From the creator: "My name is Dani and I am about to release my first Eurorack module, which I have been working on for the last few years: it is called zerua nahasi, and it is a 4-voice granulator with multiple internal and external modulation options, various ways to combine and synchronize the 4 voices, multiple grain engine types (varispeed, (paul)stretching...), and an integrated convolution reverb with custom impulse responses. You can learn more about it at sbrkdevices.com.
The module will be released in automn this year, but in a few days I will be showing it at Superbooth in Berlin. If you plan to be there, you are more than welcome to come visit us, we are in the headphones only area, at booth W241."
zerua nahasi is a polyphonic granular synthesizer for the eurorack modular format, with a wide range of granulation possibilities. it features 4 stereo granular engines that can be used independently or in combination, opening a whole palette of possibilities. samples can be loaded from an SD card, or recorded via the stereo audio input. each granulation engine can use the same or different samples as sources for granulation. a live mode is also available, where the device works as a granular delay. zerua nahasi aims to work as a granulation l a b # r & t @ @ !.
furthermore, this device also includes a stereo convolution reverb, with some built-in impulse responses with barcelona's most iconic spaces, and the possibility to load custom IRs from the SD card.
- features -
4 stereo granular engines - each slot can hold over 20 seconds of audio.
the 4 engines can be synchronized and combined in multiple ways.
main granulation parameters with CV control and randomization: grain position, grain length, density, pitch/speed, envelope shape, stereo image.
multiple granulation modes: varispeed, stretching, and more to come.
onset/transient detection.
granulation sources: stereo input audio (live or pre-recorded), or samples from SD card.
integrated convolution reverb. IRs can be loaded from SD card.
"Yeah, I FHIXXED IT. I own a VHIKK X. I had to have one, and waited for it for six months. But I completely overlooked the powerhouse I had lying around, gathering dust. Laniakea is a relatively cheap 220 euro module, and I guess - not sure - many of you have an Oneiroi - or an eye on it. If you'd combine those two, you'd open a SuperCluster and sometimes it will make the VHIKK X blush. Again, this proves for me that the best sounds you can imagine may already be hiding in the gear you already own. Next time you hear a 'must have', you may already have it."
Check with dealers on the right on pricing and availability.
"This is your official introduction to the Neutral Labs Luna - a new lunetta-style “groovebox” desktop & eurorack compatible synth. It’s patch programmable, letting you both create tones and rhythms from 5 oscillators (2 with step sequencers inside), logic and pattern generators, all at the same time. Three 'LPG's take the raw tones and let you gate and filter them. 13 effects in 2 blocks effect and shape sounds further.
Enormous thanks to Martin at Neutral Labs for commissioning me to make a vid of this. The world needs more shift registers. Note: I used my own red Tiptop Audio Stackcables in the video, but the desktop module comes with 12 braided patch cables."
Neutral Labs Luna – the first serious Lunetta synthesizer
"Join us for an exploration of what Lunetta Synthesizers are, what the new Luna from Neutral Labs is and why you should care.
The short answer is that it’s an interesting series of raw digital building blocks from a sonic sculptor (Stanley Lunetta) with lots of modern quality of life features that allow you to approach timbre as rhythm, rhythm as timbre then round that out with low pass gates and FX.
More info at https://neutral-labs.com"
*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
INTRO 00:00 Hello & previews 02:13 What is a Lunetta synthesizer? 02:54 What is Luna? 04:07 Luna feature run down 06:14 How this video is a bit different
PATCHES & SOUNDS 07:05 Comb filter drones for dark industrial soundtracks 07:55 Hypnotic drones & dual oscillator lead lines 11:20 Bouncing bass & low end swells 11:55 New rhythms from AND & XOR logic 16:05 Fireside crackles & sputtering motorbike engines 16:35 Characterful lo fi LPGs & FX for modular synth voices 19:04 Ambient gritty echoes for happy synth blips 19:29 Shift register rhythms - gate delayed musical canons for your rhythms 23:25 Metallic bass hits & interactive rhythms 23:56 Modulation ‘hooks’ from binary counter clock dividing 26:39 Experimental expressive noise wrangling 27:05 Binary counter sub octaves & external modulation of filter FX 29:12 Alien critters clashing into ambient space 29:48 Monstrous sounds from multiplexing 33:13 Metallic synthesis & bell like tones & swells 33:49 Metallic synthesis for cymbals + dynamic LPG modulation
"Logic, Unbound. Meet Luna. The first serious Lunetta synthesizer.
Look beyond clean waveforms and predictable polyphony. Luna will take you back to a time when digital didn’t mean perfect. It meant raw. Inspired by the subterranean DIY culture of the 70s and 80s, Luna is a love letter to the Lunetta machines of old: Living, breathing organisms built from CMOS logic chips. But where those machines were fragile experiments, Luna is a weaponized instrument of sonic confusion.
The Nervous System Exposed. True to the Neutral Labs philosophy, we don’t believe in hiding the magic behind an opaque face plate. Luna features exposed CMOS inputs and outputs right on the front panel. You're not just patching cables, you are rewiring the brain of the synthesizer itself. Combine signals, bend logic, and physically intervene in the computation to create sounds that shouldn't exist.
