November 20, 2025 (BURLINGTON, VT): Audio pioneer and DSP creator Soundtoys launched their annual Black Friday Sale, offering 60% or more off their entire range of pro effects software. Black Friday consistently brings the best deals of the year at soundtoys.com.
Soundtoys 5 is the complete Soundtoys suite of creative effects, including pro favorites and industry standards like EchoBoy, Decapitator, Little AlterBoy, and the new SpaceBlender experimental reverb. This year, there are three ways to save 60% on Soundtoys 5:
1. Current users (anyone who owns a Soundtoys license – even if it was free) will save 60% when they upgrade by trading up their licenses to Soundtoys 5.
2. Full-time students and educators at a qualifying university or approved audio program can apply for a full, non-expiring bundle license for just $119. Verification is required.
3. Those who don’t yet own any Soundtoys effects can buy the Soundtoys 5 bundle for $239.
“From the beginning, we envisioned Soundtoys 5 as a creative spark for the imaginations of audio creators and an affordable suite of pro-quality effects,” said Soundtoys senior product specialist Mitch Thomas.
“We’re humbled by the number of folks who’ve embraced Soundtoys over the years, but as creators, we’re not stopping. Each new plug-in we add to the Soundtoys collection adds creative fire power to your mixing arsenal. With the addition of the new SpaceBlender experimental reverb this year, the capabilities of the Soundtoys bundle took a huge leap forward.”
The Soundtoys Black Friday Sale
60% Off Upgrades
Soundtoys 5 bundle $599 $239
Soundtoys 5 Academic bundle $299 $119
Effect Rack $299 $99
EchoBoy & Decapitator $199 $49 each
All other plug-ins are $99-149 $39 each
Soundtoys plug-ins are proven, powerful tools trusted by professional mix engineers, musicians, and sound designers around the globe. Details for each offer can be found at www.soundtoys.com. The Black Friday Sale ends on December 4.
"Diosynth - a powerful new wind synthesizer that combines the award winning Hydrasynth synthesis engine with new sample playback engine as well in an instantly familiar form factor utilizing mouthpiece with reed sensor for bite, breath sensor, gyroscope for positional sensing, true key action and a host of tactile controls . for more info please visit Ashunsoundmachines.com
Video by: @exploredinary
Starring/Original Music by: @joemarcelberry
Creative Direction: @danieltroberg
Product Specialist: @flux302
Product Design and Management: @glendarceyaudio
Animation by: @driensky_drawings
Styling and Movement Direction by: @toogiesaurus"
"Today at Ashun Sound Machines, we are proud to announce the Diosynth wind synthesizer.
The Diosynth is a new wind synthesizer designed for great playability and sound creation. With a real key action that is familier to most woodwind players it is easy to pick up and play. The Hydrasynth® based sound engine + the addition of a sample playback oscillator allows for deep synthesizer sounds as well as acoustic sound playing and processing.
In this video, CEO of Ashun Sound Machines, Glen Darcey, introduces you to the features of this amazing new electronic wind synthesizer instrument."
"The ASM Manager is a software librarian designed to ease organization of your Hydrasynth patches as well as updating your Hydrasynth firmware.
For more information please head to Ashunsoundmachines.com
Download the new Firmware and manager here https://www.ashunsoundmachines.com/do...
The new ASM Manager is a dedicated desktop application designed to simplify how users interact with their Hydrasynth. It replaces the original Hydrasynth Manager with a refreshed interface and smoother workflow, making sound management more efficient and intuitive.
Features include:
• A redesigned, user-friendly UI
• List View for streamlined patch browsing
• Patch Sorting by name, category, and color
• Search by patch name
• Color tagging directly within the browser
• Organize Favorites
• Integrated Hydrasynth Updater for simplified firmware installation
• Export of patch banks as Microsoft Excel® list files for easy referencing
Whether organizing sound libraries, performing updates, or customizing Favorites, ASM Manager enhances everyday interaction with Hydrasynth."
