In this video, we present a series of short musical sketches, each created entirely with the Adamsynths™ Warthog modular synthesizer.
🎹 These compact compositions – each under a minute – showcase the expressive potential of Warthog patches in a musical context.
Adamsynths™ Warthog – where a patch is not just a moment, but a memory you can share.
Chapters
00:00 – Monkey – Rhythmic Pulse & Synced VCOs
00:29 – Bowland – Rhythmic Pulse & Synced VCOs
01:05 – Interstellar – The Magpie Lead
01:21 – Color TV - Keep calm and enjoy the Warthog
2. Adamsynths™ Warthog – Real Time Snapshot Switching & Morphing
In this video, we showcase two key features of the Total Recall system in the
Adamsynths™ Warthog modular synthesizer: Snapshot and Snapshot Morph.
🎛️ Snapshots are switched with incredible speed in real time. Using the Mood Wheels, snapshots can be morphed into one another with refined transitions. This allows patches to continuously transform, generating new sonic textures through the movement of the control wheel.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Spooky – Restless Modulation
00:31 – Lost in Matrix 1 – Groovy Break Bassline 1
01:08 – Lost in Matrix 2 – Groovy Break Bassline 2
01:46 – Jono's Organ - Celestial Drift
02:21 – Lost in Matrix 3 – Groovy Break Bassline 3
3. Adamsynths™ Warthog - Atmospheric Patches
🎧 In this video, we showcase a selection of patches from the Adamsynths™ Warthog modular synthesizer.
Expect:
🌌 Atmospheric textures
🐗 Analog basses
🔮 Modulated soundscapes
Your Awaited Companion Has Arrived: Adamsynths™ Warthog, the first analog modular synthesizer with TOTAL RECALL Now Available for Pre-Order at Early-Bird Price
"🎹 Want to build your own polyphonic synthesizer from scratch? In this hands-on tutorial, you'll learn how to create a powerful synth in Puredata / Plugdata, covering everything from MIDI input to oscillators, envelopes, filters, LFOs, and polyphony management.
✅ Perfect for beginners and intermediate sound designers ✅ No external plugins required – just Puredata / Plugdata ✅ Includes a full demo and downloadable patches
📚 Topics Covered:
Creating a mono synth and expanding to polyphony Avoiding aliasing in digital synthesis MIDI integration and note handling Envelopes, filters, and delay effects Using abstractions, cloning, and data packing Final demo with reverb (Blackhole)
📌 Timestamps: 00:00 Demo (dry signal) 00:23 What’s in this video? 00:57 What makes a polyphonic synth? 01:52 Building a mono synth 02:29 Aliasing explained 03:17 Anti-aliasing strategies 04:11 MIDI input setup 04:41 Envelope creation 06:13 Handling sustained notes 07:45 Adding a resonant low-pass filter 08:18 Polyphony management 08:30 Isn’t this brilliant? 10:11 Abstractions & modular design 12:10 Note distribution 12:50 Object cloning 13:04 Data packing/unpacking 14:34 Delay line & bug fix 15:15 Final thoughts 15:33 Reverb-enhanced demo
"Crumar Spirit by Cherry Audio captures the unique sound and features of the exceptional analog monosynth from 1983, originally designed by some of the most legendary figures in the synth industry. Spirit is a gateway to sonic experimentation. It is not a polite instrument. Nor is it clean, safe, or obvious. However, twist a few knobs and it will reward you with some of the most colorful sounds you have ever heard from a virtual analog software synthesizer.
"100 additional presets for Cherry Audio's Crumar Spirit synthesizer by James Dyson that showcase its darker and more atmospheric side in nine categories. Explore more advanced modulations, integrated effects, rhythmic arpeggios, and aftertouch performance features.
"We are proud to preset the new Crumar Spirit by Cherry Audio, a meticulous software recreation of the unique, quirky and elusive Crumar Spirit analog synthesizer from the early 1980s. This is a two-part series. In Part 1 we go over most of the original-instrument features (minus the arpeggiator).
Part 2, covering the remaining features and exploring factory presets, will be released soon.
00:00 Introduction
00:34 A brief history
01:54 Overview of Crumar Spirit by Cherry Audio
02:35 Oscillators
09:59 Upper filter
12:41 Lower filter
20:02 Noise generator
23:43 Shaper Y (and Shaper Y audio path)
33:24 Mod X
41:24 Conclusion"
Crumar Spirit by Cherry Audio is a meticulously crafted virtual recreation that captures the unique and captivating features of the exceptional analog monosynth from 1983, originally designed by some of the most legendary figures in the synth industry. In collaboration with Crumar, we have reopened a time capsule to revive this Italian cult classic and thoughtfully elevated it with Cherry Audio's signature style.