Rhythm is Timbre. Timbre is Rhythm. In the world of Luna, there is no difference between a sequencer and an oscillator. The same digital pulse that drives a bass line can be accelerated into a screeching lead or folded into a metallic drone.
5 oscillators provide the raw material. A chaotic array of logic blocks (XOR, NOT, AND, shift registers, counters, multiplexer) will chew up those signals and spit out complex, evolving mathematical noise.
Taming the Digital Mess. Raw logic can be harsh. To turn this binary chaos into music, Luna feeds its digital soul through 3 organic low-pass gates. These analog circuits impart a natural decay and percussive punch to the madness, transforming mathematical errors into bongos, plucks, and thumping basslines.
Drench it in Atmosphere. Once you’ve constructed your signal, destroy it again. Luna comes equipped with a suite of effects — distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, bitcrusher, phaser and more — to smear your logic into a wash of ambient bliss or gritty industrial texture.
5 oscillators logic gates (2 XOR, 2 NOT, 2 AND) 5 logic blocks (5-step ring counter,4-bit binary counter, 2 shift registers, 4-channel multiplexer) 3 touchpads that generate logic signals 3 channels for audio manipulation (low-pass gates with adjustable decay and switchable trigger mode, gain, tilt EQ) 13 audio effects that can be freely assigned to 2 effect slots running in series (drive, delay, reverb, 6 filter types, bitcrusher, phaser, chorus, comb filter) CV control for effects and 2 oscillators MIDI control over 2 oscillators, all 3 low-pass gates, and 3 logic outputs (MIDI TRS A socket) 2 sequencers with up to 64 steps, syncable to clock or MIDI audio output is headphone compatible available as a desktop synth or 42 HP Eurorack module (desktop version comes with a 12-pack of black/gold braided patch cables) See more videos and photos on Instagram.
Note: For sustainability reasons, the desktop version does not come with a USB power supply, just a USB-A to USB-C cable. You will need a 5V supply, such as a phone charger, power bank or laptop.
Note: The desktop version has a Eurorack power header and can be placed into a Eurorack. The desktop case however has 5V USB power and no Eurorack rails, you cannot use it as a 42 HP rack without modifications."
Make Noise is proud to announce: New Universal Skiff System, MultiWave MIDI Inlet Module, N.U.S.S Bundle and 2-Zone Skiff! More information below!
The New Universal Skiff System music synthesizer is a small system devoted to multi-channel modular synthesis, using control voltages to create poliphonic sound events. The MultiWAVE provides eight dual wavetable oscillators, the PoliMATHS provides eight complex function generators, and a pair of QXG modules combine for eight channels of low pass gate with stereo mix animation. Together, these three modules enable poliphonic patching from a simple set of controls. In addition to the 8 channels of Polimaths for modulation, the MultiMod creates eight time-shifted variants of a single control signal, for even deeper modulation capabilities within the New Universal Skiff System. QPAS provides Multi-Mode Multi-Peak Stereo Filtering, and the XOH provides a final stereo mix and line-level or headphone outputs for monitoring and/or performance. The system also includes a USB-C input that can be used for Activation of MultiWAVE channels via MIDI or MPE signals from a USB MIDI host (such as a computer running a DAW or MIDI sequencer). The New Universal Synthesizer System modules come together in a unified system! Voltage controlled eight channel dual wavetable oscillator: MultiWAVE Voltage controlled eight channel complex function generator: PoliMATHS Voltage controlled low pass gate/mixing: QXG (x2) Voltage controlled flock of inter-related modulators: MultiMod Voltage controlled Multi-Mode Multi-Peak Stereo Filtering: QPAS Stereo Mixing and Final Outputs: XOH Activate MultiWAVE via MIDI/MPE using USB-C input with a USB host 3U Skiff outfitted with USB-C input and our new 2-Zone Bus Board Ships with 15 patch cables
(For those looking for these as individual modules for their existing system please see the N.U.S.S. Bundle.)
Specifications: Size: 3U Total hp: 104 Dimensions: 21.5 x 5.14 x 3.5 (inches) MSRP: $2399 (Retail value: $2681)
The MulitWAVE MIDI Inlet music synthesizer module is a passive expansion module that adds USB MIDI access to the MultiWAVE. It enables Activation of MultiWAVE channels via MIDI signals from a USB MIDI host (such as a computer running a DAW or MIDI sequencer). The MultiWAVE MIDI Inlet is required for MIDI control of MultiWAVE outside of the New Universal Skiff System. Activate MultiWAVE via MIDI/MPE using USB-C input and a USB Host Easy access to MultiWAVE USB functions (firmware updates, custom wavetable uploading)
Width: 2hp Max Depth: (including USB cable): 22mm Power: No Power Required MSRP: $35 — The N.U.S.S. Bundle presents the core modules of the New Universal Synthesizer System at a special price for installation into a Eurorack case of your choice. Voltage controlled eight channel dual wavetable oscillator: MultiWAVE Voltage controlled eight channel complex function generator: PoliMATHS Voltage controlled low pass gate/mixing: QXG (x2) Voltage controlled flock of inter-related modulators: MultiMod USB/MIDI integration for MultiWAVE: MultiWAVE MIDI Inlet
(For those looking for a fully powered system with preinstalled modules please see the New Universal Skiff System.)
