SUPERBOOTH 2024: Arturia - Polybrute 12

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"At Superbooth 2024, we met up with Sebastien from Arturia unveiled the new flagship polyphonic analog synth, the Polybrute 12*. With 12 voices and a new MPE-capable polyphonic aftertouch keybed designed specifically by *Arturia*, the *Polybrute 12 *is noticably larger than the original, and is a major upgrade offering an enhanced range of sound and modulation possibilities. Sebastian emphasized the expressive nature of the instrument, demonstrating the *Full Touch mode which senses the key travel from the top to the bottom of the keypress. Original *Polybrut*e features like morphing between patches and the Morphe XYZ controller and the lovely wooden ribbon controller are all present and correct. The Arturia-built Keybed must be the standout feature, however, bringing extreme expressivity to your playing.

The Polybrute 12's enhanced capabilities over the original Polybrute include larger unisons, ideal for creating layered soundscapes, and innovative touch envelope modes that allow for dynamic and precise control over each note.

Polybrute 12 Price 3,999 Euros"

Additional Polybrute 12 posts

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Korg Berlin - Acoustic Synthesis Phase 8

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"At Superbooth 2024 we met up with Lukas from Korg Berlin who gave us a lovely outdoor look at a prototype synth, *Acoustic Synthesis Phase 8*, their latest attempt to create an instrument that sits between the worlds of acoustic and electronic instruments.

At the heart of ASP-8 are several individual resonators that form the basis of the sound of the instrument, and these work with the capacitive pickup which works like a condenser microphone. Not only can you interact with the resonators physically, you can interact electronically through the synthesizer itself. There's an onboard 8-step sequencer that can trigger and change the settings of the resonators as you go.

There are two basic playing modes, hammer mode for short, plucky sounds, and each resonator gets independent tone and time controls, where time acts like a basic decay envelope. In wave mode, the time controls switch to affecting the attack time, which leads to more pad-like, slow soundscapes. Lukas explained this will probably be the last prototype before this instrument is released in its final form, which Korg Berlin hope will happen at Superbooth 2025.

https://korg.berlin/"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Cyma Forma - ALT Soundscape Synthesizer

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"At Superbooth 2024, Vincent from Syma Forma showcased their unique analog soundscape synthesizer , ALT. *Designed to create immersive atmospheres and evolving sounds, *ALT is Divided into three sections, five oscillators with different waveforms and scales, panning controls, a stereo filter inspired by the Korg MS-20, and a stereo delay for added depth. The modulation section includes two LFOs, a random generator, and an envelope follower for dynamic sound shaping.

The upcoming Kickstarter campaign, launching on May 22nd, offers early adopters a chance to pre-order the instrument for $790 before production in November. The company plans to gather feedback at Superbooth to refine features and aims to have a third prototype by mid-July.

ALT Kickstarter launches May 22 2024.

Kickstarter pre-order price: 790 USD

https://www.cymaforma.com/"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: ALM Busy Circuits - MFX Pedal

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, Sonic State caught up with Zoe from ALM Busy Circuits to discuss the latest products from the company. The focus was on the new MFX pedal, which is a re-envisioning of the popular Eurorack module of the same name. The pedal features 18 different programs including reverbs, delays, chorus, ring mod, and more, all designed to be inspiring and high-quality. The MFX pedal also offers hands-on controls and the ability to assign expression inputs for added versatility. Additionally, it includes a MIDI port for clock sync and modulation options, making it a versatile tool for pedal users and hardware enthusiasts alike.

In addition to the MFX pedal, Zoe also previewed an upcoming system that brings together their latest offerings in a single unit. It features a mix of modules including the *Cizzle*, *Tasm-o*, *Mega Milton*, and more, providing a comprehensive setup for music production.

MFX Pedal Price: 399 USD"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Chase Bliss - Onward

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"Sonic State caught up with *Chase Bliss *at Superbooth 2024, where they showcased their latest creation, *Onward*. This innovative pedal samples your playing in various ways, responding to your dynamics and creating unique soundscapes. With two sides that capture smooth playing and phrases of your performance, Onward follows your playing and fills in the gaps with musical landscapes. The pedal offers manipulation options, including modulation, distortion, sample rate reduction, and more, allowing for a wide range of sounds and creative possibilities.

*Onward *dynamic sampler is available for pre-order now, with shipping set to begin in mid-June and all orders expected to be fulfilled by the end of July.

Onward Price: 299 USD"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Shakmat - Bishop's Miscellany - Griffin's Claws

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, Francois from Skakmat showcased three new modules for Eurorack. Bishop's Miscellany MK2*, an upgraded version of their first module, offers a step CV gate recorder with added features like slide, gate length, ratchet, and vibrato. *Griffin's Claws is a quad attenuator fader recorder, allowing users to record fader movements synced to external clocks. Lastly, the Ballista Blast is a hybrid analog-digital synth voice with multiple engines and filters for creative sound design. Franois also hinted at upcoming releases like the Archer's Rig , with price ranges around $250 to $350.

Available: 2025
Ballista Blast Price: 350 Euros
Bishop's Miscellany MK2 Price: 350 Euros
Griffin's Claws Price: 250 Euros"

RIP Gert Jalass of Moon Modular

Some sad news sent my way via John L Rice who helped man the Moon Modular booth at NAMM every year. Gert Jalass, the man behind Moon Modular has passed away. I met Gert serveral times at NAMM and he was always a pleasure to talk to. He always welcomed me with a smile. He was genuinely passionate about synthesisers and the synth community. I haven't been able to make events lately and was looking forward to seeing him again. I'm so saddened that I won't be able to. I am sincerely going to miss him.

You can find posts featuring Gert here, and of course posts featuring Moon Modular here.




Musicianews NAMM 2011 Moon Modular Controller for Analog Synthesizers

Jan 2011 video upload by musicianews

The above is the first video featuring Gert on the site posted back in 2011.

The image of Gert above is from this 2019 video.

GREAT CONJUNCTION tutorial: CUSTOM INSTRUMENT pages

video upload by Arman Bohn

"In this GREAT CONJUNCTION walkthrough, I stumble through the CUSTOM INSTRUMENT pages. Detailed changes to the YM2413 sound engine can be made in here. The MODULATOR & CARRIER have many parameters available to tailer the 2-op engine to your liking.

Feel free to ask for clarification in the comments. A spider dropped on my head and I lost my focus for a bit."

Tim’s Mono/Poly and Michael’s Publison IM90

video upload by foleytronics fx repair

"Two of the oscillators in this Mono/Poly wouldn’t tune during calibration and ended up being a major pain in the tuchus. Meanwhile, this Publsion Infernal Machine had no output on channel A plus the garbled screen of ultimate despair. Figured both those out, plus recapped the tants, changed a couple broken XLR connectors and re-recapped the PSU as someone left it rather untidy. It sounds wild and is really fun to use.

Should you have a piece of vintage pro audio gear that needs some love, feel free to drop us a line:

https://foleytronics.com/contact-us/"

Oberheim TEO-5 demo at Superbooth 2024

video upload by Signal Sounds

"Focusrite Group Product Specialist Chris 'Calc' Calcutt gives us a walkthrough and some patch examples from the new Oberheim TEO-5, a five-voice analogue polysynth from one of the most revered brands in synth history.

Pre-order yours here: https://www.signalsounds.com/oberheim..."