Jake's Custom Shop Quad Arpeggiator - Eurorack Module Kickstarter

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"What if you could solo on the modular synth like a Rock Star?
Quad Arpeggiator isn't just 4 totally independent 16-step CV sequencers. It's a synth-soloing machine. Each Arpeggio has it's own button-knob for quick adjustment. Turn a knob to set pitch, click it to go to the next step, set the pitch and repeat. Press + Hold + Turn to set arpeggio lengths from 1 to 16 steps.

But here's where it really shines. Turn any knob quick and the Quad Arpeggiator rips through a pentatonic scale like your shredding on a guitar, or keyboard. (or keytar if that's your thing). Musical expertise not required.
Everything's tuned to pentatonic scale, so: it. just. sounds. awesome. period.

Four Clock Inputs, Four 1 Volt-Per-Octave CV outputs.

Back the Quad ADSR on Launch Day, (Nov 1st) and get 32% OFF + These Absolutely Crazy Bright Red 1980's Sweat Bands so you can look, feel and play your modular synth like a Rock Star:

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"Write Four Parts Fast.

Quad Arpeggiator gives you four independent 16-step minor pentatonic melodic lanes you can shape in real time, so hooks, basslines, counter-melodies, and fills come together fast.

How it works

Connect CV OUT 1 to a VCO.

Turn ARP 1 knob to set the pitch of your first note.

Short Press ARP 1 Knob to go to the next step.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have a complete sequence.

Plug a clock signal into GATE IN 1.

Long-Press ARP 1 Knob to start/ Stop the Clock."

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Curves & Membranes 1.5 - New filters, expanded orbital modulators + more for the Beizer-wave synth

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"Curves & Membranes 1.5.0 adds two new filter modes, new orbital modulation patterns and polyphonic glide to the 'everything is visual' bezier waveform synthesizer for macOS and Windows.

In the first part of this video, I run a simple sequence from the Arturia Keystep and play around with some of the new features, mainly the new filter modes on a patch with some twisted and eased orbital modulators.In the middle part I play it in 4 voice paraphonic mode to show off internal overdrive.

In the end I run the first sequence again.

Regarding the two new filter modes:
The new Filter Bank mode has 32 bands spaced in minor thirds, with per-band feedback and drive. All three filter points shape the bank, so you can move several resonant regions around at once. The new Pressure mode takes a different approach: each band opens in response to the signal going into it, with controls for sensitivity, recovery and drive. The original Membrane filter is still there too.

A bit on the orbs:
Every orbital modulator now has Easing and Twist. Easing speeds up and slows down different parts of the movement while keeping the overall cycle time. Twist turns the circular path into a horizontal or vertical figure-eight. Both work with ellipse, rotation and the envelope-style half-turns.

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Introducing the Microvolt 3901 Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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Every Bit Analog

Microvolt 3901 is a component level emulation of the Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt 3900 plus a collection of classic Pittsburgh Modular Eurorack modules from throughout our history, together in one fully patchable instrument. The original instrument and Eurorack modules have been meticulously modeled at a component level to capture the warm sound and unique quirks of the original machines. Patch cables route audio and cv (control voltage) signals between modules to create unique, polyphonic sounds. Play it standalone or use it as a VST, AU, AUv3(iOS) plugin.

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Introducing Massive XL | Native Instruments

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Massive XL - What's new? | Native Instruments

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"Get an overview of Massive XL and explore new ways to create, shape, and perform with sound."

"Step into a synth that hits hard fast, then keeps opening up.

Massive XL builds on its iconic heritage to guide you to your own distinctive sound with grit, weight, and character.

Break out of fixed signal chains. Route oscillators, noise, filters, inserts, phase modulation, and feedback into unexpected combinations and effects. Explore hundreds of wavetables, reshape them with ten oscillator modes, and build evolving sounds with expressive modulation, open routing, and powerful effects.

Massive XL intro pricing:
Update for Massive X customers: $49
Crossgrade from Massive: $79
New customers: $99"

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NATIVE INSTRUMENTS UNVEILS MASSIVE XL, A NEW FLAGSHIP SYNTH DESIGNED TO HELP PRODUCERS REACH ORIGINAL SOUNDS FASTER
Building on Massive’s Iconic Sound, Massive XL Combines Deep Sound Design, Faster Workflow, A New Preset Generator, And Powerful Tools in A Reimagined Synthesizer.

