Future Sound Systems Cric SN 009

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You can find demos in previous posts here. You can find the announcement post with details here.

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Casual Cric! Noise session with pedals + feedback 21st April 2025

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"Total feedback racket from Cric and friends..."

Future Sound Systems Cric Patch Journal: Two Voice Paraphony

video upload by Matt Lowery

"With freshly tie-dyed hands, I demonstrate and explain a Cric patch that has been on my desk for almost two weeks. We'll use Rene 2 to sequence two channels of Cric, send the resulting audio through the Vongon Polyphase, and create a big granular cloud to sit behind that whole situation. It'll be fun, you'll see.

00:00 Cheeseball Intro
00:17 Cric Settings
03:07 Sequencing Strategy
06:40 Granular Cloud
08:50 Skip Here If You Just Want Cric Sounds"

Future Sound Systems Cric masterclass | 26 Feb 2025

video upload by Signal Sounds

"A recording of our in-store event on 26 February 2025, with Finlay of Future Sound Systems giving an in-depth demo of the awesome Cric matrix-patchable synthesiser!

Cric is available here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/future-s...

More on Future Sound Systems:
https://www.futuresoundsystems.co.uk"

Future Sounds Systems Cric Oscillators are Unhinged and Wonderful

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"A sleepy and untechnical exploration of the oscillators on the Future Sound Systems Cric.

00:00 Exploration
10:20 The SAUCE
15:00 A synth voice (skip here if you're busy)"

Future Sound Systems Cric Analog Matrix-Patchable Synthesizer

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Casual Cric! 13th December 2024

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"Casual afternoon hangout with Cric"

The story of CRIC with Future Sound Systems

video upload by DivKid

"It was a pleasure to first see CRIC with Future Sound Systems back in October 2023 around a trip to Bristol that was extended around the event Machina Bristronica. Fast forward a year, past Spinal Tap mini stone henge vibe portrait prototypes to the final Renault Twingo coloured thing ... we have CRIC in its final form. It's signal path is based around the unique features and control of the Recombination Engine and Timbral Sculpture eurorack designs heavily extended around a large pin matrix and powerful modulation section, lots of routing, lots of integration. I'm really excited for CRIC, as a mega synthesiser or centre piece for a whole electronic music studio."

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Exploring Future Sound Systems Cric - a monster analogue patch-matrix synth

video upload by Signal Sounds

"The Future Sound Systems Cric is a fully analogue, matrix-patchable electronic music synthesiser. In this video, sound designer and composer Michael Manning shares some patches and thoughts on this monster synth after having it in his studio for the past few weeks.

Future Sound Systems say: 'Cric is far from yet-another-monosynth but the heart of an analogue electronic music studio. Rock solid VCOs give the user pitch precision and FM flexibility. A comprehensive filter section affords timbral sculpting from basic filtering to total transformation of incoming tones. Four cyclical function generators can be used as envelopes, LFOs or audible VCOs. Pin matrix patching allows for the synthesiser to be configured as a traditional 3 * VCO mono-synth, a paraphonic synthesiser, a drum machine, a noise and drone box, and so the list goes on. Four inputs and outputs with a microphone preamplifier on input 1 allow for audio processing, external CV control, feedback routing and much more.'

Cric is shipping now and you can order here: https://www.signalsounds.com/future-s..."

Machina Bristronica 2024

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Playlist:

1. Bristronica 24: MyVolts The Silent Alchemist Nears Shipping

We caught up with Caroline who gave us the latest update to the *Silent Alchemist*, a versatile power hub designed for musicians. Featuring five isolated USB-C outputs and a high-wattage sixth output capable of delivering 100 watts, the device can power a Mac with the remaining outputs providing 20 watts each. Its independent circuits ensure noise-free operation, catering to a variety of devices including the Dreadbox module and Sysmo slope generator.