MSRP: $1669 (Retail value: $1850) – 2-Zone Skiff In 2009, Tony designed the first Skiff to complement the vertically oriented Doepfer P6 cases available at the time by providing an ergonomic enclosure for our René and Pressure Points touch controllers. These early skiffs were shallow, handcrafted wood designs. In 2015, a revised aluminum 3U Make Noise Skiff was released. This new design had enough depth to fit a wide range of modules, providing a smart way to build a small modular synthesizer.
Now, the Skiff has been updated again, this time to meet the more demanding power standards of today, with the 2-Zone Bus Board providing nearly double the power of its predecessor, plus the multi-zone design making it easy to isolate noise-susceptible or noise-causing modules from each other. The low-profile power headers are shrouded for easy and efficient module installation. As before, the Skiff’s powder-coated aluminum construction is extremely durable. The clean, simple lines and matte black color place visual emphasis where the action is; the patch the artist has created. Ships ready to use. Just add modules, patch cables, and inspiration. Black Powder Coated Aluminum 2-Zone Bus Board provides ample power and module isolation 16 Shrouded Power Headers 40 Sliding Square Nuts, 40 Black M2.5 Screws Side Mounted On/Off Switch 5V Power included Select Bus and Eurorack Bus Compatible Universal AC Power Adapter works worldwide
SPECIFICATIONS Size: 3U Total HP: 104 Outer Dimensions: 21.5″ x 5.14″ x 2.75″ Max Module Depth: 2″ over bus board, 2.5” Power: +12VDC @ 2A, -12VDC @ 1.2A, +5VDC @ 1A Includes: Powered Bus Board, 40 Sliding M2.5 nuts w/ Black screws, AC Adapter MSRP: $349
"I have been very privileged to test, advise, and consult with Paul at Bad Dog Designs on this brilliant drum synthesizer. Taking circuit designs that were over 40 years old, published in E&MM magazine, Paul has recreated and refined these three drum synth designs to create OSPRAY-8, a "vintage" 21st century drum synthesizer.
Four drum modules, three cymbal modules and a clap module, triggerable via MIDI or CV and with a stereo audio output or individual mono outputs per drum, this is the sound of the nascent analog drum synth of the 1980s in a beautiful handmade case.
For more information and details on how to get your hands on one, contact Bad Dog Designs to register your interest.
"After about 4 months on and off, I've got my percussion Synthesizer in a state where I'm happy with the look and sounds :)
All original 1980's circuit designs with just a few component changes for later IC's, and of course Midi In and through as well as individual trigger inputs.
The OSPRAY-8 ( Old School Percussion Right At Ya! ) comprises 8 individual modules, arranged as 4 X Drum modules / 3 X Cymbal modules / 1 X Handclap module. There is then a final control module that handles midi, midi channel selection and Stereo output.
The Drum Module can generate a multitude of sounds from Bass drums to Snares, Toms, Rimshots, bleeps and other weird and wonderful sounds.
The Cymbal Module can generate Open and Closed Hi-Hats, Gongs, Cowbells as well as other metallic oddness.
The Handclap does as it says, but will generate multiple claps with full control of frequency / resonance / ambience etc.
As each module has it's own line out and trigger in, you can join two together, so you can combine a handclap with a drum and get a really sharp and punchy snare for example.
The front panel is machined from a single piece of aluminium, the lettering engraved into the surface for a well engineered finish. The Casing is still in development, but you can see a mock up in the clip. All the audio is straight out of the OSPRAY-8 with no processing."
"The Ospray-8 is a fully Analogue percussion synthesizer, housed in a free standing desktop format. The sounds are produced by entirely analogue electronic modules, tailored for different percussive sound types. The Ospray-8 contains 8 modules connected together, comprising of 4 X Drum Modules, 3 X Cymbal Modules and 1 X Handclap module. There is then a housekeeping module that handles midi control, and stereo outputs."
"High-quality Wavetable Oscillators with Spectral Wave Morphing
Spline features three state of the art wavetable oscillators. The large selection of built-in wavetable sets can be morphed in new and in familiar ways. Freely combine wavetable sets and morph algorithms to create a vast sonic palette before ever leaving the oscillators.
Familiar Filters for any Occasion
You loved the filters in Odin 2 and they're back here! Including new variants not seen before.
Drag and Drop Modulation
Unhindered workflow: Simply select a modulation source, drag the target knob and things get moving.
Get Glitchy with Enablements
Enable or disable any processing module per note or as a running sequence. For example, swap oscillators mid-melody or sequence drastic sound changes to completely reshape your audio.
Shape Your Sound with Spline Modulators
All XY-Pads can be automatically driven by Spline curves. Just draw in your desired motion. Spline will handle the rest.
Big Selection of Internal FX
Spline features a comprehensive list of post-processing FX, all integrated into the internal modulation and enablements systems."
"En esta entrega especial desde Superbooth Berlín 2025, exploramos MICRORACK, una plataforma modular innovadora que busca democratizar la síntesis modular. De la mano de su creador y CEO, Leo Gomberg, descubrimos cómo este sistema ofrece una experiencia sonora rica y versátil, manteniendo un enfoque accesible y educativo.
