SUPERBOOTH 2024: Melbourne Instruments - Delia

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"At Superbooth 2024 we met up with Ian at Melbourne Instruments who introduced us to Delia*, their new polysynth. Delia shares *Nina*'s motorized control surface, but Ian told us that it's a substantial re-invention of what *Nina can do.

With a 49 note keyboard, the six voice synth is mainly digital, but with a final analogue ladder filter and VCA designed to have a tighter, more controlled sound. The filter is multi mode, with the ability to set high pass and low pass stages with independent resonance amounts. The entire digital stage of the synth can be doubled, so in bi-timbral mode you get 12 complete voices into 6 filters and VCAs.

Delia has a 3-stage overdrive, a wealth of modulation possibilities, and a chorus, reverb and delay which can run in series or in parallel.

Delia Available June 2024 Price: 2,300 Euros 2,200 GBP 2,399 USD"

See the Melbourne Instruments label below for more and/or do a search for Melbourne Instruments Delia on the top right of the site.

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Silhouette - Silhouette Sport

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"At Superbooth 2024 we met Pit from *Silhouette*, and he showed us his new instument, *Silhouette Sport*.

Silhouette Sport is a diminutive version of the original Silhouette synth, and is based on the same concept of using a camera to interpret incoming visuals and convert them to sound. *Silhouette Sport *has a built in screen, and lets you import image or movie files, but Pit focussed on demonstrating the synth by pointing it at the Superbooth punters. Silhouette Sport is so portable that it transforms the synth and multiplies its possibilities. It's also now possible to convert incoming sound directly into video, and in turn re-inject those visuals into the Silhouette.

Silhouette Sport Available: December 2024 Price: TBC"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Microrack - DIY Modules

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"At Superbooth 2024, we met Leo from Microrack to talk about their new concept of modular synthesis in a compact format. These innovative modular synths aim to be the most accessible on the market, providing a powerful and musical sound for beginners and experienced users alike. The setup showcased at the event included three VCOs and a filter module, demonstrating the potential for creative sound manipulation and experimentation. Leo explained that the self-contained unit is portable and can be powered by a power bank, allowing users to create music on the go.

In addition to the modular synth setup, Microrack *also introduced *DIY modules that enable users to customize their own synth on a breadboard platform. The small jumper wires used for patching are flexible and durable, enhancing the user experience and offering a diverse range of creative possibilities. Leo highlighted the educational aspect of the project, emphasizing the importance of making modular synthesis accessible to users of all skill levels. The Microrack products are set to launch on Kickstarter in June, with the aim of providing educational materials alongside the hardware for a comprehensive user experience. For more information on *Micro Rack* products and their upcoming Kickstarter launch, visit their website.

https://microrack.org/"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: FCPro Audio - Jump Mixthesizer

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"At Superbooth 2024, Francesco from FCPro Audio showcased the Jump Mixthesizer , a versatile mixer designed for live sets and jam sessions and focussed squarely on mixing synths. With 4 mono channels and 4 stereo channels, the Jump mixer allows for vinyl-style selection on two stereo channels, perfect for creating a DJ-hybrid set alongside live instruments. The mixer features unique loop-cut options in the stereo channels, an isolator with three bands in the master, a microphone input with loop-cut, and individual channel solo capabilities for silent operation.

Francesco mentioned that the prototype of the mixer-sizer Jump is nearing completion and is expected to be available to the public in September. While the price has not been finalized yet, he hinted at a special"

Korg Acoustic Synthesis-phase 8 // Update from Superbooth 2024

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"A quick update from #Superbooth2024 from Tatsuya Takahashi about the Korg Acoustic Synthesis Phase 8."

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Elta Music - Solar 42 F

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"At Superbooth 2024, Serge *from *Elta Music showcased the updated version of their popular Solar 42 synth, now dubbed *Solar 42F*. The main addition to this version is stereo distortion on the output, along with cosmetic updates like color-coded ports and firmware tweaks. According to *Serge*, these updates were made based on continuous refinement of the machine, with a focus on enhancing user experience. Despite not being a major overhaul, the changes are deemed very useful for users. All new Solars will be shipped in this updated version, including those with previously placed orders.

The Solar 42F features a streamlined mixer layout for easier navigation of voice volumes, along with the stereo distortion feature on the main output. The updated version will be the standard for all future shipments of the Solar 42, and with production underway, the new iteration promises to deliver an improved user experience without a price increase.

Solar 42 F Price: 1,800 plus VAT"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: PWM – Mantis

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"At Superbooth 2024, we met up with Paul Whittington from PWM who presented the long-awaited Mantis synthesizer. The Mantis boasts a duophonic design with the capability to produce four fully formed voices, making it a potent polysynth. With 100 presets in each of its two banks, the Mantis offers a diverse range of sounds through its two filters which can be panned in the stereo field.

