SUPERBOOTH 2024: Bastl Thyme+ & Crust

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, Vaclav from Bastl showcased two new products: Crust and the Thyme Plus*. *Crust *is a drum voice module that offers a variety of sound options with Octave control, pitch envelope, noise and detuning for oscillator modulation, and when modulated can produce some crunchy kick and snare action, and even play melodic lines. *Thyme Plus is a complex delay unit with multi-step delays, modulation sources like LFO and envelope, and stereo modulation capabilities. It offers a sound-designing approach to delay effects and comes with preset buttons for easy access to different settings.

Crust Price: 220 Euros ex VAT

Thyme Plus Price: 600 Euros ex VAT"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Wee Noise Makers - PGB-1

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"At Superbooth 2024, We Noise Makers unveiled their latest creation, PGB-1 a pocket groove box designed by *Fabien*. This compact device offers six synthesizer voices and two samplers, all in a portable and battery-powered form factor. The device features various tracks for different sounds, one of the tracks being polyphonic, a sequencer with 16-step patterns, song mode, probability-based triggers, parameter locks and more. Additionally, it includes USB-C for charging and data transfer, audio output, stereo audio input, MIDI in and out, TRS-A, and an onboard microphone for creating custom samples.

The standout feature of this pocket groove box is its open-source nature, allowing users to add more synth engines and customize the firmware. With plans to expand the ecosystem and potentially introduce new devices in the future, We Noise Makers aims to create a community-driven platform for music production. The crowdfunding campaign on crowd supply has been successfully funded, giving backers the opportunity to support the project before it ends on May 30th.

https://weenoisemakers.com/"

See the Wee Noise Makers label below for additional posts.

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Wavy Industries - Monkey

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, Wavy Industries made a memorable debut, arriving by bike with their innovative Bluetooth devices. Rein, the company representative highlighted the unique features of their Monkey Bluetooth keyboard. This compact keyboard allows seamless connectivity to iPads or PCs, boasting an impressive battery life lasting several months. Beyond its primary function as a keyboard, this device offers a range of MIDI effects like a doubler and arpeggiator, along with 10 presets for each. Additionally, the keyboard includes a sequencer feature, allowing users to create complex musical compositions directly through Ableton.

Monkey Price: 59 Euros

https://wavyindustries.com/"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: 4ms - MetaModule

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"At Superbooth 2024, Dan Green from 4MS unveiled the highly anticipated MetaModule*, a groundbreaking module that brings virtual software patches to Eurorack hardware. Designed to merge the benefits of software and hardware, the *MetaModule features over 160 built-in modules, including popular offerings from Mutable Instruments and various third-party companies like Vogue Audio and Chowdhury DSP. It's possible to import further modules using the plug-in system, so the system can keep growing.

What sets the MetaModule apart is its ability to seamlessly integrate with VCV Rack*, a free open-source software platform for Eurorack virtual environments. Users can create patches on their computer and easily transfer them to the *MetaModule via SD card or USB stick, allowing for a versatile and tactile experience.

MetaModule Price: 649 USD"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: This Is Not Rocket Science - Geometric Anomaly

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"At Superbooth 2024, Stijn from This Is Not Rocket Science showcased Geometric Anomaly*, a new module that unexpectedly came into existence as a birthday present for the creator. This dual oscillator synthesizer voice is a spiritual successor to *Rectangular Thing and incorporates lessons learned from the production of the *Fenix*. Featuring two filters, two envelopes, and a variety of modulation inputs, the Geometric Anomaly offers a comprehensive sound palette with unique cross modulation options. The state variable filter from the Fenix adds versatility to the sound design by enabling spectral morphing and raw, dynamic textures that can be tamed with the final low pass ladder filter.

For a limited production run of 30-40 units expected in July, the Geometric Anomaly is priced around 700 Euros, with potential adjustments due to inflation.jn

https://www.thisisnotrocketscience.nl/"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: UDO - Super 8

video upload by sonicstate

"George from UDO Audio *showcased the latest addition to their lineup at Superbooth 2024, the *Super 8 synthesizer. Building on their previous releases, the Super 8 aims to strike a balance between power and portability, sitting comfortably between the Super 6 and the Gemini. With 16 voices and a focus on playability and performance, this new synth offers a versatile range of sounds and capabilities.

Featuring a dual-layer architecture with independent effects per layer, the Super 8 delivers a warm and analog feel with a touch-sensitive poly aftertouch keyboard."

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Pittsburgh Modular - Voltage Lab 2

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"At Superbooth 2024, we met up with Richard Nicol from Pittburgh Modular who introduced us to the eagerly anticipated Voltage Lab 2 synthesizer. This new iteration, five years in the making, builds upon the success of the original Voltage Lab with innovative features like independent waveform manipulation, a six-stage wave folder, pulse symmetry, and a reflection circuit. The Voltage Lab 2 offers a unique approach to synthesis, expanding on traditional West Coast synthesis techniques and providing a diverse palette of sounds.

In addition to the robust synthesis capabilities, the Voltage Lab 2 also includes a two-channel, 16-step controller for sequencing and control. This versatile controller features capacitive touch pads, pitch outputs, CV outputs, trigger gate outs, and scan inputs for added flexibility in performance and experimentation.

Voltage Lab 2: Available for Pre-order, shipping June 2024. Price: 2,149 USD"

~My Friend~ Synth Jam featuring Korg Polysix, Moog minimoog + Arp synthesizers.

video upload by Remco Rones

Dreadbox Murmux v3 Patching

video upload by Phase of the Day

"The start of the vid is my first patch. Using the filter as a sine osc, Fm'ed by noise and the delay set to max for extra lofi. Rest of the vid is just knob twiddling :)

Audio recorded on Audacity using the Elektron Digitakt as my audio interface."

Dreadbox Murmux V3 8 More Patches

video upload by Phase of the Day

"8 more patches on the Dreadbox Murmux V3. A few of these are in unison mode. The first patch was doing something interesting when detuning the Osc's whilst FM'ing the filter with Osc two. The second patch was my, will it Boards of Canada test :)

Recorded using the Elektron Digitakt."

Yamaha Releases CP88 OS v1.6 Update

Yamaha | CP88 OS v1.6 Sound Demo video upload by Yamaha Synths Official

"The new update to OS v1.6 adds new modes to the already impressive feature set of Yamaha CP88 and CP73. The three functions grant more versatility, especially for synth lead purposes. It is now possible to switch between monophonic and polyphonic operations, allowing for different play styles for lead sounds. With the second new option “Portamento”, users can adjust the time of “glide” between two sounds, giving it a completely different feel and aesthetic. Finally, “Pan” enables the positioning of sounds in the stereo spectrum. Employing these new functions allows users to customize the behaviour of sounds to optimize them for the application at hand.

The OS update to v1.6 for Yamaha CP88 and CP73 is available for free: https://bit.ly/YamahaYC-updates"