BERLIN, Germany (October 27, 2026) – Native Instruments today announced Massive XL, the latest generation of its flagship synthesizer platform and successor to Massive X. Designed for producers who demand both sonic depth and creative speed, Massive XL combines the character, flexibility, and modulation power that made Massive an industry standard with a redesigned workflow that helps users move from inspiration to original sounds faster.

New tools including Preset Generator, Mutator, Morpher, and Animator make it easier to discover, shape, and personalize sounds while preserving the deep synthesis engine and open routing architecture that Massive users have relied on for years.

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Beijing Modular 10/26/26 Videos

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Playlist:

1. Heisenberg Zynthian Workstation- Beijing Modular 26

Jarrod from Heisenberg told us about the OFAI Music Workstation and a handmade wooden MIDI controller.

The workstation is a custom small Linux-based unit with audio outputs and MIDI. It runs open-source software from the Zynthian platform, with additional presets made by Jarrod. The hardware is a a custom development by the team, and it supports MIDI synths, plug-ins and multi-timbral sequencing.

The wooden controller works as a generic control surface and is not for sale, more just as a DIY project by Jarrod. Parameters are assigned with MIDI Learn, so knobs and buttons can control selected synth or effect parameters. In the demo, a USB MIDI cable connects the controller to the workstation. The system can run drums, hi-hats and riffs on separate tracks, and selecting a track gives access to further parameters. A MIDI latch function holds notes while parameters are adjusted.

The OFAI Workstation is sold in China for 3,700 RMB. The wooden controller is handmade and is not for sale. More Info: https://zynthian.org

2. 30k - Nyoka - Magnetic Field Noise Generator - Beijing Modular 26

Yang from 30K told us about their NYOKA Magnetic Field Noise Generator, a small experimental sound device that turns electromagnetic interference into audio control signals.

The unit senses magnetic field signals and uses them to modulate an internal oscillator. It can also be played by touch, with fingers routing signals to different points in the circuit. The device includes multiple switches for changing operating modes, selecting oscillator or inductor output, choosing where the magnetic field signal routes, and altering routing inside the oscillator.

The unit runs from USB-C power and outputs audio via a 3.5mm TRS jack. It responds strongly to nearby power sources, with different electrical equipment producing different responses. Yang also mentioned that it works well with external reverb and delay.

The device is available for 229 RMB.
He also showed a magnetic field amplifier with 1000x gain and a small Meow Box synthesizer that produces cat sounds - I mean, why not?

3. 203 Systems - Mystrix 2 MPE Grid, Cardenza - tiny hackable music computer- Beijing Modular 26

Nengzhuo Cai from 203 Systems had some pretty cool units to show, first up is about Mystrix 2, a wireless MPE grid controller, and two compact music devices. Mystrix 2 is the latest generation and runs its own OS, so applications can be installed directly on the hardware without a computer.

Mystrix 2 acts as a MIDI and control-data source. It includes MPE keyboard apps, chord, arpeggiator, scale and custom scale tools, split-screen operation, an eight-track sequencer, clip mode and a mixer. The sequencer supports 16 patterns with 16 steps. It has three full-feature USB-C ports for charging, computer connection or accessory boxes, plus CV and MIDI adapters. A hidden side touch slider supports functions such as strumming.

Next up is *Cardenza, *a $20 open-source ESP32 S3 music computer with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, microphone, SD card, app installation and web coding support. You can run your own programs on it, and even browse the web (assuming you can code your own browser!)

Then the NULLperator is a tiny eight-track tracker with audio I/O, TRS MIDI I/O, microphone, speaker and battery. Mystrix 2 is expected for Kickstarter at around $500, while NULLperator is expected around $300, with free iOS and Android apps available.

More Info: https://203.io/ |--------|

4. SPI1: Mini Multi-function Game-style Modules - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to Lei and the team behind *SPI1*, a compact modular music workstation built around a “micro universe” concept. They explained that the project uses a game-like interface for creating music, with visual design, touch controls and interchangeable hardware modules forming part of the workflow. SPI1 features a square-format touch bar with 12 control keys. Projects can start from blank templates or preset styles, and the system supports user-made templates. The team plans to release an SDK for third-party development, covering modules and internal software. The instrument includes a DSP synth system where timbres are organised as “plants”, with scale selection, generative music modes and four-channel pattern recording. A map-style interface contains sound machines, including chord and wave-based devices. External interaction comes through probes for wind, magnetic signals, audio signals and other inputs. The modular hardware includes interfaces such as joystick, DJ turntable, drum pad, fader and marble-based controllers. An audio sequencer module can trigger external devices and lights. SPI1 is currently a prototype, with a Kickstarter planned for spring next year. Pricing has not yet been confirmed.

