New life for old synths: Kawai K4(r) as Wavestation with Electra One & Atari ST Emulator, Librarian

video upload by Jürgen Moßgraber

"While everybody is talking new gear this week, I go retro :-)
Unbelievable what you can do with these old machines!

0:00 Introduction
2:10 1st Demo of Electra One Template
2:50 Update the Firmware
3:58 Patches for K4
4:25 2nd Electra One Template Demo: Wave switching!
9:26 Installation of Atari ST emulator
15:42 Atari ST Librarian / Editor for Kawai K4/K4r

Firmware 1.4:
https://monotanz.de/product/kawai-k4r...
https://stevereaver.com/k4r-firmware-..."

Behringer Reveals Upcoming JT-16 - 16 Voice Jupiter-8 Clone

via Behringer

"After many years, we have finally created the first prototype of our upcoming JT-16, a 16-voice polyphonic synth. Our product engineer, Gilles, who is also a synth enthusiast, couldn't stop playing with it, but we managed to pry it away from him for a moment to capture it on camera. Sorry Gilles:-) Currently, the synth is in its very early stages, and we are now focusing on debugging and implementing the necessary software.

We kindly ask for your patience, but we assure you that this beauty will come to fruition. What do you think?"

Behringer previously showed their JT-2 desktop/eurorack format JP-8, as well as the Saturn mini synth.

Tiptop Audio Updates

via Tiptop Audio

"Hello everyone,
We are starting off 2024 by releasing the Model 207t mixer/Preamplifier today. It is now available for pre-orders at our dealers for $245. The 207t mixes the 200t system signals and as your system grows so can the mixer using the stereo expansion inputs to cascade several 207t’s. The monitor and program switches allow for various routing tricks, and the pre-amplifier is where external signals like Microphones, Guitars and line level synths can enter the 200t environment for further processing. The preamp matches levels with the 296t for classic Vocoder patches.

The 207t user manual is now online here.

The 200t project is now entering its 3rd year and there is still a lot more coming. Thanks to your support we are able to bring more of Don’s 200 modules back into existence.

Also, special thanks to Todd Barton for his involvement and all the people out there who makes fantastic demo videos and posts that helps explain the modules and their interactions in the 200 system. [you can find some of Todd's here]

Later on in February, after the NAMM show dust settles down, we are planning to officially release the first set of our ART modules [pic below]. After several years of beta testing we believe it is ready for everyone to start enjoy this new modular synth technology. Recently, we have added power consumption figures to the modules page and soon User Manuals will start appearing. Stay tuned for more ART info."

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NAMM 2024 - Artinoise - Re.Corder

video upload by sonicstate

"Founded just before Covid hit in 2019, Artinoise started a Kickstarter for Re.corder, an electronic wind instrument, which is a hybrid of a digital and an acoustic recorder.

Davide explained that can be played as a regular recorder, and should have wide appeal as the recorder and all its learning materials are taught in schools across the world, but Re.corder also functions as a midi controller, with pressure sensors and capacitive touch sensors around the finger holes, and its unique small and light form factor make it more affordable than its wind controller competition. There is also a lip sensor which allows people with impaired lung capacity to play the re.corder by touch.

It also has a teaching app for apple and android which lets you play expressive saxophone, bagpipe or even violin sounds through the re.corder.

Re.Corder Available now. Price 149 Euros 199 USD"

NAMM 2024 - Stylophone - CPM-DS2 - Theremin

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, Matt from Stylophone showcased the company's lineup of classic products, including a pink Stylophone, Beat, Gen X1, and their newest product, the CPM-DS2, a compact portable modular drone synthesizer. The CPM-DS2 features two voices with a resonant filter and is designed for creating elongated evolving drones. It lacks VCAs and envelopes, but the synthesizer wrangles a lot of fun and flexibility from its main LFO for modulating waveforms, pitch, and filter frequency. It can also be played without plugging anything in, generating notes and melodies from within. The CPM-DS2 can be powered by batteries, external power, or integrated into a Eurorack system.

In addition to the CPM-DS2, Stylophone also displayed their Theremin. The Theremin can be played using its antenna or a slider, offering continuous control and an octave range. It also includes built-in delay effects. Both the CPM-DS2 and theremin are available for pre-order on the Stylophone website, with notifications being sent to customers when the products are ready to ship. While there isn't an exact release date for the theremin, it is expected to arrive within a couple of months.

CPM-DS2 Available to preorder. Price: 209 GBP. 239 Euros. 259 USD.