Spirit is a gateway to sonic experimentation, whether you are after wild, unpredictable timbres or warm, analog tones. It is not a polite instrument. Nor is it clean, safe, or obvious. However, twist a few knobs and it will reward you with some of the most colorful sounds you have ever heard from a virtual analog software synthesizer.
Crumar Spirit includes over 430 sensational presets in 12 categories
Producers will find immediate inspiration in Spirit's extensive preset library, created by a talented sound design team led by veteran sound designer James Terris. And don't miss the Spectres for Spirt Preset Pack (sold separately), featuring an additional 100 additional presets by James Dyson.
A "Little Synth" Designed by Legends
Crumar S.P.A., based in Castelfidardo, Italy, was a notable player in the 1970s musical instrument industry, specializing in home organs, digital pianos, and multi-sound keyboards, and with a significant focus on the U.S. market. Sante Crucianelli, the son of the owner, became the driving force behind Crumar's design and strategies. Crumar became known for its open lab culture, frequently allowing competitors to test instruments, a rare practice for the time. Another key figure during this period was Luciano Jura, a designer, musician, and programmer. Luciano became crucial as Crumar's point of contact with synth pioneer Bob Moog, which led to a collaboration that resulted in the creation of Crumar's Spirit synthesizer.
Although many details have been lost due to the passing of key figures and the closure of Crumar, the development of the Spirit synthesizer in the U.S. is well documented. Key contributors to the project, codenamed "Little Synth," included Moog engineer Jim Scott, Moog clinician and electronic music historian Tom Rhea, and Bob Moog himself. The project likely began around 1980 or 1981, and incorporated elements from earlier projects by Scott and Moog. Rhea played an essential role in defining the Spirit's key features, such as the keyboard scanning setup, panel layout, functional architecture, and technical documentation. The Crumar Spirit went into production and was released in late 1983.
"The V-Shape is a wave-folder/wave-shaping module, and also features a distortion circuit, with full CV control - it can make a single VCO sound a lot more interesting.
The Gemini also features here, using both of its 2 VCFs and shared CV control to filter the same input signal separately.
Video & Performance by @DreamsOfWires
The AJH SYNTH Eurorack modular range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.
Official website page: https://ajhsynth.com
Check out the AJH Synth playlists for module 'User Guides', and 'Patch of The Week' videos, which will be either performances or 'how to' guides, detailing functions/methods, and a range of sounds, some familiar, some less so, containing a patch sheet at the end to show you how to construct it for yourself."
"Yamaha FB-01 Frequency Modulation Sound Generator w/ Original Box - Classic FM Synthesis
Unleash the sonic brilliance of classic FM synthesis with this Yamaha FB-01 FM Sound Generator. This compact, rack-mountable unit is a treasure trove of retro digital textures, delivering the unmistakable warmth and clarity of Yamaha’s legendary FM technology. Featuring multi-timbral capabilities, it can handle up to 8 parts simultaneously, making it perfect for layering lush pads, snappy basslines, and shimmering keys. Whether you're diving into vintage sounds for your next project or expanding your studio's versatility, the FB-01 is your gateway to timeless tones.
This unit is in good working condition, with all functions and outputs tested and performing beautifully. Cosmetically, there are some surface marks consistent with its age, but nothing that detracts from its reliability or aesthetic charm. The front panel’s buttons and display are intact and fully operational, offering an intuitive way to navigate its impressive 240 preset voices. It’s an excellent choice for producers, sound designers, and performers who appreciate the gritty magic of early digital synths.
With its MIDI connectivity and user-friendly interface, the Yamaha FB-01 integrates seamlessly into any setup, whether hardware or DAW-based. From crystalline electric pianos to growling bass tones, this unit excels in capturing the essence of 80s and 90s FM synthesis. If you're ready to add some authentic vintage flair to your sound arsenal, this Yamaha FB-01 is the perfect addition to your rig!"
'Planetary landscapes Vol2 EX' soundbank complements the 'Planetary landscapes' library, resulting in a complete set of 104 patches: patches bank (E) 1–50 are from the "Planetary landscapes" soundbank, and patches bank (E) 50-64 bank (F) 1–40 are from the 'Planetary landscapes Vol2 EX' soundbank.