#microrack #sintetizador #síntesis
Timeline
00:00 Short Demo (Leo Gomberg)
02:05 Entrevista con detalles de MICRORACK
12:41 Conclusión
MICRORACK presents itself as a highly accessible analog modular synthesizer, designed to combine dozens of modules, build unique instruments, and encourage learning and fun in sound synthesis. Its compact and portable design allows users to take it anywhere, facilitating sound experimentation on the go.
During the interview, Leo shares his vision of making modular synthesis more affordable and educational, highlighting the importance of providing affordable kits and a simple design for all types of users. MICRORACK offers unlimited variability, allowing users to customize their setup and combine it with anything they can imagine. Furthermore, its DIY and open-source approach encourages collaboration and the contribution of new ideas to the platform.
In the exclusive initial demo, Leo shows us how MICRORACK can be used to create a wide range of sounds, from textures, basslines, and drones to complex rhythms, demonstrating its potential for both beginners and experienced musicians. The system's flexibility allows for integration with other equipment via CV and MIDI, processing external audio, adding effects, and integrating it with any existing setup.
MICRORACK also stands out for its compatibility with other modular systems, including Eurorack, thanks to its compact module design and 3.5mm jack adapters. Its versatile power supply, supporting 5-14V via DC jack or 5/9/12V via USB Type-C, allows for use with standard power supplies, computers, or even power banks for portable use.
In short, MICRORACK represents a fresh and exciting take on modular synthesis, offering an accessible, educational, and highly customizable platform for exploring sound in new ways."
"Elastic OSC is a synthesizer app based on the DSP code of the Mutable Instruments Plaits hardware oscillator module, one of the most beloved (and cloned) oscillator module in the Eurorack modular scene!
While Plaits is monophonic, Elastic OSC can also be used in 8-voice polyphonic mode. This means you can use it either as a sophisticated, experimental monophonic sound source — like the original — or as a regular polyphonic keyboard with a wide variety of great sounds. Of course, you can also combine both approaches!
Elastic OSC is designed for playability and simplicity – similar to the Plaits hardware, which has 4 Main Knobs for all essential Synth Parameters. Elastic OSC is essentially a one-screen app with no menu diving. It features two XY pads for intuitive sound manipulation of the OSC engine and the effects. Despite the simplicity of the clean interface, the sound possibilities are vast. Under the surface you’ll find 24 different oscillator models and the ability to automate parameter changes, as it is possible in all Elastic apps.
"Elastic OSC will get released 5.5.25 !! 🥳
In this short noodle, I play with the presets created by Red Sky Lullaby. The Arturia MicroFreak is used only as a MIDI keyboard, all sounds and effects are generated by Elastic OSC itself.
Elastic OSC is a synthesizer app based on the DSP code of the Mutable Instruments Plaits hardware oscillator module, one of the most beloved (and cloned) oscillator module in the Eurorack modular scene!
While Plaits is monophonic, Elastic OSC can also be used in 8-voice polyphonic mode. This means you can use it either as a sophisticated, experimental monophonic sound source — like the original — or as a regular polyphonic keyboard with a wide variety of great sounds. Of course, you can also combine both approaches!
Elastic OSC is designed for playability and simplicity – similar to the Plaits hardware, which has 4 Main Knobs for all essential Synth Parameters. Elastic OSC is essentially a one-screen app with no menu diving. It features two XY pads for intuitive sound manipulation of the OSC engine and the effects. Despite the simplicity of the clean interface, the sound possibilities are vast. Under the surface you’ll find 24 different oscillator models and the ability to automate parameter changes, as it is possible in all Elastic apps."
"I’ve designed a set of original Eurorack modules with intuitive interfaces and powerful features to help you create melodies, harmonies, and custom sequences in your synthesizer setup.
The T=3^x⋅2^y Midi Clock Divider makes it easy to explore rhythmic possibilities. The intuitive front panel shows the relationship between all outputs at a glance.
The 4051 Permutational Sequencer turns simple gate signals into complex sequences. This sequencer uses three gate inputs as a binary number, which determines the order of its steps.
Take your melodies and harmonies to the next level with the MC2VQ MIDI Controllable Dual Voice Quantizer.
The T=3^x⋅2^y Midi Clock Divider makes it easy to explore rhythmic possibilities. The intuitive front panel shows the relationship between all outputs at a glance.
Flexible Rhythms: Outputs are organized into triplet, standard, and dotted note divisions, perfect for creating musically meaningful patterns.
Seamless Integration: Combine any three outputs with the 4051 Permutational Sequencer for instant access to unique and inspiring sequences.
Reset in and out: To sync to other modules or use the reset in to make it reset itself if you want different sequence lengths.
Whether you're building complex grooves or experimenting with polyrhythms, this module simplifies the process.
Simple Inputs, Complex Sequences
The 4051 Permutational Sequencer turns simple gate signals into complex sequences. This sequencer uses three gate inputs as a binary number, which determines the order of its steps.
Dynamic Variations: Feed it three successively halved standard notes like quarter, eighth and sixteenth notes for a standard left-to-right sequence. But the real magic happens when you replace any of the inputs with another signal, resulting in limitless creative possibilities and rhythmic variation.
