New Befaco VC ADSR Eurorack Module

Published on Nov 14, 2016 Befacosynth

via Befaco

"We are happy to announce that from 16th November we will have available our brand new module: VC ADSR

The VC ADSR is our take on the classic ADSR: now smaller, more powerful and user friendly.

You can see detailed information here.

This compact unit features voltage control for each stage with manual faders to improve usability, feel and aesthetics.

A unique feature of the VC ADSR is the gate outputs for each stage of the envelope offering an extra level of control over your patch!

Envelope generation can be triggered and controlled with the use of the panel mounted push button or with the trigger/gate input.
Control of the response curve between each stage of the envelope (from linear to logarithmic/exponential) is provided by a potentiometer.

For in-depth information on the module take a look to our user Manual and Demo Video.

Price will be 95€ for the Kit and 160€ for assembled version. See features video. [above]

ADSR is the first module that will come with our brand new Knurlies. A screw specially designed for eurorack to make re-arranging of your case a matter of minutes! [pictured below]

Knurlies are sold in 100pcs bags at a price of 30€"

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Batchas presents: Buchla Modular - Patch 041

Published on Nov 14, 2016 batchas

"Like the previous patches this one is based on the 288v.
258v + 291 + FM-cross-modulation / 258j / 291e / 248r / 2x194 / ScrotumLab Reverb.
Microphone goes into the 207r."

Earwitness #7 w/ Tom Bugs - 9th November 2016

via the Tom Bugs (Bugbrand) mailing list:

"The first news is that there's an Earwitness feature on me that was broadcast last week on Resonance Extra & is now hosted on the Earwitness website:
---> http://earwitness.audio/
Eric Boros (of Vialka) asked me questions about my works & cut it up with audio from the recent and distant past.
Have a listen!
And the main course is, of course, Synth Voices.
Batch 4 is now online -> http://bugbrand.co.uk/shop
Just to note that international sendings will go out on Wednesday due to my movements tomorrow (UK posting should be fine).

No Christmas bonanzas planned (& definitely no damn Black Friday crap either) - though hopefully I'll get a few more of the current Red Boxes done up beforehand.
Feel free to give me a nudge to push me towards particular designs -> StereoCompress, CrossOverFilter, PEQ, PT Delay [SpringTanker & DRM1 moved to archive - no more!]
Best wishes for now & do enjoy a massive moon tonight if the clouds allow!
Tom"

New acidlab Detroit - TR-909 Based Drum Machine in the Works

"Analog Drummachine based on the circuits of the 909 with additional sound-parameters."

via acidlab

New Stand Alone Akai MPC In the Works?

A couple of prototype pics spotted on sequencer.de, who had the following to say about it:

"Akai has a new MPC Touch called MPC Live out – that’s rumours – but we have a manual, an FCC entry and these images – since it’s predecessor is a controller this might be the case here as well but more USB/MIDI Connectors – maybe they also consider the standalone MPC wasn’t a bad idea – they have been working and there was a rumour month ago that Akai planning a 'real' MPC without the need of a computer side by side. inMusic announced an announcement – so we will and might get more than this one?"

Kyma 7.1 — Sound Design Inspiration

Kyma 7.1 — Sound Design Inspiration from Symbolic Sound on Vimeo.

"New features in the Kyma 7.1 sound design environment are designed to help you stay in the creative flow by extending automatic Gallery generation to analysis files and Sounds, keeping your sound interactions lively and dynamic with support for new, multidimensional physical controllers, while expanding your sonic universe to include new synthesis and control algorithms that can be combined with the extensive library of algorithms already in Kyma."

Press release:

"Kyma 7.1 Sound Design Software Release

More inspiration, more live interaction, more ways to generate sound

CHAMPAIGN — November 14, 2016 — Symbolic Sound today announced that Kyma 7.1, the latest major release of the world’s most advanced sound design environment, is now available as a free update for sound designers, musicians, and researchers currently using Kyma 7. In Kyma 7.1, you can automatically generate an extensive gallery of inspiring sound design ideas based on your own signal-flow patches, samples, or analysis files. From there, it’s easy to map any parameter to an external physical controller so you can perform live sound-to-picture and design new musical instruments. Quickly create unique, high-quality sounds by combining some of the newly-developed sound synthesis modules exclusive to Kyma 7.1 with the massive library of existing synthesis and processing modules already available in Kyma.

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Roland Jupiter 8 "Sync Lead Solo"

Published on Nov 14, 2016 synthartist69

Korg Monologue analog mono synth synthesizer at the Brooklyn Synth Expo, Main Drag Music

Published on Nov 14, 2016 Expanding Sound

http://www.expandingsound.com

"sorry for the shakiness of the video, there was quite a long line for this one and nowhere to set up a tripod! the place was packed!

I was lucky enough to try out the new Korg Monologue this weekend. Main Drag Music hosted their annual Synth Expo at their store in Williamsburg Brooklyn, and this new, soon to be released synth made my must try list. An analog synth that can run on batteries? I had to hear it for myself. My time with the Monologue was limited unfortunately, as the building was packed and there was quite a line to try it. Luckily the folks over at Main Drag were gracious enough to allow me to plug in to get straight line audio, so you can get your own first impressions. I went to a blank user preset, wrote a quick little sequence, and got to work trying out some of the parameters. Its a fun synth to play; I am getting a little tired of the tiny Korg keys, and do miss the Minilogues delay, but it really did have a nice big strong presence that will cut through a mix for sure."

Modular on the Roof 5 - Nick Kwas (W A N D E R T A L K)

Published on Nov 14, 2016 pyrofiliac

http://wandertalk.bandcamp.com/

Follow me on instagram: http://instagram.com/nickkwas/

Executive producers Kali Keish and Adam Heege

Filmed, mixed, and edited by Nick Kwas

The Complete Guide to Synthesizers, Sequencers & Drum Machines by Dean Friedman

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction. You can also find copies (on Amazon here).

Here's an interesting bit of synth history. Some of you might remember the name Dean Friedman from the New York School of Synthesis tutorial videos - Intro to Synthesis, and The Yamaha DX7 II FD D Video Manual.

This book appears to have been published in 1985.

Via the listing: "For sale is a very nice synthesizer book called ‘The Complete Guide to Synthesizers, Sequencers & Drum Machines‘ from 1985

This is your chance to own this vintage synthesizer book written by Dean Friedman. This book contains 111 pages.This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer fan.

This book has no highlighting in it, it has some very little wear on a few pages. This book is in very good condition , see the picture's for more detail."

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