Exploring ARP - Why it doesn't behave like a classic arpeggiator

video upload by midicake

"People have asked many times why Midicake ARP isn’t doing what they expect it to when playing a keyboard.

ARP doesn’t function in the same way as a classic arpeggiator.

In this video I want to explain the key difference and why it makes Midicake ARP pretty special.

So why doesn’t ARP arpeggiate like a classic arpeggiator?"

Crosspatch Triggerpad - Gesprächskonzert SUPERBOOTH23

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"Mitja Cerkvenik presents his first module: Triggerpad transforms your Launchpad (or other controllers) into a step sequencer for eurorack modular systems.

https://crosspatch.eu/"

See the Crosspatch label below for more.

Verbos Electronics Real World Interface - SUPERBOOTH23

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"Mark Verbos presents the Real World Interface during this Gesprächskonzert at SUPERBOOTH23."

Update: **This video is a re-upload, because of technical problems with the first version**

Rides in the Storm - Gesprächskonzert SUPERBOOTH23

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"Uwe Giegler presents his Rides in the Storm modular synthesizer range in this Gesprächskonzert at SUPERBOOTH23.

https://rides-in-the-storm.de/"

Superbooth 2023: U-he - Zebra 3 Alpha Features

video upload by sonicstate

"[apologies for the chunky video from 4:00]
We spoke to Urs Heckmann, founder of U-he, at Superbooth 2023 and got a glimpse of the upcoming Zebralette 3, the free version of Zebra, which includes one oscillator and an MSEG with a few extras, and is shaping up to be a significant update from its previous version. Urs mentioned that this release is more of a prototype and alpha version, and the team is focusing on releasing it ahead of Zebra 3 as that is still in development.

The new editor allows intuitive wave drawing for oscillators, MSEGs or modulations and looks very easy to use, letting you drag shapes in any direction, drawing lines to produce sequences, and a tool that rotates the curve to change the phase of a waveform. There are also guide curves that manipulate the curve in the background, allowing users to create complex shapes with ease. Most importantly, the synth is already sounding pretty amazing, as you'd expect from Urs' passion project.

Zebra 3 Available: soon. Price TBC

Zebralette 3 Available: Sooner. Price: Free

https://u-he.com/"

5U Modular System Overview

video upload by Bata

"More detailed overview of the system and module layout.

Module List-

Synthesizers.com-
Q105 Slew Limiter
Q106 Oscillator (x3) with soft sync aid
Q107 State Variable Filter
Q109 Envelope Generator (x2)
Q112 4 Channel Mixer
Q116 Ring Modulator
Q118 Instrument Interface
Q119 Sequential Controller
Q124 Multiples
Q125 Signal Processor
Q128 Switch
Q130 Clipper/Rectifier
Q137 Power
Q147 Distributor
Q155 Curver (Curver, VCA, Slope Detector, VC Inverter)
Q157 SH++ (Sample and Hold, LFO, Clock Divider, Noise, Lag, Decay EG)
Q171 Quantizer Bank
Q179 Envelope++ (Multifunction module with looping envelopes/lfo/sequencer/gate delay/quantizer)
Some discontinued Midi interface module

STG Soundlabs-
Wave Folder
Signal Amplifiers
Mixer

Synthetic Sound Labs-
Tap Tempo LFO"

Build your own synth with Synth UX Academy

video upload by True Cuckoo

"Read more at: http://synthux.academy

Free shipping to EU and US on orders above €199 + special discounts until Monday 15th of May 2023! Get €50 off the Simple kit and more!
At checkout, use discount code BERLIN23"

See the Synthux Academy label below for more.

Superbooth 2023: Mad Sound Factory - Kommutator - Midiator - Clocker

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2023, we spoke to Art from Mad Sound Factory, a new company from Armenia, about their latest products. Art introduced us to the Kommutator, which allows you to connect everything together, using alligator clips banana plugs, Euro rack a or Bastl instruments type, creating a big matrix of connections. It comes with switches that determine where the connections run, making it an ideal tool for modular enthusiasts.

Art also showcased the Midiator, a device that works perfectly with Soma's Ornament 8. It allows you to assign MIDI data to knobs by making a snapshot of the MIDI you're receiving. You can send different MIDI notes to different channels, sequencing it with Ornament to use it as a MIDI sequencer for all kinds of MIDI gear. The Mediator is equipped with alligator clip connections and is not powered passively. It requires 12 volts to operate and will be available soon, along with the Utilities.

Kommutator price: 150 Euros

Available thru Soma https://somasynths.com/"

Superbooth 2023 Silhouette - Visual Synthesiser Now With Audio To Visual Sampling

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2023, Sonicstate spoke to Pit from Silhouette about their eponymous synthesizer. Silhouette transforms grayscale data from your hand movements in front of the camera directly into audio waveforms. The blue rectangle represents the area where the grayscale data is sampled and transformed into audio. By changing the area and modulating the visual, interesting sounds and loops can be created. One unique feature of Silhouette is that it can load picture files to create interesting audio effects.

This year, Silhouette has a new feature that allows audio samples to be translated into visuals, which can then be used as a source for audio. Pit demonstrated this by sampling his old Korg MS20 audio and translating it into a visual file, which he then used to create new waveforms. Although the translation is not one-to-one, the errors that occur during translation serve as a source for creativity. Pit plans to implement this feature into the Silhouette synthesizer and close the circle from visual to audio and back.

Silhouette Visual Synthesizer Price: 3,900 Euros

https://silhouettesynthesizer.cargo.s..."

See the Przygodda label below for more.

Superbooth 2023: Theresyn - Theresyn - Les DiffYUseurs

video upload by sonicstate

"We spoke to Nori Ubukata from Theresyn at Superbooth 2023 where he showcased his updated Therasyn instrument. The latest version has a more refined look than its predecessor with a different wood finish and is more aesthetically pleasing. The basic functionality of the Theresyn remains the same, however, some improvements have been made, such as the addition of pulse waves and the ability to choose the percentage of the pulse.

Theresyn's second model is Les DiffYUseurs, designed to simulate the sound system of an Ondes Martenot, it is a handcrafted instrument with a metal diffuser with two gong modes; one small and one larger gong, which have a different frequency response. The Diffuser also includes a reverb with tremolo effect that work together.

Les DiffYUseurs Price: €399,

Theresyn Price: €2,800.

https://theresyn.com/"