"The Diosynth from ASM brings powerful digital synthesis and sampling to a new generation of electronic wind performers, offering a deeply expressive wind synthesizer with a vast timbral range. Combining ASM's expansive synthesis engine design with sample playback, Diosynth is an electronic wind instrument that provides nuanced control over both acoustic and electronic sounds. Mechanical keys offer a premium playing experience that feels familiar for experienced wind players, with versatile fingering modes and quantization options to welcome players of any background. Over eight octaves of notes are provided for uncompromising range, with comprehensive expressive controls including breath and bite sensors, internal gyrometer, X/Y joystick, two pressure pads, and three programmable switches.
In your first moments with Diosynth, you can immediately immerse yourself in 384 patches including everything from traditional wind instruments, rare and unique sounds from around the world, and the vastly expansive internal synthesis engine based on ASM's acclaimed Hydrasynth. Wavescan oscillators and Diosynth's sample playback oscillator can be processed through the ultra-flexible 16-mode filter, providing vast sonic terrain to empower your creativity. Cultivate your own sound with up to 768 storable patch locations on hand, including the ability to create layered sounds that fuse acoustic and electric tones, multiple synth patches, and more. Diving deep into sound design is easy thanks to the Diosynth editor app, allowing for endless exploration into nuanced patch design.
An integrated speaker is available for easy, on-the-go performance, with optional battery power via two 18650 batteries that enables portable playing anywhere the music takes you. The 1/4" stereo output enables easy connectivity into a local amplifier or front of house mix, while the onboard headphone output with dedicated volume control is perfect for those long nights in the woodshed honking to your heart's content. The Diosynth also includes MIDI via 5-Pin DIN and USB connectivity, as well as Bluetooth MIDI input and audio input for wireless practice and performance. Built for a professional performance experience, Diosynth comes with a hardshell case and all necessary cables and accessories, providing a perfect foundation to craft your bespoke performance practice. Whether you're a wind player looking for new sounds or an electronic musician looking to bring nuanced expression to your productions, Diosynth from ASM is a breath of fresh air.
DIOSYNTH FEATURES
Electronic wind synthesizer Combines both sampling engine and deep synthesizer engine based on ASM's Hydrasynth for both acoustic and electronic sounds 384 factory patches including traditional wind instruments, rare and exotic instruments, and expressive synth patches 128 meticulously sampled instrumental sounds Use single patches or layer multiple sounds in a single patch 8+ octave range Mechanical keys for premium and familiar feel Multiple fingering modes Scale / chord quantization locking modes Breath and bite sensors, gyrometer, X/Y joystick, 2x pressure pads, and 3x programmable switches for expressive control Up to 768 total patch locations for storing user creations Mac/PC editor and iOS/Android app for simple patch editing and live performance control MIDI via 5-PIN DIN and USB Bluetooth MIDI input and audio input for wireless control and backing tracks Built-in speaker, stereo 1/4" output, and headphone output with dedicated volume control Powered via USB-C or 2x 18650 batteries (batteries not included) Includes hard-shell case and all required cables / accessories Included accessories: Hard-shell travel case folding stand 2x mouthpieces neck strap power supply with universal power adapters USB A–C cable USB C–C cable USB power Y cord spit scrunchy cleaning cloth printed User guide"
"The sound examples are not intended to be musical, but merely to present the functions audio-visually.
For more information, please visit st-modular.de.
00:00 Intro
00:16 Functionality
00:59 Website
01:10 Cuerly in Action!"
cuerly / 3-channel stereo mixer with cue / 6 HP
Cuerly is a compact 3-channel stereo mixer with cue functionality, allowing you to pre-listen to signals before sending them to the main mix. It’s the perfect mixer for live performances in a small Eurorack setup.
key features
3 Stereo-Channels
Level Control per Channel
Cue Buttons for Pre-Listening
Heaphone Output
Headphone Level Control
Mix to Headphone Control
Max. Gain +20dB
Wrong polarity protection
"#Elmyra2 v2.4 — What’s New and Improved Sound Engine
Higher sample rate and improved wavetable resolution → noticeably cleaner top end. New wavetables added. Overall mix saturation refined, with “soft” (122) now default. Knob value stability and tuning precision improved.
