Erica Synths Steampipe Physical Modeling Synth - SonicLAB Review

video upload by sonicstate

"‪@magicalsynthadventure3216‬ takes a look at the ‪@EricaSynths‬ Steampipe, a hardware physical modeling synthesizer from Erica Synths and 112dB (who also worked on NightVerb).

The Steampipe is based on a Reaktor Ensemble from around 2004/5. The hardware unit is nicely made desktop hardware.

Features
8-voice polyphony
Physical modeling engine with 32 adjustable parameters
5 assignable LFOs with delay and sync
Extensive modulation matrix with MIDI controller-specific configurations
64 factory presets and 192 user preset memory
Preset export and import via USB
DIN5 MIDI Input
MIDI Thru/Out
All parameters are MIDI CC controllable

Available now priced at: €990/$1199, £1099"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

The Wobbler

video upload by Synthesizer Explorations

"Erica Synths Steampipe, Nord Grand, Nord Stage 2, Korg T1, Moog One, Moog Muse"

Erica Synths ~ Steampipe controlled by MPE with Expressive E ~ Osmose

video upload by Ebotronix

"today the Steampipe landed here.
I tested it with the Expressive E Osmose.
With the latest Osmose Firmware it's possible to reduce the Osmose channels to 8 channels,
with 16 channels it doesn't work.
the solo playing works but with chords the Steampipe produces wrong notes.
another problem , the Osmose's pitchwheel data is not recognized.

Erica Synths Steampipe,
Expressive E Osmose,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Arp Odyssey / Solina,
Line 6 DL4 MK2,
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
Neo Ventillator
Conductive Labs - NDLR,
iConnectivity mioXM
Mackie the mixer,
Dorian Scale
10.01.2025
vid # 2456"

Erica Synths Steampipe | Oberheim OB-X8 | Midicake ARP — Palisades (9 Jamuary 2025)

video upload by Moonbass Alpha

"Inspired by ‪@SynthDad‬ , I broke out my Midicake ARP to drive the Erica Synths Steampipe (not as intended) and an OB-X8 (borrowed from a friend)."

The SynthSummitShow : Erica Synths and the Steampipe livestream interview

video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"Welcome back to the SynthSummitShow a live streamed interview show with some of the most interesting people in the music technology space. This episode I speak directly with Girts and Martijn of Erica Synths and 112db respectively. We will dive into their new device the Steampipe. Steampipe is an 8 voice physical modeling synthesizer"

Erica Synths STEAMPIPE Now Available

video upload by Erica Synths

"Introducing the Steampipe: an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer like no other. Developed in collaboration with 112dB.com, Steampipe uses physical modeling to mimic the rich, organic overtones of wind and string instruments. It is a versatile tool for nuanced sound design, conjuring sonic imagery ranging from wisps of cloud to fairground band organs, industrial horns of the railroad and massive, otherworldly ambiences.

Timeline:

00:00 - Take 1 / MPE drone with Linnstrument
00:54 - Take 2 / Intro theme played with MIDI keyboard
01:10 - Take 3 / Performance with AKAI EWI wind controller
01:57 - Take 4 / Steampipe sequenced with Ableton Live and played along with drum machine
03:01 - Take 5 / Stockhausenpipe MPE with Linnstrument
03:39 - Take 6 / Ta da daaa played with MIDI
03:56 - Take 7 / Percussive patch played with Sylphyo wind controller
04:24 - Take 8 / Percussions played with Linnstrument
05:33 - Take 9 / Pipewave played with MIDI
06:24 - Take 10 / Steda 909 processed with the Steampipe
07:08 - Take 11 / Sandstorm patch played with MIDI keyboard with extensive pitch modulation
07:34 - Take 12 / The Bells played with MIDI keyboard
08:18 - Take 13 / Utilizing the Sylphyos tilt CC output to modulate the patch
09:21 - Take 14 / Synthesizing textures
09:51 - Take 15 / The 'Auto Play' patch"

Erica synths Steampipe no talking demo
video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"This is a raw demo of some presets of the new Erica Synths X 112dB Steampipe. Steampipe is an 8 voice physical modeling synth. This video was recorded with no external processing, no limiting or compression. this is a raw sound demonstration of some prerelease presets using early firmware."

Erica Synths Steampipe: Sound design in chaotic feedback loops // Physical modeling tutorial, review

video upload by loopop

"Want to try out Steampipe? Get playable multisamples, along with my ever-expanding book of electronic music ideas, tips and tricks here: ► Patreon: / loopop"

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:50 Overview
3:50 Connectivity
4:15 Build
5:15 Steam
6:00 Exciter LPF
6:30 Steam env
7:00 Pipe
7:20 Feedback
7:50 Polarity
8:10 Push
9:45 Tuning
10:10 Harmonics
11:15 Split
12:10 Saturation
13:15 HPF/LPF
14:10 Overblow
15:30 Reverb
16:40 LFOs
17:50 LFO as env
18:55 MIDI devices
20:10 MIDI mod
21:00 EXT audio
22:10 Misc
24:00 Pros & cons
27:50 Presets



Press release follows:

Introducing the Steampipe: an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer like no other. Developed in collaboration with 112dB.com, Steampipe uses physical modeling to mimic the rich, organic overtones of wind and string instruments - no conventional oscillators here!

