Mint in Box. Unit was signed by Meng Qi himself on the back panel (see pictures). V1 has been Discontinued.
Wingie is the little sibling of the Wing Pinger. The portable resonator synthesizer can be supplied with power and new firmwares via USB connection. The built-in microphone and two headphone outputs invite you to experiment outside the studio. Comes with USB cable, and stickers In Box (will ship inside a second slightly larger box).
Description
Wingie is a handheld stereo resonator with built-in microphones that also doubles as a development board. Its dual onboard microphones allow you to interact and enrich vocals as well as the sonic environment around you. If you sing to it, Wingie responds with marvelously complex harmonies. Or play it as a percussive instrument and create acoustic feedback with your speakers. Wingie is small enough you can simply take it along with you and resonate with the world. However you decide to use it, Wingie can deliver a lush stereo image by just locating the sweet spots. It’s all right there in your hands.
Wingie is equipped with a stereo line input to work with the rest of your arsenal. Plus dual headphone outputs for sharing or creating feedback loops. Whatever equipment you have now, Wingie can give you a whole new way of hearing it.
There’s a USB-Type C jack for power and convenient data transfer. Wingie can also run on a power bank. To make sure you always have the most up-to-date capabilities, the USB serial chip can be readily updated. Additionally you can use the chip for alternate firmware or your own development projects.
Wingie is really whatever you wish to make of it. Use it as a portable instrument. Or work with other instruments—acoustic or electronic—for aural exploration. All this in an undeniably cute little package that’s called Wingie because it sings with whatever is in the air around you."
Rob Papen announces availability of DelGrain as creative granular delay, extending effect plug-in product line with yet more out-of-the-box thinking
ECHT, THE NETHERLANDS: virtual instrument and effect plug-in developer Rob Papen Inspiration Soundware is proud to announce availability of DelGrain — duly thinking out of the box to extend its effect plug-in product line as a creative granular delay featuring fanciful routings, a distortion feature, and FILTER, while also featuring the same DISRUPT spherical slider shared by its DelSane (stereo delay demonstrating ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ behaviour) and LowSane (‘lo-fi’ sound sculpting-specialising effect) software siblings, aimed at experimental artists, mixers, and producers — as of November 28…
It is fair to say that DelGrain has a lot in common with its DelSane software sibling, the main difference obviously being that — as its name implies — it offers a delay that plays back audio in a granular or grainy way. With that in mind, then, the granular change to the audio can be placed ahead of the delay, inside the delay, or parallel to the delay. But better still, the size of the ‘grains’ can be adjusted (GRAIN SIZE) — even in a tempo-based way, the length of the ‘grains’ (GRAIN LEN) can be be tempo-based as well, while the GRAIN SEMI tune feature has a 12-semitone range, both up and down; by being tempo-based, the granular delay itself is ideally suited to rhythmic usage on drums and percussion loops.
Reveals Rob Papen himself — both in his capacity as a virtual instrument and effect plug-in developer par excellence and also as his namesake company’s Managing Director: “DelGrain can produce some sweet-sounding delays with swirly granular sound, but its real power lies in its special sounds — not only on drums and percussion, but also on vocals, for instance. Its DISRUPT sphere with the tempo-based SPRING BACK feature allows you to change DelGrain’s parameters dynamically, and there is also a tempo-based LAZY MODE…” — meaning that the movement of that DISRUPT spherical slider can be automated in different directions, allowing users to also create new types of creative modulation sounds.
Speaking of creative sounds, Rob Papen saw fit to add a FILTER featuring a high-pass and low-pass combination, a band-pass filter, and a vocal/vowel filter that can be placed after the delay/granular combination at different spots. But before the audio even enters the granular delay, an added distortion module makes the sound options even more exciting.
