BAF 2024: Days Of Yore - The Tower Spring Reverb

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"At the Buchla and Friends event in downtown LA, Kassia from Days of Yore showcased their latest creation - The Tower a 42-inch spring reverb that doubles as a beautiful piece of furniture. The reverb unit features three springs and offers a range of analog effects including gate, vibrato, feedback, send-return, mixer settings, overdrive, input volume, pickup intensity, and a compressor. The gate feature helps eliminate unwanted sounds and control the length of the reverb. The hand-built spring reverb is priced at $3,600, with production set to begin in March.

Kassia also presented the Matrix Mixer, a unique design with five inputs and outputs that allows for creative modulation and the creation of unexpected sounds. The matrix mixer combines channels to generate resonance, feedback loops, and endless soundscapes. Its upright design was chosen to save space in the studio, as the mixer is meant to complement traditional mixers rather than replace them. The Matrix Mixer will be available in April for $2,600.

https://www.daysofyoreaudio.com/"

BAF 2024 - Prism Circuits - Quasar System

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"At Buchla And Friends 2024, we met up with Nick from Prism Circuits who showed us their new Serge-based Quasar modular system. The system is based on the 4U standard, making it larger than Eurorack and it draws inspiration from the early electronic music circuits created by composer Serge Tcherepnin in the 1970s. The goal was to create an affordable modular synthesizer that could be customized based on individual preferences.

The Quasar system is designed for improvisation and live performances, and features a unique hieroglyphic language developed by Serge, with symbols representing different functions and outputs. Nick explained one advantage of the Prism Circuits system over Eurorack is its standardized grid format, making it convenient to navigate and locate modules quickly.

Prism Circuit's modules are handmade in the United States, using through-hole components and ensuring each instrument is crafted with care and longevity in mind, and typically cost around $2,500 per panel, but prices may vary depending on the components included."

BAF 2024: 1010 Music - Nanobox Battery Case

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"At NAMM 2024, Sonic State caught up with Aaron from 1010 Music at Buchla and Friends to discuss their new battery-powered case for the Nanobox range. The easily attached unit serves as both a carrying case and a rechargeable battery, allowing users to power the device on the go. This transforms the Nanoboxes into truly portable powerhouses, and unlike other portable units with an internal battery, when the battery finally dies, as all batteries eventually do, you simply clip on another battery, and your Nanobox lives on. The battery case has endurance of up to four hours, adds much requested USB midi functionality, and is compatible with all of the Nanobox range devices.

Nanobox Battery Case Available: February 2024. Price: 69 USD"

Vermona meloDICER controlling notes allowed through the Instruo Quad Performance Quantizer

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"MIDI output from MEX3 sets notes"

Behringer Reveals New UB-X Keyboard Synthesizer

via Behringer

"UB-X is alive!

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.

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Behringer Reveals RD-78 Drum Machine

via Behringer

"RD-78 is now up and running!

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."

trkr_Trm - Upcoming Portable Hardware Groovebox Tracker

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trkr_Trm is a new 64bit real-time tracker/groovebox that runs on the Linux.

The following are some details in via the creator, hi_nick aka hihihihinick.

"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."

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Hammond M-solo Organ - Overview

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"Shop exclusive Hammond M-solo Organ BUNDLES at Kraft Music: https://kraftmusic.com/collections/ha...

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!"

NAMM 24 Embodme Erae Touch Mk2

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"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.

ERAE II Available June 2024. Price: 890 USD

https://www.embodme.com/"

SOURCE OF UNCERTAINTY - New Collaboration Between Buchla & Black Corporation's Roman Filippov

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 following are the current modules listed:

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