Synthesis Technology Modules Come to VCV Rack

"Authentic re-creations of Synthesis Technology Eurorack modules

Accurate DSP models of analog circuitry

Digital firmware optimized for VCV Rack"

Playlist:
Synthesis Technology E340 Cloud Generator for VCV Rack
All sounds from Synthesis Technology E340 Cloud Generator
Synthesis Technology E350 Morphing Terrarium for VCV Rack
All sounds from Synthesis Technology E350 Morphing Terrarium
Synthesis Technology E355 Morphing Dual LFO for VCV Rack
All sounds from Synthesis Technology E355 Morphing Dual LFO
Synthesis Technology E440 Discrete OTA VCF for VCV Rack
All sounds from Synthesis Technology E440 Discrete OTA VCF

https://vcvrack.com/SynthesisTechnology

Patch created by Simon Bader. https://linktr.ee/circadiansound

The Synthesis Technology E340 is a super-saw/sine oscillator capable of generating up to 8 waveforms per output. If you want massive bass and lead voices like the JP-8000 supersaw, or thick ambient drones as if played from a slow rotary speaker, the E340 is the perfect audio source for your synth patches.

Detune the swarm of oscillators using SPREAD or with randomly filtered noise using CHAOS and CHAOS BW (bandwidth). Reset the phase of all waveforms using the SYNC trigger input, which can use another oscillator to produce a sync-lead sound.

This module supports VCV Rack’s polyphonic cables, so with 16 voices, you can generate a total of 128 waveforms per output.

This VCV Rack software module uses the original firmware from the hardware Synthesis Technology E340 module.

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Synclavier Digital Introduces the Synclavier KNOB

"Synclavier Digital re-engineers original knob from Synclavier® II as standalone Synclavier KNOB for iconic instrument iOS apps

NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA: Synclavier Digital is proud to announce availability of the standalone Synclavier KNOB — a re- engineered re-creation of the original knob central to the seminal Synclavier® II Digital Synthesizer’s speedy control surface, specially commissioned by co-inventor Cameron Jones as a USB device designed to perfectly compliment the newly- created Canadian corporation’s creation of a next-generation Synclavier, recently released as awe-inspiring Synclavier Go! and Synclavier Pocket! iOS apps fit for today’s owners of Apple’s inescapable iPad and iPhone/iPod Touch platforms, putting all the famed FM (Frequency Modulation) and Additive (harmonic) synthesis capabilities of the iconic instrument as well as its intuitive panels of easy-to-touch red backlit buttons in anyone’s hands (and pockets) at an affordable fraction of the trailblazing original’s prohibitive pricing — as of April 24…

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kNoB technology η Carinae Review and Tutorial

video upload by kNoB Technology

"kNoB technology VCO eurorack module η Carinae
Our ray of light during a dark time
* Two-level waveforming
* 4 basic waves and white noise with vactrol LP filter
* Wave folding for sine and triangle waves
* Smooth saw ramp shaper (Rise to Fall)
* PWM
* Two SUB OSC f/2 + f/4
* Hard and Soft sync
* LFO mode
* Pure analog design in every part of the module

Time sections:
00:00​ Hello
00:20​ Review of controls
00:39​ WAVE and PWM|S + waveshaping
02:28​ WAVE and PWM|S + modulations
03:55 SUB OSC
05:23 FM modulation
05:59 LFO mode
06:57​ Sync
08:24 Inputs
08:40​ Outputs
09:55​ Touchpads
10:24 Adding sequence and modulation
13:37 Self-patching for dummies
16:16 ​Self-patching and complex waveshaping"

ηCarinae

kNoB technology introduce new VCO eurorack module η Carinae
Our ray of light during a dark time
* Two-level waveforming
* 4 basic waves and white noise with vactrol LP filter
* Wave folding for sine and triangle waves
* Smooth saw ramp shaper (Rise to Fall)
* PWM
* Two SUB OSC f/2 + f/4
* Hard and Soft sync
* LFO mode
* Pure analog design in every part of the module

User manual in PDF link - https://vk.cc/cd46ZN

New kNoB technology ARLPG active resonant LPG Eurorack Module

Demo track video upload by kNoB Technology

"ARLPG is an active resonant LPG of the dream
This is just a little music demo, the bass part is based on the sound of the ARLPG
SAW wave from VCO + ARLPG and sidechain in the track.

https://www.modulargrid.net/e/knob-technology-arlpg"

Active Resonant Low Pass Gate

ARLPG is an active resonant LPG of the dream
This is an active resonant filter 12db\oct based on vactrols.