Evidently excited by his namesake company’s latest creation, Rob Papen takes pride in rattling off several more exciting-sounding features that floats his creative boat by adding, “There is a self-explanatory DRY/WET MIX dial and an FX MIX dial that can mix between the ‘granular delay’ and ‘tape delay’ sounds — by the way, the ‘delay’ inside DelGrain is based on a tape delay algorithm; an AUDIO FOLLOWER input is available for side-chain control, and it can also be used to control the DISRUPT sphere; there are four different modulation slots for those who want to control DelGrain via MIDI; and last, but by no means least, DelGrain comes with the BANK MANAGER and many presets — perfect as a starting point.”
Put it this way: while it is understandable that some might take the idea of another delay plug-in promising to be different to so many others already out there with a GRAIN of salt — pun intended, it would be surely seriously remiss of Rob Papen not to assure them that DelGrain definitely delivers on that well-worn claim!
DelGrain is available — as a 64-bit AAX-, AU-, VST-, and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for Mac (OS X 10.15 or higher, ARM processor compatible) and as a 64-bit VST- and VST3-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for PC (Windows 7 or higher) with 64-bit AAX compatibility available for PT 12 or higher (PC) — at an attractive price of only €35.00 EUR/$35.00 USD from authorised Rob Papen dealers worldwide or as a download directly from Rob Papen for that same price via its dedicated webpage, which also features more in-depth information, here: https://www.robpapen.com/DelGrain.html
DelGrain is included in eXplorer-10 (https://www.robpapen.com/explorer-10.html), the latest version of Rob Papen’s all-encompassing bundle, at no additional cost; existing owners only have to download the latest installer and run it to add WirePluck to their Rob Papen virtual instrument and effect plug-in collection.
Raw FM textures for forward-thinking bass music producers
This pack captures the unmistakable character of Yamaha’s late 1980s 4-operator FM synths, with all their sharp digital edges and lo-fi charm intact. The TQ5, often hidden in the shadow of its more famous siblings, holds a unique place in synthesis history. It delivers angular, glassy tones that feel both futuristic and retro, with a sound design potential that quietly laid the groundwork for timbres now celebrated in modern club music.
Created for producers who care about texture, this collection offers bass and drum sounds with a distinct edge. Artifacts, aliasing, and resolution quirks are not just preserved but embraced, giving each sample a bite that generic VSTs rarely achieve."
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Prismatic Spray II should be out in a few days!
Let's take a look at some more of the new features in the Prismatic Spray II.
I have the new web serial visualization feature running on a Mac this time. I did a screen recording and comped it into this video to demonstrate the possibilities of web serial display & visualizations.
I start by showing how the DETUNE knob works and can create a "chorus" type effect between the two bytebeat engines.
I move on to the SLOW DOWN knob and show how you can slow the bytebeats down and even freeze time - allowing for wavetable-ish type control over the sound. (You can also accomplish this by creating very small loops with the looping feature).
MIDI PITCH BEND is shown with the help the Phantasmal Force micro MIDI controller.
GLIDE allows for some portamento action between notes.
The analog FILTER runs in stereo and is also MIDI controllable.
I finish up with an explanation of the PITCH SCALING feature, which can stretch bytebeat playback determined by a user-specified root note.
Check with dealers on the right for availability. Pics and additional details below.
"Fantastically fun, feature packed, powerful yet simple to use Venus Instruments have brought a tonne of flexibility to Eurorack sampling and looping with the VENO ORBIT.
There's multiple bonus patch from scratch uncut videos exclusive to / divkid supporters - head there to join the community and gain access."
INTRICATE IDM DRUMS INSPIRED BY AUTECHRE, APHEX TWIN, AND SQUAREPUSHER
Synth sounds in this video are from Elektron Digitone 2 sound pack “Drones & Depths”.
A focused collection of 82 experimental drum loops crafted specifically for Digitakt II and its new Grid/Slice workflow. All loops are 4 bars and perfectly mapped to 64 steps, ensuring flawless alignment, smooth transitions, accurate morphing, and full cross-compatibility between every loop.
Each loop is precisely warped/quantized so the Grid mode slices kicks, snares, hats, percussion and glitches with perfect accuracy — ready for resequencing, rearranging, or deep rhythmic mutation.
With a single press of Create Random Locks, you can generate infinite variations from any loop, unlocking new ideas instantly with one button.
