Studio Electronics SE-02 Ext Box — SynthFest UK 2018

Published on Oct 17, 2018 Sound On Sound magazine

"The Roland Boutique SE-02 turned heads when it was released and not just because it was the first analogue device in the Boutique series of miniature synths. It was also, of course, the first collaboratively designed model, too. With a three-oscillator design, the SE-02 lent itself nicely to monophonic synth basses with dynamic filter sweeps. The only problem is that the filter cutoff knob is rather small.

In order to remedy that issue, and in response to customer feedback, Studio Electronics have announced the SE-02 Ext Box which filters a large filter knob for more tactile performance control, amongst other things. We discover more from UK Distributor Simon Lowther of MSL Pro."

Future Sound Systems Brunswick synthesizer (BEEF) DIY synth voice // Synthfest 2018

Published on Oct 16, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Here's the new Brunswick DIY synthesizer from Future Sound Systems, soon to available through www.thonk.co.uk . It's got that lovely fizzy fading sound as the VCA is close to fading out entirely and the filter does a lovely weird sync effect like a harmonic/pitch locking when it's pushed. A really beefy (actually created for BEEF http://www.beefbristol.org Bristol Experimental and Expanded Film) little unit. This was Synthfest 2018 held by Sound on Sound magazine in the Octagon, Sheffield."

Future Sound Systems Brunswick

AJH Filter Bank & Glide modules — SynthFest UK 2018

Published on Oct 16, 2018 Sound On Sound magazine

"We checked out two of AJH Synth's four new modules at SynthFest UK. The Fixed Filter Bank 914 is a 30HP-wide module featuring twelve fixed frequency, inductor based bandpass filters, set at half-octave interval spacing and covering from 125 Hz through to 5.8kHz.

The second module is the MiniMod Glide + Noise MK2. Though the original was based on the circuitry of the Minimoog Model D in order to work with that instrument, the MK2 version has some new tricks to make it play nicely with any Eurorack system."

AJH Synth Synthfest 2018

Published on Oct 15, 2018 DivKidVideo

Playlist:
1. AJH Synth Sample & Hold and Slew // Synthfest 2018

Here's the new Sample & Hold (SH / S&H) and Slew module from AJH Synth. It has a shapeable noise source and clock source on board alongside a gated slew circuit with linear and exponential control as well as your standard sample in and outs.

2. AJH Synth Fixed Filter Bank 914 // Synthfest 2018

Here's the rather tasty sounding Fixed Filter Bank 914 from AJH synth. I'm sure the 914 in the title resonates with a few Moog Modular fans out there. It's a low and high shelf/filter with completely isolating bands in between. There's odd/even or stereo outputs as well as CV blend-able mix output between the left and right bands and the dry and wet. So you can fully exploit the huge range of tones and shaping this can offer. Looking forward to getting this one in to demo.

3. AJH Synth Fixed Filter Bank 914 // Synthfest 2018

I really liked the Mega-Phase 12 from AJH Synth and now there's the new (totally uniquely named ... ) Next Phase! This is an updated version of the Mega Phase which a much lower noise floor, dual inputs with level control and a new colour control to tilt and shift the colour of the phasing. This was one of 4 new modules from Synthfest others below.

4. AJH Synth Updated Glide + Noise // Synthfest 2018

The Glide + Noise module was the only AJH Synth MiniMod module that wasn't skiff friendly. The new version is now a slim single re-designed board that's skiff friendly, now responds to negative CVs and has a huge 14 octave range. There's positive, both or negative only slewing, noise generation and a unique gated slew effect that was unique to the original Moog Minimoog Model D.

New Korg Volca in the Works?

SynthFest 2018: Korg Volcas - Space for a New One? Published on Oct 12, 2018 sonicstate

Synthfest 2018 - Soulsby ATMultitron and ATMegatron II Updates

Published on Oct 11, 2018 sonicstate

"Soulsby's digital synthesizers have a unique sound and look, based on an 8-bit core.

The ATMiultitron and ATMegatron II are instruments both in development.

Expected early 2019, pricing tbc"

Synthfest 2018 - Whatever Happened to Reon Driftboxes? - Update

Published on Oct 11, 2018 sonicstate

"We saw the Reon Driftboxes at last years Korg stand at Synthfest. Korg were seeing what the interest was before looking at distributing them in the UK.

This year, we have prices and limited availability. Because of the small numbers that are manufactured, its tough one to bring in in large numbers. So grab em while you can - Korg are the place to start in the UK."

New Future Sound Systems Brunswick DIY Synth

Synthfest 2018 - Future Sound Systems Brunswick DIY Synth

Published on Oct 9, 2018 sonicstate

"The Brunswick synthesizer from Future Sound Systems presents a single VCO, two-pole multi-mode VCF, dirty VCA and basic LFO and envelope sections. A 24-point patchbay allows for external voltage control over VCO pitch and envelope gate, as well as a slew of other inputs and outputs from 3.5mm mono jacks."

via Future Sound Systems

"The Brunswick synthesizer from Future Sound Systems was originally commissioned by BEEF in 2018 as a workshop kit synth. Whilst designed as an affordable, bare-bones synth voice, the Brunswick presents a single VCO, two-pole multi-mode VCF, dirty VCA and basic LFO and envelope sections. A 24-point patchbay allows for external voltage control over VCO pitch and envelope gate, as well as a slew of other inputs and outputs from 3.5mm mono jacks.

