"CPU Emulation: While the reference FPGA ships with a 32-bit RISC-V CPU running at 100MHz, it can be reconfigured to emulate a wide range of retro-CPUs, from the 6502 to the Z-80 to something we’ve never even heard of. Furthermore, Precursor’s FPGA-based design can accurately emulate old sound chips in hardware, and its modular keyboard can be swapped out for an alternative that more closely resembles your favorite old controller. Be warned, however: it will no longer fit in your pocket if you mount a joystick on it."
Audio features:
Audio with safe defaults
Integrated 0.7 W speaker for notifications
Vibration motor
3.5 mm headset jack
No integrated microphone – audio surveillance is not possible when headset is unplugged
"Enrique shows you how to get started with the Launchpad Pro [MK3]'s Probability, Mutation and Velocity functions, as part of our Launchpad Pro [MK3] Sequencer tutorial series."
Launchpad Pro [MK3] - Sequencer: Print to Clip // Novation
"On the Launchpad Pro [MK3] we've introduced a Print to Clip feature on the standalone sequencer. The sequencer patterns can now easily be transferred from your Launchpad Pro [MK3] to Ableton Live and placed within Clip slots with no need to record them. Enrique shows you how to get started as part of our Launchpad Pro [MK3] Sequencer tutorial series.
Launchpad Pro [MK3] is our most powerful 64-pad MIDI grid controller for producing: both in Ableton Live and with your hardware. It gives you everything you need to create and perform your tracks.
Featuring deeper Live integration and dedicated buttons that get you closer to the Ableton workflow, Launchpad Pro [MK3] is our most advanced grid controller for producing with Ableton Live. Plus, keep your tracks evolving with the four-track, eight-note polyphonic, 32-step standalone sequencer, get inspired to build harmonies with chord mode and never hit a wrong note with scale mode.
Make Launchpad Pro [MK3] your own. Custom Modes lets you design the perfect controller for your live setup and perform with all your gear, however you want. You can also tailor Launchpad Pro [MK3] to take control of MIDI-compatible hardware and software – with or without a computer.
That’s not all, Launchpad Pro comes with a constant source of inspiration featuring plug-ins, sounds, instruments and effects from AAS, Softube, XLN Addictive Keys, and Klevgrand R0Verb and DAW Cassette- plus membership to Novation Sound Collective.
This is the second video in a series of user reviews. [1st video here]
I am focusing on DIY eurorack modules by the maker Feedback.
In other videos I have covered their Static and Squeeze modules.
Today I am looking at the DIY CP3- Mixer derived from the Moog modular.
I will be giving some quick thoughts about the build.
But focus more on demo-ing some sounds.
The CP3-type mixer uses all discrete components, there are no IC chips inside!
At the end I give some concluding remarks.
But don't take my word for it.
In this video I will run all sorts of sounds through the CP3- so you can judge for yourself.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Quick Notes About Assembly
1:12 The Format of the Audio Demos
1:47 Audio: 101-VCO Raw Oscillators
3:38 Audio: 4027 VCO Raw Oscillators
3:38 Audio: DNA Symbiotic Waves
5:50 Audio: 101-VCO Bassline, Arpeggio
6:10 Concluding Remarks
Recorded direct to Tascam DR-05.
No additional mastering or processing."
"When used as a clock generator, the HS has a variety of uses. The top output is always the base clock, and the three outputs below that are divisions of it. Those outputs can be set to 2/4/8, 3/5/7, or 4/16/64 respectively with a flick of the “2 0 4” switch. Personally, I like to use the 4/16/64 setting when I want to keep a bunch of sequencers in sync and phase. I can route the root clock to their clock inputs, and use one of the slower clocks to keep them all in phase. The 3/5/7 setting I like a lot for slower, more experimental patches where I want to move away from a 4/4 grid. Especially when paired with something like Integra Funkitus to add some probability to the clock outputs, you can ditch the sequencers entirely and create an interesting patch just with some unusual divisions.
Let’s try something a bit more traditional, though: here, we’re using Horologic Solum to clock a Mimetic Digitalis and an Intellijel Steppy to trigger and modulate a four-voice patch."
Blog: Swing with Horologic Solum
Noise Engineering
"Since HS is voltage controllable, there are a lot of things that we can do to make our clocks more interesting. Gradual tempo changes can be automated with a slow LFO, or we can do more experimental things by patching envelopes, random CV, and other signals here for some more unusual results. However, there’s a more traditional use for it, too: swing! All we have to do is get a CV sequencer and clock it with HS, then feed the sequence into the CV input on HS. Let’s take a listen to what it can sound like."
Blog: Drum machine jam with Horologic Solum
"HS is a Eurorack module, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t use it with other pieces of gear, too! A lot of gear can take analog triggers or clock, which means that we can use Horologic Solum as well as Horologic Uter to control a plethora of other devices. HU, with its extra outs, is especially useful when using lots of gear since you have so many clock options. Here, we’re jamming on a rack with a voice, some sequencing, and some FX, alongside an external drum machine."
"Elka Synthex in excellent condition. Includes original stand and aftermarket MIDI kit. Front panel and silkscreen is in mint condition. No scratches or flaws on any of the text and lettering. All knobs and switches and buttons work smooth and are in perfect working and physical condition. The keys on the keyboard bed are flawless. Feels like it has hardly been played or used. Internally, this Elka is very clean... Original Elka Synthex stand is in excellent condition.Some maintenance or service was done in 2012 in France. I have the receipt written in French. Wooden end cheeks are in very good condition but not perfect. There are a few small dings and scratches."
"No substitute for the original!! She shows some wear, like on the faceplates that are replaceable, but she sounds like a DREAM. The dulcet fury of Kraftwerk, Talking Heads, Duran Duran, Pink Floyd, Vangellis! Not to mention New Order and Depeche Mode oooh baby
All three banks of factory presets are loaded up and sound as glorious as ever, perhaps better by softening with age.
The Kenton midi retrofit is the only midi kit i'm aware of that allows midi control of the cutoff frequency, which is very useful to have. That alone costs almost $600 and another couple hundred bucks to install. Trust me, putting that thing in is a hassle so be glad it's already done!"
"Original vintage c 1970’s Roland RS-505 string
Synth in absolutely gorgeous playing condition, complete with original hard shell case. Many have argued that the RS-505 is the greatest string synthesizer of all time. They are correct. You will not find a better example than this. 100% OG 100v non-export Japanese model."
"Classic Original 1982 E-MU Emulator Sampler- 8 Voice Version (not the 4 voice) with 10 Floppy Disks, Manuals, and Power Supply.
Serial No. 102.
Powering up, but not making sound."
"CPU Emulation: While the reference FPGA ships with a 32-bit RISC-V CPU running at 100MHz, it can be reconfigured to emulate a wide range of retro-CPUs, from the 6502 to the Z-80 to something we’ve never even heard of. Furthermore, Precursor’s FPGA-based design can accurately emulate old sound chips in hardware, and its modular keyboard can be swapped out for an alternative that more closely resembles your favorite old controller. Be warned, however: it will no longer fit in your pocket if you mount a joystick on it."