User-Friendly Design: Color-coded inputs make it easy to understand and control.
CV Output Range and Level Options:
The CV output range is adjustable via a dedicated switch, allowing you to tailor it to your specific needs. Additionally, the level knob provides precise control over attenuation for fine-tuning the signal.
Trigger Output:
Each time the sequencer advances to a new step, a trigger pulse is sent from the trigger output, making it easy to synchronize with other modules or external gear.
This sequencer is a powerful tool for creating evolving patterns that push your creativity to new heights.
Perfectly Spaced Notes, Dual Voice, MIDI Control
Take your melodies and harmonies to the next level with the MC2VQ MIDI Controllable Dual Voice Quantizer.
Dual CV/Gate Output: Creates two sets of CV/Gate outputs from the same scale or chord, resulting in lovely and complementary harmonies.
Unique Mixing Capabilities: Blend the three analog inputs differently for each output using dedicated mixers, generating beautiful harmonies or cascading arpeggios.
MIDI Input: Use a MIDI keyboard or sequencer to set scales or chords on the fly, enabling seamless chord progressions and harmonic shifts.
MIDI Output: Use the two voices generated by the quantizer to control your MIDI synths, or send the output to the next MC2VQ to synchronize scales across both modules.
Smooth Transitions: The quantizer’s algorithm distributes active notes evenly across the 1V/oct range for fluid and consistent transitions.
Trigger Inputs: Optional trigger inputs let you synchronize outputs with a fixed rhythm for precise timing.
Whether you're composing melodies or creating complex arpeggios, this module provides a unique and expressive way to shape your sound.
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"5 x COTK modules 1 x COTK to Synthesizers.com busboard (rare and hard to find)
A solid foundation for a Moog-style modular setup—just add a filter and an envelope generator.
Club Of The Knobs COTK C901ABC Oscillator MU/.com Dotcom / 5U /Moog 901 Clone
This is a Moog 901 clone from COTK The Moog 901 came out in the late 1960's .. possibly 1965 to 68 ?? It's what is called a first generation VCO. You can use this as a VCO & VCLFO (voltage controlled LFO) It's a classic, and arguably this oscillator has influenced all VCO designs..... not just of Moog, but of synth manufacturers from around the world.
901a is the controller 901b is the oscillator 901c is the output module basically moog 901s (and clones) have a lower amplitude sound that you can amplify/ slightly distort (usually with a CP3 transistor style mixer) before running them into a moog filter but with 901c output module you also get outputs in modern modular format audio level. (and you can use them as the worlds most expensive LFO i suppose)
Condition: Used, some rack rash (previous owner), small scratch on the 901A module—see photos for details.
Club of the Knobs COTK C902 VCA This is a Moog 902 VCA clone from Club of the Knobs. Its on MU/5u/Dotcom format. It does what it is supposed to do. This module is a simple transistor based voltage controlled amplifier with either linear or exponential response. But simple doesn't mean boring sounding. This is one the workhorse VCAs of SynthLand. If you are looking at this you probably know how nice it sounds. Condition: Fully functional, but the (LIN/EXP) switch has a soft feel. Given its age (10+ years), this is reflected in the price.
COTK C938 Reversible Mixer The C 938 is a reversible mixer with attenuated inputs and a master gain multiple output. It can combine both AC and DC voltages. very useful attenucerter & mixer modular utility module Module in pristine condition Power & Compatibility:
All modules have COTK power connectors. You can power them if you: - Have a COTK busboard (included in this sale) to connect to an MU/Dotcom case - Use a COTK system - Have a Moon Modular case that supports COTK power connections - all COTK cables to connect to busboard are included and a dotcom cable to connecto to you dotcom case.
A solid foundation for a Moog-style modular setup—(just add a filter and an envelope generator or two)"
"Meet the lovely Samarkanda - a monster of a delay with unlimited potential
Xaoc Devices Samarkanda is a digital quad delay module with extensive patching capabilities and a lot of flexibility for signal mangling. It can be used as four entirely independent delays, a dual stereo delay, a complex/multi-tap or multi-channel delay, a quad/polyphonic resonator, a dual chorus, a dual flanger reverb, a looper (with sound on sound!), and a granulator, or any combination of those. You can reverse the delayed signal, hold it, squeeze and stretch it beyond all recognition and still go back to the original piece of audio captured in the buffer! The internal lossless normalization (the signal doesn't leave the digital domain) combined with top-notch components (including 24-bit AKM converters and 32-bit internal processing) are responsible for high sound quality. Samarkanda has been conceived in the truly modular spirit. Not only can you control almost all its features remotely with CV/gates, but the external feedback path gives you the opportunity to process the delayed signal with other modules.
Samarkanda offers a wide range of delay times beginning at a mere 0.5ms and reaching up to 15 seconds per channel. That means that, by stacking its four channels, you can achieve up to one minute delay! There are two operating modes switchable individually for each channel. Analog delivers pitch changes that resemble classic analog tape and BBD delays. When you combine it with the looping Hold function, you can play Samarkanda with any 1v/octave CV source - using the Sync function you can even loop single wave cycles. The Digital mode gives you a granular buffer-scrubbing effect (no pitch change) across the whole delay time range. You can seamlessly switch back and forth between modes without losing any information. You can use Samarkanda for multiple tasks at the same time - from four independent delay lines through any combination of channels processing the same signal up to a quad behemoth. You can also use the linking feature for ease of operation (the first channel in the chain acts as the main control source for the others).
