Superbooth 2023 Rundown - Eurorack Modules and More

video upload by MATTHS

"MATTHS takes us through this years Superbooth 23 discussing the modules, the highlights and the event as a whole.

Thanks to @sonicstate [also see Sonicstate's Show Walkabout With MATTHS] for letting me use video footage throughout.

What was his favourite module?
What was your favourite module? Leave an answer in the comments.

00:42 : Live Set
02:01 : Make Noise
02:53 : Industrial Music
03:47 : Waldorf
04:00 : Korg
04:50 : Mayer
05:59 : Pittsburgh Modular
06:15 : Teenage Engineering
07:03 : Tip Top Audio
08:09 : Befaco
08:37 : Erica Synths
09:15 : Oberheim
09:30 : Udo
10:05 : Voicas
11:06 : Endorphines
11:55 : Knobula
12:28 : Doepfer
13:14 : TINRS
13:15 : OK200
15:23 : Raw Yaw Media
16:37 : Weston Audio
17:38 : Venus Instruments
18:45 : Between Machines
19:58 : Flame
22:20 : XAOS
22:30 : Shakmat"

New Module: Making Sound Machines - Farbshaper. Classic Analog Waveshaper in 4HP

video upload by Making Sound Machines

"Getting ready for #superbooth 2023! Really excited to see all our friends and fellow makers again!

This year, we will be introducing our brand new Farbfilter series, and the best thing is, we have a small batch of DIY kits packed! If you join our workshop at @superboothberlin, you can solder the DIY version with our lead engineer Enrica and be the first to get your hands on one of these modules!

In this video, Enrica is playing the #Farbshaper - a classic westcoast analog #waveshaper for Eurorack, designed to add overtones with two CV controlled stages. This module is a non-linear shaper, and it's perfect for electronic and acoustic sounds, ranging from gentle timbral transformation to colourful wavefolding in 4HP.

In this patch, we're sending a MIDI sequence from Stolperbeats to the @WeAreElektron Model:Cycles, with the audio from Model:Cycles processed through the left Farbshaper. The module gets some extra CV modulation from Stolperbeats' envelope out, generating velocity curves from the drum pattern.

The bassline is a pulse wave from @apolloview9305's fabulous Allscillator complex VCO (kits available from @ThonkSynthDIY ), its pitch sequenced with This is Not Rocket Science's @thisisnotrocketscience3942 Tuesday procedural sequencer - a fantastic module that keeps on cropping up in @DivKid clips. The pulse wave is folded using the righthand Farbshaper, with CV input from TiNRS Tuesday's velocity and accent out.

Enrica is tweaking Farbshaper's Gain, Fold and Pleat parameters. With CV patched, Farbshapers knobs become attenuators for the incoming voltage. The little oscilloscope is the awesome battery-driven Korg NTS-2, which came with a lovely book by @BJOOKS on @KorgOfficial synthesizers.

The Model:Cycles sounds are derived from a factory patch, so shout out to @sm0hm and the Elektron team for the lovely and inspiring FM synth they created and also check out Ess' awesome new max4live stuff at @ForsFM!

Find out more about the modules here: https://makingsoundmachines.com/farbf...

More info on the workshop:

Saturday 13.05.2023,
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Superbooth DIY Area
Berlin

https://www.superbooth.com/en/events/

Or join us on Sunday for the DIY afterparty:

Sunday 14.05.2023,
ca 5:00 pm
DIY Kit Day
Klunkerkranich
Berlin"

Farbfilter is a classic analog transistor ladder lowpass filter for Eurorack. It is a staple of subtractive synthesis and famous for its rich warm sound. We enhanced its palette with a colourful drive and CV controlled resonance.

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This Is Not Rocket Science Introduces ARDABIL + SWITCH at SUPERBOOTH

via TiNRS

"This Superbooth we can announce two new TiNRS eurorack modules:

ARDABIL and SWITCH – both are interesting utility modules that will enhance any system.

Ardabil

ARDABIL is a block of connections which you can weave your signal through

this modules has precision adders, attenuverters, offsets, (inverted) buffered multiple outputs and VCAs that are all connected

Switch

SWITCH is a delightful little module that adds a layer of choice to your system

it has three choices on two paths, times two

that you control with supersatisfying clonky switches

Coming soon!

We are at the golden prototype stage with these modules
(meaning these are the ones we are going to produce)
and we hope to do the run later this year and have them available to you in December.

The ARDABIL will be EUR 200 and the SWITCH will only be available as a set with the ARDABIL for EUR 250
Coming to your favourite synth stores and our online shop

Details on each:

ARDABIL
utility module
Our Ardabil shows you the thread of your signal in one integrated design.
The overall pattern is composed of six functional elements in rotational symmetry. The basic design is relatively simple and the elements are well-balanced. Visual richness is added with contrasting background colours in the Danzer filler pattern and multiple large yellow knobs.