Mantis also includes onboard effects such as chorus and reverb, adding depth and character to its sonic capabilities, and can be powered via usb c. With MIDI control for every parameter and full-size MIDI connectivity, the Mantis was designed in collaboration with the late, great Chris Huggett, so it's bound to become a classic.

Mantis Available now. Price: 1,599 Euros 1,349 GBP 1,499 USD"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Dreadbox - Murmux

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"At Superbooth 2024 we met up with Orfeas from Dreadbox who introduced us to the third, and probably final edition of Murmux*, which in this iteration has 8 voice polyphony. Murmux has 2 oscillators per voice, each with wave folding and envelope, noise or LFO modulations. There is a master detune and glide, and each voice gets a 24dB low pass and a 6 dB high pass filter, a bass boost for the high pass and there are 2 envelopes per voice. *Murmux gives you 9 syncable LFOs which is one per voice and one global, and using the target button you can send modulations just about anywhere.

It comes with a classic BBD and also the delay from the Erebus which can give chorus type effects.

Murmux Price: 2,180 Euros (limited to 300 units)"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Bastl Thyme+ & Crust

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"At Superbooth 2024, Vaclav from Bastl showcased two new products: Crust and the Thyme Plus*. *Crust *is a drum voice module that offers a variety of sound options with Octave control, pitch envelope, noise and detuning for oscillator modulation, and when modulated can produce some crunchy kick and snare action, and even play melodic lines. *Thyme Plus is a complex delay unit with multi-step delays, modulation sources like LFO and envelope, and stereo modulation capabilities. It offers a sound-designing approach to delay effects and comes with preset buttons for easy access to different settings.

Crust Price: 220 Euros ex VAT

Thyme Plus Price: 600 Euros ex VAT"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Wee Noise Makers - PGB-1

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"At Superbooth 2024, We Noise Makers unveiled their latest creation, PGB-1 a pocket groove box designed by *Fabien*. This compact device offers six synthesizer voices and two samplers, all in a portable and battery-powered form factor. The device features various tracks for different sounds, one of the tracks being polyphonic, a sequencer with 16-step patterns, song mode, probability-based triggers, parameter locks and more. Additionally, it includes USB-C for charging and data transfer, audio output, stereo audio input, MIDI in and out, TRS-A, and an onboard microphone for creating custom samples.

The standout feature of this pocket groove box is its open-source nature, allowing users to add more synth engines and customize the firmware. With plans to expand the ecosystem and potentially introduce new devices in the future, We Noise Makers aims to create a community-driven platform for music production. The crowdfunding campaign on crowd supply has been successfully funded, giving backers the opportunity to support the project before it ends on May 30th.

https://weenoisemakers.com/"

See the Wee Noise Makers label below for additional posts.

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Wavy Industries - Monkey

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"At Superbooth 2024, Wavy Industries made a memorable debut, arriving by bike with their innovative Bluetooth devices. Rein, the company representative highlighted the unique features of their Monkey Bluetooth keyboard. This compact keyboard allows seamless connectivity to iPads or PCs, boasting an impressive battery life lasting several months. Beyond its primary function as a keyboard, this device offers a range of MIDI effects like a doubler and arpeggiator, along with 10 presets for each. Additionally, the keyboard includes a sequencer feature, allowing users to create complex musical compositions directly through Ableton.

Monkey Price: 59 Euros

https://wavyindustries.com/"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: 4ms - MetaModule

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"At Superbooth 2024, Dan Green from 4MS unveiled the highly anticipated MetaModule*, a groundbreaking module that brings virtual software patches to Eurorack hardware. Designed to merge the benefits of software and hardware, the *MetaModule features over 160 built-in modules, including popular offerings from Mutable Instruments and various third-party companies like Vogue Audio and Chowdhury DSP. It's possible to import further modules using the plug-in system, so the system can keep growing.

What sets the MetaModule apart is its ability to seamlessly integrate with VCV Rack*, a free open-source software platform for Eurorack virtual environments. Users can create patches on their computer and easily transfer them to the *MetaModule via SD card or USB stick, allowing for a versatile and tactile experience.

MetaModule Price: 649 USD"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: This Is Not Rocket Science - Geometric Anomaly

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"At Superbooth 2024, Stijn from This Is Not Rocket Science showcased Geometric Anomaly*, a new module that unexpectedly came into existence as a birthday present for the creator. This dual oscillator synthesizer voice is a spiritual successor to *Rectangular Thing and incorporates lessons learned from the production of the *Fenix*. Featuring two filters, two envelopes, and a variety of modulation inputs, the Geometric Anomaly offers a comprehensive sound palette with unique cross modulation options. The state variable filter from the Fenix adds versatility to the sound design by enabling spectral morphing and raw, dynamic textures that can be tamed with the final low pass ladder filter.