As most settings operate on a per-channel basis, you can freely combine different features (such as analog/digital behaviour, delay time range, reverse and hold functions, etc.) in a configuration of your choosing. You can synchronize each of its channels separately to a different source, either via the Sync input, or by using the tap-tempo functionality (with multiplication and division galore). Should you ever get lost, the Purge button comes in handy when/if things start to spiral out of control!
Notable features:
Quadruple resampling delay
Lossless chaining of sections
Delay range of 0.5ms to 15 seconds per channel for a total of 60 seconds when stacked
Analog (tape-like) and digital (granular) sweep behaviours
Continuous, synced, and tap-tempo operation
Clock division and multiplication from 1:8 to 8:1
Buffer freezing and 1V/oct loop playback control
Reverse delay effect
Multiple options for coupling channels
One of the greatly expanded features on the new Confundo Funkidos is Burn. The original Confundo Funkitus had a simple button that was all-or-nothing when it came to fills, but we added a CV-controllable potentiometer and added a mute behavior for Burn when we reimagined the Funkidos.
Watch the full Confundo Funkidos demo video here:
• Confundo Funkidos four-channel rhythm... [posted here]
See how the new Accent outputs work here:
• Confundo Funkidos: How Accent outputs... [posted here]
Confundo Funkidos is a rhythm crossfader and mute utility. Patch two pairs of rhythms to the left and right inputs, then use the CV-controllable crossfader and three Curve algorithms to fade between them and combine them in different ways. Each channel has a mute switch which can be used to bring a voice in and out of a patch at will. Tap the Burn button for some instant fills, and your percussion performances will never be the same."
Sisyphus is organized around a granular engine and a palette of eight original filters. Its granular system allows several grains to coexist in a single stereo sound stream that combine with each other.
This filter is based on a global granular design of the sound: it is not a granular engine followed by a filter but a real integration of filtering in the process of establishing the grain. Each grain generated carries the filtering characteristics defined by the musician and will be combined with the other grains according to evolving and configurable patterns.
The filters have been the subject of a completely specific development and are not from the usual libraries: they will therefore have a specific color that we let you explore!
Filters → Lowpass Attenuates high frequencies beyond the cutoff frequency. Filter at 12 dB/octave.
→ Highpass Attenuates low frequencies below the cutoff frequency. Filters at 12 dB/octave.
→ Bandpass Let a band of frequencies around the cutoff frequency pass. Filters at 12 dB/octave.
→ Notch Widens around the cutoff frequency and lets the rest pass.
→ Peak Boosts the band around the cutoff frequency, while letting the rest of the spectrum pass without cutting it drastically.
→ Comb Creates a series of cancellations and resonances, based on an internal delay and feedback.
"OK, here's episode 1 of my modular classroom series. Again. I had to reupload due to editing errors. So I worked on it some more, added some stuff and removed a segment that went to Lesson 2.
I had to pick a reference because we all own different case layouts. I assume everyone can follow and try some of it if you own a Maths, Falistri, Rampage or Abacus. I'll be using Serge DUSG and GTS for most of this video. I did not include the 281T quad function generator because it will get its own lesson.
We're going to be taking about rise and falls a lot. They're the foundation for modular sound generation and movement. It's all voltage. When we think of a triangle wave as a basic waveform, we can break it apart and see it as a rising voltage, a falling voltage in a repeating cycle over periods of time. Time will determine if it's a VCO or LFO."
Slope Language | The Modular Classroom | Lesson 2 (feat. Maths, Rings and Clouds)
"In Lesson 1 I introduced a hidden sonic world of rise and falls, a foundation for making sounds and movement and for interaction with other sounds and movements. I realized it's hard to make lessons without reference gear and I picked Maths as the No. 1 module to explain the core concepts of low level synthesis. While making this lesson, I figured out this 'slope language' which could be an alternative to patch diagrams. Diagrams only work on a system with a fixed layout and modules. In modular this just doesn't work because all modulars are different and personal.
I also needed to find a way to combine high level music making with low level modular techniques and explain why it's worth it to dive a bit deeper. I used Rings and Clouds as a methaphor for 'fastfood' because it's really easy to make great music. This often sounds like a bad thing but it's not. Too easy is good. It confirms that modular synths can be cool. But it's even cooler to hear what happens when we add a bit of low level movement. Sticking to the metaphor of cooking with sound, it becomes a Chef's kitchen, where Rings/Clouds are the signature ingredients, and Maths is the secret sauce.
The goal for these classes is to learn how to think in voltage slopes (rise and falls) and these 'slope language' diagrams seem to work for lots of module combinations. I was able to 'translate' a Maths patch to Tides and Blinds. It works because we're taking a step back from the panel layout, and focus on what the voltage is doing. The recipe. For me, it felt like a missing link that really helps me to explain things. Now let's hope this works for you too."