When creating it, I had a goal to make a compact and powerful tool for filtering signals. First thing - I tried to keep the bouncy sound of great-grandfather in the face 292, the second thing is to add a completely new resonance circuit, also driven by vactrols, in which the resonance would have a large amplitude at medium and low frequencies and decrease towards high frequencies, in order to avoid the frequent case of uneven auditory perception of a high level of resonance.

The REG (regeneration) knob was also added, which gives additional functions, at the minimum value of this knob, the filter does not color the signal, and works like a VCA, as well as reducing the attenuation of vactrols, at intermediate values it reduces low frequencies in the resonance circuit and allows you to finetune both the character of the resonance and the sound of the filter.

The filter has two operating modes HP and LP.
By voltage, you can control the cutoff frequency and resonance.
Like any good LPG, ARLPG is very friendly to gate signal management, since vactrols have their own natural release, which depends on the time and duration of exposure.

Device inputs and outputs
IN - audio signal input in ARLPG
OUT - audio signal output from ARLPG
Freq - CV input for filter cutoff frequency control
Res- CV input for filter resonance contro

Drone synthesizer Muscarin "421 black" by kNoBtech demonstration and tutorial

Published on Feb 27, 2017 kNoB Technology

"New revison of Muscarin analog Synth -
4 voice
2 dual form lfo
1 3 mode lpf\fix bp

Voice record on camera, synth signal record clear in line out 2i2"

And previously:

Drone noise synth Muscarin demonstrations

Published on Nov 11, 2016 kNoB Technology

"Best low price (100$) analog noise synth for ambient drone noise music productions from kNoB technology (Russan) 4 hybrid vco ,12db\oct analog lpf,passive hpf ,Lfo,bias voltage, and extensive freg modulation capabilities. Buy here https://vk.com/knobtech or send knobtechnology@gmail.com
Sorry in video show first revision synth with no analog LPF.
Now each synth has a new sweet analog filter.
Audio test listen here https://vk.com/knobtech
Use English subtitles"

ARLPG Demo and tutorial

video upload by kNoB Technology

Also see: New kNoB technology ARLPG active resonant LPG Eurorack Module

"This is an active resonant filter 12db\oct based on vactrols.
When creating it, I had a goal to make a compact and powerful tool for filtering signals.
First thing - I tried to keep the bouncy sound of great-grandfather in the face 292, the second thing is to add a completely new resonance circuit, also driven by vactrols, in which the resonance would have a large amplitude at medium and low frequencies and decrease towards high frequencies, in order to avoid the frequent case of uneven auditory perception of a high level of resonance.

The REG (regeneration) knob was also added, which gives additional functions, at the minimum value of this knob, the filter does not color the signal, and works like a VCA, as well as reducing the attenuation of vactrols, at intermediate values it reduces low frequencies in the resonance circuit and allows you to finetune both the character of the resonance and the sound of the filter.

The filter has two operating modes HP and LP. (HP mode 6db/oct)

Time sections:
00:00​ Intro
00:04​ Manual control LP
01:09​ Regeneration function (REG knob)
01:32 VCA
01:52 REG+ Resonance
02:44​ HP Mode
04:11 CV control (Gate signals)
05:43​ CV control (Seq)
07:43 Test of work with different frequencies"

Melbourne Instruments ROTO-CONTROL: Motorized MIDI Controller for Software and Hardware

video upload by Melbourne Instruments



Press release follows:

Introducing ROTO-CONTROL, motorized MIDI controller for software and hardware

Following the debut success of their revolutionary analog synth NINA in 2023 and the hybrid polysynth DELIA in 2024, Melbourne Instruments announce ROTO-CONTROL, a motorized MIDI controller for software and hardware. Roto-Control brings Melbourne Instruments’ motorized knob technology to a MIDI controller in a powerful, portable, affordable tool for studio and live applications.

