Introducing ARGON8M and ARGON8X Polyphonic Synthesisers
Modal Electronics are proud to announce the latest products in its line of innovative Machines For Musicians - the Modal ARGON8M and ARGON8X synthesisers. ARGON8M and ARGON8X join the growing Modal Electronics family of SKULPTsynthesiser, CRAFTsynth 2.0, and the original ARGON8 (37 key version).
Based around its revolutionary new wavetable synthesiser engine, ARGON8 products derive much of their heritage and DNA from the highly acclaimed Modal 002.
The Modal 002, first introduced in June 2014 at $4,495, is still used and loved by top artists, film and television producers across the globe.
The two new models are welcome extensions to the line, allowing consumers two new exciting options:
1) ARGON8M - A compact desktop module version that can also be mounted into a 19" 3U rack with the included end cheeks, for those players with limited space.
2) ARGON8X - An elongated 61 key version using the same FATAR TP/9S mechanism with aftertouch, for those players who want an extended octave range.
Both models share an identical sound engine as the original ARGON8 (37 key version), with 8 voices of true polyphonic flexibility (8 independent signal paths comprising oscillators, filter, envelopes and modulation).
Modal are also excited to also announce the development of ARGON8 Polychaining, which will enable any two ARGON8’s to be in a master/slave configuration over DIN MIDI giving the user 16 note polyphony and the ability to control two ARGON8's from one. Estimated to be introduced in a software update c. March / April.
ARGON family members bring eight voices of true polyphony in professional quality packages with features previously never seen at these price points.
"We're proud to introduce the Nord Wave 2 - a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer combining Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable with an intuitive layer-focused interface.
With 48 voice polyphony, innovative performance features and hands-on controls, the Nord Wave 2 offers outstanding sonic possibilities with advanced layering and tweaking on the fly.
The Nord Wave 2 will be shown at NAMM Show 2020, January 16th-19th. Booth #11113.
#nordwave2 #iseenord #namm2020"
Press Release, Stockholm 13-01-2020
The Nord Wave 2 is a powerful 4-part performance synthesizer combining Virtual Analog synthesis, Samples, FM and Wavetable with an intuitive layer-focused interface.
With 48 voice polyphony, innovative performance features and hands-on controls, the Nord Wave 2 offers outstanding sonic possibilities with advanced layering and tweaking on the fly.
"We are happy to introduce the new Nord Sample Editor 3 for Nord Wave 2 and Nord Stage 3. The Nord Sample Editor 3 makes it easier than ever to create custom sample instruments for your Nord keyboard. Drag and drop audio-files and enjoy automatic mapping with pitch detection, simple looping and instant transfer to your Nord.
Intuitive user interface
Drag and drop single or multiple samples
Automatic and manual import options
Edit multiple zones at once
Support for silent zones
COMPATIBILITY
The Nord Sample Editor 3 is available for free download for Mac and Windows and compatible with the Nord Stage 3 and Nord Wave 2. Support for Nord Electro 6, Nord Grand and Nord Piano 4 to be announced."
"Next week is big for us. We are hosting several events with out-of-state and international manufacturers. Demos, workshops, performances, free food, and loooots of synthesizers. Promises to be awesome. Don't miss it! RSVP - tinyurl.com/u88xd4f"
"It’s time to finally start playing the instrument of the future, in the future! #2020 Here are a few rock excerpts played by myself on an Atari Hotz Wing II MIDI Controller through the Roland 2080 synth. As you can hear, the Roland 2080 (circa 1996) is quite capable of playing some heavy guitar tunes and really nice sounding bass for the Bruford cover!
1. Either End of August by Bill Bruford
2. Soul Crusher by White Zombie
3. The Unforgiven by Metallica"
Lightwave with Paul Haslinger / Atari Hotz
Published on Dec 28, 2019 Clint Thompson
"Paul Haslinger playing the Atari Hotz Box with Lightwave at The Astoria in U.K. in 1992. This is a small clip near the end of an hour-long promo VHS from Lightwave - Christopher Harbonnier and Christian Whitman."
"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon
As a BURG patreon You will get access to behind the scenes materials, exclusive live streams, tiers with stems, loop packs and other perks including access to the exclusive BURG discord.
Track info:
Hello 2020 and sorry for the long wait guys! Here is the first track in the new year and in the new studio location in Sweden! The relocation has been painful and really challenging moving almost 10000km from Malaysia to Sweden .. so it is really great to finally be settled in so I can make some music for the first time in a long long time.
What you will hear is a pretty mellow track which tells a story about the long move, and wait.. the great nothing.
Gear used:
- KORG grandstage, CSIDMAN, Red Panda particle, Eventide Space
- Sub37, Strymon timeline and blue sky
- KORG monologue, SolidgoldFX electroman
- Novation peak & Arturia Keystep
- NORD Lead A1, Empress reverb
- EHX 720 stereo looper
"Noise Engineering is pleased to announce three Eurorack modules we'll be showing at NAMM this year. We'll be at NAMM booth 10502 -- please come by!
Univer Inter is a completely customizable MIDI-to-CV interface: UI includes USB MIDI, TRS MIDI in and out, and 8 ⅛” outputs that can be configured as pitch, gate, cv, trigger, or any other parameter you could desire. Chain two and get maximal polyphony! Our simple web-based configuration means no installing difficult-to-use programs -- all in 6hp. Virt Iter is a 6hp stereo oscillator with tons of modulation options. Multiple firmwares add to the extreme flexibility of the module. Desmodus Versio is a 10hp reverb with a Noise Engineering touch. Seven controls and three modes make it sonically rich; CV all parameters as desired. Best, both VI and DV are the first modules on our new user updatable platforms: watch for more oscillators (6hp) and effects (10hp) that can be swapped out.
