5 Things with Univer Inter MIDI-to-CV module from Noise Engineering

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"We're featuring 5 helpful tips for using the Univer Inter MIDI-to-CV module. If you find this helpful, let us know in the comments!

0:09 Picking Presets
0:43 Save that Sysex
1:23 DAW-Yeah
2:15 MPE Support
3:04 Chaining

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Watch the official Univer Inter demo video: [posted here]

Describing Univer Inter as merely a MIDI-to-CV module falls short of its immense potential. It serves as an all-encompassing MIDI-to-any-format converter, elegantly packed into a compact 6 HP unit. Connect to your gear via USB B or TRS MIDI, or use the included adapter to plug straight into those 5-pin DIN connecters we all know and love. Whether you’re looking to map clock, note, CC, CC14, aftertouch, MPE, or something else that MIDI can encode, UI can do it: we built in over 20 settings for each of the 8 outputs.

Want to control a pair of monophonic voices, complete with velocity and aftertouch? No problem. How about a polyphonic setup, with gate and pitch per voice? Easy. Need to synchronize an in-the-rack sequencer with your DAW or a MIDI clock? UI has you covered."

Superbooth 2024 Day 2: The Coolest Gear From Arturia, Modbap, 4MS, Reason & Way More!

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"On Day 2 of Superbooth, Fess checks out new gear from Polyend, Arturia, Modbap, Dreadbox, 4MS, UDO, Apollo View Modular, Reason, and ALM/Busy Circuits.

Check out all the latest Superbooth announcements [here].

0:00-0:22- Intro
0:23-7:21 - Polyend Tracker+
7:22-11:00 - Apollo View/DivKid Manic
11:01-14:16 - Arturia Polybrute 12
14:17-17:11 - Modbap CLRS
17:12-20:51 - Dreadbox Murmur
20:52-23:00 - 4MS Meta Module
23:01-25:01 - UDO Super 8
25:02-31:19 - Reason 13 New Synth, Delay and More
31:20- ALM/Busy Circuits Pedal MFX"

Roland TB-303 Devil Fish + Roland TR-606 Techo Acid Jam | Demo Video | Retro Gear Shop

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"One of our favorite combos, the legendary Roland TB-303 computer controlled bassline with Devilfish mods combined with a Roland TR-606 drumatix, along with a Catlainbread Echorec delay pedal for the TB303. No other effects processing added. This is a short jam session showcasing some of the variety of tones that can be had with the even the slightest adjustments to a handful of knobs.

The Roland TB-303 Devilfish includes some great mods taking the TB-303 to the next level, including:
Overdrive
Normal Decay
Accent Decay
Filter Tracking
Soft Attack
Muffler
Accent button
Slide Time
Sweep Speed (slow, norm, fast)
Resonance
Filter FM

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Rhodonea: Radical Futures Performance Piece

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"On Wednesday, May 8, I debuted a performance piece titled Rhodonea at the Radical Futures conference at University College Cork, Ireland. At the concert I had the privilege of sharing the bill with Brian Bridges, Cárthach Ó Nuanáin, Robin Parmar, and Liz Quirke.

Rhodonea is a series of audiovisual etudes performed as a model of how we might collaborate with near future synthetic entities. Software feeds automated, algorithmic, projected visual cues, tempi, and low frequency oscillations to improvising electronic musicians. The compelling visuals, based on Maurer Roses, suggest melodic, harmonic, and percussive gestures that are modulated by data streaming from the generative animations. Throughout the piece artists adapt to the familiar yet unpredictable graphic scores and corresponding signals. The end result is an impression of how humans might interact with AI in a collaborative and experimental way.

I chose to perform Rhodonea as a soloist although it can be performed by an ensemble of up to four musicians. The generative and improvisational aspects mean that every performance is different than the next, but the piece has a consistent signature that leads the music. This includes modulation corresponding to each rhodonea that is translated into MIDI data and fed to parameters that effect the timbre and other aspects of the instruments. I captured the video below the day after the performance, which illustrates the characteristics of the piece.

For this international performance I used four instruments inside Ableton Live 12 to minimize the gear I needed to travel with. The Ableton instruments I used were Drift, two instances of Meld (a macrosynth new in Live 12), and Collision. In the video below you can see how the generative graphics are manipulating the filter in Drift.

https://audiocookbook.org/radical-fut..."

Luma Luma-1 Walnut 120v Drum Computer

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SoundMaster ST-305, Roland Jupiter 4 & Echolette SE251

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"Quick impro to demo the Sound Master Stix Programma ST-305 (!) analog drum machine syncing the Roland Jupiter 4 arpeggiator. The Echolette SE251 provides echo/reverb.
The ST-305 is an 80s programmable analog drum machine. Very basic, no sound editing but you get 7 sounds, an accent track, dedicated volume faders and outputs for every instrument.
And the icing on the cake is it can be synced to external gear and/or sync other gear, which is a nice feature (you can use it slaved to a sequencer and in the same time slaving a synth, so it acts as a 'through').
I did not know this one till recently and it was a pleasant surprise."