Roto-Control is now shipping. [check with dealers on the right for avialability]

Introducing a truly unique motorized MIDI controller, unlike anything seen before. Rethink software and hardware interactions via fully assignable motorized touch-sensitive knobs, user definable haptics for detailed control, high-res screens providing easy-to-read labels for every control, and internal memory with storage for over 8000 assignments. Powerful, compact, and portable, Roto-Control features three main modes of operation: MIX, PLUGIN and MIDI with Motion Recorder.

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Roland's Single Knob Synth for Cars

ZZ_FOS2015 from GLM on Vimeo.
ZZ First Glance - Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015

What you are looking at is an actual synthesizer for cars, specifically for the GLM Model ZZ electric sports car in the video above and pictured below. Electric cars do not have traditional engines that produce the rumble you translate into raw power so the audio has to come from somewhere. In this case it will be coming from Roland's SuperNATURAL synthesizer engine. Hopefully they'll make an iPad editor for it so you can program in your own sounds. :) Map the pedals, wipers, windows, turn signals, etc. to different MIDI CC values and you are good to go, freaking this shit out of people. Imagine that? No wobble bass please...

The official press release:

"Japanese Auto Maker and Musical Instrument Manufacturer Partner to Co-Develop Electric Sports Car Driving Sound

Roland and GLM creating neo-futuristic driving sound system using world-leading synthesizer technology

Hamamatsu, Japan, August 18, 2015 — Roland Corporation and GLM Co., Ltd., have announced an agreement to co-develop a neo-futuristic driving sound generation system for GLM’s electric sports car. In this unprecedented collaboration between the world’s leading electronic musical instrument maker and the manufacturer of Japan’s first mass-marketed electric sports car, the driving sound system will be designed using Roland’s renowned SuperNATURAL® synthesizer technology.

Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Page, George Duke and many more of the world’s most talented musicians have relied on Roland synthesizers to create music. The new driving sound system for GLM’s ZZ model will use this same professional synthesizer technology to produce sonically rich, studio-quality sounds. In addition to refined sound quality, the system will have the ability to change with each driver’s real-time driving experiences. GLM and Roland are committed to creating a driving sound generation system that provides a one-of-a-kind driving experience that rivals anything currently on the market.

Roland’s innovative SuperNATURAL* synthesizer technology will power the ZZ model’s sound generation system with dynamic and dramatic sounds that seamlessly change depending on real-time driving situations like acceleration, deceleration, and motor load variances on sloping roads. This exclusive technology is based on responsiveness, which is especially important when recreating the subtleties of acoustic musical instruments electronically. That same technology will be used to create ingenious neo-futuristic sounds that will give sports car enthusiasts the experience of driving a space ship on the road. Electric sports cars are more popular now than ever, and as environmental concerns escalate, some drivers are learning to appreciate quieter electric engines. Driving sounds are still crucial for many, however ­– especially drivers of high-performance vehicles and those who want to have a fun and fulfilling driving experience.

For decades, the industry standard for reproducing the sound of traditional musical instruments was PCM sampling. The challenge with sampling is that most acoustic instruments respond differently to how hard they are struck, blown or bowed – most acoustic instruments grow brighter as they get louder, for example. By meticulously modeling the subtle characteristics and responsiveness of acoustic instrument sounds, Roland was able to create the most realistic electronic music sounds. Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology makes it possible to recreate these nuances electronically, and will be used to create the best driving sounds possible in the electric sports car.

Main features of the Roland sound generation system:

Generates driving sounds depending on the driving situation (e.g. acceleration, deceleration, and motor load variances)
Roland’s acclaimed SuperNATURAL synthesizer technology is used to synthesize dynamic, neo-futuristic sounds, then reproduce them through the car’s stereo speakers
Driving situations are detected by the system in real time through a car-mounted network that measures the car’s speed, pressure on the accelerator pedal, and load to the power system
Drivers can select from several driving sound types based on their personal preference, including neo-futuristic options
The driving sound system option for GLM’s ZZ model featuring Roland’s sound-making technology will be available this fall.