Set of 104 patches
The pack offers a diverse selection of inspiring sounds:
Dynamic arpeggios to add rhythm and movement to your tracks
Expressive synth tones, perfect for melodies, solos, pad, or deep textures
Each preset is finely tuned to showcase the warmth and character of the Roland JD-Xi. Whether you're producing electronic, techno, pop, or cinematic music, "Roland JD-Xi Planetary landscapes Vol2 EX " provides a perfect palette to expand your creative possibilities.
Fast single file download. The kit includes full instructions for backing up and restoring data.
The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music: Number Sixteen
Music festival delivers one of its best line-ups yet!
Edition 16 of an Electronic Music Festival established in 2016 takes place in Birmingham in October of this year.
In October 2025 the sixteenth ‘The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music’ takes place across three days at The Castle and Falcon.
For a relatively small festival The Seventh Wave continues to get some of the biggest names in electronic and progressive music.
The stellar line-up for #16 includes Plaid, Ultramarine, Richard Norris (The Grid), Mark Van Hoen/Locust, White Noise (featuring the legendary David Vorhaus) & much more.
Tickets can be purchased for individual events at Skiddle and SEE tickets.
"The Roland PMA-5 is a unique and highly portable music production tool, blending a General MIDI sound module, multitrack sequencer, and stylus-driven touchscreen interface—all in a compact format. Released in the mid-90s, the PMA-5 was ahead of its time and remains a favorite among retro gear lovers, mobile producers, and collectors of rare Roland units.
Key features:
Touchscreen interface (with original stylus!) for intuitive sequencing and editing
600 Preset Styles (100 X 6 divisions) Intro, Main A, Main B, Fill 1, Fill 2, ending
200 User styles
Realtime and/or step recording (for precision recording and editing individual of midi notes)
Four track linear sequencer
26 Chord Types
Multiple Time Signatures
GM/GS-compatible sound engine with 306 internal tones and 16 drum kits
Built-in effects: Reverb, Chorus, Delay
Portability: Runs on batteries (works perfectly on battery power
MIDI I/O
Internal memory for song storage (20 songs max)
Stand-alone sound module - 16 assignable tracks for expanding your midi keyboard sound set or as a desktop sound module for improving retro game soundtracks"
"In this video we look at how to use the additional 64 noise types that have been added as part of NINA's 2.0 Multi-Track Sequencer update. The additional noise types are now part of NINA's incredible analog synth engine and can be used as a powerful resource for creating drum and percussive sounds and great for sound design purposes.
These percussive hits and drum sounds turn NINA into a monster groovebox. This guide shows you how to access different noise types, noise settings and how to sequence multiple noise types in a single track for multitimbral sequencing using only one track of NINA's four available tracks, per pattern.
00:00 intro/overview
00:41 accessing noise types
01:17 audio preview of noise types
01:45 noise settings
02:18 sequencing noise
03:43 adding different noise type to the same track
04:23 fixing phase issue with Track Voice settiing
05:02 adding another noise type to the same track
05:26 Cut & Paste steps
05:58 front panel
07:00 mixing other oscillators with noise
07:50 outro
NINA has been updated with a powerful Multi-Track Sequencer mode for poly-rhythmic pattern creation with step-based control and performance across four independent tracks. Introducing a new polyphonic, polymeter sequencer with per-step parameter locking and front panel automation powered by Melbourne Instrument's revolutionary motorized knob technology. Additionally, this update adds 64 new noise types to NINA's incredible synth engine, expanding the possibilities for greater sound design. The new noise types include various percussion hits, digital, metal and assorted noise types, as one-shot or loops giving more scope for creating percussive sounds. The new sequencer mode adds time-based features like shuffle, micro-timing, clock multiplication, variable gate lengths, and probability options, offering fresh ways to control NINA's sound.
More on videos on NINA 2.0 Multi-Track sequencer features to follow!
"This session consists of 4 voices, mixed, effected and recorded directly into the modular (see 'Modules used' below). A simple Moog-style bass line using the Transistor Ladder Filter is accompanied my a pitched drone from 2 VCO's going into the Wave Swarm, then Fixed Filter Bank 914.
These are joined by a melodic, sequenced part, created with a single VCO going into the Ring SM for sub-bass/sub-octaves, then the Sonic XV Diode filter. This part is randomised later in the track, and uses the Chance Delay for step probability.
