Announcing Bitwig Studio 2.2

Published on Sep 14, 2017 bitwig

"We're happy to announce Bitwig Studio 2.2 to the world. Featuring Ableton Link, new devices and modulators and much more. http://www.bitwig.com"

Propellerhead Releases LAYERS Quadrasonic Sample Player - Rack Extension

Published on Sep 14, 2017 Propellerhead

"Propellerhead Releases Layers Rack Extension

Get inspired and create more music by layering pristine audio samples of sought-after synths from the 80’s and 90’s

Stockholm, Sweden, September 14, 2017 – Propellerhead today released Layers, a new Reason Rack Extension. Layers Quadrasonic Sample Player is a virtual sample collection of vintage synthesizers, re-imagined in a modern, creative instrument. You can access new sounds and get inspired by layering and sculpting pristine audio samples from classic 80’s and 90’s synth keyboards to create new music.

“Layers is a new type of Rack Extension instrument that provides great sounding samples from some of the most sought-after synths,” stated Mats Karlöf, Propellerhead Product Manager. 'In addition to the great sounding samples, Layers also offers the flexibility to create and design your own sounds or access an expansive library of patches from expert sound designers.'

The bulk of the Layers sample set was created by recording a collection of rare and sought-after synthesizers from the golden age of analog. The instruments sampled include Alesis Andromeda A6, Roland Juno-60, Jupiter-4, Korg Poly-800, Moog Prodigy, Waldorf Microwave, and Oberheim Matrix, to name a few*.

With four separate layers of samples, comprehensive effects and modulation, and a built-in step sequencer to trigger your sounds, Layers is the instrument that will bring out your best ideas when you need them. You can skip straight to the music with Layers’ built-in patches from expert sound designers, or get creative and create your own sounds from Layers’ first-class sample sets. With an easy-to grasp interface, it’s easier than ever to bring out your own rich, evolving synth sounds to suit your musical needs.

For a limited-time only, Propellerhead is offering a 30% off discount for Layers until September 30, 2017.

* All product names used are trademarks of their respective owners, and in no way constitute an association or affiliation with Propellerhead Software. Any products or trademarks mentioned are solely used to identify the products whose sound was studied during development and/or for comparison purposes only.

Pricing and Availability
Layers is available for immediate download via the Propellerhead store and will retail for $99 USD / €99 EUR.
For a limited-time, save 30% off and get Layers for $69 USD / €69 EUR. Offer ends September 30, 2017.

Visit www.propellerheads.se for further details."

FREE EURORACK SYNTHESIZER SOFTWARE – First Look VCV RACK & Sound Demo

Published on Sep 14, 2017 BoBeats

"Want a free way to explore modular synthesis? In this video I go over a new virtual synthesizer software that gives you just that. FOR FREE!

Download software here: https://vcvrack.com/
Become a Patron and get access to my patches: http://www.patreon.com/bobeats"

And a track from:

The Klirrfaktor: VCV Rack - a complete track

Published on Sep 13, 2017 TheKlirrfaktor

"I tried to make a complete track with VCV Rack.
At least I got a 8 track recording in Logic Pro.
VCV Rack is nice and behaves mostly like a real modular system - but arranging live with only one (:D) mouse is challenging.
I wasn't able to get the harmonic stuff in tune (maybe there will be a Quantizer someday ...) - the sequencer knobs are to small or maybe the resolution is not high enough - I don't know.
But hey - it's beta and free - so what ;)

You can download the patch here: http://www.theklirrfaktor.com/downloa...

See the VCV label directly below for more.

It will sound different on your system because i mixed it (EQ, Reverbs etc...)"

Expert Sleepers General CV - chords

Published on Sep 14, 2017 Expert Sleepers

"Messing with the Chord mode on the General CV. All sound from the one module, recorded direct via an ES-8."

New DETECT-Rx & CLONE Eurorack Modules from Steady State Fate

"DETECT-Rx features three useful utilities to expand your modular capabilities.