Filters New comb filter (codes 3321/3322). RESO = damping, CUTOFF = delay time, with optional pitch tracking. Ladder filter reworked — now true multimode (LP/BP/HP) with higher quality. Ladder LP (331) is the new default filter. State-variable filter retains LP/BP/HP modes (341–343) but with improved gain staging, resonance, and cutoff ranges.
Delay & Reverb Delay fully re-implemented → cleaner feedback, no lock-ups. Added proper reverb engine controllable with delay knobs. Code 441 = delay (default), 442 = new reverb, 4411 = legacy lo-fi reverb. TIME = decay, FDBK = color, MIX = blend. Dry/wet crossfade curve improved for smoother transitions.
Modulation New MODP: oscillator hard-sync (orange LED, position 5). MOD controls the synced oscillator pitch. LFO1 knob-motion recording (code 2413) — record live movement of LFO rate. Sequencer output to LFO1 possible (243v). Per-voice sequencer clock divider (11sv). Digitally controlled envelopes in multiple short modes (221v → very short … 224v → disable). Detune MODP range expanded.
Scales & Chromatic Mode New musical scales for chromatic mode: major, minor, major pentatonic, minor pentatonic (CHRM + 11–14). Scale selection now unified under the CHRM button. Knob-to-pitch mapping in chromatic mode is now linear and exact.
User Interface & Workflow
LED feedback overhaul — REC and PLAY flash to confirm code entry, sequence record, mute, and drone states. Quick mute/unmute voice (MODP + PG long press). Quick octave switch (MODP + double-tap PG). Pink MODP LED at startup identifies firmware 2.4. Touchpad LEDs more reliable during operation. Drone and mute response feels snappier.
Under-the-hood Fixes State-variable filter crash fixed (previously triggered by fast cutoff modulation). Improved detune, filter, and delay behaviors under modulation load. Sequencer timing more consistent with internal clock."
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"
"This is an extended version of the patch I created for the Antonus 'Patch Challenge'. The 90 second version was featured on their social media sites. :-) I really enjoyed listening to this patch and messing around with it, so thought I should record a longer version. This is a combination of generative and performance patching in that I could let it run for hours and it would be dynamic enough to listen to in the background, but it also was good fun to actively mess around with.
The hardware is the Antonus 2600 DIY version, with the Antonus SidecARP Eurorack expansion case, the Arturia KeyStep Pro and Fractal Audio VP4.
SidecARP modules are, from left to right:
ALM - Pamela's New Workout
Stochastic Instruments - Stochastic Inspiration Generator
Qu-Bit - Surface
Addac - Swell Physics
Molten Modular - Motion MTR
Black Corporation - Deckard's Voice
Make Noise - Mimeophon
Qu-Bit - Nautilus,
ALM - S.B.G Pro
Roland - 531 Mixer
KSP provides a clock signal to PNW and the five step "anchor" arpeggio to the 2600 Osc 1. SIG provides three separate sequences to ARP Osc 3, Surface and Deckard's Voice. The notes are based on the Dm scale. 2600 Osc 2 is LFOing the Cutoff. 2600 Noise is randomly mixed in for added texture. VP4 is used for some subtle flanger and reverb on the 2600 (through the S.B.G. Pro), but I also mix in some clock-sync'd panning and some delay. Surface goes into Nautilus and Deckard goes into Mimeophon. All mixed together in the Roland 531 mixer. Recorded on iPhone 12 Max through an iRig Pro from 531 line outs."
"ALT is an analog synthesizer designed for drones, soundscapes, and complex generative melodies.
after 3 years of development, ALT is finally ready.
this video shows the final version of the instrument and goes over the concept, the main features, and what has been added since the prototype version that was shown last year, such as custom scales, a second filter, FM and AM, new MIDI modes and more.
we also show different ways to play ALT with sequencers, and how to use its filters and delay on external instruments.
ALT will be available to pre-order next week, and will be shipped in december.
pre-order information will be sent out in the next newsletter on friday, november 14th.
join the mailing list: https://www.cymaforma.com/newsletter
chapters
00:00 introduction
01:10 overview
01:55 voices
03:36 alter
04:38 movement
06:15 outline
08:10 mix
08:40 modulation destinations
10:12 leon
10:42 connectivity
thank you Mateo Knox for playing ALT in the video, and Luca Thiebault for shooting and editing it."
