04 features the new Rebel Technology analogue bus, allowing compatible modules to be interconnected without additional patching. Connect two or more Mix modules to create a mixer with more inputs and outputs. Balanced inputs and outputs can also be added, either for front panel mounting or built in to the modular case.

Description
The module features a 4×4 matrix of CV inputs, one for each input (vertically arranged) going to each output (horizontal). The level for the first input going into the first output is set by the CV input jack at the top left of the module. From top to bottom are the CVs for input 1 to 4, and from left to right for output 1 to 4.
The two rows of LEDs indicate the input and output levels respectively. The first row of jacks below the LEDs are the inputs, the row below are the outputs.

Bus
On the back of the module there are four 5-pin interconnect headers. Two 5-pin headers connect the input channels and normalled inputs. Normalling means that a connection can be made between two modules when nothing is inserted into the normalled jack. Inserting a plug into the jack breaks the normalled connection.

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Rebel Technology // Synthfest 2017

Published on Nov 29, 2017 DivKidVideo

"Martin from Rebel Technology takes us through his series of modules included the OWL, mix series, Gonies and Chronos mkII as well as the new translucent cases. All liv from Synthfest 2017."

Rebel Technology - Mix 02 & Mix 03 (killer new mix series with Mix 01-04)

Published on Nov 27, 2017 DivKidVideo

"I'm highly impressed with the Rebel Technology mix series and having the Mix 02 and Mix 03 (pssst I'll be giving this away in the not too distant future watch my channel for updates) here has got me really curious about the Mix 01 (matrix mixer) and Mix 04 (16 VCAs in a matrix). It's high quality, clean, bleed free mixing in a great layout and I love the idea of an expandable mixer that you can grow with your system."

Rebel Technology Wizard Standalone PureData Module at We Are Robots London

Published on Nov 3, 2017 sonicstate

"Another video from our visit to We Are Robots - future music technology conference in Lond om- we talked to Martin from Rebel Technology - they make a variety of Eurorack modules that allow you to run custom PureData and GEM code patches in hardware form. We saw the OWL module and also a new standalone instrument called Wizard - soon to be launched on Kickstarter.
Check our Awesome MAX4Live Synth: http://bit.ly/wavejunction"

Rebel Technology Tonic - SynthFest UK 2017

Published on Oct 12, 2017 Sound On Sound magazine

"Additive CV sequencer for Eurorack format."

See this post for details on the Rebel Technology Tonic.

Tonic the Sequencer by Rebel Technology

Published on Sep 6, 2017 Rebel Technology

"In-depth product demonstration of Tonic, the new additive interval sequencer from Rebel Technology.

Tonic is a clever but uncomplicated module which opens up new possibilities in a modular system. It’s a new concept and very different from a step sequencer, allowing a new way of thinking about musical sequences and melodies."

Rebel Technology Tonic: Introduction

Published on Aug 21, 2017 Rebel Technology

"Tonic is the new additive interval sequencer from Rebel Technology.

Tonic is an analogue 6HP Eurorack module. It has five fixed and one adjustable musical interval. Intervals can be combined for a full chromatic range of four octaves."

Follow-up to this post.

New Rebel Technology Tonic Eurorack Module

Rebel Technology Tonic: Demo Published on Aug 20, 2017 Rebel Technology

"Demonstrating some of the capabilities of Tonic, the new additive interval sequencer from Rebel Technology."

"Tonic is an analogue 6HP Eurorack module. It has five fixed and one adjustable musical interval. Intervals can be combined for a full chromatic range of four octaves.

Available from Monday 21 August 2017.

Modules used:
Clock: Chronos
Triggers: Stoicheia, Klasmata, Logoi
Sequencer: Tonic
Lead: OWL Modular (Synth Voice patch)
Hats and Kick: OWL Modular (Dual Drum patch)"

via Rebel Technology

Rebel Technology Chronos mk II Demo

Published on Jul 28, 2017 Rebel Technology

"The Chronos mk II is a dual tap-tempo clock with dual tempo synced LFO. Let Cherif talk you through some of its functionalities."

via Rebel Technology

"Χρόνος is an advanced time-keeping module with dual tap tempo clock, and dual tempo synced LFO. The first function is tap tempo: tap the push button to generate a clock, and adjust the tempo with the knob. The second function is two tempo-synced, low frequency oscillators, each with two waveforms. One LFO provides bipolar sine or triangle wave, the other ramp or sawtooth. Two toggles let you switch between waveforms and one-shot mode.

The two functions can be linked or used independently. By default the LFO is synced to the tap tempo, but an external trigger can be used instead. In one-shot mode it works like an envelope, and the trigger input starts one full period of the LFO.

Χρόνος is Greek for Time, transliterated to English as Chronos.

Price £125.00"

Rebel Technology Gonies Demo

Published on Jul 25, 2017 Rebel Technology

"Cherif demonstrates our new dual envelope generator module, Gonies."

Previously: Rebel Technology Gonies envelope shapes

Reminder: Brighton Modular Meet This Weekend - Live Performances & Workshops from Moog & More!

The Brighton Modular Meet is this coming weekend, July 1 & 2.

You can find full details on the event here:

http://brightonmodularmeet.co.uk

There will be a live concert on July 1 featuring Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, Pye Corner Audio, Russell Haswell and Makaton. You can purchase tickets and find bios on each here.

To sign up for workshops including Moog, Video Circuits, Rebel Technology, and nobots, see here.

If you are into synths and in the area, do not miss this event.

"The main event with talks from Ableton User Group, nobots & Expert Sleepers, and performances from Peter Rehberg, VCOADSR, Marta SmiLga, Simonsound & more.

Five rooms of modular!!!: Shops - Thonk & Rubadub; Manufacturers: ALM Busy Circuits, AJH Synths, Makenoise, Erica Synths, Moog, Lamond and more; Video Synths;

Modular playground - bring & set-up your gear."

Brighton Modular Meet 2017

Published on Jun 21, 2017 Brighton Modular Meet

"Brighton Modular Meet 2017!!!

http://brightonmodularmeet.co.uk/

https://www.attenboroughcentre.com/

DAY ONE:
Workshops from nobots, Rebel Technology, Moog Werkstatt and Video Circuits.
Brighton Modular LIVE featuring Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, Pye Corner Audio, Russell Haswell & Makaton.

DAY TWO:
BIG modular meet featuring Makenoise, Thonk, Rubadub, ALM Busy Circuits, AJH Synths, MOOG & Arturia, Ableton User Group, Soulsby Synths, Expert Sleepers, Video Circuits, Erica Synths, etc.

Venue: The Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, at the University of Sussex, Brighton."

Rebel Technology Gonies envelope shapes

Published on May 26, 2017 Rebel Technology

"Quick demo of the different shapes possible with the Rebel Technology Gonies dual envelope generator.
The envelope shape control offers a continuous morph from logarithmic, to linear, to exponential shape."

via Rebel Technologies

"Γωνίες is a dual envelope generator with unprecedented range and precision, thanks to its unique tempo sync ability. Each envelope has two stages with CV control, adjustable shape, and three modes: trigger, gate and cycle. The attack and release times are tempo dependent and can be synchronised to an arbitrary clock. In cycle mode the envelopes can be used as variable shape, voltage controlled LFOs.

Price £160.00"