Percussion comes from the Entropic Doom, with random stepped voltages from the Tap Tempo VC-LFO modulating it's built-in low pass filter frequency. The Tap Tempo VC-LFO also acts as a clock multiplier for this part, and later the melodic pattern too.
Video & Performance by @DreamsOfWires
The AJH SYNTH Eurorack modular range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.
Official website page: https://ajhsynth.com"
"In this video we look at how to easy it is to create sequence on NINA's new 2.0 multi-track sequencer. Here we create a PATTERN with 4 TRACKs using 4 different preset sounds from NINA.
00:13 How to enter the multi-track sequencer mode
00:38 PATTERN and TRACK structure overview
00:59 CLEAR PATTERN: How to initialize a PATTERN
01:41 TRACK Mode
01:57 TRACK 1: Kick drum
02:48 TRACK 2: Hi-hats
03:22 TRACK 3: Bass
03:59 Editing pitch values per step
04:30 Changing the TRACK volume
04:49 TRACK 4: Chord sound
05:32 GATE: how to edit Gate length per step
06:08 CHORD: how to add/edit note values per step
NINA has been updated with a NEW Multi-Track Sequencer mode that enables powerful pattern creation with step-based control and performance across four independent tracks. Introducing a new polyphonic, polymeter sequencer with per-step parameter locking and front panel automation powered by Melbourne Instrument's revolutionary motorized knob technology. Additionally, this update adds 64 new noise types to NINA's incredible synth engine, expanding the possibilities for greater sound design. The new noise types include various percussion hits, digital, metal and assorted noise types, as one-shot or loops giving more scope for creating percussive sounds. The new sequencer mode adds time-based features like shuffle, micro-timing, clock multiplication, variable gate lengths, and probability options, offering fresh ways to control NINA's sound.
More on videos on NINA 2.0 Multi-Track sequencer features to follow!
Dr. Endo – Live Set PTN12: EXPR//Residue --- A cinematic ambient track evoking the grandeur of a distant galactic empire, EXPR//Residue begins with a solemn tuba drone and unfolds into a slowly shifting sonic landscape.
The tuba forms the foundation of the piece—its rich tone is enhanced with a harmonic waveform to add depth, and sent through GRAIN FX to transform a simple two-note bassline into a dense, evolving low-frequency texture.
Oboe chords provide a gentle, pad-like atmosphere, blending naturally into reverb to create soft, immersive motion. Scattered throughout the track, piano accents are pulled and stretched using the BACKTIDE function, adding expressive drag and emotional tension.
One track is dedicated to filtered noise, modulated by an LFO on the low-pass filter cutoff. This creates a storm-like undercurrent that blends beautifully with the reverb, expanding the spatial field of the mix.
This piece explores the remnants of something vast and ancient—a residue of sound and structure left drifting in space.
"Sequentizer is a collection of 50 patches for the Moog Mariana VST synthesizer, including 21 basses, 22 leads, and 7 textures. 🎼 This soundset is dedicated to rhythmical timbres. Moog Mariana features dual-layer architecture, six LFOs, and four random generators. By combining different modulation waveforms and speeds, it's possible to create rich, evolving, and rhythmically driven sounds. Simply hold down a key or MIDI note — and the pattern plays itself.
🥁 That’s the concept behind the name Sequentizer: while Mariana doesn’t include an internal sequencer, these patches are programmed to simulate complex sequences and rhythmic patterns through modulation alone.
💎 The soundset explores a wide tonal spectrum: warm, deep, soft, clean, punchy, dark, bright, aggressive, distorted, detuned and others. 🎚 The ModWheel brings additional expressiveness — brightening the tone, introducing detune, or expanding the stereo field depending on the patch.
🧿 These presets are versatile and suited for a broad range of genres: ambient, electronica, cinematic, retrowave, synthwave, darkwave, IDM, trip-hop, lounge, downtempo, pop, chill out, new age, trance, deep, progressive, techno, breaks, jungle, drum and bass, dub, and more.
💡 Make sure you’re using the latest version of the plugin to ensure compatibility. To install the presets: Open the preset browser pop-up menu (top center of the plugin). Click “Open Presets Folder.” Move the downloaded presets into this folder. Restart the plugin — the new patches will appear under the User category."
'Synth EX' complements the 'Synergy' library, resulting in a complete set of 128 patches: patches 1–64 are from the 'Synergy' soundbank, and patches 65–128 are from the "Synth EX" soundbank.