"ZENOLOGY GX brings the full power of Roland’s ZEN-Core Synthesis System into GALAXIAS, giving you access to over 11,000 tones—from iconic vintage synths to cutting-edge hybrids. Explore the massive library of sounds or build your own from scratch using the same engine found in flagship instruments like FANTOM and JUPITER-X.
ZENOLOGY GX also includes a powerful browser to help you stay organized. Search, rate, and recall presets with ease. Each tone is built from up to four partials, each with its own oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFOs, and effects. Shape your sound with over 90 effects, including spacious reverbs, classic Roland choruses, and more.
Inside GALAXIAS, ZENOLOGY GX becomes a super instrument. Layer up to four instances, assign key ranges, apply per-layer effects, and use creative tools like ARPS and CHORDS to build massive Scenes. You can also export your sounds to ZENOLOGY Pro or compatible ZEN-Core hardware."
GALAXIAS brings 50 years of legendary Roland synths and drum machines together into one powerful Super Instrument. Access thousands of iconic sounds and freely combine authentic Roland instruments from vintage to modern. Explore supermassive GALAXIAS Scenes filled with intricate layers and deep macro controls. And discover exciting new worlds with infinite creative possibilities.
Legendary instruments. Iconic sounds.
Roland has been a pioneer in music technology for over half a century, delivering a continuous stream of influential instruments and effects that have fueled countless hits, defined genres, and driven cultural trends. With GALAXIAS, you can now explore and experience them all in one creative environment. From historic icons such as the JUPITER-8, TR-808, and D-50 to modern instruments like ZENOLOGY GX and SYSTEM-8, GALAXIAS harnesses Roland’s evolving sonic legacy within a single intuitive workflow.
A voyage of discovery.
Choose from your favorite Roland synths and drum machines, search specific sound types, or mine the ever-expanding collection of over 25,000 sounds to spark new ideas and build compelling tracks. GALAXIAS puts unlimited albums’ worth of inspiration at your command—from vintage sounds to futuristic hybrid tones—with more added each month.
Roland Super Instrument.
GALAXIAS lets you layer up to four instruments to create massive sonic superclusters called Scenes. Build an intricate setup of your favorite Roland instruments, such as a full stack of JUPITER and JUNO synths, or multiple eras of TR drum machines locked in perfect sync. Dial in an arpeggiator pattern (or four), quickly define key ranges and macro controls, and then play the whole thing as a single instrument in the studio or on stage.
Next-gen ZEN.
Seamlessly integrated into GALAXIAS, ZENOLOGY GX delivers over 11,000 genre-defining Roland sounds in one powerful instrument. Layer up to four instances with definable key ranges, sophisticated macro controls, per-layer effects, and creative tools like ARPS and CHORDS. Explore the vast collection of presets or craft your own using 23 authentic oscillator and filter models, over 7,000 PCM waveforms, 11 LFO shapes—including a versatile Step LFO for rhythmic movement—and 90+ effects. From studio to stage, ZENOLOGY GX puts limitless sonic potential at your fingertips.
Effectively awesome.
In addition to the formidable effects within each individual instrument, GALAXIAS gives you two insert effects per layer and two global send effects. Choose from the growing collection of authentic Roland and BOSS effects and take your sounds to new frontiers. You can also route layers to external outputs or channels in your DAW for further processing.
"The first 12 mins of this is a demo/explainer of Ohmforce Bohm - a complete Eurorack Techno kick & performance system with 9 modes, presets, DJ FX, and kick sidechaining against the rest of your mix (in 3 modules). From 12:34 onwards I briefly explain and jam each of the 9 modes so you get a sense of the sounds it's capable of. Taps aff!! 🕺"
CHAPTERS
00:00 Bohm & Expanders in a Nutshell
01:30 Bohm Basic Features Explained
03:36 Preset Storage and Recall
04:47 Performer Expander (DJ FX)
05:58 Ducking w/Performer
07:26 Groove Expander (Ghost kicks)
9:11 A comment about its size
10:22 CV Modulating it to bits
12:34 Mode Jam: FM2X
13:42 OLP-4
15:04 HZ-1
16:04 PMK1
17:14 PX3
20:24 SP-6
22:05 VXT
24:44 WT-4
26:58 XT-88
"Today, we're looking at the original Proteus sound module by E-mu, released in 1989. These were immensely successful back in the day and this one started it all, and so I decided to have a poke around the Proteus' patches to see which ones tickled my fancy.
