NGEN 1.4 Firmware Update – Overview Video

video upload by Spektro Audio

"The new 1.4 firmware update for NGEN is now available, featuring two new generators (Luar and Looper), the new Call MFX, and numerous enhancements. These include the Param view, dynamic variations, an undo system, two new CV output modes, 11 new Song Mode event types, and improvements to shortcuts, the menu system, animations, and more!

In addition to the new update, we’re also releasing the NGEN Web Manager, a new open-source tool for managing NGEN’s files directly from your browser.

For more information about NGEN 1.4 and the new NGEN Web Manager, check out our latest blog post at https://spektroaudio.com/blog/2025/9/...

We are thrilled to announce that more NGEN units will be available for pre-orders on our website starting September 23, 2025, at 12 PM EST.

Shipping will be available via DHL, Fedex, or Postal and we'll begin shipping in the first week of October!

NGEN – Algorithmic MIDI Workstation NGEN is a unique 16-track MIDI sequencer design in São Paulo / Brazil that lets you combine multiple algorithmic / generative generators and MIDI FXs to sequence multiple hardware or software MIDI instruments."

Poly 61 hardware midi editor (Tauntek upgrade)

video upload by Craig Barnes

"I quickly built this encoder based hardware editor for Tauntek upgraded poly 61 boards, it's fairly simple and uses an ESP32 Dev board and io port expanders."

Teenage Engineering Riddim Supertone, Ting FX, and a Mixer?

These were spotted and sent in via Joshua.

Guess away...

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Sculpt your sound with Noise Engineering Pro Distortion FXs

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Introducing Remixlive 8.5, with brand new Pro FX from Noise Engineering!

We are excited to partner with Remixlive to bring their users top-of-the-line effects. We've closely collaborated to bring our brand of sound to Remixlive, with four handcrafted distortion patches ranging from bubbly to outright acidic, seamlessly integrated into the intuitive and powerful interface designed by Remixlive.

Download Remixlive on your mobile device and unleash them today!

Join us on Discord! Invite link: / discord
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Hacking the TIME-SHIFTER - Eurorack module

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

"A small addition to the TIME SHIFTER module:
Add a CV input to the MAIN-SHIFT parameter.
A CV input to this parameter hadn't been planned, as in the intended use, it wasn't relevant.
But actually, why not? That's the whole point of being modular: going where the manufacturer hadn't thought!

Ok, it's a bit makeshift, but it works…
More info on the site:
https://www.larix-elektro.com/PRODUCT...

Modules used:
LARIX ELEKTRO 4TOMS for the toms! obviously ;)
LARIX ELEKTRO Ritournelle CV Generator + Shift-R for the rhythm
LARIX ELEKTRO Ritournelle CV Generator (another one) for the CV controlling the MAIN SHIFT"

"WHAT'S THAT THING ?
The Time-Shifter is a delay for gate or trigger signales.
As all good time machines it can delay after and before (!).

The first idea is to find a way to build a swing or a groove.
So to decide which steps of which track is decayed, and how much.

To do this, it is necessary to be able to shift the events after and before. But before, we can't predict when an event will appear...

The solution is to decay everything, and then, decaying less than the others events.
So comparing to the new decaying events, it will sounds like it appear before.


The MAIN SHIFT defines this new reference.
So if you enter the main CLK signal into the input, the output of this circuit can be used as the new CLK reference.

The four circuits A B C and D works according to the value of the MAIN SHIFT reference:
- When the knob is centered, the time decay is the same.
- Left, means less time decay, so the event will appear before.
- Right, means more time, so the event will appear after.

Extend your module:
The module can be enriched by one expansion modules:
- The AttV-4 adds to the CV entries an adjustment of the CV value by an attenuverter.
The connectors on the back of the module save connectivity at the front.

Typical use:
- Groove (or swing, etc.) controlable by CV (!)
- Realignment of gates sequences.
(When using multiple sequencers with different latency)
- Signals sequencing adjustment.
(Be sur that a RST arrives at the right moment, for example)
(Be sur that a your S&H module sample after signal stabilization, for example)"

ADDAC Perc VCA and Friends Jam

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Really liking the Perc VCA for the simplicity of its built in decay envelope and ability to grab a bassline with the minimum of fuss. Here's a quick demo and I hope to do a full review soon."