*Adapted sound engine of Roland’s flagship digital synthesizer."

kNoB technology Dragon-FLY Stereo Frequency Scanner and Vca Eurorack Filter Demonstration

kNoB Technology

"Demonstration of our new eurorack module. Only raw sound.
Input signals random sequence and saw vco.
Voltage controlled stereo frequency scanner Dragon-FLY fully analog
I wanted to create a flexible and powerful tool,
which can mix a large number of signals and process them.
Inside:
- two multi-mode diode based Sallen-Key 12db/oct filters with constantly available inputs of different types of cut and input attenuators
- two classic ota VCA with lin and log characteristics
- voltage can control the cutoff frequency, resonance level, VCA gain, pan
- both filters can be controlled by one knob with different modes

Time sections:
00:00 Hello and Block structure
00:11 Lowpass test
04:10 Highpass test
07:13 Bandpass test
10:07 Allpass test
13:32 Frequency scanner test (different types of signals)
17:40 Frequency scanner test (drone sounds of different frequencies)
20:05 VCA test
20:23 Hybrid Input\output I\O test
21:04 ADSR controls VCA
22:20 X CV dual work mono test (signal-VCF1 LP-VCF2 LP-out)
23:32 X CV dual work mono test (signal-VCF1 LP-VCF2 BP-out)
24:38 X CV dual work mono test (signal-VCF1 LP-VCF2 HP-out)
27:10 Mono to stereo test (Lowpass)
28:42 Mono to stereo test (Bandpass)
29:30 Mono to stereo test (Highpass)
30:14 Mono to stereo test (highpass left/ lowpass right)
30:29 Stereo PAN VCA (-0+ PAN)
31:07 Touchpads test"

KORG KRONOS Details

via Hispasonic, translated to Googlish from Spanish:

"We have the first data and images of Kronos, the new Korg workstation. The Japanese brand has pulled the house out the window, bringing to market a synth with more than 12 GB SSD hard disk samples, 9 synthesis engines together, 16 units of effects and KARMA technology.

Features in detail

There are 9 synthesis engines on a single workstation, available in 61, 76 and 88 keys. The engines are:

* SGX-1 Premium Piano: German piano with more than 4 GB in samples. 8 layers and the choice of opening angle of the tail of the piano.
* EP-1 MDS Electric Piano, electric pianos (with sound "signature" by George Duke, Herbie Hancock Rodan Rudess or others)
* CX-3 Organ Tonewheel: integrating technology famed CX-3 in the Kronos. Drawbars controllable from its faders. Leslie Posilibidad to adjust the joystick, from speed to the position you just rotate.
* MS20-EX Legacy Analog Collection: emulation of vintage Korg MS20 synth.
-EX * Polysix Legacy Analog Collection: Polysix emulation.
* AL-1 Analog Synthesizer
* NOD-7 Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer
* STR-1 Plucked String Synthesizer: a new generation of modeling. You can choose from the material of the rope, until the tension, the execution (if pick, rub with your finger ...)
* HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer: A portion of all types of samples.

Account with a set of 16 "sets" may be, from Programs, to vans, to sequences. What makes the live performance much easier and full of possibilities. One of the most exciting new features is that you can move from one set to another without interruption of sound (so if you keep notes of the previous set, still playing).

It eliminates the concept appears rompler and integration / provision of more than 12 GB of content hosted on a hard disk SSD.

Has integrated USB connection to your computer, not just save / edit, but also as a USB interface with 2 inputs and 2 outputs.

Section 16 effects available. 9-band equalizer general. Flexible Routing. Mastering tools. 16-track sequencer."



Update:

Korg KRONOS Music Workstation- Official Product Introduction video added below.

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Roland's AIRA Officially Unveiled - Massive Pic Gallery, Details, Videos

AIRA — Artists make first contact with AIRA

Published on Feb 13, 2014 RolandChannel·835 videos

"Groundbreaking artists talk about their experiences with Roland instruments and make first contact with the AIRA gear. Artists appearing are: Arthur Baker, Ricardo Villalobos, A Guy Called Gerald, Rain Man, Netsky, Oscar Burnside, Boys Noize, Dr Meaker, Hardfloor, John Heckle, Hisashi Saito, and Akkord."

