Dotcom Distortion | Meet the Q118

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"Ready to take your music production skills to the next level? The Q118 is a powerful tool that enhances music production, keeping your signal inside the modular system while amplifying 1000x."

Note the Q118 is not a new module. You can find previous posts featuring it here.

#NAMM 2024: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Desktop

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"After debuting the 3rd Wave at 2023 NAMM, Groove Synthesis is back with the desktop edition!

'The 3rd Wave is a powerhouse wavetable synth with 24-voice polyphony and 4-part multi-timbral capability that’s like having four independent synthesizers at your fingerprints.

Each of its 3 oscillators per voice can be

A classic PPG-era wavetable
A high-resolution complex wavetable
An analog-modeled waveform'"

#NAMM 2024: New Eurorack modules from Morphor

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"We get a demo of modules from Belgium-based Morphor, including their Plectrum (karplus-strong) module, and their multimode VCF."

#NAMM 2024: The re.corder from ARTinoise

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"A demo of the new re.corder from ARTinoise.

'The ARTinoise RE.CORDER is a brand-new take on the classic soprano recorder. With its built-in wireless
connectivity, digital sensor platform, and interactive app, it takes the traditional recorder into the future providing access to a world of previously unimagined sounds and expressive functionalities.'"

#NAMM 2024: soundmachines Arch and new "T" series

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"A tour of new offerings from Italy-based soundmachines, including updates to their flagship Arch controller, and the new 'T' series module that combines four of their popular Lightstrip module interfaces with various sound parameters and processors, including a complex oscillator and a formant filter."

NAMM 2024 - Teenage Engineering - K.O. II - OB4

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"In an exclusive interview at NAMM 2024, Will from Teenage Engineering provided an in-depth look at the company's latest offerings, notably highlighting the KO2 sampler, complete with their own arcade cabinets. The KO2 is positioned as the second generation of the popular PO-33 KO sampler, boasting significant expansions in functionality. The sampler features larger, Cherry MX switch-based pads, offering a satisfying and responsive feel. Designed on a Lego grid, the KO2 allows users to customize their units with additional Legos, extending to the sides and providing mounting holes for creating stands or interfaces.

The KO2 is geared towards on-the-go recording, equipped with a microphone and line-in capabilities for versatile sound capturing. With a robust build, the KO2 emphasizes sturdiness while maintaining a slim and lightweight profile with and provides step sequencing, delay, reverb, distortion, chorus, filter, and compressor effects and scene arrangement capabilities. Will also spoke of future developments within the EP series, hinting at more devices to come within the same platform.

The interview also touched upon Teenage Engineering's OB4 speaker, a portable powerhouse with impressive sound output of up to 100 dB at one metre, and a range of colors available, including the Stormtrooper-like black and white vesion we saw.

KO.II Price: 249 UKP. 299 USD

OB4 Price: Around 600 USD"

NAMM 2024 - Suzuki - Omnichord OM-108

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"At NAMM 2024 we met up with Yu Horiuchi from Suzuki who introduced us to the new re-issue of the Suzuki Omnichord. Originally produced in 1984, the OM-108 has been improved with new features, like on board strummable and syncable drum pads, of which Yu gave us a splendid demonstration.

The Omnichord can transmit midi through its 5 pin din port, and it looks like it will be an excellent way to get some expressive strumming into our lives.

Suzuki Omnichord Available: July 2024 Price: 800 USD

https://suzukimusic-global.com/produc..."

Yamaha SEQTRAK - It's Not For Him But Is It For You? Hands On Review NervousCook$

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"In todays episode I look at the new SEQTRAK from Yamaha and explain why I'm returning mine to the store. Enjoy"

Neon Nights: Unleashing DeLorean Dreams 🌙 | 2024 Synthwave Wonders with Novation Circuit ✨"

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"Welcome to another edition of our Synthwave series! 🌟 This week, we're diving deep into the pulsating beats of Italo Disco with a bassline that will transport you straight to the heart of the '80s dancefloor. Join the sonic adventure as we ride the nostalgic waves of DeLorean Dreams, with a touch of Italo Disco magic.

🔥 Join the Retro Revolution!

🛒 *Get the DeLorean Dream Pack:*
Ready to create your own synthwave magic? Grab the DeLorean Dream Series pack here:
https://isotonikstudios.com/product/d..."

4ms Introduces Catalyst Sequencer and Catalyst Controller Eurorack Modules

Details on each follow:

Catalyst Sequencer

The Catalyst Sequencer combines a traditional clocked step-sequencer with an unconventional phase-based sequencer to produce a new paradigm in sequencing. Eight precision CV sequencer channels can be simultaneously driven by a clock, a phase CV, or scrubbed manually with the crossfader.

Each of the eight channels has its own sequence length, quantizer, transposition, clock divider, randomization, voltage range (max -5V to +10V), and selectable CV (precise 16- bit resolution) or Gate mode.

Phase-based sequencing is an advanced form of sequencing where each step is selected by CV. The Catalyst Sequencer has a smooth, responsive crossfader that scrubs the sequence, playing it forward or backwards to track your motions. Patching in a CV signal will do the same: a ramp-up CV plays the sequence forwards, a ramp- down plays it backwards, a triangle plays it ping-pong, and complex waveforms generate new interesting rhythmic and melodic patterns.

20HP, $395

Catalyst Controller

The Catalyst Controller is a macro controller with eight precision CV outputs and a responsive crossfader to morph between scenes. A scene is a snapshot of up to eight CV outputs, like a modular preset. Traverse a “pathway” composed of multiple scenes using the crossfader or an external CV signal, or immediately jump using the scene buttons. Record CV and slider movements, and play recordings back via a button or external trigger.

Each output has sub-millivolt precision and a maximum range of -5V to +10V. Channels have an adjustable morphing curve, can be quantized to common scales, restricted to a particular voltage range, or set to output gates.

Whether used as a CV preset manager, seamless transition generator, chord sequencer,

CV recorder, or experimental CV playground, the Catalyst Controller puts control of your

modular at your fingertips.

Based on the original Catalyst module from Emblematic Systems.

20HP, $395

Two modules in one!

The Catalyst Sequencer can turn into a Catalyst Controller, and vice-versa! Hold down a special button combination to change between sequencer and macro controller modes. If you end up buying one module but liking the other one more, you can remove the double-sided faceplate, flip it over, and re-install with the other artwork visible.