TWISTED KP Now Available

Twisted KP - OSC Converter for Konkreet Labs Performer

YouTube Uploaded by twistedtools on Aug 7, 2011

"Twisted Tools has released Twisted KP, an advanced OSC converter for Konkreet Labs Performer application for the iPad. It allows you to easily connect Performer to a variety of devices, both inside and outside of your computer. Twisted KP converts performer messages to MIDI, *Control Voltage and Reaktor IC Sends, and in any combination.

Simply put, Twisted KP is the bridge between Konkreet Labs Performer and your music software and hardware, allowing you to quickly control almost anything, anywhere.

How it works:

1) Konkreet Labs Performer sends OSC messages to Twisted KP, which runs in Native Instruments' Reaktor standalone mode.

2) Twisted KP receives the messages and provides an easy-to-use interface to convert them to MIDI, analogue control voltage or internal Reaktor messages, called IC sends.

3) You can then route MIDI anywhere out of Reaktor using its virtual MIDI out port, send control voltage out a dc-coupled audio interface to analogue modular synths and/or use an IC SEND menu to instantly select a Reaktor parameter as a destination, via a simple drop down menu.

Features:

Converts Performer messages to MIDI, *Control Voltage or Reaktor IC Sends.

Fast, intuitive and powerful interface.

Presets for NI Maschine, Kore, Moog Voyager, Access Virus and more.

Demo versions and presets for Twisted Tools devices.

Musical scales to play KP in key and create chord clusters.

Bypass entire nodes and/or individual messages.

Message range adjustment.

Message value inversion.

Gate mode.

Quantized note lengths.

Quick Start setup guide within Reaktor.

http://twistedtools.com

Price:

$9

Technical Requirements:

Reaktor 5.6.0

iPad

Konkreet Labs Performer (http://konkreetlabs.com/)

*Control Voltage requires a dc-coupled audio interface. Consult your interface manufacturer's guide to find out if it supports sending control voltage using its outputs before attempting use."

Konkreet Labs Performer - iTunes
iPads on eBay

NAMM: SSL 2260 Modulation Orgy

Follow-up to this post where you'll find a video. The following is the official press release.

"Synthetic Sound Labs has just released its first Euro rack format module, the Model 2260 Modulation Orgy, further expanding its line of 5U format synthesizer modules. This flexible new 16 HP width module contains a unique Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) that offers unmatched modulation flexibility.

LFOs are typically used by analog music synthesists in conjunction with other analog sound producing devices for creating slow, undulating rhythms and sound patterns.

The 2260 features both manual and external voltage control over LFO Tempo (speed), tempo Multiplier, Waveform and Waveform Distortion. A total of eight Waveforms are produced, including Sawtooth, Ramp, Rectangle, Triangle, Sine, Sweep, Lumps and Random. All these (except Random) may be modified using the Wave Distort controls to vary waveform duty cycles. Independent output jacks provide both normal and inverted LFO phases.

A unique feature allows the 2260 to synchronize to precise multiples of the musical beat permitting timed vibratos, tremolos, and clocking of external sequencers and sample & hold type devices. Synchronization is accomplished by manually operating a front panel button, or supplying external clock pulses via the external Sync input. Multiple 2260s may also be cascaded to provide complex polyrhythmic modulation patterns, which is aided by use of the Clock output jack.

The basic LFO Tempo (frequency) is adjustable from approximately 0.05Hz (a 20 second cycle) and 12.8Hz. However, in conjunction with the Multiplier, this range is extended from 0.025Hz (a 40-second cycle) to over 50Hz in six overlapping tempo multiplication factors, ranging from 0.5 (1/2 note) to 4.0 (sixteenth note).

The external Level CV input responds linearly and is normalled internally to +5V so that with no input, the 2260 outputs are at maximum. This convenient input can frequently save a separate VCA when doing voltage controlled modulation depth.

A panel LED displays the LFO output rate. Knobs are conveniently placed to allow ample room for manual adjustment. Top quality 1/8” jacks permit smooth, effortless patching.

Quality, solder masked, fiberglass-epoxy printed circuit boards and meticulous hand-crafted assembly assure years of trouble-free service.

Synthetic Sound Labs has been in the analog synthesizer business since 1973. The 2260 is the first Euro rack module and the sixth in SSL’s continuing line of new analog synthesizer modules.

Pricing is $250 US and availability is off-the-shelf from SSL and Distributors Worldwide.