This post might take a bit to load. :)

Update3: You can find a write-up on Novamusik here.

Update2: You can find comments and discussion on this post on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge here. I also added a page break for this post on the main site so it doesn't slow the site down for new posts. Click the "Click for more" link to get to the full post.

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kNoB technology INGA Eurorack Module (VCA, 7-stage Wavefolder) review and full demo

video upload by kNoB Technology

"Review and full demo of our new module INGA with examples"


Time sections:
00:00​ Intro
00:04 Hello/What is INGA
00:27 Controls overview
01:08 Wavefolding modulation
01:48 SHP modulation (count of stages and shaping)
03:01 Symmetry modulation
04:42 Synthesizing Percussion with a Wavefolder
07:20 Processing different waveforms
09:27 Processing a signal from a drum module
11:31 INGA+AGNI work together
13:43 INGA+ DPLPG (Low pass gate) work together

"INGA is a complex analog device combining a VCA and a 7-stage Wavefolder (based on Serge type). I aimed to bring extensive functionality into a very compact 2HP module, with complete manual and voltage control over all parameters.

Key Features:

- 7 Wavefolder Stages – Provides deep and rich harmonic transformation of the signal

- Folding Control – Precise depth control over the folding effect

- Stage Count Adjustment – Smoothly controls the number of active stages from 3 to 7, with the ability to highlight the fundamental against added harmonics. The SHP parameter can be modified both manually and via CV

- Signal Symmetry – Adjusts the symmetry balance of sound waves, enabling unique textural possibilities. The SYM input can also serve as an additional input for mixing two signals and processing them together with wave folding

- Dual Control – All parameters are adjustable both with knobs and CV, allowing flexible integration into your system

The module is ideal for creating rich, textured sounds, adding multilayered harmonic complexity.

INGA was created as the sister module to AGNI - use them together for total exterminatus!"

kNoB technology SGR1806-20 Drum voice Demo and Tutorial

video upload by kNoB Technology

"First Long SGR1806-20 Module Demo about the synthesis of percussion sounds"

See this post for an additional demo and info.

E350 Morphing Terrarium - Simple exploration

YouTube via universalblender | October 12, 2010

"Synthesis Technology E350. Tweaking the X knob, bank C. After that, modulating X with an LFO. Sequence from Flame Tame Machine. Delay from Eventide TimeFactor."

E350 Morphing Terrarium - Simple exploration 2

universalblender | October 12, 2010

"Synthesis Technology E350. Tweaking the X knob, bank B, Y knob stays at 1. The "overtones" becomes harmonies when the pitch is low. Sequence from Doepfer A-155. Delay from Eventide TimeFactor"

E350 Morphing Terrarium - Simple exploration 3

universalblender | October 12, 2010

"Synthesis Technology E350. Tweaking the Z knob around a "vocal waves" area, bank B. Sequence from Flame Tame Machine. Delay from Eventide TimeFactor. Guest appearance by the percussive frog."

kNoB technology Presents SGR1806-20

video upload by kNoB Technology

"SGR1806-20 eurorack module
First mini demo, line recording
More news coming soon"

via Wikipedia:

"SGR 1806−20 is a magnetar, a type of neutron star with a very powerful magnetic field, that was discovered in 1979 and identified as a soft gamma repeater. SGR 1806−20 is located about 13 kiloparsecs (42,000 light-years)[1] from Earth on the far side of the Milky Way in the constellation of Sagittarius. It has a diameter of no more than 20 kilometres (12 mi) and rotates on its axis every 7.5 seconds (30,000 kilometres per hour (19,000 mph) rotation speed at the surface). As of 2016, SGR 1806-20 is the most highly magnetized object ever observed, with a magnetic field over 1015 gauss (G) (1011 tesla) in intensity[2] (compared to the Sun's 1–5 G and Earth's 0.25–0.65 G)."