The Silent Alchemist uses innovative step-up power tips to convert USB-C input to the correct voltage for various devices. There's also new feature: an uninterruptible power supply allowing seamless transition between wall and power bank sources. Also introduced were updated cables, such as silver candy cords and floating ring TRS to TS cables, expanding connection flexibility. The Silent Alchemist is expected to be available in December with a competitive pricing strategy.

More Info:
https://myvolts.com/

2. Bristronica 24: Circuit Happy ML2M Clock Sync module updates

At Bristronica 2024, we caught up with the creator of the *ML2M*, who introduced us to the latest version. The ML2M is a compact Eurorack module with Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing seamless synchronization with Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and iOS music apps using Ableton Link without the need for cables. It either connects to an existing network or creates its own, ensuring robust sync even in environments with unreliable Wi-Fi. The module, which retains its 2HP size, now features MIDI integration through TRS jacks. Users can access a web interface to configure each output for different clock divisions and reset triggers, making setup straightforward and flexible.

Alongside the ML2M, there's also the Missing Link Junior. This desktop version offers the same functionality but in a box format, complete with MIDI and CV clock outputs. Both products are now accessible, with a starting price of $250.

3. Bristronica 24: Archaea Exchange Patching Module

At Machina Bristronica 2024, we caught up with Arran from ‪@archaea_modular_synthesis‬ who presented the *Exchange Module*. This programmable patcher, a year in the making, evolved from its early prototype stage to a fully functional module. Arran explained how the Exchange can route synth voices via a beam controller and three exchange modules installed within the skiff, allowing for versatile patching. Operating like a matrix patchbay, it enables users to select inputs and outputs with the push of a button, create presets, and chain multiple modules for synchronized patching.

Communication between the modules occurs over the Eurorack power bus as well as over MIDI via the USB-C connection. The Exchange maintains analog integrity, ensuring there’s no conversion latency. The forthcoming release expected in late November 2024, includes a USB-driven editor for enhanced control capabilities.

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Future Sound Systems Reveals Cric - New Patch Pin Matrix Electronic Music Synthesizer

Future Sound Systems · Cric demos

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Cric is a fully-analogue patchable synthesiser, designed to showcase our approach and attitude towards subtractive sound synthesis. It is not a clone or derivative of a pre-existing musical instrument, nor is it simply our Eurorack modules cased up in a box. Whilst some of Cric’s functionality descends directly from our experience in designing modular synthesiser components, it has been designed as a fully fledged, standalone instrument, which can easily be introduced into an existing electronic music studio, or even form the heart of an entirely new set-up.

Rock solid voltage-controlled oscillators give the user both pitch precision and FM flexibility. A comprehensive filter section affords timbral sculpting from basic filtering to total transformation of incoming tones. Four cyclical function generators can be used as envelopes, LFOs or even audible VCOs. Pin matrix patching allows for the synthesiser to be configured as a standard triple-VCO subtractive synth, or a paraphonic synth, or a drum machine, or a noise box, and so the list goes on. Four inputs and outputs allow for audio processing, external CV control, feedback routing and more - there's even a microphone pre-amp on input 1. Steel casing, Mirrl-clad HIMACS end-cheeks and hand assembly and testing ensure a rugged and durable build quality.

RRP: £2,499.00 Available 7th November 2024

Technical specifications:

Oscillators : Three SSI2131-based analogue VCOs in Recombination configuration, white noise generator

Filter : SSI2164-based 18dB/octave state-mixable analogue VCF, with wave-folding, based on the Timbral Sculptor

Dynamics : SSI2164-based VCAs present in DNA oscillators, filter section and as a standalone VCA

Modulation : Sample and hold + four cyclical function generators offering AD and ASD envelope configuation, cycle mode, and slope and pulse sources

Routing : 24 source x 32 destination active pin matrix allowing for splitting and summing of all signals

I/O : Four DC-coupled inputs and outputs for multi-channel audio and CV use. Microphone pre-amplifier assigned to In 1. Headphone amplifier on Out 1

Dimensions : 550 x 310 x 80 mm, 5.3 kg

Power : +12VDC (centre positive, 2.1mm barrel jack connector), 2.5A, PSU included

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