2260 Specifications at a glance:
Model 2260 Tap Tempo LFO
Function Flexible Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO)
Tempo Adjust .05 Hz to >50 Hz (approx)
Tempo Multipliers Six (0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4; overlapping) – Manual & voltage controlled
Waveforms Saw, Ramp, Square, Triangle, Sine, Sweep, Lump and Random – Manual & Voltage controlled
Wave Distortion 10% to 90% (approx, except Random) - Manual & Voltage controlled
Inputs Tempo CV, Multiplier CV, Waveform CV, Distort CV, Sync, Level CV. 0 to +5V nominal. 1/8” Phone jacks. 100k impedance.
Outputs Clock (0 to +5 digital), LFO voltage (10V P-P; +/-5V). 1K impedance. 1/8” Phone jacks.
Panel Indicators LFO Rate – Red LEDs
Panel High quality 0.062” aluminum. Durable black Metalphoto finish with natural aluminum and copper graphics. Complimentary Brass colored knobs.
Power Euro rack standard 16 pin keyed header.

+5VDC @ 14ma, +15vdc @ 16ma, -15vdc 18ma
Size 5.0” H x ~3.25” W x ~1.25” D (16 HP). Skiff ready.

Currently available SSL Modules:
Model Function
1020 Steiner Voltage Controlled Multi-Purpose Filter (MU)
1250 Quad Low Frequency Oscillator (MU)
1260 Tap Tempo Low Frequency Oscillator (MU)
1310 Voltage Controlled Digital Delay (MU)"

http://steamsynth.com/

Cherry Audio Celebrates 2,023 Voltage Modular Modules in 2023

via Cherry Audio

"Cherry Audio announced today that Voltage Modular had reached a milestone of 2,023 modules for its popular virtual modular synthesizer software platform. To mark the occasion, Cherry Audio has launched the "Voltage Modular 2023 in 2023 Celebration Sale" until April 13, 2023.

To commemorate this milestone, Cherry Audio and participating third-party module designers are slashing their prices, including 75% off the list price of Voltage Modular, and dozens of modules on sale with savings of up to 90% off. The sale features innovative modules and bundles for Voltage Modular, including those from AARNVILLE, Adroit Synthesis, Andrew Macaulay, DMT Audio, Dome Music Technologies, HetrickCV, Insomniac Music, M*4, MRB, nekomatic, Nrgzr78, P.moon, planet.6, PSPaudioware, R_Ware, Synthetic Future X, Unfiltered Audio, Vulpus Labs, Vult, Waverley Instruments, Weevil, and more!

The promotion section listing all bundles and modules that are part of the sale is located at:

https://store.cherryaudio.com/... First released in 2018, Voltage Modular is the world's most feature-rich, sonically flexible software modular platform. It obliterates all patching limitations and introduces groundbreaking new ways to build complex patches. It features unlimited pop-up mults on all inputs and outputs, effortless repositioning of modules or groups of modules, cables that can be moved and rerouted at all times, and easy-to-read control panels with extensive visual feedback, including cable signal flow indicators.

All audio processing in Voltage Modular uses high-quality 64-bit double-precision math, and all module processes are zero-latency and operate on individual samples for true modular performance. The innovative module browser allows users to purchase and automatically install modules and sound presets directly from within Voltage Modular for immediate expandability.

Since its debut, Voltage Modular has quickly grown to include over 2,000 modules from over 50 third-party module designers who adopted the platform as their development tool of choice. Cherry Audio is grateful for their continued support and the hundreds of thousands of customers who have chosen to embrace Voltage Modular."

Magnificent 5U / MU modular

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Vemia listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

"All modules are in basically good working condition. On a few of them you can slowly notice that they have not been used for a long time, but this should easily disappear again with regular use. One or two jacks are a bit stiff.
I am the first owner. Listed from top to bottom and then the rack on the right (not in the main photo, but full of amazing modules).

ModularGrid Rack 1: https://modulargrid.net/d/racks/view/3056577 Dimensions (W × H × D) approx.: 143.5 × 25 × 22 cm Dedicated power supply (from MoonModular), completely independent. Synthesizers.com Q118 Instrument Interface Synthesizers.com Q125 Signal Processor Synthesizers.com Q105 Slew Limiter Club of the Knobs C 994 Multiples Synthesizers.com Q106 Oscillator (VCO) Synthesizers.com Q106 Oscillator (VCO) Synthesizers.com Q113 8-Channel Mixer Synthesizers.com Q106A Oscillator (VCO) Synthetic Sound Labs The Matrix Algorithmic Composer – Model 1660 Corsynth C103 Frequency Divider Multiplier Synthetic Sound Labs VC Envelope Generator – Model 1230 Synthesizers.com Q107 State Variable Filter (VCF) Synthesizers.com Q162 Filter Mixer for Q107 Synthesizers.com Q109 Envelope Generator Club of the Knobs C 905A Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter Club of the Knobs C 911 Envelope Generator Club of the Knobs C 902 Voltage Controlled Amplifier Club of the Knobs C 905 Reverberation Unit