EXTRACT-R is a voltage controlled comparator with three selectable range settings, LINE LEVEL, 5V and 10V. A Threshold knob sets the trip point to extract a 10V gate signal. CV input for allows for PWM and voltage control of the comparator threshold.

RECTIFY-R is a simple positive voltage rectifier for octave-up and rectifying bipolar signals into positive only signals.

DETECT-R is a versatile Envelope Follower with three selectable frequency ranges, an additional envelope smoothing control and an input gain control offering up to 27dB of input gain to accommodate line and low level signals - including med to hi output guitar pickups.

Some convenient Jack normalizations are provided:

Patching into the DETECT-R only; will normalize the input into the EXTRACT-R and RECTIFY-R, providing all outputs from a single input.

Patching into the EXTRACT-R only; will normalize the GATE output into the Envelope DETECT-R input, producing an extracted GATE based envelope at the EXTRACT-R's output.

Using the Gate output into the Envelope DETECT-R input provides an additional following method based on variable Gate Extraction from the program material.

All normalizations break if additional inputs are utilized."

"CLONE is a 3hp, High fidelity Multiple featuring two 1x4 buffered multiples.

Multiple B is normalized from multiple A to provide 1x8 multiple capability.

CLONE allows for signal multiplication with extremely low degradation and each section is capable of driving an equivalent load impedance of 300Ohms without signal loss or distortion.

We use audiophile grade active components to ensure signal integrity and fidelity across the audio and low frequency spectrum, ensuring zero loss of your multiplied signals.

In light of modular making it's way into polyphonic territory, 1:4 multiples are necessary to accommodate 4 voice polyphonic modular systems."

via Steady State Fate

Pittsburgh Modular Double Helix (LMS EE) - Demo + Overview Videos by Learning Modular

Published on Sep 13, 2017 Learning Modular

Details for parts 2 - 4 further below.

1. Pittsburgh Modular Double Helix Oscillator 1/4: Demo + Overview (LMS Eurorack Expansion Project)

"This is the last of four movies on the Pittsburgh Modular Double Helix Oscillator, focusing on its “Contour” section that includes both a wavefolder (Timbre) and a low pass gate (Dynamics). The video breaks down like this:

0:00 introduction
0:17 Timbre (wavefolder) overview
1:49 wavefolder as VCA
2:46 LFO to wavefolder
3:56 enveloping wavefolder depth
4:25 FMing the wavefolder
6:10 layering 1
6:39 Dynamics (low pass gate) overview
8:38 Dynamics offset
9:31 Dynamics CV
9:51 Dynamics Response
10:07 LPG control interaction
11:04 externally enveloping the LPG
12:06 FM percussion revisited
13:01 Contour input mixer
13:53 layering 2

For more details about using the Double Helix (as well as other modules I’ve made videos for), I encourage you to join the Learning Modular Patreon Tribe: https://www.patreon.com/LearningModular. For more on the Learning Modular Synthesis Eurorack Expansion Project for those exploring what module to add to their system next, visit http://learningmodular.com/eurorack-e..."

2. Pittsburgh Modular Double Helix Oscillator 2/4: Waveshapes + Voltage Controlled Routers

"This is the second of four movies on the Pittsburgh Modular Double Helix Oscillator, focusing on its waveshapes (including its unusual Blade shape), and its Voltage Controlled Routers: a flexible modulation bus you need to master to truly get all of the potential out of this module. The video breaks down like this:

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Bubblesound Instruments Releases 141 EG/VCA/LFO Eurorack Module

"The 141 is a EG/VCA/LFO that fills in gaps and helps clear out some case clutter.

The Envelope Generator is based around the Roland SH101/M-140 era transistor EG giving the 141 a very snappy feel.

The EG is sent to the ENV OUT and to a VCA for the velocity sensitivity section of the circuit. The VEL IN is normalized to +12V, so when there is no input the VEL OUT is the same as the ENV OUT. But when positive voltage is applied to VEL IN the output of VEL OUT will vary as the voltage varies. The 141 ships set up for a 0-5V inout for the velocity sensitive VCA. This makes is compatible with most analog sequencers and modules from companies like Expert Sleepers. There is a 0-10V jumper setting on the back to make the 141 compatible with the Beat Step Pro and other CV sources that put out 0-10V.