Klemt Echolette SE-251 tape delay.

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Pics of the inside below.

"This is quite a rare tape echo manufactured by Dynacord. It seems to be one of the very last tape echo introduced by the brand (with the Echolette Echo 400).
It shares many parts with the Echocord line of delays like motor, pinch roller, heads, oscillator board etc
But this one used op amps instead of only transistors for amp stages (the Echocord Super 76 also already used one op amp for the output stage).

The unit has 2 heads which you can mix with the dedicated pot. Otherwise classic features like input volume, tone, echo send level, echo feedback and echo level.
In the back the original DIN socket enabled output and aux input. In this case you only get the wet signal out of the delay, which is nice in a studio environment.

Unit was fully serviced and modded:
- all electrolityc caps were replaced (except 3 bipolar ones )
- original 4x op amps were upgraded to better one (TL081)
- original DIN socket was replaced by 2 jack sockets, one for the output and one for the aux input. Also a pot was added to attenuate the level for the aux input
- unit was meticulously cleaned
- heads were cleaned, demagnetized and aligned
- unit was calibrated
- tape is new

The unit is in perfect working order and in excellent cosmetic condition."

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SUPERBOOTH 2024: Tiptop Audio - Triax 8 & More

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"At Superbooth 2024, Gur at Tiptop Audio showcased their latest innovations in the world of modular synthesis, introducing the range of new ART polyphonic modules and utilities that are set to revolutionize the way musicians interact with their modular systems. Vortex 6 *, a PPG Wave oscillator, *Octopass Poly Filter*, *Octostages Poly Envelope and Octogain are all set to begin shipping straight after Superbooth 2024.

All these polyphonic modules peak to each other using ART*, Tiptops polyphonic signal, and this signal travels through the *Polytip patch cords. Gur also revealed some new utilities, including *M*, a Polytip Mult.

Next Gur revealed the Triax8*, a fully analog polyphonic oscillator featuring 16 true analog oscillators designed by the renowned *Dave Rossum and his colleagues at SSI*. The *Triax8 offers a rich and diverse sound palette, allowing users to create anything from beautiful pads to classic vintage analog tones. The oscillator also boasts a linear FM with true zero, enabling users to experiment with frequency modulation and create complex and evolving sounds.

Triax 8 Available soon.

All prices can be found on the Tiptop Audio website.

https://tiptopaudio.com/"

Press announcment/release follows:

Polyphonic modular system:

Are you ready for a new chapter in modular synthesis? Soon after Superbooth we will announce preorders and start shipping the first set of the fully Polyphonic modules: Vortex6, Octopass, Octostages, Octogain, Octo I/O and the Polytip patch cables that are used to patch them.

Buchla and Tiptop Audio 200t systems:

Moving forward with our collaboration with Buchla we are demoing a complete 200t system at Superbooth. The system is housed in cool wood-like Mantis cases with a vintage touch. These systems will be available later this year.

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SUPERBOOTH 2024: Ableton - Push

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"At Superbooth 2024, Jesse from Ableton showcased the latest features of the PUSH playing together with synths. The focus has been on enhancing stability, fixing bugs, and integrating new functionalities. At the exhibition, Jesse delved into the realm of modular synthesis, demonstrating the intricate connections between PUSH and modular gear to craft unique musical compositions. By utilizing the expressive pads of *PUSH*, Jesse showcased how modular synths can be controlled and manipulated in real-time, offering a glimpse into the creative possibilities when combining these two technologies.

Jesse's setup featured a Trinity module by Modbap for drums, while showcasing the versatility of the* FH2 for CV generation and the *Expert Sleepers ES3 and ES6 for interfacing with modular gear. The integration of multiple voices, effects, and instruments highlighted the flexibility and power of combining the PUSH with modular synths.

Push Price: 879 GBP

Push Standalone Price: 1,669 GBP"

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

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"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/"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Finegear - Dirt Magnet - Modmix

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"At Superbooth 2024, Finegear showcased their latest creations, the Dirt Magnet and the ModMix*. In an interview with Sonic State, Christian from *Fine Gear highlighted the features of the Dirt Magnet, a two-tap tape delay with a mixable tap, preamp from the Space Echo, CV-controllable speed, feedback, and panning, as well as additional effects like noise, crackle, ring mod, and MS-20 style filter. The Dirt Magnet is expected to be available in a couple of weeks for a price of $1200.

The Modmix is described as an experimental mixer that can also function as an instrument itself, allowing for feedback, no-input music, and modulation with CVs. The ModMix features 4 channels, 4 aux sends with feedback switches, and CV-controllable volume and panning.