Again, my thanks to Jon for lending me the Proteus.
If you have any stories about the Proteus, I'd love to hear them. Feel free to leave a comment or email me using the address in my channel description.
I appreciate my playing isn't maestro level, I'm no Doctor Mix unfortunately!! Expect more coming soon :)
The dry-signal version of this video is coming soon!
All images used belong to their respective owners, all music composed by myself, except for the piece used in the 'synth for a walk' sketch"
"Ascent is a sophisticated dual-reverb plugin that combines two powerful algorithms into one fluid interface: a lush, expansive hall reverb and an innovative pitch-shifting particle reverb that creates evolving, granular shimmer effects. Layer spacious, long-decay reverbs with dynamic pitch-shifted textures to craft everything from subtle ambient spaces to dramatic, otherworldly atmospheres. With intuitive controls, and built-in dynamic ducking that keeps your mix clean, Ascent delivers the acoustic character and creative possibilities of premium hardware reverbs in a streamlined, CPU-efficient plugin that works seamlessly across all major formats and platforms.
Features
Dual reverb engine architecture combining a spacious hall reverb with an innovative granular pitch-shifting particle reverb.
Particle engine features pitch transposition from -12 to +12 semitones with dual overlapping grains for artifact-free shimmer effects.
expanse control offers three room size modes (Small, Medium, Large) with carefully tuned delay networks for natural spatial imaging.
Built-in dynamic ducking compressor keeps reverb tails from swamping your dry signal, maintaining mix clarity.
Cross-platform preset manager with XML-based presets compatible across all plugin formats and operating systems."
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'Roland TB-3 Acid Breakbeats TB-303 Bassline' This fantastic synthesizer was a gift from my friend David Lovering of The Pixies! David has given me the POWER OF ACID! And I shall use it! In abundance! This "Touch Bassline" is the Roland AIRA version of the legendary TB-303 Bassline! And you use it with your fingers! But in this little synthesizer demo I play some preset patterns linked via Ableton LIVE to a funky Breakbeat at 120BPM."
0:08 – Drum loop and synth with FX Track3: Drum loop with Delay FX, and Pitch Shifting. End Of Loop Pulse sent from drum loop to pulse an envelope in ENVY Machine. The envelope is patched to amplitude mod on ALGO. ALGO output is patched into Track 2, with Delay and Pitch Shift effects applied
01:07 – Ambient Piano treatment Track 1 Jazz piano loop. Tracks 2,3, & 4 are resampling from Track 1, and are set to Live Loop mode. Each track has random trigger from ENVY Machine, for resampling input from paino loop on Track 1.
01:58 – Live Keyboard loop recording, with drum loop and granular scanning trumpet solo ! Track 1: Using DAW loop style to record VECTOR WAVE keyboard sounds, then Track 2: using RETRO loop style to record bass line also from VECTOR WAVE. Drum break loaded from internal storage, Decimate FX applied. Flute sample sliced, slowed down, Wave Folded, and sliced-scanning modulated by knob recording on ENVY Machine.
"Olivella Modular's Furia is a 4-pole transistor ladder filter, based on the E-mu Modular 2100 LPF designed by Dave Rossum in the 1970s, paired with a discrete transistor VCA with tons of gain. There are no ICs anywhere in the audio path, so it has an authentically vintage sound, and it distorts in a really musical way. In this video, I give an overview of Furia’s signal path and controls and build a few patches to demonstrate how it sounds.
"FURIA is a discrete 4-pole ladder filter and a transistor VCA with a variable response CV curve control. It isn't 'just' a filter, but an all-around vintage-sounding sculpting and performing tool.
The filter section is based on the venerable E-mu Modular 2100 LPF, but unlike it, there're no ICs in the audio path - even the output stage op-amps are transistor based, both in the VCF and VCA sections.