Univer Inter - Video teaser
Univer Inter is an 8-output MIDI-to-CV interface with USB MIDI, and TRS MIDI in and out, compatible with Mac and Windows, and iOS/Android via USB adapters. Configure the 8 analog outputs in our easy-to-use webpage with USB via Mac, PC, or Android devices -- no need to install complicated programs! Choose from presets that come with UI, or create your own with simple drop-down menus allowing you to choose between pitch, gate, trigger, velocity, MIDI CC, MIDI clock, and MIDI transport for each output. Group outputs polyphonic pitch, gate, velocity, and trigger. Two UIs can also be chained, for up to 8-voice polyphony. In addition to MIDI to CV, you can use it as a bidirectional MIDI to USB adapter.
Virt Iter - Video teaser
Virt Iter is a 6hp stereo oscillator. VI features a pitch encoder (default fine tune, push for coarse tune; VI is hard to accidentally bump out of tune) and two tone controls. Three modes give it tons of sonic versatility. VI also features a sync input, CV, and per-channel audio-rate modulation. VI is based on our new user-updatable oscillator platform: new modes coming soon -- so VI will be many oscillators in one. Updating the module is easy via the back-panel micro USB port; the module doesn’t even need to be connected to Eurorack power.
Desmodus Versio - Video teaser
Desmodus Versio is Noise Engineering’s take on reverb, based on our new stereo DSP platform. DV features seven parameters and two sets of three interacting modes: morph all the way from relatively simple delay effects, spring-like echoes, infinite distorting havoc, a few Noise-Eng style goodies, and much, much more. Similar to VI, it can be easily updated over USB to future effects firmwares we’ll release on the platform.
We’re also REALLY excited to announce that DV is our next charity initiative. Similar to our Manis Iteritas partnership with savepangolins.org, we’re partnering with Bat Conservation International for Desmodus Versio: a portion of the proceeds from every DV sold goes to bat conservation. Find out why bats are not only cool but also important at our NAMM booth, or at Bat Conservation International’s website, batcon.org.
Eplex7 DSP Replikorp 2249 VSTi / AU plug-in retro futuristic instrument with sci-fi analog sounds
"Eplex7 has released Replikorp 2249 plug-in, futuristic sci-fi instrument with vintage analog / early-digital sounds, modular analog sounds, experimental, atmospheric sounds, pads, textures, FXs, soundscapes with vintage dirt and analog dust / noise but with futuristic atmosphere.
This retro futuristic plug-in instrument is compatible with MAC & Windows / VSTi / AU / Mac VST, x32 / x64bit.
The sounds are perfect for Cinematic Film music / Video Game music, various styles of electronic music: (Intros / Outros for various styles of music, Psytrance, Psycore, Hitech, Darkpsy / Forest, Drum & Bass, Techno, EBM, Industrial, Electro, Witch house, Hardcore, Neurofunk, Synthwave, Retrowave,) to Ambient, Science fiction, Horror music, Experimental and more.
In 1981 one insane, but very talented amateur musician from USSR with ability to see future had a dream. The dream of future in year 2249. People stopped working with hands, almost all work was done by automation, robots. People worked just with their brains, most of economy was moved to weird computer network (later called internet) and digital services because nature was damaged by factory overproduction, global heating and so. Difference between rich and poor people was bigger and bigger, rich people afraid of going outside because of smog, waste, radiation from exploded power plants and gangs of poor criminals. While most of human work was automated, it wasn’t possible to fully automate some kind of jobs, rich people needed assistants, babysitters and serious workers. Intelligent people were extremely lazy and poor people didn’t have skills to do precise work. After year 2220, after approval by the corrupt government, leading genetic company started producing real human clones/assistants which were sold to rich families and companies. These clones had modified DNA, but were still human slaves. Richest people wanted to escape from this dark world full of contaminated nature, smog, waste, unhealthy food produced in laboratory and poor anarchists in streets, they dreamed of colonizing Mars, but after many unsuccessful attempts government stopped this expensive project. This was dark, but realistic night dream / prophecy of musician and clairvoyant Alexander. When Alexander woke up, he was dazed. This dream was disaster. The only way to deal with it was to start making musical story to warn civilization. Firstly he started writing storyboard and preparing sounds for his futuristic soundtrack. He was very talented and innovative amateur music producer, electronic engineer developing first computers in his daily job. He created sounds, samples and presets for this soundtrack with analog modular synthesizers, early digital fm synths and his own computer algorithms which were fully futuristic at that time, he used analog tapes and first 12 bit recorders to record his sounds. He was totally obsessed with making this soundtrack, he understood his music as a mission for humanity. After few weeks he quit his daily job to fully focus on music production and writing storyboard (had problems with government because it was illegal to be unemployed in USSR). But one day he get lost...Nobody don’t know where…maybe it was KGB secret police because his ideas and opinions were dangerous for USSR, or he was closed at psychiatric hospital. After few decades his daughter found tapes and diskettes with his sounds/samples. She sold them to us, we remastered it and bringing you this weird combination of vintage and futuristic madness!
Introducing ARGON8M and ARGON8X Polyphonic Synthesisers
Based around its revolutionary new wavetable synthesiser engine, ARGON8 products derive much of their heritage and DNA from the highly acclaimed Modal 002.
