Storm Summoner by Kabaragoya | The Controller That Makes Your Pedals Come Alive

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"At Superbooth 2025, I had the pleasure of meeting Pete, the inventive mind behind Kabaragoya, and exploring his groundbreaking creation: the Storm Summoner. This touch-based MIDI controller is designed to revolutionize how musicians interact with their effects pedals, offering expressive command over presets, modulation, and timing.

Key Features:

8-Zone Capacitive Touch Wheel: Provides intuitive control over various parameters, allowing for dynamic expression during performances.

Four Assignable Buttons: Customize these buttons to cycle through values, trigger patterns, or generate random settings with each tap.

Proximity and Ambient Light Sensors: Assign these sensors to control parameters, adding a new dimension of responsiveness to your setup.

Expression Pedal Jack: Integrate traditional foot control for added versatility.

3.5mm CV/Analog Clock Sync Input: Seamlessly sync with modular systems or other gear.

USB MIDI and ¼" TRS MIDI Output: Connect to any pedal supporting MIDI, regardless of Type A/B polarity—no additional MIDI box required.

Tripod Mounting: Attach the Storm Summoner to a microphone stand, drum rack, or lighting board for optimal positioning.

Open-Source Firmware: Easily update the device via drag-and-drop over USB and contribute to its development on GitHub.

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Vanilla Synth by muSonics – Boutique Analog Beauty at Superbooth 2025

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"At Superbooth 2025, I had one of those “stop in your tracks” moments when I stumbled across muSonics' Vanilla Synthesizer — and luckily, got to hang out with the incredibly thoughtful creator, Amos, who walked me through the philosophy and craftsmanship behind this stunning instrument.

The Vanilla Synthesizer is a 5U modular analog synth, but don’t let the minimalist look fool you — under the hood, this thing is loaded with sonic personality and beautifully engineered references to vintage legends:

🎛️ The filter takes inspiration from the SEM/Oberheim lineage, offering that sweet, musical, slightly gritty character that feels alive at every knob turn.

🎚️ The mixer section is modeled after a vintage Moog CP3, giving your waveforms a subtle analog saturation that glues sounds together in a way no plugin can touch.

🔁 Normalized patching means you can play without any cables, but every section can still be overridden, so it's flexible for both beginners and modular veterans.

🌰 All of this is housed in a gorgeous solid walnut enclosure, handcrafted and finished in Illinois — it’s a tactile joy that looks like a piece of mid-century art as much as a synth.

What struck me most wasn’t just how good it sounds — which it does — but how thoughtful the whole instrument feels. It’s clear that Amos isn’t just an engineer, but a true musician and synth lover who’s building tools meant to inspire.

This isn’t mass-market gear. It’s boutique, handcrafted, analog music woodwork. And if you’ve ever wanted a synth that feels like an heirloom, this is it."

Discovering Wildwood Soundworks at Superbooth 2025 | Handcrafted Innovation with Tony Stewart

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"At Superbooth 2025, I stumbled upon one of the most refreshing and inspiring booths of the weekend: Wildwood Soundworks.

Created by Tony Stewart—truly one of the nicest, chillest geniuses you'll ever meet—Wildwood Soundworks is a boutique company based in Penn Valley, California, dedicated to making electronic music gear that’s as expressive as it is innovative.

Tony’s gear is built for playability, tactile creativity, and pure musical joy. His instruments feel like something between a synth, a sculpture, and a philosophy on music-making. Every detail has intention, and every interaction feels like a performance.

At the booth, Tony demoed his two latest inventions:

Wildwood Express – a beautifully handcrafted sampler/synth/sequencer with a capacitive touch interface and all-in-one design for real-time creation.

Wildwood Lightning – an equally expressive device that swaps the keyboard for a circular note wheel, bringing intuitive scale-based performance to your fingertips.

Both units are loaded with sample-based and FM synthesis, USB MIDI/audio, sequencing across 16 channels, and a super intuitive display and menu system. Even cooler? They update over the air, and yes—they’re just as fun as they look.

This was one of my favorite finds of the show—not only because of the gear, but because of Tony’s energy and vision."

Novation Unveils Bass Station II Swifty Edition at Superbooth 2025 | A Fusion of Sound and Design

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"At Superbooth 2025 in Berlin, I had the pleasure of meeting the Novation team and exploring their latest creation: the Bass Station II Swifty Edition. This limited-edition synthesizer is a collaboration between Novation and renowned British graphic designer Ian 'Swifty' Swift, known for his iconic work with labels like Mo’ Wax and Talkin’ Loud .

The Swifty Edition features a striking blue, grey, and orange color scheme, adorned with Swifty's signature typography and graphic motifs inspired by rave flyers, dubplate culture, and DIY zines . While the aesthetics are refreshed, the synth retains its powerful analog sound engine, including:

Dual oscillators with PWM and a sub-oscillator

Two analog filter modes: Classic and Acid

Flexible modulation with two envelopes and two LFOs

Pattern-based arpeggiator with step sequencer

AFX Mode for assigning a different patch to each key

Micro-tuning support for exploring alternative scales

Additionally, the Swifty Edition comes preloaded with over 60 new patches from artists like Legowelt, Pecq, and Maria Chiara Argirò, offering a diverse palette of sounds ranging from techno to jazz fusion .

This collaboration between Novation and Swifty not only celebrates the legacy of the Bass Station II but also bridges the worlds of music technology and graphic design, making it a standout release at this year's Superbooth."

Italian Innovation at Superbooth 2025 | Exploring Enjoy Electronics' DeFeel

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"At Superbooth 2025, I had the pleasure of discovering Enjoy Electronics, an Italian company pushing the boundaries of modular synthesis. Their latest creation, the DeFeel, is a standout module designed to inject creativity and variation into your sequences.

