[12 months later] The table of Zviij (II)

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Part 1 here

"A year after shooting "The table of Zviij", film maker Julien Smith returns for a two-day session and captures a series of close-ups from short improvisations on Zviij's custom-made electroacoustic table. Filmed in November 2025.

Feat. Zviij Franck Smith (electroacoustic manœuvres), a wood board, contact microphones, springs, rubber bands, metal tines, marbles, motors, music boxes...

Thanks to Soma Laboratory (enner), Koma Elektronik (field kit, gate delay), Moog (low pass filter, mf ring), Landscape fm (stereofield, tape transport), Vongon Electronics (paragraphs, polyphrase, ultrasheer), Oto Machines (biscuit), Bastl Instruments (thyme), Gamechanger Audio (plus pedal), Fairfield Circuitry (long life, randy's revenge, 20% more), Syro Instruments (diddley bow), Haken Audio (continuum mini)."

Kastle 2 Alchemist - Official Video Manual | Bastl Instruments

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"Join Wes on his exploration of the Kastle 2 Alchemist — a portable, hybrid-synthesis instrument with 5 synth modes and plenty to discover!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:53 Overview + Functions
09:53 Synth Mode: Filter
11:32 Synth Mode: FM
13:27 Synth Mode: Supersaw
16:05 Synth Mode: Hypersine
18:03 Synth Mode: Glitchnoise
19:10 Envelope Knob Functions
21:47 Play Input (Arpeggiation)
25:19 Scales & Pitch Slide
31:22 Advanced Mode
40:56 Alchemist Laboratory App
44: 32 How to play with 2 Kastles 2
48:29 USB MIDI Function
55:59 Did you make it to the end?"

See the announcement post here.

BASTL INSTRUMENTS THYME+ DESKTOP DIGITAL TAPE EFFECT UNIT

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Bastl Introduces the Kastle 2 Alchemist 🧪 Compact Hybrid-Synthesis Instrument

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Playlist:

1. Kastle 2 Alchemist 🧪 Compact Hybrid-Synthesis Instrument
2. No talking, just sounds - Kastle 2 Alchemist Hybrid-Synthesis Instrument
3. The most fun I've had making a video - Oscillator Sink and Bastl Instruments
4. ALCHEMIST: Bastl's super fun Kastle synth - Turbo Tambourine and Bastl Instruments
5. Bastl Alchemist Beginner’s Guide – How to Get Started - Shimmery.mp3 and Bastl Instruments



"We are stoked to introduce the Kastle 2 Alchemist – a patchable, hybrid-synthesis instrument that empowers you to explore melodies and even harmonic textures, despite being monophonic.

The Alchemist offers a range of Bastl-brewed Synth Modes – Filter, FM, Supersaw, Hypersine, and GlitchNoise – which can be combined with its internal effects and the versatile Pattern Generator. Rhythms and scales are fully customizable via the web-based app, and expanded MIDI USB compatibility adds even more flexibility.

The Kastle 2 Alchemist is the third firmware release for the Kastle 2 hardware platform, joining the FX Wizard multi-effects processor and the Wave Bard stereo sample player. The firmware is fully cross-compatible across all devices in the Kastle 2 Series – meaning the Alchemist firmware can be loaded onto previous Kastle 2 units and Citadel modules, and vice versa.

The Kastle 2 Alchemist is the spiritual successor to the original and widely popular Kastle Synth, introduced in the fall of 2016 and later updated to Kastle 1.5 in late 2017. It also inherits the DNA of the Kastle Arp from 2023, resulting in expanded musicality.

The Kastle 2 Series is often described as experimental and funky — and while the Alchemist certainly carries that spirit, this third medieval-themed instrument pushes the platform further. With carefully crafted synth modes and intuitive controls, the Alchemist expands the musical range, making it valuable in both beginner setups and complex studio environments."

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BASTL Instruments Micro Granny 2.5 Granular Sampler Distant Raver (Orange)

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Can you build worlds just with sound?│Bastl Instruments Presents: Oliver Torr’s Artist Sample Pack

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"Dive into the sonic world of Oliver Torr —a multidisciplinary artist, composer, and sound designer working at the edges of sound, performance, and speculative technology.
In this mini-documentary, we follow Oliver while exploring his unique approach to sound design, instrument building, and world-building in audio . Every object, every space, every moment becomes material for creating new worlds and stories – if we only look through the right lenses.