5. Erica Synths: Graphic Sequencer - Beijing Modular 26

Ģirts from Erica Synths gave us a look at the Graphic Sequencer a new Eurorack module currently in production.

The Graphic Sequencer is a compact hub for sequencing and modulation. It has 10 steps (with a planned 16-step expander) plus CV and gate outputs and three modulation outputs. Those outputs support envelopes, delay-based envelope types, user-drawn multistage envelopes, LFOs, random walk, Euclidean sequencing and chord CV duties across multiple oscillators.

Magic mode changes an existing sequence in real time, with controls for note variation, octaves, density, gates and slides. Returning from that mode clears the edit buffer. The Euclidean section works with an 8-channel expander, and hits can be added manually with the encoder.

The module is expected in about a month, priced around €300.

6. Theresyn - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to Nori about Theresyn, a handmade fully analogue theremin synthesizer. He explained that it uses the familiar theremin approach, with the left hand controlling amplitude and the right hand controlling pitch, but adds extra control and acoustic elements.

Xin then demo'd the pressure-sensitive touch pad, which controls oscillator amplitude and can also trigger an ADSR envelope. Theresyn has two oscillators, with mixing between the theremin voice and an internal oscillator. Antenna tracking can be set to none, partial or full, allowing one oscillator to act as a drone or follow the pitch hand.

The synth also includes selectable waveforms, filter modes including low-pass, resonance, pitch-to-filter tracking and amplitude modulation of the cutoff. Its speaker system includes a front loudspeaker and rear resonating strings, with a pickup for the string output. There is no pitch quantizer, and pitch remains continuous. The pitch range can be tuned to the player's body capacitance.

Theresyn is handmade, available to order from the website, and the full version with bag costs €3,000.

More Info: https://theresyn.com/

7. PUFF Eurorack Breath Controller - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to the team behind Puff V3 about the Puff breath controller project, which began in 2024. They explained that the current wired V2 has the same core functions as the planned V3, while the V3 moves to wireless operation.

Puff converts breath into control voltage for modular systems and synthesizers. It can control pitch, cutoff, resonance and other modulation destinations, depending on the patch. The system supports up to four CV outputs and one MIDI output. USB-C connects to a computer or laptop for MIDI, so it can control software and hardware at the same time.

The controller is held in the mouth, leaving both hands free for instruments such as guitar or piano. The team also discussed a future mouth ring or bite control for sustain-style input. The prototype is built, with release planned for June next year, and the project launches on Kickstarter.

The Crow Hill Company Introduces FOREST HARPS Incantatory Invention

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"In this video Christian walks us through his latest incatative invention made in collaboration with the entire Crow Hill team. Forest Harps is made up of a rare find coupled with medieval ingredients and his own very special and grotesque approach to sound design. If you're looking for a harp that isn't a harp, a classical guitar that isn't a classical guitar and some fully controllable shifts in darkness of tone for your next score, song or soundtrack it would be worth checking out"

Press release follows:

The Crow Hill Company continues investigating its Origins series of virtual instrument plug-in collectibles with FOREST HARPS incantatory invention

EDINBURGH, UK: The Crow Hill Company is delighted to continue investigating its Origins series of virtual instrument plug-in collectables with the release of its intriguing-sounding FOREST HARPS — being billed as an incantatory invention collectively crafted by the Edinburgh-based enterprise, effectively comprising a harp made from elk horn, conch shell, animal ribs, and fishing wire brought together with medieval psaltries fed through a slowly rotating Leslie cabinet to create a forest floor of plucks, textures, and atmospheres as a rare and grotesque approach to sound design — as of October 20…

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Baikonur 4: a virtual instrument sampled from a SOMA Lyra-8

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"Baikonur 4 is a cinematic virtual instrument built from deep-sampled recordings of the Soma Lyra-8 — an analog synthesizer known for its unpredictable, organic character. Available now as VST3/AU.

🔗 Get it here: https://fangtoothinstruments.com

Baikonur 4 features multiple mic positions, a built-in arpeggiator, and a full effects chain — covering everything from dark atmospheric drones to percussive textures and alien tonalities. Designed for film, game, and horror scoring"

Baikonur 4 is a sample-based synthesizer built from the sound of the SOMA Lyra-8™, a celebrated analog drone instrument. Rather than model it, Baikonur 4 captures its character through multi-channel recording and lets you reshape it with modulation, filtering and effects.

