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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
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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)
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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
