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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Introducing the Shroud of Turing by FlatSix Modular

Shroud of Turing Deep Dive — Turing Machine-Inspired + Keyboard Controlled Chaos Tamer

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"Full walkthrough of the Shroud of Turing by FlatSix Modular. In this video I'll walk you through every feature of the module — from the basics of the Turing Machine-inspired shift register to scale quantization, pattern manipulation, and the CV keyboard mode."

Available now at: https://flatsixmodular.com/shroudoftu...

Inspired by the Turing Machine - https://github.com/TomWhitwell/Turing...

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:34 Patching Up
03:41 Shift Register Concept
04:04 Random
04:24 Lock
04:44 Slip Mode
05:47 Double Lock
06:25 Sequence Length
07:06 Voltage Range
08:03 Quantization
08:59 Clear Quantization
09:24 Saving Scales
10:25 Loading Scales
11:03 Reset
11:43 Add/Subtract Bits
12:38 Rotate Sequence
13:54 Slight Of Hand Mode
16:38 Outro

➤ What is the Shroud of Turing?

The Shroud of Turing is a 1U Eurorack module built on the Nocturne Alchemy Platform. It runs a 16-bit shift register inspired by the Music Thing Modular Turing Machine, with the addition of a built-in scale quantizer you can program directly from the button matrix keyboard. The result is a module that can generate evolving random sequences, lock them into repeating patterns, and output perfectly in-tune musical voltages.

➤ Key Features:
16-bit Turing Machine shift register
Probability knob: 7 o'clock = Double (2x loop), 12 o'clock = Full Random, 5 o'clock = Locked loop
Sequence lengths: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, or 16 steps
Voltage ranges: 1–4 octaves (0–4V)
User-defined scale quantization (up to 6 saved scale slots)
Pattern reset (Shift + C#) for synchronized performance
CV Keyboard mode for direct note output with portamento
Calibrated 1V/octave output

Format: 1U Intellijel | 26HP | Eurorack

Platform: Nocturne Alchemy (Arduino Nano)

By: FlatSix Modular

The Shroud Awakens | Shroud of Turing Eurorack Performance
video upload by FlatSix Modular

"A live performance showcasing the brand new Shroud of Turing by FlatSix Modular — a 1U Eurorack module that combines concepts from the classic Turing Machine shift register but adds a fully playable musical quantizer with the ability to save and recall user scales on the fly as well as other sequence manipulation abilities.

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Soundmit moves to Cremona @ CremonaMusica October 2–4, 2026 — Cremona, Italy

via Soundmit

"We are excited to announce an important update for the upcoming Soundmit.

For the first time, the event is moving from Turin to Cremona and will take place inside CremonaMusica, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs dedicated to musical instruments.

📍 Cremona, Italy
📅 October 2–4
🌍 20,000+ international visitors
🏢 400 exhibitors from 35 countries

CremonaMusica in Numbers: https://cremonamusica.com/faf/

This edition marks a historic moment: it is the first official opening of Cremona towards music technology and electronic innovation.

Within CremonaMusica, Soundmit will host a dedicated area focused on:
Synthesizers
Modular synths
Pro audio
Studio gear
App & Software
Music Production
DJ gear
Boutique instruments
Innovative instruments and emerging technologies

⚠️ As this is the first integration of music technology within CremonaMusica, exhibition spaces are limited. For booking and information: info@soundmit.com"

Audio Damage Introduces Descent Granulator

via Audio Damage

"Descent is a granular delay and reverb effect that transforms your audio into evolving, otherworldly textures. At its core, Descent captures incoming audio and breaks it into tiny grains—anywhere from a handful to dozens at once—then scatters them across time and pitch to create everything from subtle thickening and rhythmic delays to vast, frozen soundscapes and shimmering pitch-shifted clouds. With independent control over grain count, duration, overlap, and direction (forward, reverse, or random), combined with extensive randomization for pitch, pan, position, amplitude, and timing, Descent turns any sound source into a living, breathing texture. Whether you're adding shimmer to guitars, creating infinite sustain on synth pads, or designing abstract sonic environments, Descent delivers studio-quality granular processing with an intuitive interface and real-time FFT visualization.

Features

Granular engine with adjustable grain count (1–50 simultaneous grains), duration, overlap, and envelope shape for precise texture control.
Pitch shifting from -24 to +24 semitones with pitch quantization—lock transpositions to specific intervals for harmonically-correct shimmer, fifths, octaves, or any chromatic combination.
Six-axis randomization: independently randomize pitch, pan, position, amplitude, duration, and grain count for everything from subtle movement to complete chaos.
Direction control plays grains forward, reverse, or randomly mixed—perfect for tape-style effects, reverse swells, and glitchy textures.
High-feedback mode with diffusion control transforms delays into lush, reverb-like washes that never get harsh or out of control.
Tempo-sync or free-running modes let you lock grain timing to your session or let textures evolve organically.
Real-time FFT visualization shows your granular cloud evolving, making sound design intuitive and immediate.
35 factory presets covering shimmers, delays, reverbs, pitch effects, and experimental sound design to get you started instantly.
Cross-platform preset manager with XML-based presets compatible across all plugin formats and operating systems.

Sound Design Ideas

Add subtle depth with a few long grains and minimal randomization. Create rhythmic delays with short, quantized grains at high feedback. Build infinite sustain pads by freezing audio with high grain count and overlap. Design glitchy textures with extreme randomization and reverse grains. Craft shimmer effects by quantizing pitch shifts to octaves and fifths. Transform vocals into ethereal textures with diffusion and wide panning."