What makes the instrument distinctive is how each sound was recorded: every source was captured through four separate “mic” channels, each with its own tone, which you blend to taste on the main page.

Main — The direct signal, run through analog EQ, analog saturation and transformers for weight and color.
Room — The signal sent through a Fender Princeton Reverb amplifier and then a Universal Audio OX amp top box with the “Room” control fully raised — the source of the channel’s name.
Cab L / Cab R — Two different speaker-cabinet impulse responses, each captured in a different room and without the amplifier used on the Room channel — adding width and a sense of space.

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This is the weirdest pedal he owns … and He loves it! // The Square from NWS [PEDALS & PATCHES]

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"Whether its turning simple mono synths into sounding like music easels, taking a basic polysynth and making it sound like a complex oscillator or just generally continuing to be a weird and wonderful effect for synths ... I'm pretty fascinating with this one. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

The Square // https://nicksworldofsynthesizers.co.u...
Check out Nick’s inventions // https://nicksworldofsynthesizers.co.uk"

THE SQUARE

The Square ring modulator pedal, Boutique, Hand Made & Designed By Me.

Intro

The Square pedal is simply a ring modulator that takes the input signal and sends it to both inputs of the ring modulator at the same time.

Despite it's simplicity, The Square is capable of producing a wide variety of sounds depending on what you put into it.

Each pedal is unique and made by hand, from the hand bent metal enclosure to the component choices and tolerances. Imperfections are considered part of the aesthetic appeal both sonically and physically.

To understand what the pedal is and all the magical things it can do for your musical productions, we strongly recommend watching the video from DivKid below.

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Pattern Keeper Looping | Ambient Guitar Soundscape

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"Pattern Keeper Looping with Lo-Fi Modulation

A guitar melody is sent through the JHS Notaklön and Walrus Audio ACS1 (Fullerton Amp) and loop-recorded with the Native Audio Pattern Keeper.

From there, the loop runs in stereo through the lo-fi modulation of the Kinotone Ribbons and Chase Bliss Lossy, with the Alexander Pedals Forget Me Not adding delay before the signal reaches the Eventide Space (ModEchoVerb algorithm).

I'm playing with the filter on the Pattern Keeper, reversing the loop and slowing down the speed/pitch to create darker vibes, real time modulated with the Chase Bliss Lossy.

Signal chain:

Fender EJ Stratocaster → JHS Notaklön → Walrus Audio ACS1 → Native Audio Pattern Keeper → Kinotone Ribbons → Chase Bliss Lossy → Alexander Pedals Forget Me Not → Eventide Space

🎥 All sounds and visuals by The Pedalboard Orchestra
🔊 Recording & mastering by The Pedalboard Orchestra
⚠️ This is not a sponsored video — all equipment was personally purchased

🎧 Listen to my music on Bandcamp:
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Synthesizers.com Announces the Q215 DIGITAL REVERB

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Note: Synthesizers.com is happy to announce they are showing off their new design this weekend at the Brooklyn Synth EXPO, October 17-18, 2026.

COMING SOON -- NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ONLY

The Q215 DIGITAL REVERB from Synthesizers.com.

We are proud to announce that we have added a multi-mode STEREO reverb to our lineup. Featuring detailed reverbs created to work well within a modular setup, this module is sure to add new sounds and textures to your case that are sure to inspire you.

With multiple reverb algorithms, the Q215 can easily fill the role of everything from a subtle spatial enhancer to an intense sonic shaper -- especially if you add modulation to any of the four CV inputs. You may find yourself in some decidedly abstract territory, creating dream-like soundscapes or ambient dub workouts with just a twist of a knob.

We have chosen ease of use over pages of menus. Simply use the Mode button to select the next algorithm. Some are more natural while others are decidedly synthetic.

The Q215 features a wide range of reverb styles, some of which even include period accurate sample rate adjustments to capture the proper tone. (The two Abstract Large Hall algorithms are decidedly dark and gritty -- part of that darkness comes from the 32Khz sample rate for those modes.)

The module puts out a STEREO SIGNAL (though it still sounds great in mono) from a mono input or a stereo input. The module will process all the usual +/-5V signals but can also work with line level signals as well, such as drum machines and synthesizers. The built in GAIN control allows the user to adjust the headroom and can be pushed into slight clipping if so desired.