As its name suggests, FURIA has plenty of gain on tap: the INPUT LEVEL knob starts distorting around 9 o'clock and interacts with the resonance in interesting ways, while the VCA and its X10 input switch can transform the filtered sound into nasty acid basslines - no external distortion required.
You can use the filter and VCA independently or in series, with an AMP CV input that's normalled to the FREQ CV input to facilitate a LPG-like configuration.
The AMP IN allows you to mix a signal into the VCA after the filter - for example, a higher register FM'd or wavefolded sine wave with a bassier filtered sawtooth from the LPF stage.
Unlike most ladder filters, FURIA's LPF is fully DC-coupled, though internal offsets may produce slight clicks at the VCA stage.
To remedy that, the DIP switch on the back lets you selectively AC-couple the VCF and VCA inputs and outputs, reducing clicks and offsets for audio purposes. It also allows you to change the VCF -> VCA normalling for series, parallel or independent use."
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Pic of the inside back below.
"Buchla / BEMI 208e rev3 module in like new condition. All is good working, better than from the factory. I installed NOS µA726 and (re)calibrated the oscillators tracking, they have similar range and track well, the CO over 4 octaves and the MO over 5 octaves. I scaled the AM so that it reaches full level with the slider all the way up (and not around mid-course like on many units, which twists the waverform and causes modulation at double frequency). I can install it in a powered boat for standalone use. I can do modifications such as stiffer pots, Rogan knobs, dedicated out for each LPG or the CO (to sync the VCS3 Card's oscillator and FM the MO), reverb mix CV input, noise generator... Happy to discuss this with the buyer."
"I felt like I needed a change in the setup to spice things up a bit, so it was time to learn how to use the CV ins and outs on my Sequential Pro3, since I've never learned to use them.
Here I am sending gates to Arbhar to trigger a sample, as well as clocking the whole system with LFO 3. Nothing crazy so far, taking baby steps. This arrangement arised so I had to hit record and see where it was taking me.
Abrhar goes into the latest addition to my rack which is the Rossum Panharmonium. It is generating synth notes from the sampled strings in Arbhar.
At the begginning I am improvising with the Nord Felt Piano on top of the Arbhar, and then slowly bring the other elements into the mix.
Subharmonicon is doing some long chords, feeding into Meris Polymoon for delay/reverb with some phaser. This pedal is amazing with synths specially.
The Pro3 is doing a sequence that gives the rhythmic context to the rest.
Hope you like it. Looking forward to explore this setup further.
// Patch notes //
Pro 3 - Clock and gates. Pluck sequence.
Subharmonicon - Chords, into Meris Polymoon.
Arbhar - Drone sample, triggered from Pro3. Into Panharmonium for subtle resynthesis.
Nord Electro - Felt Piano and Hammond Organ.
00:00 Intro - Piano Improvisation
03:10 Pro 3 sequence
04:00 Moog Subharmonicon chords
06:10 More piano improv
09:18 Hammond organ improv
11:00 Outro
13:30 Panharmonium resynthesis"
"One Bitranger with Synapse matrix keypad, original manual and 12 DuPont pin patch cables
Excellent condition, does not include battery or PSU
The bitRanger is a patchable analog logic computer that sculpts sonic worlds ranging from data noise to melodic arpeggios. While being a handheld standalone synth, it is also right at home in the music studio. Extensive connectivity makes it so flexible that it can connect to almost anything: CV control its unique sound, sync it with drum machines and sequencers or use it as an algorithmic CV / GATE pattern generator.
Go nuts! Bit nuts!
The patchbay of the bitRanger is a place for exploration where you can simply connect outputs to inputs to see what happens. This can be done methodically or with complete experimental abandon. Go nuts! Battery Power and a built-in speaker make the bitRanger totally portable. Tweak it’s 4 knobs, 8 switches, and more than 100 patch points in the woods, on the beach, on a train, and in the studio.
Features
LFO clock oscillator for rhythmical modulation
VCO oscillator is synced to the HFO oscillator
4 modes of operation selectable by 2 switches
built-in speaker with volume control
On /Off switch
expansion connector
package includes 3 photo resistors – make your oscillators respond to light by plugging these into the Bend socket
Today we've got the Solarfaze on the bench, by Vongon. It's a stereo saturation and detune (aka chorus) effect. Here's how it works and what it sounds like.
