Liquid Clear | Ambient Eurorack Composition

Published on Apr 12, 2017 Chris Otchy

"An avalanche of tones - keyed up, trigged by j.friends, smeared and juxtaposed with clouds.

Listen to more: https://christopherfantasy.bandcamp.com/"

A closer look at the minijam tek.waves prototype

Published on Apr 12, 2017 Patchblocks

See this post for details on the minijam studio from Patchblocks.

Animoog and Filtatron for iOS Updates

Animoog for iPad
Animoog for iPhone

Two updates for each:

Updated to latest Audiobus 3.0 SDK.

Allow for Apple Music to continue playing when Animoog is in the foreground.

And Filtatron:

Updated to latest Audiobus 3.0 SDK.

New Modules from Doepfer Coming to SUPERBOOTH17

via Doepfer

"On the occasion of Superbooth in Berlin, April 20-22, 2017 we will be showing our new gear at booth 0210. We also celebrate our 25th company anniversary in Berlin.

Some of the new products were already presented as prototypes at NAMM and are now available (e.g. the voltage controller performance mixer series A-135-4). But we also show some new gear in Berlin (e.g. the quad VCO A-111-4, the micro keyboard A-173-1/2, the miniature stereo mixer A-138s and the low cost versions of the monster cases)."

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The Sound of Tubes - Thanks to Eric Barbour and Alessandro Cortini

Published on Apr 12, 2017 Wein Glas

"Weinglas live at Xerox Exotique,
Musikmessefestival,
Frankfurt/Germany, INM,
April 8th, 2017

All sounds are made with tubes. The only instruments I used here are a Metasonix S-2000 Tube Synthesizer and a Metasonix D-2000 Drum Machine. No overdubs, no edits, just a bit of reverb from a Keith McMillen K-Mix.

Thanks to Eric Barbour ( http://metasonix.com ) for designing these beasts and to Alessandro Cortini for the inspiration here: [posted here]

And of course thanks to the wonderful guys at Xerox Exotique for having me: http://xeroxex.de/"

Moogfest Announces MODULAR MARKETPLACE 2017

"The Modular Marketplace is a free interactive pop-up featuring boutique electronics, experimental effects, and eurorack synthesizers. From instruments that can make any musical sound imaginable to the latest DIY modular synthesizers, the marketplace showcases the future of electronic music and gives attendees the opportunity to meet instrument designers and play, test-drive, and take home the next generation of musical devices.

This year’s instrument manufacturers participants, selected for their cult status or game-changing ambition, will showcase their instruments and offer daily demonstrations, sound experiments, exclusive discounts, and other specials. Many of the entrepreneurs and designers behind these products will be in attendance, and almost all items will be available for purchase.

The Modular Marketplace will take place from 10am - 6pm from May 18-21.

Full list of participants:
Reverb
EarthQuaker Devices
Novation
Universal Audio
Critter and Guitari
Keith McMillen Instruments
Sunhouse
Dreadbox
Modal Electronics
Voltage & Company
Make Noise
Erogenous Tones
Sythrotek
4ms
Landscape Tapes
Zorx
Copper Traces
Control Voltage
STG Soundlabs
Audulus
Thinking Hz
Sensel
omniindustriies
Bastl Instruments
Steady State Fate
Kitsch-Bent
Moon Modular
Control"

Memorymoog, PPG Wave 2.2, The Schmidt, TTSH, Modulars

Published on Apr 11, 2017 MrFirechild

"A track called Haunted using Analog and Hybrid Synthesizers including the Memorymoog,PPG Wave 2.2, The Schmid and more. Composed and produced by www.firechild.se"

DSP Synthesizers mini-TS PCB Now Available

Available at DSP Synthesizers here.

Moog Model 15 for iOS Update 1.1.1

iTunes: Model 15 - Moog Music Inc.

What's New in Version 1.1.1
• Integrated Audiobus 3 with full support for MIDI routing
• Added three new expansion packs to the store: Alien Systems, Mercurial Strategies and Sinfonietta Sintesi
• Added support for Allihoopa to the Recorder export feature (select through the SETTINGS -> SHARE panel)
• Added support for sending MIDI pitchbend and mod wheel with the appropriate controller wheels
• Fix for user preferences not being restored correctly when launched through Audiobus
• Added Restore Purchases functionality to the store
• Properly disable metal rendering of controllers when app goes to background
• Improved background audio compatibility with other apps
• Improvements to the recorder
• Updated AudioCopy SDK to v3.4

Details on the SEQ MIDI Step Sequencer by Polyend

Published on Apr 12, 2017 Polyend

"Equipped with a wide array of Ins and Outs, allowing you to communicate freely with other devices of every era and genre. You can also feed tracks with MIDI notes using your favorite MIDI controller."

We saw it at NAMM, here are the details and price.

SEQ Polyphonic step sequencer

A journey of a thousand tunes begins with a single step.
The idea behind SEQ was to craft the ultimate hardware step sequencer. 32 steps, 8 polyphonic tracks, 256 pattern storage - all enclosed within the highest quality aluminum and wooden housing.
Most of the functions are available directly from the front panel and all its features give the quickest and most natural way to bring ideas to light. And, when user got them together, rest assured they wonʼt get lost thanks to the autosave function.
Main features
• 8 tracks with 32 steps each
• 256 pattern memory
• Live sequence recording with external device via MIDI
• Step parameters: Note, Velocity, Length, Modulation, Roll
• Independent track play modes: Normal, Reversed, Pingpong, Random, Polymetric, Polyrhythmic • Track parameters: Length, Velocity, Scale, MIDI Channel, MIDI Out
• All parameter changes are automatically saved

In/Out
• MIDI In to either sync clock or input MIDI notes • MIDI Thru
• 2 independent MIDI Outs
• USB for bidirectional MIDI communication
• Footswitch input to control Start, Stop, and Record

Screen
Most of the parameters and values can be read from the SEQ interface at a glance. For the rest of them, we provide a bright and sharp screen. Minimalistic, stripped down from any distractions, it brings all the information user needs in any performing conditions meet.

Dimensions
Length: Width: Height: Weight:
23.6 in (60 cm) 5.7 in (14.5 cm) 1.7 in (4.3 cm) 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)

Whatʼs in the box
• SEQ
• Universal Power Supply • USB Cable

SEQ is available for pre-order. First batch will be shipped in March/April 2017. Price: 999 USD

POLY Polyphonic MIDI to CV converter

We wanted to incorporate direct and seamless connections between SEQ and voltage control universes, which we are quite fond of. POLY is an Eurorack module with implemented configuration reflecting SEQʼs eight channels. It converts the MIDI signal to voltage values managing the Gate, Pitch, Velocity, and Modulation parameters of each step. Through CV outputs, any Eurorack array can be fed with all the musical content you just created using SEQ.
POLY is also available for pre-order.

First batch will be shipped in March/April 2017.

Price: 399 USD

Polyend website / pre-order www.polyend.com