"While deep in its soul there’s a standard VCA with exponential response that can be used as such, in its heart pulses an AD envelope with a sharp attack and a variable decay internally connected to the VCA control input. When it opens its mouth it can whisper in your ear but don’t let this soft demeanor fool you, if driven to the extreme it will show its teeth and gnarly bite and chew on your cochleas with all its might.

The AD envelope has a fixed short Attack, just enough to avoid the typical “click” that happens when using a Gate signal to control a VCA, while the envelope Decay can be controlled via its knob or voltage controlled using the CV input and attenuverter.

We named it Percussion VCA as most percussion intruments have sharp attacks with variable decays just as its AD Envelope however it can be used for any purpose where a VCA is needed including for CV signals due to it’s DC coupled signal path.

Furthermore it also allows to be driven from a simple Gate signal while controlling its decay. This way it’s easy to plug a noise source, vco or any audio and turn that source into a percussive element."

Impact Soundworks Releases Chro-Nyx, New Virtual Synth Based on Classic Hardware

video upload by Impact Soundworks LLC

FULTON, MD – Impact Soundworks has released Chro-Nyx, a virtual synth that faithfully recreates the beloved JP-8080 synthesizer as well as elements from other popular hardware such as the Access Virus, Nord Modular 2, Korg Mono/Poly, Roland Jupiter-8, and others. With extensive oscillators, filter models, effects, and modulation capabilities, this virtual synth (available in VST, AU, and AAX formats via Reaktor Player) allows producers to create a huge range of possible tones.

Developed over the course of 5 years, Chro-Nyx captures the look, feel, and sound of the JP-8080, an early analog modeling synth that revolutionized digital music in the 1990s (most notably by introducing the supersaw oscillator).

Chro-Nyx then goes far beyond their original capabilities, integrating components from other vintage analog and digital hardware, along with unique and custom DSP, resulting in a feature-packed virtual synth workstation suitable for many genres.

Highlights of Chro-Nyx beyond the complete feature set of the JP-8080 include:

Dual oscillators with 31 oscillator types, each with unique parameters, and many emulating specific hardware

Dual filters with multiple topologies, slopes, and 5 styles available, such as ‘Classic’, ‘Acid’, ‘Lush’, etc.

18 filter drive types and a unique ‘BOOST’ mode that allows for extreme distortion and circuit bending-style effects

Dual LFOs that can go from extremely slow to audio rate speeds

Combination step sequencer and arpeggiator with optional trance gate

16-slot modulation matrix with Eurorack-style math sources also available

Dual effects slots with 29 modules available including shimmer reverbs, choruses, waveshapers, etc.

External audio input for processing through the full signal chain

Analog-modeled Pre and Post-FX EQs

8080-style vocoder with expanded controls, as well as 12-band resonant filterbank

Chro-Nyx was developed in partnership with Jasper Broeks (Chrono), a DJ, hardcore artist, and programmer who has worked with numerous well-known artists and performed at many festivals around the world. He creates his own synths under the Pulsecraft name.

“As an EDM musician myself, I’ve been collecting both softsynths and hardware for over 20 years, which is how I know that it takes a lot for a new synth to stand out. But having spent over 50 hours producing with Chro-Nyx, I’m in love, and I can’t wait to hear how other musicians use it!” CEO and owner Andrew Aversa said.

Chro-Nyx is available at the Impact Soundworks store for a limited-time introductory price of $79 (MSRP $99). Crossgrades are available for some customers.

Learn more here: https://impactsoundworks.com/product/chro-nyx/

Iteration 4: The Score | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Now on Iteration 4 of the 12 String Iterative Music Project! This time we will be making graphic scores for each other to realize.

The Iteration 3 Reel continues to grow full of onomotopoeiac sounds:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

ATAK Special Rhythm Player, Vintage 19inch Drumcomputer

This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

From this listing

"ATAK special rhythm player, a vintage 19-inch drum machine.

Works and sounds great.

I think it's from the 80s, made in Turkey.

I can't find any other information about it online, so it's quite a rare drum machine."

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TTSH - Mini Meanie

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video upload by NOISEBUG

"Just listed on Noisebug’s Reverb shop! Two Thousand Six Hundred- Mini Meanie, the Human Comparator’s faithful recreation of the ARP 2600. This unit has CV Gate keyboard control inputs (no midi). Excellent condition #synth #modularsynth"

via this Reverb listing

"This unit has been thoroughly tested and found to be in excellent condition. there are few minor scuffs along the top of the metal chassis.

North American Power cable is hard-wired to the device."

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