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POLYEND TRACKER DESKTOP SAMPLER SYNTH & SEQUENCER w/ Original Box

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Learn to creatively use dynamics processing in Eurorack // DYN by Timo Rozendal & Surreal Machines

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"In this video we'll be exploring dynamics processing, learning about functions that are typically a music production and studio tool and applying them to Eurorack sound shaping and getting creative within a modular environment.

Dyn is a new module from Timo Rozendal made in collaboration with Surreal Machines with DSP based on their plug in 'Crack'. It's a 14HP stereo noise gate, transient designer, maximizer, limiter and clipper. There's lots of hands on control and easy to assign CV control too."

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Timo Rozendal Dyn
Dyn from Timo Rozendal is a stereo transient shaper that's exceptional at creating hard hitting percussion or dialing back overly aggressive transients in your mix. It includes a suite of dynamics processing tools based on Surreal Machine's Crack plugin and optimized for drum sounds. A transient shaper is a specialized kind of limiter with an ultra fast attack stage envelope that works primarily on hard spikes in volume such as the initial impact of a stick hitting a drum.The large attack and sustain knobs provide the core parameter adjustments on Dyn. Lower the attack time to create sharp hits that cut through the mix, or increase it to smooth out harsh transitions. Adjust sustain to control the body of the hit post-transient, either making it fuller or tighter. Use the noise gate to reduce the level of quieter sounds between hits, crank the maximizer to push the overall level, and adjust the limiter to set the peak. Blend in your dry signal with the processed sound for parallel processing of your sounds. At the end of the chain, a clipper controls the final output level. Route an external CV source to any of the main parameters to add additional automation. Dyn from Timo Rozendal perfectly pairs with your drum voices or samples, particularly when you need them to stand out in the mix.

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Liminal Space 2 RC7: Tape, Fuzz & Beautiful New Reverb Spaces

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"Liminal Space 2 RC7 now has tape saturation, tape shimmer, fuzz, robot speech, and new Authentic Soundware-inspired spaces. Your old pal Keith went in to update his haunted digital reverb synth and apparently forgot where the brakes were. So grab your headphones: we're going from beautiful studio strings to a cassette deck that probably shouldn't be allowed to drive!

First, Space Age Strings from Authentic Soundware meets four new reverb banks evolved from Jared Hunter's impulse responses, used with his permission. We explore Color EQ and Decay Color, compare Eastside Church with its source IR, and squeeze into the tiny Relic Room. These are algorithmic reverbs inspired by measured spaces; the IRs aren't playing inside the plugin.

Then things get gloriously unreasonable. The new GRIT module brings warmth, crunch, wavefolding, bitcrushing, shoegaze fuzz, varispeed tape, and Speak & Spell-style speech processing. We build tape shimmer, stereo wow and flutter, and a weird reverse-tape bloom. How many ways can you bend pitch in a reverb? Apparently, ALL OF THEM.

We also cover the new "Clean" tank filtering, Vulture 224 vintage flavor, spring/plate Material, Follow-driven reverb ducking, Lexitone Split Decay, and a quick return to True Shimmer. Plus a "Skippy Save" shortcut for your own wonderfully questionable patches. Woot!

Demonstrated in this video: Liminal Space 2 RC7 in Bitwig on Windows. Liminal Space is my own plugin. This video is not sponsored by Authentic Soundware.

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Buchla and beyond with synth legend Suzanne Ciani | Signal Flow Podcast Ep10

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"We were beyond delighted that the legendary Suzanne Ciani paid a visit to our Glasgow showroom ahead of her performance as part of Sonica 2026. Luke and Tom spoke to her about being synonymous with Buchla, and her long career in electronic music - from building synths in California in the 1960s to collaborating with Actress and continuing to tour the world with her 200-series system. Big thanks to Su ‘SHHE’ Shaw and Jenn at Electric Shores for setting this up for us.