Los Angeles, CA — Noise Engineering, known in part for their innovative utility modules, has released the highly anticipated Confundo Funkidos, a rhythm crossfader and performance utility, and successor to the immensely popular Confundo Funkitus.
Inspired by DJ performance techniques, Confundo Funkitus takes in eight trigger patterns, then uses a crossfader to combine them, apply probability, or swap between them as the user desires. Each channel also features a mute switch so that channels can be added and removed from a patch at will.
New to the second version is the addition of algorithmically generated Accent outputs, which create high and low gates based on input patterns and automatically bring life to any modulation destination. The BURN section of Confundo Funkidos has also been expanded with a new parameter, making it even easier to create fills on the fly. The Mute switches have also been upgraded, featuring a center position that removes a channel from BURN fills and sets its Accent output low while still outputting triggers.
“We’ve been thinking about a new version of Confundo Funkitus for a long time,” says Markus Cancilla, Noise Engineering’s Chief of Destruction. “Confundo Funkidos brings together everything we’ve learned in the years since the original was discontinued, and makes the original concept even more fun. We’re really excited to hear what people do with it.”
While Confundo Funkidos has double the outputs and even more parameters than the original, it’s still contained in the same 12 HP package. At this small size, it’s easy to integrate into performance skiffs, while its extensive inputs and outputs make patching it with larger systems a creative dream. And while it was designed with compactness in mind, its interface features excellent ergonomics, maintaining excellent performability.
Confundo Funkidos is now open for preorders. It ships starting January 9th at https://noiseengineering.us and at retailers globally.
Features ● Four-channel rhythm crossfader ● Incredible utility for hands-on jamming and performance ● Inspired by DJ performance techniques ● Algorithmically generate accent gates based on input patterns ● Use Mute switches to bring percussion in and out of your mix ● Create fills on the fly with unique BURN controls
Availability and pricing: Confundo Funkidos: In stock. Shipping from Noise Engineering and retailers starting January 9th, 2025; MSRP US$345 Preorders now open.
"EXP-FX, Il Sole e la Luna (eg. The Sun and the Moon) is a 6HP expansion module for Sibilla, aiming to let you admire the same panorama under two different glows.
Depending on the Sibilla uploaded firmware, EXP-FX can either act as an actual Sibilla expander, giving you direct control on more Sibilla’s parameters, or can turn your module into and effect, allowing you to process your favourite oscillator the same way Sibilla processes its internal waveforms.
EXP (il Sole)
Expands your Sibilla by giving you more control on the internal AR envelope and filter resonant frequency.
FX (la Luna)
With configurable eurorack/line stereo inputs, turns your Sibilla into an intricate stereo pitch shifting delay effect. Split your incoming sound in two separate pitch shifted tracks whose stereophony is affected by LFOs movements, white noise, delay lines and sampled bits of audio."
Chapters:
0:00 Meet Sibilla's new expander module
0:35 What's EXP-FX?
1:23 Programming your Sibilla
1:48 EXP - controls and graphic overview
2:30 EXP - separate Q control for resonant LPF
2:54 EXP - slow envelopes for complex evolving pads
4:02 EXP - fast envelopes for percussive sounds
5:19 FX - controls and graphic overview
7:14 FX - stereo pitch-shifting
7:58 FX - LFOs movements and filtering
8:45 FX - layering new sine waves
9:15 FX - the sampling delay network
11:10 FX - glitchy jam
12:45 Ciao!
"Flash one of the two new firmwares on Sibilla to use it together with EXP-FX!
In this video we'll take a walkthrough on how to flash firmwares on Sibilla using both the Sibilla Web Programmer and the Daisy Web Programmer."
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction and what you'll need
1:07 Sibilla Web Programmer
1:44 Written instruction on the small question mark!
2:01 Let's start and connect Sibilla
3:40 Using the Daisy Web Programmer
5:28 Enjoy and test your new expander!
Press release follows:
Clatters Machines announces availability of EXP-FX (il Sole e la Luna) as Eurorack expander module for Sibilla stereo digital oscillator
SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO, ITALY: small town lovers of music and electronic instruments Clatters Machines is proud to announce availability of its EXP-FX (il Sole e la Luna) — latterly translated (into English) as the Sun and the Moon, marketed as a 6HP Eurorack expander module for its Sibilla stereo digital oscillator (that translates the beauty and harshness of a semi-barren mountain into a 10HP Eurorack module that sculpts sound with various saw and sine waves running through intricate delay networks altered by LFOs — Low Frequency Oscillators — and white noise to create constructive and destructive interferences, enabling ever-evolving soundscapes that can be both droning and/or melodic in nature) to allow anyone to use this majestic modular pairing in two different ways, depending on the uploaded firmware — as of November 15…
Same panorama under different glows. With wonderfully evocative words like those framing Clatters Machines’ concept of being able to see the same panorama — in this case, the mountain of Sibilla that lends its name to the small town lovers of music and electronic instruments’ much-loved Eurorack module — under different lights and shadows, EXP-FX (il Sole e la Luna) literally sounds interesting. Indeed, depending on the uploaded Sibilla firmware, it can either act as an actual Sibilla expander — enabling direct control over more of that module’s parameters — or a stereo pitch-shifting drone effect — enabling users to process an external oscillator in the same way that Sibilla processes its internal waveforms.