ModularGrid Rack 2: https://modulargrid.net/d/racks/view/3056596 Dimensions (W × H × D) approx.: 143.5 × 25 × 22 cm Dedicated power supply (from MoonModular), completely independent. Synthesizers.com Q124 Multiples Moon Modular 563 v1 4-Track/8-Step Trigger Sequencer Moon Modular 528 Sample and Hold Moon Modular 524 Quad Low Frequency Oscillator Moon Modular 524A Quad Low Frequency Oscillator Assistant Synthetic Sound Labs 5-Pulser / Dual Analog XOR – Model 1710 Club of the Knobs C 962B Sequential Switch (bidirectional) Club of the Knobs C 995 Attenuators Synthetic Sound Labs Double Deka VCO - Model 1130 Synthesizers.com Q115 Spring Reverb (Modified with 2 Tanks) Club of the Knobs C 911P v1 Pentaphonic VC Polyphonic Envelope Generator STG Soundlabs Digital Attenuators Synthesizers.com Q109 Envelope Generator Club of the Knobs C 906A Low Pass Gate Club of the Knobs C 906A Low Pass Gate Club of the Knobs C 911 Envelope Generator Club of the Knobs C 902 Voltage Controlled Amplifier Club of the Knobs C 994 Multiples

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Uber Rare SMS Analog Modular Synth Sequencer & Voltage Memory Unit

via this auction

[don't miss the Asphodel and Recombinant Media Labs video below]

"SMS Modular 252 Sequencer//Program Memory Programmable Control Voltage Sequencer and Memory System Beyond Rare

Up for auction is a non functioning Salamander Modular synthesizer 252 sequencer and control voltage memorizer! For those in the know, SMS modules are beyond rare as very few systems were built in the late 70's/early 80's due to the overbuilt and expensive nature of SMS modules!

This 252 sequencer/memory unit is in non working condition. It was part of one of the larges SMS systems put together in San Francisco in the early 1980's. From what I've been told this sequencer developed some problems and was pulled from the main modular frame only to never be repaired. I do not at this time have the means to fully test out what exactly is wrong with it and would love to pass on this gem to someone who is interested in devoting some serious service time to get it going. I believe all parts are present on the unit itself except for four 1/8 audio connectors at the very top of the module. These are available almost anywhere for thirty cents to a dollar! Once working though, the SMS operated on standard One Volt Per Octave configuration and as such this unit can be used with a vast assortment of modular synthesizers. I can cycle through 16 different memory locations via an advance and reset inputs. This means it can be used as a programmable voltage sequencer clocked by a standard +5 volt trigger pulse. See the video below for more information regarding where this system comes from. The big black modular is the SMS.

A bit about the studio from which this comes from ... Asphodel Records/Studios and Recombinant Media Labs was San Francisco's cutting edge and award winning production, recording, and performance/research facility. We worked both with artists internal and external to the record label. Some of the clientele has included Academy and Grammy Award nominated M.I.A., members of Nine Inch Nails, Lou Reed, Kode 9, Speedy J, Blixa Bargeld, and many many others. The facility was home to many talented professionals who were the users of the equipment we are selling. Below is a little video profile of Asphodel and RML to give you a better idea about what the facility looked like and did."

See the seller's other items for more.

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Tembo | Musical Beings | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"Musical Beings’ Tembo is shaping up to be one of the most distinctive music tech releases of the year: a wooden drum machine and sampler that replaces traditional sequencing with a tactile grid of magnetic pieces designed for playful, hands-on beatmaking. Combining an approachable, almost toy-like interface with serious studio features such as sampling, effects and MIDI connectivity, Tembo positions itself somewhere between an educational instrument and a fully fledged creative tool."

Musical Beings made its first appearance on the site in this previous post.

Koma Elektronik Haloplane | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"KOMA Elektronik’s Haloplane is one of the most unusual instruments unveiled around Superbooth 2026, translating the company’s experimental electromagnetic playing concept into a new digital instrument built around micro-loop sampling and wavetable synthesis. Developed together with Passpartout Duo, the expressive tabletop device replaces traditional keys and pads with playable electromagnetic fields, positioning Haloplane somewhere between a synthesizer, performance interface and sound sculpture."