FSS is pleased to announce a wider release of the Brunswick kit through Thonk, where kits will be available at the price of £99 from 19th October 2018 onwards. Very limited stock of pre-built units can be ordered below, shipping direct from FSS HQ (batteries not included).

Price: £225.00 (incl. 20% VAT) + shipping

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SynthFest UK 2018 Round-Up

Published on Oct 9, 2018 Sound On Sound magazine

"SynthFest UK returned to Sheffield on Saturday 6 October, marking the third outing of the UK’s biggest synthesizer event.

Organised by Sound On Sound magazine, SynthFest UK is a celebration of all things synth, with an exhibition hosting manufacturers, retailers and universities, as well as a seminar programme with big names in the synth world and a Modular Meet where people could show off their own rigs.

Video & Music: Geosynths (https://www.youtube.com/user/magikroom)"

See the SynthFestUK label below for more.

Synthfest 2018 - Dove Audio WTF Oscillator in Euro and MU Formats

Published on Oct 9, 2018 sonicstate

"Dove Audio were showing their WTF Oscillator in MU (Moog Unit) large format modular - also available as Eurorack.

The WTF oscillator is a new idea that allows you to transform two waves, a front and a back wave, by opening a window from the front to the back, creating a new waveform based on the window size and shape."

Synthfest 2018 - Btiwg 2.4 Sampler Instrument

Published on Oct 9, 2018 sonicstate

"Bitwig's 2.4 update from a couple of weeks back saw the overhaul of the Sampler instrument. Making it a more comprehensive way to create sample and multi-sample instruments."

Synthfest 2018 - isotonik Studios Melody Sauce, ClyphX and more

Published on Oct 9, 2018 sonicstate

"Darren took us through the latest devices, including their Melody Sauce , ClyphX and a brand new Max device editor (coming soon)"

Synthfest 2018 - VCV Rack Developer ML Modules

Published on Oct 9, 2018 sonicstate

"VCV Rack continues to get more and more modules, both free and premium, We spoke to developer Martin Lueders (ML Modules) who was manning the booth at Synthfest."

Synthfest 2018 - New Modules from AJH Synth

Synthfest 2018 - AJH Synth Fixed Filter Bank and S&H/Slew Modules

Published on Oct 9, 2018 sonicstate

"Never one to kick back and let the sales roll in, Allan J Hall of AJH Synth skipped a Summer holiday this year and decided to release yet more Eurorack modules.
Fixed Filterbank and S&H/Slew modules are what we see here."

Synthfest 2018 - AJH Synth New Phaser and Other Modules

Published on Oct 9, 2018 sonicstate

Also a couple of updates for some of the MiniMod modules, an update to the Phaser Modules, with a much improved signal to noise ratio, plus new module heights to ensure maximum case compatibility, as well as a wider voltage range.

Synthfest 2018: iConnectivity Shows Network MIDI Integration

Published on Oct 8, 2018 sonicstate

"iConnectivity have been offering this as part of their MIDI interfaces since the iConnectivity 4+, at least on a basic level. But now they've written it into their own software, and added GUI to it via their recently redesigned iConfig control panel."

Synthfest 2018 Web Audio - VSTs In The Browser

Published on Oct 8, 2018 sonicstate

Web based synthesizers.

Synthfest 2018 - Ian Boddy - Resonant Garden And Din Records

Published on Oct 8, 2018 sonicstate

"Ian Boddy has been creating music using modular synthesizers since the 1970s. Starting out with EMS VCS3 and Revox tape machines in Newcastle, he now performs, writes and runs Din Records which has over 60 releases in its catalogue."

You can find previous posts featuring Ian Boddy here.

Synthfest 2018 - Noise Orchestra- From Russian Futurism To Light Triggered Sounds

Published on Oct 8, 2018 sonicstate

"Noise Orchestra started as an art project inspired by 1920s Russian futurist artists who were working with mechanical sound and has evolved into an organisation that creates installations, education and workshops - now branching out into DIY kits for light triggered instruments and noise sources."

SYNTHFEST 2018 - Analogue Solutions Generator Sequencer

Published on Oct 8, 2018 sonicstate

"New Sequencer from Analogue Solutions - Generator is geared towards performance and variation. with Additional CV controllers that can be patched internally or used for external control of gear too."

Synthfest UK 2018 Video by Waveform

Published on Oct 7, 2018 Waveform

"A walk-around tour of Synthfest 2018 - Sheffield, UK"

See the SynthFest UK label at the bottom of this post for more coverage of this year's event.