Suzanne Ciani tour dates, tickets and releases: https://www.sevwave.com/

Sonica Glasgow: https://sonic-a.co.uk/about

Get in touch with questions, feedback and suggestions via signalflow@signalsounds.com

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:28 On being synonymous with the Buchla
08:45 Working in quad and giving life to sound
13:19 How audiences have changed
16:33 Reacting against the male-dominated classical world
20:20 Collaborating with Actress and others
25:01 Buchla vs Serge
29:04 Setup for current live performances
32:15 Outro"

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Introducing DMNO ON — Desktop Synthesizer

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"DMNO ON is the full-featured 8-voice, 2-part multi-timbral DMNO synthesizer in a compact desktop format. Built around two independent analog-hybrid synth engines, it retains DMNO’s highly flexible signal architecture, with each engine featuring our new Dynamic Multi-Core Stereo VCF. Eight creative Play Modes unlock dynamic interactions between the two timbres at the touch of a single control, while its flexible analog and digital audio connectivity make it a truly expansive and immediate sound design sandbox.

The ON System allows players to add an optional synth control unit to recreate the dual-panel DMNO interface, or choose from a range of expansion modules to extend it further and build their perfect DMNO. Play ON!

Soundtrack by ‪@hazelmillsmusic‬"

The New UDO DMNO ON! Desktop DMNO - with George Hearn

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"‪@udo_audio‬ has introduced the UDO DMNO ON, a desktop version of its DMNO synthesizer that keeps the full voice count, the hybrid engine and the multi-timbral architecture while doing away with the keyboard. It is not a cut-down instrument: this is a complete 8-voice, 2-part multi-timbral DMNO in a box measuring 487 x 220 x 107mm and weighing 4.5kg, built around the same two independent analog-hybrid synth engines and retaining the flexible signal architecture of the original.

For anyone who liked the sound of DMNO but did not want another keyboard in the room, this could be for you.

DMNO ONE has the same voice architecture as the keyboard."


DMNO ON is the full-featured 8-voice, 2-part multi-timbral DMNO synthesizer in a compact desktop format. Built around two independent analog-hybrid synth engines, it retains DMNO’s highly flexible signal architecture, with each engine featuring our new Dynamic Multi-Core Stereo VCF. Eight creative Play Modes unlock dynamic interactions between the two timbres at the touch of a single control, while its flexible analog and digital audio connectivity make it a truly expansive and immediate sound design sandbox.

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rare birds: MXR Model 113 Digital Delay

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"When I first heard of this 1976 digital delay I excepted a lo-fi, harsh and dark delay. I was so wrong... This unit sounds surprisingly warm and clean for a digital fx of that era. Of course if you select the 2.5 Khz preset (which gives you up to 1280 ms of delay if the unit has 4 memory modules like this one) it's very lo-fi. But up to the 10khz preset its really clean.
And I didn't expected it to be such a great modulation fx. You can get anything from chorus, phaser, flanger to ring modulation.
Delay signal can be phase reversed by pulling the mix knob, which is what you want for modulation fx, and the sweep frequency also has 2 modes you select by pullling the knob.
The delay time can be externally adjusted, by mean of CV signal or a simple expression pedal. The later works great with guitar when the unit is in phasing/flanging settings, as the pedal acts like a kind of wah pedal. Here are some examples of what you can achieve with this unit. Though I didn't demo it, this delay sounds also great on keyboards.

00:00 Roland CR78
07:38 Squier Jagmaster"

ERICA SYNTHS FUSION BOX ANALOGUE EFFECTS UNIT

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BUCHLA MUSIC EASEL SUITCASE MODULAR SYNTH - RETRO EDITION

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CIAT-LONBARDE TETRAX DESKTOP BASS SYNTHESISER

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"Tetrax follows a lineage of touch-based Ciat-Lonbarde instruments, built around four wooden bars that are pressed to activate four internal oscillators, each with its own fine-tuning slider embedded directly in the bar. Two master pitch knobs and two master chaos knobs shape the overall sound, with each chaos knob gradually increasing modulation from one oscillator to the next in a circular pattern, taking the instrument from pure sawtooth tones into dense noise.

The duplicated master controls reflect Tetrax's focus on timbre modulation via the separate upslope and downslope of triangle waveforms, giving independent shaping in each direction. Twenty-eight banana-jack modulation points are arranged in four diagonally shifted columns corresponding to the four bars, colour-coded by function — cool colours for inputs, hot colours for outputs — enabling touch-patching by pressing banana studs directly by hand. A stereo mini output reflects the press/release cycle of each bar across the two channels, and the instrument runs from either the included 12V PSU or a 9V battery."

ROLAND HANDYPAD 5 COMPACT PERCUSSION PAD w/ Original Box

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"The Handypad 5 is a compact, portable percussion pad controller offering a set of playable trigger pads for drum and percussion sounds, aimed at practice and small-scale performance use where a full-size pad controller isn't required."

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