NAMM 2020: Akai MPC One Sounds

Published on Jan 18, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"The new Akai MPC One borrows features from the previous MPC Live and MPC X, boiling them into a refined and more affordable package.

The MPC One is a playable, full production environment that can easily take you all the way from basic ideas to a finished track. In this video, we explore some of the ways it can be used as a live performance instrument with its super-responsive pads and built-in kits and samples.

Akai products available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/akai?u..."

NAMM 2020: Nord Wave 2 Sounds

Published on Jan 17, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"Nord's Wave 2 is an update of one of their most interesting instruments, providing deep options for layering diverse ranges of sound.

The Wave 2 can produce up to four layers (timbres) at once, each with independent selection of sound production method. The included sound engines provide access to virtual analog synthesis, FM, wavetable synthesis, and sample playback...meaning that the Wave 2 can sound like basically anything you want. Create complex splits and layers, and morph multiple parameter values in real time: the Wave 2 is a sound designer's dream.

Perhaps most interestingly, Wave 2's sample engine supports the use of user
samples via Nord's Sample Editor 3 software. You can either assign specific
samples to specific keys or use samples across entire stretches of the keyboard—meaning that you can create Mellotron-like playback from any sound, or construct unique kits of sound effects. With every sound in the world within reach, the Wave 2 is one of the most interesting keyboards at the NAMM show this year.

Nord Wave 2 available here"

Clavia Nord Wave 2 posts

NAMM 2020: Playtime Engineering BlipBlox After Dark Sounds

Published on Jan 17, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"Playtime Engineering's Blipblox After Dark is a revised and repackaged version of their Blipblox synthesizer, turning a toy into a tool for serious sonic exploration and production.

Introduced last year, the Playtime Engineering Blipblox is a synthesizer designed to be safe and fun for young children. Playtime Engineering no doubt noticed, though, that the device kept finding its way into the hands of adults: so they created Blipblox After Dark, which dispenses of the original's cryptic labeling and adds extra features that turn it into a considerably more useful tool for musicians of all ages.

The advanced multimode filter, multi-tap stereo delay, 256 custom wavetables, and considerably expanded drum tone palette open the Blipblox to a considerably broader range of musical contexts than previously possible—and don't fret, it's still fun for kids as well!

Playtime Engineering gear available here"

NAMM 2020: Verbos Electronics New Modules Sounds

Published on Jan 17, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"Verbos Electronics brought three new modules to the NAMM show this year, including a new oscillator, filter/amplifier, and filterbank/noise source.

The Verbos Foundation Oscillator is inspired by the Music Easel's Complex Oscillator, providing both fixed outputs and outputs which can continuously fade between sine and more complex shapes (including the famous spike wave). It also adds a "richness" parameter, which provides an edgy tone not unlike the sounds of hard sync sweeps.

The new Amp and Tone Controller is a smaller version of their prior Amp & Tone, providing everything from lowpass gates to much grittier overdriven filter tones. The Noise and Filter module offers white noise and a four-band fixed filterbank, great for sculpting percussive sounds and dividing sounds into multiple spectral regions.

Foundation Oscillator available here"

NAMM 2020: Sequential Pro 3 Sounds & Dave Smith Interview

Published on Jan 17, 2020 Perfect Circuit

Funny intro by Dave Smith. :) Anyone that's been to NAMM knows how hectic it can be.

"Straight from NAMM 2020, we take a look at the Sequential Pro 3.

Dave Smith himself gives us an overview of Sequential's newest monosynth, quickly revealing that there is much more to this instrument than first meets the eye.

The Pro 3 is the newest in a long line of amazing monosynths from Sequential, following in the footsteps of the Pro-1 and Pro-2. Like its predecessors, the Pro 3 features a remarkably robust modulation section, enabling the creation of complex tapestries of sound. When combined with the internal effects, 16-track sequencer, arpeggiator, and the option for three-note paraphonic behavior, the Pro 3 can be basically whatever synth you want it to be.

Two VCOs, a wavetable oscillator, three classic filter types, CV/Gate I/O, and a world's worth of modulation make the Pro 3 one of the most exciting announcements at NAMM this year.

Pro 3 Standard available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/sequen...

Pro 3 SE available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/sequen...

#PerfectCircuit #NAMM2020 #Sequential"

NAMM 2020: Korg MS-20 FS Sounds

Published on Jan 17, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"On the heels of their reissue of the classic ARP 2600, Korg have announced plans to bring back the Korg MS-20—in its original size and in several limited edition colors.

The Korg MS-20 made waves when it was first introduced in 1978; it was one of the most affordable synthesizers of all time, bringing the immediacy of fixed-architecture synths and the flexibility of modular into a single strangely-shaped package. With its intense, howling dual filter, peculiar external signal processing, and open-ended patch bay, the MS-20 is still one of the most singular synthesizers ever made, with a gritty, robust voice all its own.
Korg's MS-20 FS will be available in the spring in four limited edition colors. For anyone looking to re-live the sound of a synth that defined the sound of the late '70s and 80s, MS-20 FS is not to be missed.