The rhythmic approach follows the style of Aphex Twin and Squarepusher: complex beats built on a single track, suitable for IDM, glitch, experimental electronica, and experimental drum & bass.
Includes a ready-to-use project with effects, modulations, and macro controls for expressive performance. All samples are provided in 16-bit / 48 kHz stereo WAV, usable in any DAW but optimized for perfect behavior inside Digitakt II.
A precision-built rhythmic toolkit for avant garde, expressive, and unpredictable drums."
"Transfigure is your creative partner in sound. With just a few clicks, it turns any track into a living, breathing sonic landscape full of depth, motion, and emotion. Its clean, intuitive interface makes complex processes feel effortless. Whether you’re refining details or creating entirely new textures, Transfigure gives you the freedom to shape sound your way. The central XY pad allows for simultaneous parameter control and expressive automation, perfect for performative sound design and evolving texture.
Runs on macOS & Windows (AU, VST2, VST3, AAX, Standalone)"
2nd video timestamps:
00:00:00 Overview
00:09:02 The Modulators
00:32:09 The Sound Processors
01:08:58 The Effects
"The Unpredictable Logic of Sound: Inside the Make Noise Sample Pack
Every patch on a Make Noise system is a small act of discovery. It does not begin with a plan, but with curiosity. The machine invites you to think in voltages, to listen to circuits as if they were alive. Out of that dialogue between control and chance, something unmistakably organic emerges.
The Make Noise Modular Synth Sample Pack ver.7.5 was recorded entirely with the Shared System, Strega, and 0-Coast. Every waveform was shaped by hand, without presets, without automation. Each modulation, cross-feedback, and timing drift was allowed to evolve freely until it found its own balance.
"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking Two ambient pieces composed and performed live on the ELZ_1 Play, with effects.
00:00 - Song 1 04:22 - Song 2
Sonicware sent the ELZ_1 Play over for me to explore because of its big new firmware update. To be honest, there is an overwhelming number of synth engines and effects within the ELZ_1 Play and I only briefly explored the options with any systematicity. Most of the time, I found the synth was a nice device to tweak presets or dial in a sound quickly based on a particular engine type.
A few of the synth engines are quite beautiful and unique, including some tuned noise that it is really pretty. For these explorations, I was mainly drawn to sounds I can't normally make on my other synths, like electric pianos or organs. The options to make and tweak whatever you want are there, but they require you navigating the menus to find them. That aspect works perfect well, but mostly I found the ELZ_1 Play was a great couch device where I noodle.
The biggest and best surprise was definitely the looper, which allows you to have four separate, synchonized or asynchronous loops just spinning away. The looper is an easy way to quickly find inspiration and compose something new.
For these live performances, I've also paired the ELZ_1 Play with a few effects to extend or build the ambient sketch into something a little more complete. The Walrus Qi adds some granular, delay, chorus, and reverb to the finale of the first piece, and the Meris Polymoon adds its phased delay-verb to the second. I also thought I'd try the Soma Cosmos as a different take on the looping idea for the second track.
Overall, I found the ELZ_1 Play to be a good companion for those tired days where all the music-making energy I had was on the couch. Having so many engine types meant I could explore new sounds, and having the asynchronous looper meant I was often quickly in the territory of a full piece.
Here’s a barely-used Butterfly Benjolin from Macumbista’s new “RM” series of Benjolins: a pair of Rob Hordijk’s oft-copied Benjolin synthesizers in a distinctive cigar box enclosure, made under license and with several improvements by Macumbista Instruments and Frog Leg Synthesis. The most obvious enhancement is the ring modulator now standard in Macumbista’s Benjolin designs, which greatly expands the timbral possibilities. XOR-ing signals can be a nice substitute for RM in a pitch, but it’s great to have the real thing and really dial your sounds in. Patching two ring modulators in series opens up some wild sounds. Within its deceptively simple architecture, you’ll find ample opportunity for sound design, strange loops, and a fair bit of chaos. I’ve just never had the *grá* for R2R/digital shift registers/runglers that so many of my peers have. I gave it a chance, and now I’ll let it go to someone similarly curious, or to one of those obsessives out there. If you’re curious about these, there are loads of videos about the Benjolin on YouTube that will give you a sense of what it can do. There aren’t many videos of the “Butterfly Benjolin V4,” which has the ring modulator and additional enhancements, of which this is a lovely example. Here’s the manual for Macumbista’s new “RM” line of Benjolins: https://macumbista.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Benjo-cheat-sheet-1.2-mid.pdf The Butterfly is two of these in a single enclosure with shared power supply, common 0v, etc. Shipping from Berlin, Germany. It will ship with a 12v line-lump power supply in sturdy packaging."