What is DeFeel?

The DeFeel is a Modular Monotony Degenerator that sits between your sequencer and the rest of your modular setup. It allows you to break the linearity of sequences by introducing dynamic fills and variations, making your performances more expressive and less predictable.

Key Features:

Dual Independent Channels: Each with Gate/CV outputs for complex modulation.

4.3" Multi-Touch Interface: Intuitive control over patterns and parameters.

Advanced XY Mode: Real-time performance control with expressive gestures.

Dynamic Density Sequencing: From 1 to 64 gates per step, offering intricate rhythmic possibilities.

Multiple Playback Modes: Including Forward, Reverse, and Ping-Pong.

Comprehensive Modulation System: For all parameters, with real-time morphing.

Connectivity: 4 CV inputs, 2 Gate inputs, Clock, Play, and Reset inputs, plus 4 CV and 2 Gate outputs.

Why It Stands Out:

The DeFeel isn't just another sequencer; it's a tool that encourages spontaneity and live interaction. By allowing you to "degenerate" monotony, it brings a fresh approach to modular performances, making each session unique and engaging.

About Enjoy Electronics:

Based in Italy, Enjoy Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative tools that enhance musical expression. Their commitment to quality and creativity is evident in the DeFeel, which combines sleek design with powerful functionality."

Exploring Kaona's Modular Innovations at Superbooth 2025 | Algorithmic Sequencing & Granular Magic

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New maker. This is the first post to feature Koana Modular.

"While at Superbooth 2025 in Berlin, I had the pleasure of diving into the world of Kaona, a boutique modular synth company hailing from the south of France near Aix-en-Provence. Kaona is renowned for crafting ingenious Eurorack modules that blend algorithmic sequencing with creative sound design tools.

Here are some standout modules I explored:

Skippy: A 4-channel polyrhythmic trigger sequencer offering matrix and non-matrix patterns, perfect for generating complex rhythmic structures.

Skippy Live: An expander for Skippy, adding real-time performance controls like reset, play/stop, and live mode toggling, enhancing your live sequencing capabilities.

Zazou: An algorithmic pattern generator that produces MIDI and CV sequences based on various algorithms, including fractals and mathematical patterns, allowing for intricate melodic explorations.

Sisyphus: A stereo granular filter module that uniquely combines granular synthesis with custom filtering modes, enabling the creation of textures ranging from smooth to glitchy.

Mûmack: An analog VCO featuring three unique mixable shapers, allowing for the generation of sounds from classic to complex and organic.

Kaona's modules are a testament to innovative design, offering musicians and sound designers tools that inspire creativity and exploration. Their commitment to pushing the boundaries of modular synthesis is evident in each of their thoughtfully crafted modules.

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Inside Shakmat Modular at Superbooth 2025 | Belgian Eurorack Brilliance Unleashed

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"In this episode from Superbooth 2025, I explore the world of Shakmat Modular—one of the most inventive and musically forward-thinking modular synth makers in the Eurorack scene.

Hailing from Brussels, Belgium, Shakmat isn’t just another modular brand. They're a collective of engineers, designers, and musicians with one mission: to build Eurorack tools that are both technically innovative and artistically expressive. Their modules are crafted to inspire creativity—whether you’re making complex generative patches or crafting tight grooves for live performance.

In this video, I dive hands-on with some of their latest and most exciting modules—from smart sequencers to playful clock tools and creative modulation sources. What I love most is how everything they make feels immediately usable yet deeply explorable. No menu-diving, just powerful musical interaction.

Whether you’re into micro-timing madness, live patching, or experimental sequencing, Shakmat gives you the kind of gear that asks you to play—not just program.

Big shoutout to the Shakmat team for taking time to chat and share their passion. If you’re into next-gen modular tools with a deep musical heart, keep these folks on your radar."

Old-School Power, New-School Build | Antonus 2600 at Superbooth 2025

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"While exploring Superbooth 2025 in Berlin, one synth totally stole the show for me: the Antonus 2600—a full-size, hand-built tribute to the legendary ARP 2600.

Crafted in Barcelona, this beast stays true to the analog legacy of the original, with stunning build quality, premium sliders, and a sound that’s fat, raw, and alive. The Antonus 2600 isn’t just a clone—it’s a fully playable analog synth built with modern precision and deep respect for history.

This model features the same dimensions as the original 1970s ARP 2600, with handcrafted wooden sides and a powerful integrated speaker system, making it a centerpiece synth for any serious setup. It also includes MIDI and CV options, so it plays nicely in both vintage and modern workflows.

If you're a fan of East Coast subtractive synthesis or want a true tactile analog experience—this is it.

🌀 About Superbooth:
Superbooth is the world’s leading trade show for electronic music instruments, held annually in Berlin. From modular madness to analog classics, it’s where synth dreams come alive.

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Discovering the Continuo Arpeggiator by muSonics | Cool Finds at Superbooth 2025

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"I’m at Superbooth 2025 in Berlin, soaking in the best of what the synth and electronic music world has to offer—and I came across something seriously cool: the muSonics Continuo.

This isn’t a synth—it’s a standalone hardware arpeggiator and sequencer, and it's slick. Currently in public beta, the Continuo is available in 4MU American-format modules, and it brings a uniquely hands-on approach to sequencing and arpeggiation. It's built for real-time performance and experimentation, with firmware you can easily flash via USB—no special software required.

If you’re deep into modular or you want to sequence your gear with expressive control, this one’s worth watching.


🌀 About Superbooth:
Superbooth is the mecca of electronic music instruments—held yearly in Berlin, it’s where boutique gear meets global innovation. Whether you're into Eurorack, standalone boxes, or weird experimental tech, it's the place to be.

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