Note this is the first post to feature Vostok on the site.
Update: additional info via Vostok:
"The brand starts with four multi-channel analog modules. The modules have been created with live systems in mind, adding a big amount of functionality in a small space but keeping the user interface clean.
A short description of the modules:
Sena: This is a four-channel VCO with a dedicated waveform modifier per channel and an analog noise bank with different noise colors. 14HP width. Price: 280 euros. (Tax. Excluded)
Fuji: a six-channel analog AD envelope generator with Hold and LFO mode per channel in 10HP. Price: 160 euros. (Tax. Excluded)
Ceres: a six-channel linear VCA and mixer based on the 3360 IC in also 10HP. Price: 160 euros. (Tax. Excluded)
Asset: a six-channel bipolar attenuator and offset generator in 10HP. Price: 160 euros. (Tax. Excluded)
All the modules are immediately available at the official dealers. [check with dealers on the right for availability]
"Completely Free, Forever! Exclusive sounds from a hit-making synth. Make music. Share it. We want to hear YOU! Feel free to tag me, Thanks - @AnalogMatthew
Classic & new presets, faithfully recorded from original retro 80s Synthesizers: DX7, DX7II, TX81z, and SY77 sounds
This app contains the exclusive “Holy Grail” DX7 samples used by Herbie Hancock in the studio. Plus, this app is used by producers for Sting, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, John Legend, and more!
KING OF FM is the reboot of FM Player. For the first time, these award-winning sounds are available for iPhone & Silicon Mac. It’s no longer the sound of the past. These sounds are being used on hit records now. This app is the sound of TODAY!
'This app filled my eyes with tears when I first played through the sounds. It brought back memories of my youth, I was transported to a time when anything and everything was possible.'
Who knew a humble iPad musical instrument could bring so much joy to people?"
"As you already know from our previous announcement about our cooperation with the ZKM and University of Music in Karlsruhe we are in the process of reconstructing the first device out of the Harald Bode archive. [see previous posts here]
We would love to give you first hand information about the BARBERPOLE PHASER from SYNTH-WERK at the Superbooth23 in Berlin."
"Following the path of 1u we have designed our 7u Case following our own needs for a kick ass case. Our non-stop pursue for the ultimate weapon we have packed in this one the following:
- 7u 104 HP, with the possibility to place 1u row either on top or center.
- Power hungry modules? suffer no more: 5A @12v, 2.5A @-12v and 4A @ 5V.
- Six 6,5" jack connectors (with color coded nuts), two USB A ports (enabled for charging and USB host duties), MIDI IN, OUT and Thru and USB type B for device.
- Internal connectors compatible with your favorite 1u Canadian manufacturer.
- Vesa connector compatible: Step up your studio space!
- Kensington lock.
- Plastic cover included.
- 150W wallwart adapter included.
The case will be available assembled and as a DIY Kit. Selling at 650€/550€ Tax included. Available end of June.
Also , we will be releasing this case power supply both assembled and DIY kit for sale: codename Trolleybus.
Available end of june Assembled and DIY kit. Selling at 260€/190€"
Here are two new old modules :)
I have been trying to get these in production for quite some time now. Delays in supply chain forced these to the background for too long.
àradh is a new take on a transistor ladder filter and fills the role of fat "East" Coast subtractive filter as well as adding a dedicated low-pass gate (LPG) to the Instruō range.
Plus some other quirks!
tágh is not a V2 but is in fact the OG module that I had in mind for the name a long time ago.
It's a 4HP powerhouse of modulation sources and clock utilities.
Please check out the full Overview videos for both àradh and tágh now :) [below]
In addition I would like to introduce the first production range of Instruō spacer panels.
Available now are 1HP, 2HP, 4HP, 6HP, 8HP, 10HP, 12HP and a very special limited run of 14HP.
The 14HP panel features a glorious picture of my Greyhound Winston wearing his jammies.
https://gal.org.uk/
"GAL is a registered charity in Scotland (SC031027) that rescues and rehomes Greyhounds and Lurchers throughout Scotland. "
A donation of £7.50 will be made to GAL for every panel sold from the limited batch.
Hope to see you all at Superbooth this year!
Cheers
~Jason
By popular demand – an exciting new take on the legendary transistor ladder filter. Introducing the Instruō àradh, the long-awaited successor to the first Instruō low pass filter, tràigh. Expanding on tràigh’s classic functionality, àradh adds a VCA with pre or post-filter routing options, an envelope follower, a comparator gate, a strike input with variable decay time, and a plethora of user-definable voltage-controlled parameter combinations.
Whether you’re looking for voltage-controlled resonance, pre-gain filter saturation, noise gate functionality, dynamics processing, or even an envelope follower, àradh can get the job done – a true sound-shaping powerhouse in only 6 HP.