"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
"EP–40 riddim is a powerful sampler, sequencer and composer built for expressive live performance, with a powerful loop engine, and reggae-inspired FX. it comes packed with over 400 handcrafted instruments and sounds from iconic reggae producers, plus a synth engine with classic bass and lead tones and pressure-sensitive dub sirens. EP–2350 ting is a handheld performance mic with built-in effects and samples. connect it directly to riddim, or any sound system."
Riffin’ on the EP-40 Supertone - Teenage Engineering EP-40/EP-2350 Riddim and Ting
Teenage Engineering - EP-40, the newest member of the EP line is here. Now for the first time there are synthesizer engines built in. Layer all of your samples with fresh bass lines, leads and pads without losing any fidelity. There is also a new sample loop mode for toggling longer loops on and off. The ultimate layering machine!
EP-2350 Ting is a handheld vocal effects microphone and sample trigger. You can sample directly into the Riddim via Ting (or any external source)
Riddim comes stocked with almost 1,000 sounds, loops, one-shots and synthesizer engines. All sounds in this video are from the stock pre-loaded selection"
EP–40 RIDDIM is a powerful sampler, sequencer and composer built for expressive live performance, featuring tightly synced MIDI sequences, grid-synced loops, and reggae-inspired FX for real-time sound shaping. it comes packed with over 300 handcrafted instruments and sounds from iconic reggae producers, plus a synth engine with classic bass and lead tones and pressure-sensitive dub sirens.
EP–2350 TING is a handheld performance mic with built-in effects and samples. connect it directly to RIDDIM or any sound system.
product highlights: EP–40 riddim: 12 stereo / 16 mono poly voices 128MB system memory subtractive synth engine grid-synced loops 9 user-editable projects 7 main fx and 12 punch-in™ fx pressure sensitive keys and multifunctional fader sampling frequency: 46 kHz / 16-bit stereo in/out, sync in/out, midi in/out and usb-c dimensions: 240 x 176 x 16 mm | 9.5 x 7 x 0.7 in
EP–2350 ting: 4 live voice effects: echo, echo+spring, pixie, robot 4 replaceable samples to trigger straight from the mic live adjustable effects parameters line out on 3.5 mm curly cable lo-fi by design
Combining multiple mono delays is not something many people do. Yet, it’s an amazing way to create rhythmic structure that you won’t get any other way. Any delay pedals will work. I prefer to use a mono signal chain to keep things from getting too complex. This concept does work in a DAW—just make sure you turn off tempo sync.
1. Create a simple rhythm. In this quick tutorial, I made a very bland white noise hi-hat loop.
2. Using the first delay pedal, slowly move the repeat knob until you find an interesting rhythmic structure. Make sure you keep the level of repeats down so the rhythm doesn’t get too wet.
3. For the second delay pedal, turn the time knob very slowly. As you do this, you’ll hear moments when the two delays start to play off each other, creating something new and exciting. This works great when the first delay is just slightly off-tempo.
4. As an extra, I added a phaser, which adds a beautiful smeared wash to the rhythm. The phaser's cycle actually adds a third sweeping rhythm.
4. Keep tweaking the repeat and time knobs of each delay—you’ll continually find new rhythmic structures. Go slowly, as there are hidden rhythms that will emerge that you might otherwise miss.
4. Why can't you use one stereo delay to achieve the same thing? It's simple because using two delays gives you two clocks, and the timing will never be perfect. The result is something that has a human characteristic rather than being stiff and perfect.