For a limited production run of 30-40 units expected in July, the Geometric Anomaly is priced around 700 Euros, with potential adjustments due to inflation.jn

https://www.thisisnotrocketscience.nl/"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: UDO - Super 8

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"George from UDO Audio *showcased the latest addition to their lineup at Superbooth 2024, the *Super 8 synthesizer. Building on their previous releases, the Super 8 aims to strike a balance between power and portability, sitting comfortably between the Super 6 and the Gemini. With 16 voices and a focus on playability and performance, this new synth offers a versatile range of sounds and capabilities.

Featuring a dual-layer architecture with independent effects per layer, the Super 8 delivers a warm and analog feel with a touch-sensitive poly aftertouch keyboard."

SUPERBOOTH 2024: Pittsburgh Modular - Voltage Lab 2

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"At Superbooth 2024, we met up with Richard Nicol from Pittburgh Modular who introduced us to the eagerly anticipated Voltage Lab 2 synthesizer. This new iteration, five years in the making, builds upon the success of the original Voltage Lab with innovative features like independent waveform manipulation, a six-stage wave folder, pulse symmetry, and a reflection circuit. The Voltage Lab 2 offers a unique approach to synthesis, expanding on traditional West Coast synthesis techniques and providing a diverse palette of sounds.

In addition to the robust synthesis capabilities, the Voltage Lab 2 also includes a two-channel, 16-step controller for sequencing and control. This versatile controller features capacitive touch pads, pitch outputs, CV outputs, trigger gate outs, and scan inputs for added flexibility in performance and experimentation.

Voltage Lab 2: Available for Pre-order, shipping June 2024. Price: 2,149 USD"

Joranalogue Introduces Cycle 5 - New Compact Powerhouse VCO

For those attending SUPERBOOTH, you'll find Joranalogue at our their spot: booth W435 in the gymnasium.

Coming in Q3 2024.

A small Eurorack oscillator that packs a punch: that’s the best way to summarise Cycle 5.

At its heart lies a refined high-stability triangle core voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), with performance matching or exceeding that of much bigger and costly oscillator modules.

Instead of a coarse frequency knob, a 7-position octave switch is provided. This in combination with a perfect fifth transposition switch and factory pitch tuning, makes Cycle 5 an exceptionally straightforward and musical VCO to use: simply centre the fine tune knob, and the module will be instantly tuned to reference C.

Meanwhile, its dual precision volt per octave inputs add a great deal of versatility. For example, one could be used for pitch sequencing and the other as a generic exponential FM input, or both sequenced together for transposition effects—the dual inputs serving as a built-in precision adder.

Sporting all the classic waveforms, ranging from sine wave, triangle, saw and square/saw, as well as a hard sync input and low frequency oscillator (LFO) mode, Cycle 5 makes for a real workhorse VCO. The novel trigonometric waveshaper results in a very clean sine wave, ideal for sub bass duty.

Cycle 5’s highlight however, is its vari-wave feature. By adjusting the vari-wave knob, the waveform on the matching output will smoothly morph from sine, to triangle, saw, square and finally a very narrow pulse. The vari-wave parameter can be CV controlled, up to audio frequencies for some intense timbres.

Equally at home as a modest modulation companion to big VCOs, as being in the spotlight in miniature or polyphonic systems, Cycle 5 might just be the most multi-talented tiny analogue oscillator yet.

High-stability precision analogue triangle-core VC(LF)O.
Octave and perfect fifth switches—all intermediate frequencies can be reached using the front panel controls.
Dual volt per octave FM inputs.
Outputs: sine, triangle, saw, square/pulse (PWM) and vari-wave, smoothly morphing between all waveforms.
Reset (hard oscillator sync) input.
Wide frequency range: 48 mHz (20 seconds) to 3.7 kHz.
Don't waste time tuning: pre-tuned for 0 V = C.
Impedance-compensated outputs with dual-colour vari-wave LED.
Trim potentiometers accessible from the front panel.
Precision-milled 2 mm anodised aluminium front panel with high-resolution, non-erasable graphics.
Bullet-proof design: polarised power header and MOSFET protection circuit.
Includes 16-to-10-pin Eurorack power ribbon cable.
Premium mounting hardware: black screws, black nylon washers and matching hex key.
High-quality components and assembly; designed and made in Belgium.

As always check with your favorite dealers on the right for upcoming availability of all new modules and synths.

PERCUSSA INTRODUCES XMX EURORACK MODULE AT SUPERBOOTH 2024

Press release follows:

Los Angeles, CA, May 14th 2024 - PERCUSSA is set to return to Superbooth and is introducing its new eurorack module to the market, the XMX, at Superbooth 2024 in Berlin, this week.