The Steampipe is a versatile tool for nuanced sound design, conjuring sonic imagery ranging from wisps of cloud to industrial horns of the railroad and massive, otherworldly ambiences. Designed for performance with any MIDI controller, it is packed with features:

8-voice polyphony

Physical modeling engine with 32 adjustable parameters

5 assignable LFOs with delay and sync

Extensive modulation matrix with MIDI controller-specific configurations

MPE compatible

64 factory presets and 192 user preset memory

Preset export and import via USB DIN5

MIDI Input

MIDI Thru/Out

All parameters are MIDI CC controllable

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

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Bottom two pics feature different display images.

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Erica Synths Steampipe - #superbooth24

video upload by motobor

"Check out my 10-minute jam with the Erica Synths Steampipe prototype. I really got into it when I discovered those awesome long scape and pad sounds. The reverb section is a standout feature and plays big part for achieving the result I got. While this synth is designed for wind instrument sounds, I was able to coax some unique tones from it too.#EricaSynths #Steampipe #Soundscapes #SynthSounds #Superbooth24 #superbooth"

Superbooth 2023: Erica Synths Steampipe

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

00:00 Interview
08:47 Demo

"Erica Synths show use their new physical modeeling synth, Steampipe"

Erica Synths' New Oscillator-Free Steampipe at Superbooth 2023

video upload by Reverb

"Erica Synths teamed up with Dutch company 112 dB to create the Steampipe—a unique, eight-voice, oscillator-free synth designed to mimic the way sound is created by wind instruments. The unit features three main sections: Steam, Pipe, and Reverberation.

The Steam section is modeled after the lungs and mouth of a wind instrument player, with a generator that creates the flow of "steam" and an envelope that determines the force in which it's blown out. The Pipe section is similar to a flute, featuring a push dial within the feedback box that bounces the steam to generate tone. Lastly, the reverberation section adds space and ambience."

Addtional Steampipe posts

Erica Synths Steampipe - sound from #superbooth #short

video upload by Erica Synths

"Perfect Circuit is an independent electronic instrument shop with an online store at https://www.perfectcircuit.com/ and a Burbank, California showroom at 2405 Empire Ave. We're open seven days a week, 12-8 PM, and our entire inventory is available to try out in person. Get your hands on the most excellent analog and digital synthesizers, effect pedals, Eurorack modular synths, drum machines, recording gear, and more!"

Erica Synths Steampipe - Gesprächskonzert SUPERBOOTH23

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"Girts from Erica Synths presents the prototype of their Steampipe synthesizer - an 8-voice physical modelling synth with no conventional oscillators."

Click here for additional posts featuring the new Erica Synths Steampipe.

Superbooth 2023: Erica Synths - Steampipe

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2023, Sonicstate spoke to Girts from Erica Synths about their latest creation, the Steampipe synthesizer. This polyphonic synthesizer has no oscillators and instead uses physical modeling to mimic how sound is generated in pipe organs, wind instruments, and string instruments. The synthesizer has several sections that allow users to adjust parameters such as air pressure, feedback, tuning, and reverb to create unique sounds. The Steampipe is still in development, but Erica Synths hopes to have it completed by the end of the year.

The Steampipe is designed to create naturally sounding wind and string instrument sounds, however, users can go beyond the traditional range of these instruments and explore a wider range of sub-octaves. The synthesizer also allows for polyphonic play with eight-voice polyphony when connected to a keyboard. Erica Synths is still tweaking the DSP engine and interface of the Steam Pipe synthesizer, but the production prototype seems to be working well.

Erica Synths Steampipe Available: Autumn 2023

Price TBC"

See the announcement post here.

Erica Synths STEAMPIPE The Synth with no oscillators!

video upload by Starsky Carr

"An interesting polyphonic synth with NO OSCILLATORS from Erica Synths... demonstrated by Girts and his daughter, who play clarinet in the Riga philharmonic. A talented family indeed!"

Update: post updated with:

"The 'in-phase' version of the video. The original upload recorded the outputs straight from the mixer at the booth, which must have had the chase inverted on one of the channels so it was silent for some of you. Now I'm back in the studio I've fixed it."

Erica Synths Introduces No oscillators, 8 voice polyphony STEAMPIPE

A new desktop synth from Erica Synths minus the ocillators?

Details follow:

No oscillators, 8 voice polyphony.

The Steampipe is a true physical modelling synthesizer developed in close collaboration with Dutch company 112.dB.

The Steampipe has no conventional oscillators. Instead, it mimics the way sound is created in wind instruments and it is fine-tuned to create a wide range of sounds - everything from wind instruments to strings, pipe organs, crazy effects and beyond. The Steampipe has three major sections – STEAM, PIPE and REVERBERATOR.

The STEAM section can be compared to the lungs and mouth of a musician. The generator creates the flow of air or “steam”, the envelope in this section determines the force with which it is blown out. DC/noise is the noise you get when blowing out. DC/Noise on the Steampipe can also be replaced with an external audio source.

The PIPE section can be compared to a flute. In the pipe, the tune is formed. Push (in feedback) bounces the steam like it does in a flute and generates the tone. The delay box subsection changes the flute’s tuning and shape.

The REVERBERATOR adds space and ambience to the sound.

The Steampipe is optimized for performance with wind MIDI controllers and it works great with any MIDI keyboard. The overtones the Steampipe produces are very organic and rich and it comes with great-sounding presets. The Steampipe is rather versatile and allows for nuanced sonic exploration, conjuring sonic imagery ranging from from wisps of cloud to fairground band organs, then to industrial horns of the railroad and finally, to massive, otherworldly ambiences.