Korg instruments available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/korg?u..."

NAMM 2020: 2HP Lunchbox Case

Published on Jan 17, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"2hp came to NAMM 2020 with some pleasant surprises: three new modules and a literal lunchbox case for Eurorack modular synths.

2hp's metal lunchbox case provides 42hp of space for mounting Eurorack modules, making for the most easily portable small Euro case solution we've ever seen. Whether your system is densely packed with 2hp modules or you just want to put together a system of a few modules to take to a picnic, this lunchbox case is a fun addition to any modular enthusiast's setup.
2hp plans to release full systems of their modules based around this tiny case—and it's truly remarkable just how much you can pack into such a small instrument.

2hp modules available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/2hp?ut..."

Perfect Circuit Post-NAMM Synth Meet to Feature 10 Manufacturers

"Next Monday ten electronic instrument manufacturers from different corners of the world will get together under the roof of our event space to share their newest developments, talk, and play some music. Details and RSVP here. #synthesizer #namm2020"

Frap Tools
SOMA Laboratory
Black Corporation
Gamechanger Audio
Pittsburg Modular
Frap Audio
Erica Synths
ASM
Moog
UDO

Also via this post:

1.21.20 Sequential Demo
1.22.20 Bitwig Sound Design

Upcoming Perfect Circuit Events

via Perfect Circuit

"Next week is big for us. We are hosting several events with out-of-state and international manufacturers. Demos, workshops, performances, free food, and loooots of synthesizers. Promises to be awesome. Don't miss it! RSVP - tinyurl.com/u88xd4f"

1.20.20 Post-NAMM Synth Meet
1.21.20 Sequential Demo
1.22.20 Bitwig Sound Design

Haken Continuum Mini NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 30, 2019

"Haken has a new smaller version of the Continuum called the Continuum Mini that they were showing at NAMM 2019. Continuum controllers are MPE controllers with built in synthesizers, giving you expressive control over multiple notes at once.

Haken products available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/haken-..."

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Waldorf Kyra Synthesizer NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 30, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"The Waldorf Kyra Synthesizer was shown at NAMM 2019 and we got a chance to listen to some of the presets on it. The Kyra is a virtual analog synth with an impressive 128 voices, each with 10 oscillators, while being 8 part multitimbral.

Waldorf products available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/waldor..."

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Akai Force Sequencer, Sampler, Synthesizer NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 30, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"The Akai Force is a standalone music production tool that can be played with pressure sensitive pads in a pad per sample or single sample at different notes configuration. The pads can also be used to edit step sequences and launch clips. The Force works with loops and samples as well as having built in synthesizers and effects.

Force available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/akai-f..."

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4MS & Tiptop Audio Post NAMM Demo + Q&A

Scheduled for Jan 28, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"4MS and Tiptop Audio will be in town for NAMM and are doing an in store demo and question and answer session at our Burbank CA showroom."

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Vintage Moog Modular Synthesizer NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 28, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"The Moog Foundation (https://moogfoundation.org) brought this beautiful and gigantic vintage Moog modular synthesizer to NAMM and played a keyboard solo on it for us.

New Moog products available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/moog?u..."

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2hp Cat Module NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 28, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"2hp's Cat eurorack module generates all kinds of cat noises that can be CV controlled and triggered by gates. Meow!

2hp modules available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/2hp?ut..."

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Bitwig 3 Grid Modular Synthesizer NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 28, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Bitwig was at NAMM showing off version 3 of their DAW which has a new modular environment built in called Grid in which you can build mono or polyphonic synths or effects. This patch uses not just the software modules but is integrated with the hardware eurorack modular to the right of the computer.

Bitwig available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/bitwig..."

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Radikal Technologies Delta Cep A Semi-Modular Synth NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 26, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Radikal Technologies had their Delta Cep A semi-modular synthesizer at NAMM 2019. It has a swarm oscillator and multimode filter as well as a delay.

Delta Cep A available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/radika..."

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Strymon Volante Delay Pedal With DFAM NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 26, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Strymon Volante is Strymon's new delay pedal with three different magnetic delay models including one drum delay and two tape delays. I has four tape heads with continuously variable spacing and a built in spring reverb emulation. We ran a Moog DFAM through the Volante at NAMM and it makes the DFAM sound massive.

Strymon Volante available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/strymo..."

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Teenage Engineering 400 Modular Synth NAMM 2019 [Direct Audio Demo]

Published on Jan 25, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Teenage Engineering designed a series of modular synthesizers including this 400 model which is bright yellow. The prices are very affordable on these synths, but they still sound like quality instruments and feel well put together (after you put them together yourself).

Teenage Engineering products available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/teenag..."

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Korg Volca Drum Drum Machine NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 25, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Korg has a new drum machine at NAMM 2019, the Volca Drum which has 6 voices which can each be sent to a waveguide resonator which has two modes. The waveguide resonator is a physical modeling algorithm which is similar to a short delay line and has a tube emulating mode as well as a string emulating mode. The Volca Drum also has some upgrades to the sequencer over the previous Volcas.

Volca Drum Available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/korg-v..."

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