This carefully crafted sound pack features 128 presets and 4 patterns, developed using all available engine models.
The pack offers a diverse selection of inspiring sounds:
Deep and punchy basses to drive your grooves
Dynamic arpeggios to add rhythm and movement to your tracks
Expressive synth tones, perfect for melodies, solos, or deep textures
Each preset is finely tuned to showcase the warmth and character of the Roland SH-4d. Whether you're producing electronic, techno, pop, or cinematic music, Synth EX provides a perfect palette to expand your creative possibilities.
"The AS Vocoder is available as a standalone unit, or as an upgrade to your Colossus synthesizer.
The sounds heard in this video were made with the Colossus synthesizer and the AS Vocoder. Let this video serve as our official announcement. More demos to come!
What is the AS Vocoder?
Analogue Solutions proudly introduces the AS Vocoder, a powerful, full-analogue vocoder that blends authentic vintage inspiration with modern reliability. Designed and built with precision, the AS Vocoder brings the distinctive warmth and character of classic analogue vocoding into contemporary studio environments.
This vocoder is not a digital emulation—it’s the real deal, offering 100% analogue audio paths and modulation circuits. While the AS Vocoder draws design inspiration from vintage classics of the 1970s, such as iconic vocoder units used in groundbreaking electronic music, all circuits within the AS Vocoder are original Analogue Solutions designs.
The AS Vocoder analyses the spectral content of speech or any audio signal and uses it to modulate internal oscillators or external sound sources. It provides musicians, producers, and sound designers with the legendary vocoder effect, capable of generating harmonically rich, robotic, or melodic vocal textures.
There are no gimmicks, just pure, unadulterated analogue vocoding crafted in a rugged enclosure designed for studio integration and live performance reliability. With a premium build quality that includes a solid metal case and precision-engineered components, the AS Vocoder ensures durability and consistency for years to come.
The AS Vocoder will be available as a Colossus upgrade and as a standalone unit.
A Brief Word on Vocoders
The vocoder has long been a cornerstone of electronic music, offering a unique way to merge voice and machine. First brought into the musical spotlight by Kraftwerk in the 1970s, its robotic vocal textures became part of the sonic DNA of their work. Artists like Herbie Hancock and Daft Punk later embraced vocoders as creative tools to shape melodies and rhythms, not just voices—expanding their role in music production far beyond novelty.
With 12 bands of filtering, flexible routing, and envelope follower outputs, vocoders like the AS Vocoder allow you to impose the spectral content of one signal—often the human voice—onto another, such as a harmonically rich synth tone. This creates the classic “talking synth” effect, but also opens the door to more experimental textures when fed drums, noise, or sequenced tones. The AS Vocoder makes this process hands-on, with CV options and modular access points designed for deep integration and patch experimentation.
The AS Vocoder brings this classic effect into the Analogue Solutions ecosystem with true analogue character and modern usability. Designed as a standalone unit or to integrate directly into the Colossus console, it adds a new dimension to sound design—perfectly complementing Colossus’s vast modulation and audio-routing capabilities. Whether for vocals, drums, or synth lines, the AS Vocoder opens up a new layer of sonic potential."
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
LONDON, UK: VOID & VISTA is proud to announce availability of FRAMES as its latest bold virtual instrument for contemporary music creation — crafted for Native Instruments’ KONTAKT platform, pairing characterful, expressive, and unique sampling with powerful sound design features and an inspiring interface rendering it ideal for media composers, production music writers, and (obviously) sound designers, as well as also expanding the toolbox of artists and producers across multiple genres thanks to its variety of emotive sounds and textures — as of April 23…
Being built around 40 sound sources made from capturing unique, unrepeatable sonic moments, FRAMES readily represents a bespoke collection of specially curated samples created using prepared instruments, resonated sound objects, and aleatoric performances using experimental techniques. These are all recorded at 96kHz using specialist microphones to capture sound beyond the range of human hearing, ready to pitch down and explore.
Such sound sources are split into five categories: INSTRUMENTS — traditional instruments captured using extended techniques and aleatoric performances; OBJECTS — uniquely prepared objects and instruments played in experimental ways; EFFECTED — heavily effected, processed sounds, and resonated objects; TEXTURES — tonal, textural, and found sounds that are perfect for blending; and WAVES — sampled synth waveforms taken from an analogue hardware collection.