Oliver created the original factory sample bank for Kastle 2 Wave Bard. He included a secret Easter-egg bank there as well (we wonder if you managed to find it there yet hehe).
And now we are proud to present Oliver’s Artist Sample Pack.

🎧 Download the Sample Pack
You don’t need to own a Wave Bard or a Citadel to explore it — everyone is welcome.
Open our Sample Loader Web App, select “Preset” → “Citadel by Oliver Torr”, generate the firmware, and load it onto your Kastle 2 or Citadel.
Sample Loader Web App link: https://apps.bastl-instruments.com/wa..."

Schlappi 100 Grit, AntiMatter BrainSeed, & BASTL Instruments Dark Matter

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Three listings from supporting member brian comnes on Reverb here.

Instruction manuals for 100 Grit & BrainSeed pictured below.

"The 100 grit is a distortion, VCA, and low pass filter module with 8 brass touchpoints.

Features:

8 brass touchpoints
2 inputs to transistor core low pass filter
Voltage control over frequency, resonance, and gain
OTA VCA with soft saturation characteristics
Distortion circuit based around a vintage headphone amplifier driven into instability
Three position x100 gain switch with off, on, and momentary on settings
Each input and cv input is normalled to a different feedback path (6 total)
Seperate outputs for the VCA and distortion
Can operate as a vintage voiced VCA and LPF or a screaming distortion and noise effect
All analog design"

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Unlock the Full Potential of the Bastl Citadel - Video Manual

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"Join Wes as he dives deep into the Bastl Citadel, showing you how to squeeze out every bit of its sonic power. This video manual walks you through the key features, patching tips, and creative tricks to help you truly master the Citadel and make it your own.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
04:45 Panel Overview & Layout
18:40 Audio Input & Output
19:41 Advanced Settings Menu
34:18 Patchbay Voltage Ranges
39:00 MIDI Control with TRS
44:00 Sample Loader"

Bastl CITADEL - FX WIZARD Multi-effect processor & WAVE BARD Stereo Sample Player

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User videos:



Playlist:

1. Bastl Citadel Breakbeat Party - Stazma and Bastl Instruments
2. BASTL CITADEL! FX Wizard and Wave Bard Sampler comes to Eurorack! - The Unperson and Bastl Instruments
3. Bastl Citadel: A TWO-FACED friend with Samples + FX - Turbo Tambourine and Bastl Instruments

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"Bastl CITADEL - Fortress of Modular Magic - is a Eurorack reimagination of the popular Kastle 2 semi-modular desktop device. The CITADEL comes with a full 3.5mm patch bay that offers the flexibility needed in the Eurorack format while maintaining the strengths of the Kastle 2 allowing it to stand on its own, and yet let it truly shine when patched with other modules. We’ve also added switches
for hands-on control of the pattern generator. The Citadel provides the basic infrastructure needed to integrate Eurorack systems within the context of electronic music making: headphone output, TRS MIDI input and sync, tempo generator with divider/multiplier, USB MIDI (from the back of the module), stereo mixing, integrated LFO and Pattern generator and effects. All that makes it the perfect module for smaller and beginner systems while the fun and unique creativity of the Kastle 2 firmwares:
the FX WIZARD multi-effect processor and WAVE BARD sample player will earn its place in
larger setups.

🛠️ Get Wave Bard & FX Wizard at the same time 🔃
The Citadel comes equipped with a reversible front panel with WAVE BARD on one side
and FX WIZARD on the other side. It also comes with our custom designed tool to make
the panel switching as seamless as possible. You can load and try different Citadel/Kastle 2
present and future firmwares and updates with a USB port (on the back).

The Citadel might break a few rules of standard Eurorack design, but it does so in the name
of instant musicality, fun, and effortless integration of Eurorack with other gear. The PITCH
inputs on the WAVE BARD track 1V/Oct, are factory-calibrated, and there’s even dedicated
calibration software to ensure a perfect match with your source."

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Bastl Instruments SUMMER HITS 2025

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BASTL SUMMER HITS 25 - CRUSTY BEADS

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"Here is my entry at the BASTL SUMMER HITS 2025, a tiny percussion jam with the almighty CRUST and some grains from BEADS.