The INV OUT is an inverted output of the EG with a range of 0 to -10V.

An Audio VCA is included and normalized to the EG by the 2 switches near the Audio Input. The VCA has Linear and Expo responses and the CV can either be the normal EG output or the velocity sensitive EG.

The LFO has a range from about 10 second to a little over 200Hz. The Triangle and Square outputs are always active. The Square is normalized to the Gate IN and when there is nothing plugged into it the LFO loops the EG. When an external Gate is plugged in the Sync switch can sync the LFO to the external gate or allow it to run freely.

Width - 6HP
Depth - 35MM
Draw - +60mA -50mA
LFO Range: 10 sec - 200 Hz
EG Range
Attack - 1.5MS - 4 seconds
Decay - 4MS - 12 seconds
Sustain - 0-10V
Release - 4MS - 12 seconds"

Møffenzeef Mødular Introduces The CØUNT Open Source Eurorack Module

Published on Sep 13, 2017 Møffenzeef Mødular

The CØUNT first løøk! Pre-order is $189.00. Ships in December 2017.

via Møffenzeef Mødular

"The CØUNT (BLEH!) is a master cløck transpørt with a rich feature set suitable før a small drum system. User has cøntrøl øver master tempø with cøarse and fine adjustments as well as bipølar CV mødulatiøn capabilities. There is a range switch which alløws the master tempø tø tøggle frøm sløw tø fast speeds. The master cløck can be initiliazed with a start/støp switch. Pulse width før all øutputs can be cøntrølled with a single knøb ør bipølar CV.

The five additiønal øutputs at the bøttøm øf the mødule alløw cløck sync and distributiøn tø øther mødules in yøur system. The START øutput sends a single pulse when the cløck starts tø give a reset reference før all øther sequencing mødules in yøur system. The føur additiønal øutputs are all divisiøns øf the master cløck which can be cønfigured with the TØP, BØTTØM, LEFT, RIGHT switches. TØP/BØTTØM switches the divisiøns frøm "even" tø "ødd" metered divisiøns where as RIGHT/LEFT switches the divisiøns frøm "beats" tø "bars." Pøssible divisiøns are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36. The user alsø has the additiønal capability øf changing these øutputs frøm upbeat tø døwnbeat with the BEAT switch.

ØPEN SØURCE:

USERS HAVE THE CAPABILITY TØ FLASH FIRMWARE UPDATES USING THE ARDUINØ IDE AND CREATE THEIR ØWN CØDE. MØRE INFØ HERE.

FEATURES:

MASTER CLØCK TRANSPØRT
CØARSE AND FINE TUNE TEMPØ
BIPØLAR CV IN FØR MASTER CLØCK
RANGE SWITCH FØR MASTER CLØCK
GLØBAL PULSE WIDTH WITH BIPØLAR CV INPUT
START/STØP SWITCH
UPBEAT/DØWNBEAT CAPABILITY
FØUR DIVIDED CLØCK ØUTPUTS
EVEN/ØDD SWITCHING
BARS/BEATS SWITCHING
RESET ØUTPUT TØ SLAVE ØTHER MØDULES
CURRENT LIMITING AND DIØDE PRØTECTIØN
SKIFF FRIENDLY: LØW PØWER AND SHALLØW MØUNTING DEPTH
ARDUINØ CØMPATIBLE WITH ISP HEADER ØN BACK FØR REPRØGRAMMING"

Korg Monologue - Let's Build... An Organ Patch!

Published on Sep 13, 2017 Oscillator Sink

"Let's have a look at building an organ patch on the Korg Monologue!

http://www.oscillatorsink.com"

Roland Boutique D05 Sequences (HQ Audio - Full & Stabilized)

Published on Sep 13, 2017 gestelt

"New Roland Boutique and all its built in sequences, Live from Knobcon 2017.
Audio recorded with a Roland Go into an iPhone."