Theremin Available to preorder. Price: 90 GBP. 100 Euros. 110 USD.

https://stylophone.com/"

NAMM 2024 - Sound-Machines - Arches - T Line Modules

video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State caught up with Davide from Sound Machines who introduced the firmware update for their universal tactile interface, Arches. Arches features numerous performance tools including sequencers, arpeggiators, customizable keyboards, and pressure-sensitive controls. The Arches can output via MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI, and CV, making it a powerful tool for musicians. Sound Machines has also introduced a new PC-based web browser programmer for Arches, allowing users to easily program and customize its functionalities.

Davide also introduced T-Line, a series of touch-based modules. The first four modules of the T-Line include a formant filter, a spectrum processor, an attenuverter and Generator - which is a complex oscillator, and all include the lightstrip capacitive interface for hands-on manipulation, but can also accept cv modulation inputs.

Arches Available now. Price: 750 Euros

T-Line Modules Available Spring 2024. Price: Around 200 Euros"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Ataraxic Iteritas Alia bit table oscillator from Noise Engineering

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Ataraxic Iteritas is an oscillator inspired by retro game sounds and glitchy textures. It’s a wonderful choice for alien sound design and impactful sounds that take up the whole sonic spectrum. It has a huge low end, responds wonderfully to modulation, and it’s great for basslines and chiptune-inspired leads. Its design was inspired by the first-ever Noise Engineering module, Ataraxic Translatron.

Ataraxic is available now: https://bit.ly/3HmzZG8

0:00 Overview
1:08 Panel and Controls
4:40 Patch: Alien Fear
5:07 Patch: On the Fritz
5:30 Patch: Lost in Transmission
6:03 Patch: Brutal Glitch
6:32 Patch: Frenzy
6:53 Alia platform"

2 ways of EQ\compression with MixMaster

video upload by Omri Cohen

"You can find this patch and many others on my Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patch-f...

00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Main configuration
04:35 - Mid\Side configuration
10:51 - Bass Master"

dual octaver

video upload by e j

via Optotronics

"The octaver is a great addition to the dual CEM VCO module (the square wave output should be routed to the pulse input).

It's based on the original Thomas Henry's VCO Maximus. It is a perfect tool for generating additional musical fifth or suboctave tones. Moreover octaver 2 input is connected to the output of the octaver 1 for additional divisions! Of course you can use them separately as well. The great thing is that this module allows you to create very interesting soundwaves and rhytms...

According to Thomas Henry : 'The pulse signal is routed to an XOR/flip-flop arrangement which generates an additional musical fifth or suboctave tone added in. You can think of this in terms of harmonics, or if you wish, as a definite harmony playing in tandem, e.g., a C note with a G note mixed in.

The pulse output from the CEM3340 is sent to Schmitt trigger to sharpen up the signal a bit. The firmed up pulse then goes to switch 'interval' which lets you choose between the addition of a fifth or an octave derived pitch. If numbers are your bag, then think of these as divide-by-1.5 and divide-by-2, respectively. On the far end, switch 'octave select' can further halve things to divide-by-3 and divide-by-6, i.e., a fifth and an octave one octave lower yet.

Polarity switch lets you add or subtract the subdivided signal from the original pulse, effectively doubling the number of waveforms possible. The output of the flip-flops is sent to one side of the blend pot, while the other side t is fed by an isolated version of the original pulse.'"

MEGA SYNTHESISでSPACE HARRIERのINTROを作ってみました♪

video upload by NOZ MUSIC

"SONICWAREのLIVEN MEGA SYNTHESISの練習で、SEGAの体感ゲーム「SPACE HARRIER(スペースハリアー)」のイントロ部分を作ってみました。 FM音源の音色は自作で、
MEGA SYNTHESISはメガドライブの内蔵FM音源YM2612を再現してるとはいえ、パラメーター値が異なるので、原曲の音色に寄せるのが苦労しました。 ドラムはYAMAHA RX21をサンプリングしまして、鍵盤スイッチに6音色を設定してます。
4小節ずつパターンを作って、手動でパターンチェンジしながら演奏してます。
パソコン使わず単体で音色作りとサンプリング、音符の打ち込みが出来て、ここまで再現出来るなんて、素晴らしいですね♪"

Googlish:

"While practicing SONICWARE's LIVEN MEGA SYNTHESIS, I created the intro to SEGA's hands-on game ``SPACE HARRIER.'' The tone of the FM sound source was created by myself.
Although MEGA SYNTHESIS reproduces the Mega Drive's built-in FM sound source YM2612, the parameter values are different, so it was difficult to get it to match the tone of the original song. The drums are sampled from YAMAHA RX21, and 6 tones are set on the keyboard switches.
I create a pattern of 4 bars each and play while changing the pattern manually.
It's amazing that you can create tones, sample, and input notes without using a computer, and that you can reproduce this much."