3 main modules are:
Bastl Instruments CRUST
Mutable Instruments BEADS
ALM Busy Circuits PAMELA'S NEW WORKOUT

Utility modules:
ADDAC System Dual S&H
Make Noise PrssPnt
Intellijel Quadratt"

Making music with Kastle 2 Wave Bard │Bastl Instruments Presents: Orinoko

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"Bastl's garden had the pleasure of hosting our dear friend and artist Adéla Konečná – Orinoko. Among the Bastl Crew, she is known as the "Queen of Kastles," as we have seen her bend these little machines to her will many times during our Bastl Jams and her other shows. Watch Orinoko weave a dark yet delicate musical thread with the OG Kastle Drum and two Kastle 2 Wave Bards.
Thanks Orinoko!"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Orinoko's Setup
04:51 Jam n. 1
05:46 Orinoko's approach to making music
07:03 Jam n. 2

Kastle 2 with MIDI is crazy! | Firmware update Video Manual

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"The Kastle 2 series is getting a major firmware update that now allows you to control the unit with USB MIDI or you can send MIDI to your DAW and use Kastle 2 as a unique MIDI controller that has retained its quirks. Thanks @soffter for amazing video manual as always!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:41 MIDI Settings and Overview
05:43 Controlling Kastle 2 with MIDI
12:17 MIDI & Patch Pitch
14:52 Kastle 2 as a MIDI Controller"

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How to create a UNIQUE machine? I Casper x Bastl Softpop SP2 w/ Peter Edwards (Casper Electronics)

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"We finally caught up with our good old friend Peter Edwards (Casper Electronics) to talk about the Softpop SP2, which he co-created with Bastl’s co-founder Vašek Peloušek a few years ago. Peter shared some stories, insights into his design approach, and the personal touches he added to the SP2. Of course, we couldn’t let him go without a proper live set and a hands-on setup rundown. Thanks, Peter!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Softpop Origins
03:22 Inventing with Bastl
04:50 Softpop's design philosophy
06:36 Softpop's character
07:08 Peter's Setup rundown
11:40 Peter's performance part 1
16:11 What's up with the Orb?
17:39 Peter's performance part 2
23: 06 Alright!"

Softpop SP2 V1.3 Update Overview/Manual | Bastl Instruments

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"The Softpop SP2 has received a complete overhaul of its editing and recording workflow, offering an entirely new user experience and introducing exciting new features. We've also fixed various bugs and made numerous improvements under the Softpop's hood!
🫲 ‪@soffter‬ 🫱

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Gate/Step Recording
01:15 Direct Step Edit Mode
04:26 Making New Patterns
7:22 Clock/Reset Enhancements
7:45 Other New Features & Improvements
8:46 How to update your SP2?"

BASTL Instruments SoftPop 2 Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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BASTL Instruments MicroGranny 2.5 Monophonic Granular Sampler w/ Original Box

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It sounds BIG! - Kastle 2 WAVE BARD Sound Demo and Stories

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"Join us on a mystical night as Václav, the lead developer of Bastl Instruments' Kastle 2 Wave Bard, conjures sonic sorcery by the campfire.

Václav's setup:
Bastl Instruments Bestie Mixer
Bastl Instruments Kastle 2 FX Wizard
Bastl Instruments Kastle 2 Wave Bard
Bastl Instruments Kastle 2 Wave Bard prototype"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro+overview
00:46 Story behind the development
02:35 Setup Description
02:50 Demo (it rocks)

Bastl Kastle 2 WAVE BARD - Video Manual

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"Follow your pal @soffter on the inspirational path of discovering new rhythms with our new Bastl Kastle Wave Bard - Portable Stereo Sample Player."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro + Overview
01:28 Real Time Controls
03:20 Sample Mod Knobs
05:36 Shift Functions
07:34 Advanced Mode
09:15 Quantizer functions
09:23 Modular I/O
14:20 Quantizer Acid Jams
16:21 Sample Loader App
21:57 Making Beats, Boops

Kastle 2 Wave Bard ✨ Patchable Stereo Sample Player

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First jam - Kastl 2 Wav Bard

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BASTL Kastle 2 WAVE BARD — a tiny modular groovebox & rhythm generator! But is it any good?!

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CONTENT
00:00 What is the Wave Bard?
00:50 Overview & sound demos
03:28 Sample specs
03:42 Making some rhythms with Wave Bard
06:20 Can you use it to make actual music?!
09:05 How to load samples
09:38 My thoughts about Wave Bard

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KASTLE 2 WAVE BARD

Experimental, patchable stereo sample player

The Kastle 2 Wave Bard is an experimental, patchable stereo sample player that empowers you to discover new rhythms and riffs through modulation and modularity.

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