If you're strapped for cash, look for older pedals on Craigslist or eBay. The phaser in this tutorial was actually found at Goodwill. The Line 6 was purchased for $40 on Craigslist, and the Oceans 11 can often be found very inexpensively. The cheaper the effect, the better!
"A cinematic atmosphere made of sound, not melody. https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store... This is not a collection of loops. It is a carefully curated archive of long-form drone textures, each exceeding five minutes, sculpted for those who create without the need for rhythm, harmony, or resolution. Designed for deep listeners and sound designers. From seasoned ambient producers to experimental filmmakers, this pack speaks to those who understand that sound can live and breathe without a beat. Built from legendary hardware units and bespoke digital tools, these drones are not simply sounds. They are environments.
with OS 1.1.0, your OP–XY becomes an even more powerful sampler. this update introduces a new sample slicer, perfect for chopping breaks, melodic sequences, or vocals. it offers three slicing modes for flexible, precise control over how you cut and play back your sounds.
transient-based slicing: OP–XY automatically detects peaks and hits in your sample and slices them—ideal for drums, percussion, or anything with sharp attacks.
time-based slicing: divides your sample into equal sections, great for loops, rhythmic material, or when you want perfectly even slices across the entire recording.
manual tap: tap your own slice points to create custom rhythms and break your sample exactly where you want it.
to go along with the slicer, we also added parameter lockability to the drum sampler.
duck: with the new update there’s a new lfo, duck. use duck to quickly add sidechain compression to any instrument track. it takes audio or note data from one track and modulates the volume of another. use it to create space for your kicks in your bass or to add movement to pads.
this update also brings several quality-of-life improvements for sequencing and performing. you can now define how OP–XY calculates scene length for more precise playback control. song mode has been refined to work consistently with the rest of the device, simply hold shift before pressing buttons. this allows you to continue using the musical keyboard even when in the song mode screen.
using sound link, you can now use the same sound across all patterns of a track, useful for live sets or when you want to skip presets per pattern. and finally, a much-requested feature: delayed scene switch. when performing live, queue up the next scene instead of immediately switching scenes.
Machinedrum Sample Pack The Elektron Machinedrum, first introduced in the early 2000s, was not simply a drum machine. It was a digital architecture built to generate percussion with surgical precision and metallic sharpness. Its synthesis models produced results that went beyond drum programming, moving into the territory of sound design. Even today, no software plugin has managed to fully replicate its distinctive texture. This collection captures that uniqueness. Every sample was recorded directly from the Machinedrum itself. No external processing, no layering. What you hear is the circuitry of early Elektron design, distilled into one-shots that highlight the instrument’s raw identity.
1. themkI | An exploration of a 70s classic
2. themkI | Overview
3. themkI | Presets playthrough
Press release follows:
Thephonoloop tweaks themkI as deeply-sampled, expressive VI exploring electromechanical keyboard classic’s imperfections with colourful Version 1.1 update
KATOWICE, POLAND: Thephonoloop is proud to announce that it has tweaked themkI — already available as a deeply-sampled, expressive VI (virtual instrument) for Native Instruments’ KONTAKT PLAYER platform housed in an MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatible engine built for discovery and experimentation, exploring the beautiful imperfections of a Seventies-vintage electromechanical keyboard classic — with a colourful Version 1.1 update introducing sharper contrast for better visibility alongside new GUI (Graphical User Interface) colour options for customising its look, as of October 7…
Get access to dozens of analog and digital synth multisamples, as well as my exclusive In-Complete Book of Electronic Music Ideas, Tips and Tricks, on my Patreon:
Vintage groovebox charm reimagined for today’s electronic producers. xemptyz This sample pack is a tribute to the iconic Roland MC-303, a machine that helped define the DIY electronic sound of the late 1990s. Originally released as an all-in-one groovebox, the MC-303 offered a bold vision for accessible music-making, with digital tones that felt futuristic yet playful. Even if you have never used the original hardware, this pack brings its spirit to life through carefully curated sounds designed for modern workflows. xemptyz