The Dirt Magnet Available soon. Price 1,200 USD

Modmix Price 1,500 USD"

Access & Stereoping Microwave Programmers

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Waldorf Microwave 1 Rev A

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"Previous owner mentions it was serviced and recapped. We noticed the glass on the screen appears to be a little loose but this does not effect operation. Otherwise it's tested and fully functional. Screen is bright and easy to read. This one has Curtis CEM 3389 which would make it a Rev A (as opposed to a later Rev B version with Curtis CEM 3387 chips). Some say the Rev A is the better sounding version. Classic Waldorf rack synthesizer."

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Arturia : New Release Demo and Q+A with Blu2th and Jonathan Huber LIVE : Perfect Circuit Stream

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"We're hosting Erik 'Blu2th' Griggs and Jonathan Huber, who will be showing off new products from Arturia and conducting a live Q+A

Perfect Circuit is an independent electronic instrument shop with an online store at https://www.perfectcircuit.com/ and a Burbank showroom at 2405 Empire Ave. Open seven days a week, 12-8 PM, get your hands on the most excellent gear!"

How to Navigate the Site During SUPERBOOTH24

Just a tip on navigating the site during SUPERBOOTH24. Check the following three labels on every visit:

NEWS - this label will bring up the first post on news.

UPDATES - this will bring up posts with updates to them. Often news will break only to have additional demos follow.

SUPERBOOTH24 - this will bring up all SUPERBOOTH24 posts. The SUPERBOOTH label will as well, but it will continue on to prior years.

Use the Search box on the top right followed by labels at the bottom of posts. Using search is a little tricky as it will skip posts that don't have the actual search term somewhere in the text of the post. Examples would be searches on brand names or gear names. Sometimes people will only mention one and not the other.

If you have any questions feel free to comment.

Roland Jupiter-8 Synthesizer Keyboard SN 100749 w/ Encore Midi & Road Case

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Moog Taurus III Bass Pedals w/ Rolling Flight Case

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EMU SP 1200 Sampler Drum Machine SN 119302570

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"100% fully functional, screen is bright and disk drive works great. All buttons and pads serviced before sale, everything is working as it should.

Includes power cable and 2 sound disks (samples from TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines) along with operating system OS1.2. We have a huge library available if interested in purchasing additional sound sets at $40/disk. It will be well packed for the trip. Hard to find an SP1200 in this clean condition without all the typical wear.

This reissue has the classic 7030 filter chips. Judging from serial number it is a 1993 reissue. Reissue SP1200s are preferred over the OG gray ones because they do no have hot or failing power supplies like the original and they also can work on worldwide power automatically without having to do any setting changes. Also being made many years after the OG units they will have less age, wear and tear on them than the originals."

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Oberheim DSX Digital Polyphonic Sequencer w/ Original Manual & Cable Connector SN A33103

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"This one is in fantastic condition for its age and fully functional. It comes from original owner and was hardly used over the years, mostly kept in smoke free home climate controlled storage. Includes connector cable and original manual. If you have been looking for a nice DSX, this is the one!"

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Oberheim OB-8 Subtractive Analog Synthesizer w/ Original Pedal & User Manual

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"This synth just got back from a complete servicing by our tech and is fully functional. We did a full recap, replaced bridge rectifiers in PSU, completely rebuilt keybed, cleaned all pots and switches, repaired any issues it had, did a full calibration and reloaded factory patches. It comes from original owner and was hardly used over the years, mostly kept in smoke free home climate controlled storage. It is in great cosmetic condition for its age and fully functional. It sounds amazing as a vintage Oberheim should. Includes original manual and footswitch. If you have been looking for a nice OB-8, this is the one!"

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Sequential Circuits Prophet VS Rack Synth SN 0065 w/ New Display & Memory Cart

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"Rare vintage Sequential Circuits Prophet VS rack synthesizer. It’s in excellent cosmetic shape with some minor wear as expected for its age. 100% fully functional with latest OS 1.2. Recently professionally serviced as needed, including installing new upgraded screen which is super easy to read, very bright and legible from all angles (looks even better in person, the pictures don’t do it justice), replaced data slider with a new metal shaft slider and cap (more sturdy than the original) and replaced caps in PSU, voice board, and output board. The battery tests good.

If you need an awesome dedicated hardware controller for the Prophet VS, please check out our Prophet VS Stereoping Controller, we can do a combined bundle deal if you purchased both together. Amazing digital analog hybrid synth, haunting pads, wicked basses, leads and effects. A classic for getting morphed transformed sounds with the data joystick. The built in sequencer/arpeggiator and randomizing patch function are awesome features. Includes VS Ram Prophet VS Ram Cartridge Model 240 (which has a value of $250 on its own). Very rare to find these racks, don't miss out!"

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