Digging deeper, the EXP firmware adds more control of Sibilla’s internal AR (Attack Release) envelope and filter resonant frequency. For instance, it is possible to transition from long release droning pads to crazy and noisy percussive sounds as a result of this.
The FX firmware, for its part, turns the Sibilla-plus-EXP-FX (il Sole e la Luna) modular pairing into an intricate stereo pitch-shifting drone effect, effectively splitting the incoming sound into two separate pitch-shifted tracks whose stereophony is affected by the movements of the LFOs, multiple instances of white noise, delay lines, and sampled bits of audio. Thanks to the configurable Eurorack/line stereo inputs, it is possible to process an external oscillator, instrument, or sample in the same way that Sibilla processes its internal waveforms — by creating an intricate network of pitch-shifted delay lines, freezing them, and looping them, thereby creating a complex architecture of resonant frequencies and pitch-shifted audio tracks moving through the stereophonic field, in other words.
'As an intricate and evolving drone machine, Sibilla has been a major inspiration for both us as musicians and also many customers — couldn’t be prouder of this.” So states Clatters Machines Co-founder, engineer, electronic designer Michelangelo Nasso, before delving into the enticing EXP-FX (il Sole e la Luna) backstory by way of ending with some wonderfully evocative words of his own: “As a result of product showcases at festivals and fairs where we chatted with musicians, friends, and customers, we started wondering how well-known oscillators and instruments would have sounded if processed in the same way that Sibilla does with its internal waveforms; we realised at the same time that Sibilla would not be complete without more control over basic elements such as its internal envelope, so we decided to combine two ideas for two new expander modules into a single unit — namely, EXP-FX (il Sole e la Luna), a ‘dual’ expander that allows Sibilla to be used in two different ways... like looking at the same mountain under different tones and glows.'
EXP-FX (il Sole e la Luna) is available worldwide — with a choice of silver- or black-coloured aluminium front panels — from Clatters Machines’s growing global network of retailers (https://clattersmachines.com/retailers-3/) or directly via its online Store (https://clattersmachines.com/shop/) for €164.00 EUR (plus VAT, if applicable).
"Lublin [ˈlublin] is a dual, DC-coupled, high-quality VCA module with exponential control characteristics. It features a gain control circuit that prevents distortion from excessive amplification, which is common with traditional VCAs.
Besides audio and CV inputs, it features additional pinging inputs that use an elaborate analog circuit to model the dynamic behavior of vactrols, allowing you to trigger a carefully crafted gain response that mimics the natural decay of plucked and struck acoustic instruments.
Note that despite this emulation, Lublin is not a lowpass gate type module as it retains the full frequency bandwidth when reducing gain. Unlike many modules that use vactrols, Lublin's dynamic profile can be varied within a wide range.
Dual Voltage-Controlled Amplifier ∙ High quality, low noise and distortion, DC-coupled signal path ∙ Ping inputs for emulating vactrol response ∙ Three variants of ping response ∙ Exponential CV response with adjustable sensitivity ∙ Gain limiting circuit for protection against signal clipping
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & patch previews
01:24 Lublin overview
02:46 Twin VCA with pinged envelopes
07:56 Patching a low pass gate
12:07 Dialling in the perfect kick drum
16:34 Creating vintage hi-hats
19:08 Stereo plucked chords
Xaoc Devices Lublin: pinging for the new era, or strike your VCA!
They say you can never have too many VCAs. So we decided to make another one, actually two in one. After our modern classic that is Tallin, lauded for its inimitable saturation circuit, it's time for Lublin [ˈlublin]! Lublin is a high-quality dual VCA module with exponential CV inputs. On top of that, its two identical channels feature additional inputs for pinging. These inputs use an elaborate analog circuit to model the dynamic behavior of vactrols, allowing you to trigger a carefully crafted gain response that mimics the natural decay of plucked and struck acoustic instruments. Unlike lowpass gate modules though, Lublin reduces gain while retaining the full frequency bandwidth, so it is perfect for harmonically rich signals, like our Odessa additive VCO. The vactrol-like behavior is just a starting point as the envelope may be varied within a wide range using a switch (natural, shortened and prolonged response) and a potentiometer, so you are not stuck with one decay characteristic. Therefore, you can use it not only to create bongos, but also for fat compressed kicks! The built-in gain control circuit (saturating CV instead of the audio signal) prevents distortion from excessive amplification. Lublin is DC-coupled, so you can use it to process CV as well as audio signals.
Notable features: - Dual Voltage-Controlled Amplifier - High quality, low noise and distortion, DC-coupled signal path - Ping inputs for emulating vactrol response - Three variants of ping response - Exponential CV response with adjustable sensitivity - Gain limiting circuit for protection against signal clipping
zerua nahasi is a polyphonic granular synthesizer for the eurorack modular format, with a wide range of granulation possibilities. it features 4 stereo granular engines that can be used independently or in combination, opening a whole palette of possibilities. samples can be loaded from an SD card, or recorded via the stereo audio input. each granulation engine can use the same or different samples as sources for granulation. a live mode is also available, where the device works as a granular delay. zerua nahasi aims to work as a granulation l a b # r & t @ @ !.