"The XMX is the smaller brother of our succesful SSP (super signal processor) eurorack DSP module, which has found its way into recording studios and live on stage around the world over the past years, enabling eurorack modular synthesists to build compact and powerful systems, for sound design, synthesis, effects processing, recording and live performance", says Bert Schiettecatte, Founder of PERCUSSA.

With the XMX, PERCUSSA aims to make the synthesis and effects modules and features of the SSP available to a wider audience at an affordable price and smaller form factor.

The XMX is available through PERCUSSA's website at an introductory price of $499, starting on May 16th, the first day of Superbooth 2024. PERCUSSA plans to start shipping the XMX in early July. Eurorack dealers wishing to stock the XMX are welcome to contact PERCUSSA for dealer pricing and ordering.

Similarly to the SSP, the XMX combines a number of functions into one module:
* a digital modular synthesizer engine with built in patching system
* a multichannel direct to disk recorder / sampler / playback engine
* a multichannel audio interface via USB
* MIDI-to-CV conversion for USB MIDI controllers
* preset management system

Hardware wise, the XMX has the following specs:
* 28 HP width, less than 30mm deep
* ~500mA @ 12V, ~100mA @ -12V, no 5V supply needed
* aluminium CNC machined and anodized front panel
* 4 aluminium knobs/encoders with push button feature
* 8 audio/CV/trigger inputs, +/-5V
* 2 audio/CV/trigger outputs, +/-5V
* stereo headphone output with analog volume control
* all I/O 24bit resolution and 48/96kHz sample rate
* 10 function keys with soft touch and silent action
* 2.4inch full colour IPS wide angle/visibility display
* quad core ARM Cortex A35 CPU @ 1.3GHz running Linux (64-bit)
* USB 2.0 Host and Device ports for MIDI (including MPE) controllers and multichannel USB audio
* microSD card slot
* expansion connector w/ I2C port

The XMX ships with nearly all of the SSP's factory modules, including:
* 3D wavetable oscillator
* stereo reverb
* simple and stereo delay
* granular
* 8 channel sample player
* step sequencer
* arpeggiator
* quad virtual analog (SVF) filter with HP/BP/LP/PK/NT outputs
* comb filter
* physical modelling drum/membrane
* signal switcher
* quad VCA
* bit crusher
* macro module
* envelope generator
* quad envelope follower
* bus
* USB midi input w/ MPE support
* LFO and audio rate square/sawtooth/triangle/sine oscillators
* input and output including USB audio channels
* variable frequency noise generator
* microtonal quantizer
* DC voltage generator
* waveshaper

The XMX uses the same preset format as the SSP. Users can build and save patches on the XMX and exchange patches with SSP users.

The XMX comes with a fast microSD card and factory firmware and boots from microSD similarly to the SSP. The XMX allows the user to build patches including multiple instances of the above modules in any combination. The XMX runs the same software as the SSP, with an improved and simplified patching system.

The XMX supports the same open source plugin SDK as available for the SSP, which 3rd party developers can use to develop their own plugins. The XMX is a linux platform and just like the SSP, also supports development of standalone software which can replace the factory firmware.

Additionally, The Technobear, one of PERCUSSA's active community members and SSP users, has developed an alternative firmware for the XMX called Trax, which he plans to release over the coming months. He has also adapted his popular plugins for the SSP, to run on the XMX, and will be presenting his work in a video to be released during Superbooth.

With the XMX, PERCUSSA brings the power of the SSP to a wider audience, in a smaller form factor and an affordable price point. Come by the PERCUSSA booth at Superbooth 2024 for a personal explanation and demo from Bert Schiettecatte, Founder of Percussa.

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Supercritical's YouTube Thing Episode #3 - "Redshift(s) assemble!"

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"Welcome to the grass roots level of the development story of our newest product Redshift 6! We thought you'd be interested to see a more detailed look inside the process. We try to keep it raw and honest. We'll try to make these once in a while.

Short episode this time. But major progress this time. See for yourself and come check it out in person at Superbooth 2024.

The Supercritical Redshift 6 will be available in summer 2024 with an MSRP of 1259€
Preorders open now at https://supercriticalsynthesizers.com"

SILHOUETTE SPORT is steppin out

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"The new portable audiovisual SILHOUETTE synthesizer "SPORT" is now leaving the workshop to be presented at Superbooth synth fair 24, Berlin, booth O405. It offers mobility (batterie), light-table-option, desktop-stand-option, touchscreen, 9-encoder-on-screen-controller, flexible camera, midi.

This is a prototype, serial production begin is estimated winter 2024/25.
More infos about Silhouette Synthesizers: http://silhouette-synthesizer.de/

Superbooth booth O405: https://www.superbooth.com/en/messe-a..."

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.