00:00 Intro
01:43 Chorus
05:23 Saturation
09:45 With Subharmonicon
11:40 With Pulsar 23
14:10 Multiband Guitar Loop"
"Warmth. Movement. Glow.
This is the new Vongon SOLARFAZE — a stereo chorus fused with saturation.
Joined by Replay, Ultrasheer, and Polyphrase, here’s how it dreams.
Enjoy."
00:00 Jam
02:36 Intro
03:59 How to support me
04:30 Overview of SOLARFAZE
05:45 Saturate
08:15 Detune
10:04 Bringing in the other pedals
11:15 A different effect chain
15:13 Bonut tip : Transposing arpeggios with Replay
16:10 Solarfaze on Pads
20:05 Conclusions
Vongon Solarfaze is beautiful (harp, guitar, synth, drums)
The Solarfaze from Vongon is a stereo 3-band saturator and detune/chorus pedal that gives you exacting control over the frequency landscape of your signal. Whether you're adding a bit of undulatory warmth and saturation or assaulting the frequency spectra of your choice, Solarfaze as you covered, often surprising you with its tonal complexity. The heart of the pedal is a 3-band Bass, Mid, and Treble saturation mixer with each section offering three levels of gain: Soft, Boost, and Hard. Each band can be finetuned to one of five different frequencies, making this pedal as versatile as you are.
The Detune section offers a simple interface for adding movement and interest to your signal, affecting the stereo field, as well for a satisfying binaural experience. Adjust the Amount and Mix to your taste and turn up the Envelope control for dynamic expression that is based on your playing. Size can be adjusted as well to create a smoother or tighter detune effect. Other features include a built-in Noise Gate and an effect rerouting option. Indeed, the Solarfaze is a wonderful addition to the already incredibly Vongon lineup and is sure to find a use in any pedalboard.
SOLARFAZE FEATURES
Stereo multi-band saturator and chorus Soft-clipping waveshapers for smooth transition from subtle warmth to heavy breakup Bass, Mid, and Treble drive sliders Selectable gain level per band: Soft (0dB), Boost (+6dB), Hard (+12dB) Each band has 5 different frequency options Stereo detune chorus with independent left/right pitch shifts Envelope modulation of detune amount for dynamic stereo animation Route Saturation into Detune and vice versa Built-in Noise Gate with adjustable threshold MIDI Input for parameter control and 9 preset storage
"Adam Husk presents the BM-18M CLUSTER BOX, a compact modulation pedal that blends classic chorus and flanger tones with deep creative control. Switch easily between chorus and flange modes using the range rocker, then shape your sound with Drive, Output Level, and a dry/wet mix.
At Behringer, we believe in pushing the boundaries of music technology to make high-quality gear accessible to everyone. Our mission is to empower musicians at every level by delivering innovative tools at a fraction of the cost—without compromising on sound or performance."
Classic Modulation, Reimagined
The Behringer BM-18M CLUSTER BOX is a modulation powerhouse that blends the warmth of classic chorus and flanger tones with a modern edge. At its core, a simple range rocker lets you switch between lush chorusing and sweeping flange textures—but the CLUSTER BOX is anything but basic. Whether you're chasing vintage shimmer or pushing into wild, unpredictable territory, this pedal is built to inspire.
Deep Control, Limitless Texture
Beyond the familiar sounds lies an expressive control layout designed for sonic sculpting. Shape your tone with adjustable Drive and Output Level for analog-style saturation, or blend dry and wet signals to taste. A six-shape LFO selector lets you modulate Rate, Amount, Delay, and Feedback in highly creative ways—while a dedicated tap-tempo footswitch keeps your modulation locked to the groove.
Modulation Meets Modularity
From pedalboard to modular rig, the CLUSTER BOX opens up a world of routing possibilities. Control key parameters via CV, MIDI, or expression pedal, and sculpt your effects further with a dedicated feedback insert loop. USB-C integration with the Guitar Tribe App adds even more flexibility, while stereo output with DIP switch customization ensures the pedal plays nice with any setup—guitar, synth, or studio.