• Low pass filter and VCA • VCA pre/post-filter routing options • Strike input and button • User-defined CV input • Envelope follower and comparator functionality • Self-oscillating resonance
"This is a module I've wanted to release for years!
The Instruō tágh is a “Swiss Army Knife” modulation source. It features an analogue sample and hold, white noise generator, digital random voltage generator, morphing LFO, and probabilistic trigger generator, all with a unique phase-adaptive tap tempo functionality.
After many iterations of random voltage generation experiments, tágh’s 6 algorithms were meticulously curated to meet the needs of the designer. Once realised, it was quick to see its importance in small and big systems alike. These 6 random algorithms include Classic Stepped Random, Repeatable Stepped Random, Chaos, LFO, Probability-Synced LFO, and Downsampled LFO.
At only 4 HP, tágh is a true modulation workhorse.
• Analogue sample and hold • Analogue white noise generator • Six digital random voltage algorithms • Built-in bias and attenuation controls • Smart tap tempo follower with manual button • Steady and rhythmically-relevant clock generator • Internal or external clock options of analogue sample and hold
00:00:00 Instruōduction 00:01:46 Overview 00:04:56 Clocking 00:06:55 Clocking - Probability 00:07:50 Clocking - Tap Tempo 00:09:54 Clocking - External Tap Tempo 00:13:58 Clocking - Internal Clock 00:17:11 Tempo Follow 00:21:24 Tempo Follow - Adaptive Phase 00:22:50 Tempo Follow - Probability + Phase Sync 00:28:48 Patch Example - Lubadh Sync 00:35:20 Patch Example - Analogue Sample Rate 00:40:25 Patch Example - Random CV pan 00:42:37 Algorithm 1 - Classic stepped random 00:58:31 Algorithm 2 - Repeatable steps 01:09:41 Algorithm 3 - Chaos 01:22:08 Algorithm 4 - LFO 01:33:04 Algorithm 5 - Probability-synced LFO 01:40:50 Algorithm 6 - Downsampled LFO"
First up the MiniMod Keyz - equivalent of a Minimoog, plus extra modules, pre-installed inside a Cre8audio NiftyKeyz Eurorack case and keyboard controller.
This makes a complete Eurorack modular synth that's ready to go straight out of the box.
Our package includes the standard MiniMod voice - directly based on the original R.A. Moog version of the Minimoog, along with a RING SM, Tap Tempo VC-LFO, and the new Low Fat HP filter.
It is fitted with custom Dark American Walnut end cheeks, for a more vintage look, and comes with a selection of patch cables, so that you're ready to start making the floor rumble right out of the box.
The Ring SM is a 5-channel Moog CP3 mixer, EMS Synthi/VCS3 based Ring Modulator, and a very rich-sounding, simultaneous 2 octave sub-bass generator. User Guide:
The Tap Tempo VC-LFO is a very complex modulation source, with 16 common and unusual wave shapes, including stepped and sloped random voltages. Every element can be voltage-controlled, and can be clocked by external modules/sequencers, or act as a master clock, clock divider/multiplier. User Guide:
The Low Fat is a voltage-controlled 2hp high pass filter, and a great compliment to the classic, huge-sounding Transistor Ladder Filter. The Fattest filter in town needs to slim down sometimes! User Guide:
The NiftyKeyz is a 4-octave keyboard controller, with a large host of features, including arpeggiator, 4-voice polyphonic control, built-in LFO, and much more. Check out the website:
This pairs with the MiniMod system well, as it provides everything from Minimoog-like functionality, to way beyond, whilst maintaining the classic vintage sound and honouring the circuitry of the awesome original.
The AJH SYNTH Eurorack range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.
Check out the AJH Synth playlists for module 'User Guides', and 'Patch of The Week' videos, which will be either performances or 'how to' guides, detailing functions/methods, and a range of sounds, some familiar, some less so, containing a patch sheet at the end to show you how to construct it for yourself.
Video by @DreamsOfWires
Index: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Overview 01:45 Example Sounds - Classic Mono 02:16 Chords into Ladder Filter 03:14 Ring Modulator 03:37 Melodic Ring Mod 04:13 Mini Choir 04:53 Bass & Arpeggiator 05:54 Sync and Random Voltages 06:35 Blade Runner Lead & Mod Wheel 07:24 Arp Jam Session"
Two updates from Behringer on their Mini and Micro synths:
One:
"As we’re rolling out our amazing Mini and Micro synths, we have also drafted a CZ-1 Mini which is modeled after one of the most sought after Casio CZ-1. This was a highly revolutionary synth as it used unique Phase Distortion synthesis.
Would you be interested in a CZ-1 Mini? We believe we could make it for US$ 99."
Two:
"PRO VS Mini is now ready for production.
It has taken a bit more time than we had planned for, but we couldn’t help adding many more exciting features that you had requested during the development process. Thanks for all your valuable input.
This is a monster synth in a tiny little package.