Xaoc Devices Budapeszt & Skopje | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"Xaoc Devices expands its modular lineup with two new Eurorack releases: Budapeszt, a stereo dual spectral processor built around comb filtering and resonant interference, and Skopje, a compact dual quantizer with support for microtonal scales, custom scale banks, and precision CV processing"

Melbourne Instruments´ Roto-Control | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"Melbourne Instruments introduces the Roto-Control, a compact MIDI and DAW controller built around eight motorized, touch-sensitive encoders with haptic feedback and instant parameter recall. Designed for both software and hardware workflows, it combines deep integration with Ableton Live, Bitwig, and MIDI gear with onboard displays, customizable mappings, and motion recording for automation-based performance setups."

Superbooth 2026 Highlights | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"This year at Superbooth, we found some seriously inspiring instruments - here are a few of our highlights. Soma showed one of the most forward-thinking instruments we came across, with a truly unique interface. Richie Hawtin and Erica Synths introduced the latest Bullfrog edition: Drums.
Buchla also caught our attention with Ziggy a compact new take on their iconic West Coast sound.
Polyend is aiming high with their new analog-digital hybrid drum machine, possibly their most ambitious project yet. And one of the most fascinating discoveries for us was Tembo: a wooden drum synthesizer that looks beautiful and sounds unlike anything else.

Interesting bits and pieces:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Buchla Ziggy
02:00 Soma Enigma
03:00 Superbooth & Schwarzmann (Live)
04:00 Erica Synth x Richie Hawtin´s Bullfrog
07:00 Polyend Drums
08:20 Tembo"

Soma Laboratory Documentary | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"SOMA Laboratory creates instruments that don’t just make sounds - they start a dialogue. From the Lyra-8 to the Pulsar-23, Vlad Kreimer’s philosophy of 'romantic engineering' challenges convention, inviting chaos, unpredictability, and a deeper human connection with machines."

Polyend Drums | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"With their new analog-digital hybrid drum machine Polyend is going for their most ambitious project yet. Let's have a listen."

Get to know the new Erica Hexdrums | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"We just received the HexDrums, an analog drum machine built for hands-on play.
Ten drum voices, inspired by the essentials of the 808 and 909, combined with versatile circuits from Hexinverter and the signature design of Erica Synths."

Soma Enigma | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"As always, SOMA continues to push a genuinely forward-thinking approach to instrument design.

With ENIGMA, traditional control disappears. No keys, no knobs, no obvious interface. Sound is shaped through the position and movement of metallic objects placed directly on its surface, turning physical interaction into sonic exploration.

What makes it compelling isn’t just the concept, but the mindset behind it: Playfulness meets precision. Randomness meets intention. Experimentation becomes composition. Rather than asking you to perform, ENIGMA invites you to listen, react, and discover.

One of the most inspiring instruments we came across this year."

Apaeron Afour | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"Apaeron’s AFOUR is one of the more intriguing new synth projects emerging around this year’s Superbooth 2026, combining a compact four-channel architecture with an unusually hands-on interface featuring 44 knobs, a built-in looper, arpeggiator and modulation matrix. Designed around immediacy rather than menu diving, the instrument positions itself as a performance-focused hybrid synth aimed at fast, tactile experimentation."

Elta Music Polivoks-8 | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"ELTA Music expands the Polivoks legacy with the Polivoks-8, an eight-voice analog synthesizer inspired by the original Soviet design. Featuring dual oscillators per voice, multimode filtering, and extensive modulation options, it brings the distinctive character of the classic instrument into a modern polyphonic format."

Creating a Track with the new Sequential Fourm | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"In this video, we dive into the brand-new Sequential Fourm, a 4-voice analog synthesizer with vintage character and modern features. Inspired by classics like the Prophet-5 and Pro One, the Fourm brings a timeless sound in a compact, affordable package."

Creating Different Pads & Moods | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"In this video, Jonas dives deep into the world of pad sound design, exploring three distinct moods using the Oberheim TEO-5.

Interesting bits and pieces:
00:31 Dark & Aggressive Pad
02:20 Soft Breathing Pad
04:37 Washed Out Melancholic Pad"

Recreating Pink Flyod's Iconic EMS Synthi AKS Sound | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"In 1973, Pink Floyd released 'The Dark Side of the Moon', one of the most influential albums of all time. The track 'On the Run' is famous for its use of the Synthi AKS, a classic London-made analog synthesizer by EMS (Electronic Music Studios).

Today I’d like to show you how to recreate the iconic sequence of that track on an EMS Synthi A, then show how to program it on a Moog Mother-32, and finally how to patch it in a Eurorack system."

Why did this strange digital Synth become a classic? | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"What made the Elektron Monomachine go from misunderstood digital oddity to one of the most iconic cult synths in electronic music?

In this video, we explore the story behind the Monomachine, from its controversial 2004 release to its status as a modern-day classic among experimental producers like SOPHIE, Actress, Autechre or even the UK duo Overmono."