Above and beyond that, the new ZONE SHIFT feature vastly expands the timbres of each sound source, enabling immediate dynamic exploration of the movement and detail found within them. Thanks to shifting samples from different registers, sounds can shift from slow and muted to frantic and urgent with each key press.
But better still, those 40 sound sources can be layered, sculpted, and effected using the deep two-layer sound design engine, featuring multimode FILTERS; two MOTION LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) — LFO 1 and LFO 2; six envelopes; LOFI effects; an ENSEMBLE page for blending additional voices; parallel CHARACTER insert effects; and dedicated SPACE send effects. And all of this sound design power is available from an inspiring and intuitive interface, designed to keep users focused on making music.
Music-making or otherwise, users ultimately benefit from FRAMES coming complete with a colossal collection of preset snapshots organised logically for ease of use, with pre-assigned mod wheel modulation mappings for jaw-dropping sound manipulation.
FRAMES is initially available to purchase at a 20%-discounted price until June 4, 2025 — rising thereafter to its regular price of £129.00 GBP — as a KONTAKT PLAYER-compatible/NKS (NATIVE KONTROL STANDARD®)-ready AAX-, AU-, and VST-formatted virtual instrument plug-in featuring 16 GB of samples that works with all major DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) running on macOS 12 or above — natively compatible with Apple Silicon — and Windows 10/11 directly from the dedicated product webpage here: https://www.voidandvista.com/products/frames
"New Time Machine experimental algorithmic synthesizer Complex noises full of happy accidents in a small run of only made 50 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Only. @errorinstruments #errorinstruments #eurorack #noisemusic #soundart #experimentalmusic #producer #eurorackmodular #euroracksynthesizer #korg #noiseartist"
"Time Machine: The Happy Accident Synthesis Introducing the Time Machine, a revolutionary data synthesis device designed to transport you through different times and dimensions. This isn’t just any ordinary machine; it's a 100% happy accident machine, crafted to produce an array of unique sounds inspired by data glitches. Experience the captivating sound of circuit bending, where hardware meets software in a delightful fusion. Check out our demonstration videos to immerse yourself in the extraordinary sounds the Time Machine has to offer. Please note that the output is mono, so it’s recommended to connect directly to a mixer rather than using headphones, as the sound can be quite loud! Designed for versatility, the Time Machine is fully compatible with the Eurorack system. Additionally, what sets it apart is the ability to use its output as a control voltage source for your Eurorack setup, expanding your creative possibilities even further. Dive into the world of sound with the Time Machine, where every glitch leads to a new auditory adventure!"
"Based on a true story, GForce Bass Station is an expertly modelled recreation of our first ever synth released in 1993. Its digitally controlled analogue oscillators, filters, and VCAs from the late, great Chris Huggett’s legendary WASP synthesiser, gave it an unruly, lo-fi sound. Cementing its status as an underground icon, the original Bass Station featured on pivotal records from Radiohead, Orbital, Nine Inch Nails, and Wu-Tang Clan.
What's better, is how Launchkey MK4's creative tools and customisable mapping capabilities enable you to perform the digital recreation, not just play. Watch to see what you can do with Launchkey and the GForce Bass Station.
Bass Station fans will feel at home here, with the original hardware’s sound, feature list, and much of the interface faithfully recreated in exacting detail. However, GForce didn’t stop there. This digital descendent comes with modern enhancements and quality-of-life improvements we could only dream of in 1993.
The Bass Station plugin is included with every purchase of Launchkey MK4, SL MkIII, or FLkey and has been specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with each model. It is also available for purchase directly from GForce Software.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introducing GForce Bass Station
00:05 - Using Components to send Custom Modes for GForce Bass Station
00:13 - The GForce Bass Station plugin's voices
00:28 - Combining Polyphonic Mode and Launchkey's User Chord Mode
00:46 - Mapping Launchkey's encoders to on-board effects
00:57 - Programming Launchkey's polyphonic aftertouch pads
01:20 - Expanding your modulation
01:40 - Programming patterns
01:50 - Controlling GForce Bass Station's macro dials
02:18 - Choose the perfect waveform for your track
02:43 - Access expertly crafted presets
03:00 - Mapping parameters to Launchkey's encoders
03:15 - Create and mutate musical sequences using Launchkey's Arp Pattern Mode
03:37 - What Novation products come with the GForce Bass Station plugin?
03:45 - Find out more about the GForce Bass Station plugin"