The Muscarin synthesizer by kNoB technology - Future Funk track

Published on Oct 8, 2018 kNoB Technology

"Demonstration of how I recorded the song future funk
Support us if you like our synthesizers!🖖
Visit our indiegogo page https://igg.me/at/muscarin"

kNoB technology DPLPG DALPG Demo and Comparison

kNoB Technology

"Test, demo, and comparison of our new LPG's
DPLPG - passive classic version with 3 modes
DALPG - active version without voltage threshold
Time sections:
00:00 Hello
00:04 DPLPG demo
03:46 DPLPG vs DALPG
06:02 DPLPG CV threshold and response
07:16 DALPG demo"

Melbourne Instruments Announces New Firmware for NINA and ROTO-CONTROL

New NINA Multi-Track Sequencer Feature Overview: Melbourne Instruments Polyphonic Synth video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"All sounds are generated and sequenced by NINA in this video, no other gear used!

A public beta of the multi-track sequencer firmware update is free for all NINA users and now available at http://www.melbourneinstruments.com/s..."

00:00 Intro
01:35 Accessing Multi-Track Sequencer Mode
01:54 New Overlay and Button Function
02:09 Key Concepts and Overview
02:47 PATTERN Mode
04:20 TRACK Mode
06:11 Parameter Locking & Step Settings
09:03 Live Automation Recording
11:18 Copy/Paste Steps
11:57 Performing and Playing Front Panel
12:50 TRACK Mute
13:18 TRACK Select
13:55 Page Select (REC)
14:41 New NOISE Types
15:16 Parameter Locking Noise Types
16:36 Outro

Press release follows:

May 2, 2025, Superbooth Edition

Melbourne Instruments announce new firmware for ROTO-CONTROL and NINA

Visit Melbourne Instruments at Superbooth, May 8-10, FEZ-Berlin Germany, Booth H220

Melbourne Instruments announce BITWIG STUDIO integration for ROTO-CONTROL

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 2, 2025: Melbourne Instruments continue to build on the success of their motorized synths, NINA and DELIA, and MIDI controller ROTO-CONTROL launched in January this year. Melbourne Instruments is pleased to announce BITWIG STUDIO integration for Roto-Control is now available as a public beta. This adds to Roto-Control’s acclaimed Ableton Live integration, and now Bitwig Studio users can take full advantage of Roto-Control features with their Bitwig projects.


Melbourne Instruments bring their revolutionary touch sensitive, motorized knob technology along with high-res screens and haptic control to Bitwig Studio users.

Powerful, compact, and portable, Roto-Control features three main modes of operation: MIX, PLUGIN and MIDI with Motion Recorder. MIX Mode will automatically sync Bitwig with all track names and colors instantly appearing on Roto-Control displays. Roto-Control will update track names and colors when connected to an active Bitwig session. No need to save or edit labels – all data is taken directly from the active Bitwig session.

In PLUGIN Mode, plugin parameters and labels are taken directly from Bitwig with one touch, one-time, intuitive easy setup. Learn plugin parameters once and Roto-Control will remember learnt parameters anytime you use Bitwig. All learnt plugin parameters are stored locally on Roto-Control, making it quick and easy to use with any computer setup. Roto-Control is a truly unique motorized MIDI controller that is highly customizable with internal storage for thousands of assignments.

Bitwig Studio users can streamline their creative workflow and quickly evolve ideas with responsive physical control of Bitwig Studio through Roto-Control’s MIX and PLUGIN Modes. This new integration is a collaboration between Bitwig and Melbourne Instruments, responding to the overwhelming demand for Roto-Control support for Bitwig Studio.

Bitwig Studio integration marks the second DAW support for Roto-Control with additional DAW integration currently in the works.

Bitwig Studio integration for Roto-Control is a public beta, please see link for more info and to download the beta firmware. www.melbourneinstruments.com/roto

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kNoB technology ARLPG quick demo /review

video upload by Meska (Meska)

"Quick demo/review of the Active resonant LPG by knob technology
No RTFM this time, can't find it, but realy self explanatory

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)
Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com

kNoB technology presents eurorack Dual Passive Low Pass Gate DPLPG

kNoB Technology

"Our new 2hp modules DPLPG and DALPG with 3 modes and advanced features"