Today we've fired up the first complete prototype - what an amazing moment.
We’re now starting to implement the firmware and do thorough testing. Please bear in mind that we’re still far away from shipping the UB-X, but we’re making huge progress.
Isn't it a beautiful synth?"
The UB-X was first teased by Behringer back in April, 2022. The of course released the UB-XA. Curious if they will follow up with a UB-16 based on the OB-8.
We are in the last stages of pre-production and are working closely with our beta testers to ensure the unit sounds spot on.
And for those who love the technical details, we have incorporated the exact same circuitry into the design, including the original coils and LC filters.
The team is filled with excitement about this legendary drum machine."
"The device is implicitly designed for hosting Renoise, but as shown can be used for many other ARM64 based programs. Even the well loved headless M8 tracker. I wanted to make something that was just as fun and musically useful as some of the other retail offerings but following the tenants of open source hardware and software so anyone can roll their own. The demo is of the v1 t prototype, and there is still much to be done, but at present, I'm up to prototype v3. The focus presently is completion of the design for the main board which will serve as a carrier for Raspberry Pi compute modules, or offerings from other companies that use the compute module form factor. This carrier board ideally could be used for other purposes than the trkr_Trm, that require audio i/o, and modular connections to peripheral devices.
The goal is to have everything, including build guides, hardware, and software repositories live upon completion of a crowd funding campaign. Pre-built units for those who just want to 'get to cookin' will be available if all goes to plan during and post funding."
Adam Berzowski from Kraft Music provides an overview on the many features of the Hammond M-solo Organ. Accompanying the Hammond M-solo is the Kawai DG30 digital piano.
Contact Adam directly at 414-858-4008 or aberzowski@kraftmusic.com if you have any questions or would like to place an order on your very own Hammond M-solo organ.
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Main features
02:03 - Control panel layout
03:00 - Rear panel layout
04:55 - Close look at the organ engine
08:30 - Close look at the string ensemble engine
11:02 - Close look at the analog modeling synth engine
13:30 - Outro
The Hammond M-solo is an eight pound portable organ with 49 keys, driving the same "MTW II" drawbar engine as found in Hammond's XK-4. All the essential ingredients are aboard, like Vibrato-Chorus and Touch-response percussion, as well as period-accurate models of the most popular transistor "combo organs," a '70s-type string ensemble, and an analog-style polysynth. A high-definition digital Leslie is also on hand, completing the tone which has thrilled musicians and audiences since 1940.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Hammond M-solo portable organ bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new virtual tone wheel organ, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"
"At NAMM 2024 we met up with Edgar from Embodme who unveiled the prototype of ERAE II. This new controller offers a range of innovative features, with improved sensitivity being the standout improvement. The playing surface is now covered with a fabric that provides a unique touch and enhances the detection of finger movements. For drummers, the skin can be easily changed to a black silicon material more suited for their playing style.
Aside from the enhanced sensitivity, the ERAE II also boasts dedicated button switches, a new LCD, MPE abilities, and an embedded looper allowing for easy looping and offering quantization options, making it perfect for spontaneous play. The controller also offers connectivity options such as multiple CV gates out and two MIDI outs for analog synths. To control and configure the ERA-2, the companion software ERA Lab is available, offering endless possibilities in terms of mapping and customization.
Soviet Space Child wrote in to let us know Buchla has teamed up with Black Corporation's Roman Filippov to release reissues of classic Buchla modules though a new venture called SOURCE OF UNCERTAINTY. From their new website https://sourceofuncertainty.com:
"AUTHENTIC REISSUES OF CLASSIC BUCHLA MODULAR. Source of Uncertainty is the official store for Buchla Classic Reissues, created by Roman Filippov of Black Corporation.
BUCHLA CLASSIC REISSUES SIGNIFY A RETURN TO PRODUCTION OF THE ICONIC COMPOSITIONAL AND PERFORMANCE TOOLS, using original parts wherever possible, plus minor adaptations for greater low-noise performance and reliability and component availability. We ship worldwide, direct from the engineer."
Roman actually got started cloning Buchla modules prior to forming Black Corporation. See the labels below or do a search for him if you want to go down the rabbit hole.
The Sonicware Liven XFM is a great synth but also has its share of limitations. Here are some workaround solutions for these limitations as well as some hidden features to help unlock its potential:
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"A short performance by Amanda from CatSynth on the new Stylophone Theremin. This instrument is actually a combination of a theremin-like voice controlled by the antenna, and a second voice controlled by the button on slider on the unit, more like an Ondes Martenot."
"Amanda of CatSynth plays the Korg PS3300 FS, a full-size and fully analog reissue of the legendary and elusive Korg PS3300 synthesizer. It is polyphonic (each key), and has three independent voices per key. Each voice has an oscillator, resonant filter, a unique resonator module, and LFO/envelope modulation sources. It's quite a beast with an overwhelming set of parameters - we really only scratch the surface in this brief demo."
"We get a demo of the Plasma Voice from Gamechanger Audio. This is an incarnation of their Plasma series of instruments and effects based on a xenon-gas tube. The Plasma Voice is a full synthesizer voice in a Eurorack format.
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'PLASMA Voice is a synthesizer module that produces sounds by controlling high-voltage electrical discharges between two electrodes on a specially designed xenon-filled gas tube. These discharges are converted to analog audio using a specialized rectifier circuit. The result is mesmerizing electric sounds that match the visual intensity of the blue bolt of electricity.
The electric discharges are driven by a proprietary ultrasound pulse-width oscillator. This oscillator is modulated by predefined samples and envelope shapes (or SOUNDS for simplicity’s sake) that you can select, trigger, waveshape, and modulate with sliders and CV inputs. This puts you in control of the electrical discharges and the resulting sounds.'"