Ocean Swift Releases Ocean Deep Mind Sound Bank

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Ocean Deep Mind | Behringer DeepMind Presets | Demo Showcase 2 #deepmind12 #deepmind #behringer
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Ocean Swift releases Ocean Deepmind soundbank - With +70 ethereal like presets

Ocean Swift announces Ocean Deep Mind, a new soundbank for Behringer Deepmind synthesizer with over 70 ethereal like presets.

Ocean Swift quotes:

"A collection of Poly and monophonic sequences, deep ambient and cinematic soundscapes, ethereal pads, keypads and lead pads, lush psychedelic like arpeggios & more.

Instead of the usual, bread and butter presets and 'Essential' kits – Ocean Deep Mind transcends conventional sounds by offering a unique collection characterized by a lush and ethereal mindset.

Ocean Deep Mind features intricate, evolving sounds that are ideal for sound designers, music producers, and keyboardists seeking a more diverse array of tones that this instrument usually provides."

Contents:
.1 Sound bank with 75 presets delivered in .sysex format
.Compatible with both Deepmind 12 and Deepmind 6 versions
.Featuring Poly and monophonic sequences, deep ambient and cinematic soundscapes, ethereal pads, keypads and lead pads, lush psychedelic like arpeggios and more
.Easy drag-and-drop installation with the Deepmind Editor

Price:
Ocean Deep Mind is available for 14.99€ (22€ reg.), 32% intro offer until 18 March

Get it at:
https://oceanswift.net/product/ocean-deep-mind

Kilohearts Phase Plant: Dark Cinematic Ambient Atmospheres

video upload by Anton Anru

"🌌 'Dystopian Frames' is a collection of 50 atmospheric and dark cinematic presets for Kilohearts Phase Plant, created for producers who are drawn to mysterious space textures, drifting pads, expressive strings, and deep evolving drones.

The soundset moves between soft, distant atmospheres and darker, unstable tonal landscapes—making it suitable for both musical composition and sound design.

🧿 The bank of presets includes: 12 Pads, 11 Strings, 15 Textures, and 12 Drones.

📦 Get these sounds: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/phas...
👤 The author of the soundset is Ilian.

💎 The soundset is built around depth, space, and tension, with a subtle cosmic character running through the collection.

🎛 Each patch includes 8 Macros that give you direct control over tone, modulation depth and speed, noise level, distortion, detuning, space, and effects balance. They can be automated in your DAW or controlled via a MIDI controller for fast and intuitive sound shaping.

The ModWheel adds brightness and expression.

🌠 The sounds work especially well for ambient, dark ambient, cinematic, experimental, IDM, industrial, and atmospheric electronic music.

It is also suitable for films, games, trailers, and other projects where mood, scale, and tension matter.

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FREE INEAR DISPLAY Plugin Suite

video upload by DATABROTH

More info here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/free-i...
Litote review: https://www.databroth.com/blog/litote...

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth

RetroSound Studio Tour: Vintage Digital Synthesizers

video upload by RetroSound

"RetroSound Studio Tour:
Legendary Vintage Digital & Hybrid Synthesizers of the 80s and early 90s

In this episode of RetroSound Studio, I explore classic digital synthesizers that revolutionized electronic music production during the 80s and early 90s. From FM synthesis and wavetable synthesis to vector synthesis, PD synthesis, vitual analog and Roland’s LA synthesis, these instruments introduced a new generation of sound design and defined the sonic identity of an era.

The Yamaha DX7 became one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time, defining FM electric pianos and metallic digital textures. The PPG Wave pioneered wavetable synthesis, laying the foundation for modern digital sound engines. The Sequential Prophet VS introduced vector synthesis, allowing dynamic blending between digital waveforms. The Roland D-50 shaped late-80s pop and film scoring with its LA synthesis architecture, while the Roland JD-800 brought hands-on control back to digital synthesis in the 1990s.

These digital synthesizers shaped genres such as synth-pop, new wave, ambient, house, techno, trance, and film music. Today, they remain highly sought after by producers, collectors, and sound designers researching vintage digital synthesizers, 80s keyboard sounds, virtual analog, classic FM synthesis, and wavetable history."

The Digital & Hybrid Synths:
0:07 Sequential Prophet VS
4:39 PPG wave 2.2
10:36 Yamaha DX7 II FD
14:56 Yamaha DX11
16:39 Casio CZ-101
19:29 Casio VZ-1
21:21 Roland JD-800
26:40 Roland D-50 / D-550
28:00 Korg Wavestation EX / SR
31:24 Korg DW-8000 / EX-8000
32:42 Roland M-VS1
35:57 Kawai K5000R
38:57 Waldorf Microwave
39:44 Waldorf Microwave II XT
41:15 Clavia Nord Modular
41:59 Yamaha AN1x
44:36 Roland JV-1080
45:33 Ensoniq SQ-80
46:23 Quasimidi Raven Max
47:42 Korg Z1

Full Studio Tour playlist:

Elektor Formant - The 70s DIY Synthesizer

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at an Elektor Formant DIY synth built by Bruce Newman in the late 70s.

Big thank you to Bruce and Chris ‪@Cellar92Sessions‬ . Head to their channel to watch my synth live performance.

0:00 Intro Jam
1:20 What was the Elektor Formant?
3:38 Demo 1: Elektorial Spank
5:02 Interview with Bruce part 1
7:33 Demo 2: Key-Bored
8:44 Interview with Bruce part 2
10:49 Summary and Formant Reissue
11:46 Patron Outro Jam

With thanks to my Patrons
www.patreon.com/AlexBallMusic"

See the Elektor label below for additional posts.