Precision adder
Your thread starts with two CV inputs that add together without changing their scaling.
Attenuverter
You can plug in any CV and let the knob scale your CV up or down -1 to +1 before it is added to your thread.
Offset
With this knob you can add a fixed -5V to +5V to your woven signal.
Buffered multiple outputs
Threads into three buffered outputs; one of which has an LED that lights up when there is a positive signal. The fourth jack is a buffered inverted output with a LED that lights up when there is a positive signal (which is a negative signal in the other three outputs).
VCA
The CV input controls the volume of the audio input into the output. The CV input defaults to the signal from a buffered output.

The entire thread runs:
Buffered Outputs = Precision adder + Attenuverter + Offset
Inverted Output = Buffered Output * -1
VCA Output = Audio * CV

Ardabil has second thread running independently upside down alongside it.

AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2021
Sales price 200 EUR incl. taxes
comes with 5 rocket patch cables.
Combo with our Switch sales price 250 EUR

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Switch Utility module

Choices, choices, choices…

Two independent dual gang switches with three positions that add a layer of choice to your system. A double double on-on-on.

You can patch up to six things and select two at a time. Twice.
Every switch selects one out of three signal paths for both paths.

This Switch module is completely passive and will have no effect on the signal you run through it.


Very satisfactory clonk-clonk-clonk Alpha lever switch we also used on our Fenix IV.

RELEASE DECEMBER 2021
only available as a set with our ARDABIL for 250 EUR

Solder a DIY module with us at Superbooth 2021!

video upload by Making Sound Machines

"We've made you a little something, and you can build it at Superbooth 2021! A lot of friends online and offline have asked us about TausenddB, the little four channel preamp eurorack module we used to record our piezo videos with, so we've made it into a DIY Kit. And we will premiere it at Superbooth 2021 in Berlin, where you can build it with us in a workshop!

Get tickets for the workshop: https://www.superbooth.com/de/events/...

Tausend dB was originally designed as a small run of helper modules for space explorers, a public audio installation at Reading FringeFestival 2019 and in collaboration with visualists WARPED TYPE.

It was inspired by Tom Whitwell's MusicThing Microphonie and Mutable Instruments Ears, but we needed a different set of features: more channels, because we had a lot of contact mics, so we packed four channels into 6HP; mute switches, because we wanted to be able to act quickly when things get out of hand; and a secret row of expander pin headers in the back, so we could boost CV and audio from our favourite gear and devboards with jumper wires: Bastl Kastl, Korg Volca Modular, Electrosmith Daisy, Teensy and Arduino.

Jumpers in the back let you select whether you want to filter DC offset.

Check out the other awesome workshops too: Koma Elektronik, Touellskouarn, Befaco, Leaf Audio, Fase Lunare, Shakmat, AtoVproject and Jolinlab will all be there to build awesome stuff with you! Aaaaaand we might sneak peak a module at TiNRS’s booth, who will present a lot of great new modules as well ❤️ So come check them out and say hi!"

Molten Music Monthly - April 2020 - Superbooth Special

Published on Apr 30, 2020 Molten Music Technology

"It's been Superbooth 2020 Home Edition and there's too much stuff. Not all of it was new but we had unprecedented detail in awesome live streams about a load of modules and synth. Including my own live stream interviews with synth related people who fascinate me. There are lots to get through and this is just the stuff that I liked in particular - there are loads of things I didn't have space for.

Erica Synths goes nuclear, ST Modular releases 1000 DIY modules, Ritual Modular gets into 1U, 1010music gives us a mini sampler, Befaco does a mini VCMC, Expert Sleepers gives us double the trouble, Bastl loops MIDI, Liquid Foam is a very cool box, Tangible Waves lets us all build modules, Strokes 2 is a mad software groove machine, TiNRS has a Covid kick drum module, Future Sound Systems has a complex VCO, Noodlebox is a thing, Critter and Guitaris does video, There's a whole synth in KOSMO format, Elk Audio OS does something interesting, and there's a shed load of stereo filters. But first, Distrokid.

Intro - 0:14
Distokid - 2:25
Erica Synths Fusion II - 6:11
ST Modular - 9.51
Ritual Electronics - 11:51
1010music - 13:15
Befaco CV Thing - 15:18
Expert Sleepers Disting EX - 17:46
Bastl Instruments MIDI Looper - 20:07
Herbs and Stones Liquid Foam - 22:31
Tangible Waves DIY - 24:01
Strokes 2.0 - 25:58
TiNRS Circular Thing - 27:17
Future Sound Systems Recombination Engine - 29:04
64 Pixels Noodlebox - 30:23
Critter & Guitari - 31:42
ELK Audio OS Blackboard - 33:25
Look Mum No Computer Kosmo - 37:44
Stereo Filter Bonanza - 40:07
Finishing off and coming soon - 44:40"

#SUPERBOOTH20 Special Reserve Livestream 2

Published on Apr 23, 2020 HAINBACH

"In which Single Malt Synthesis and our friend DivKid welcome boutique manufactures from the world of synthesis to show their wares live on stream. It's like Superbooth, but no one has to wear hard pants. Join in the stream and ask your questions, we will try to answer as many as possible.

16:00 Herbs & Stones
16:30 Eowave
17:00 Worng Electronics
17:30 Shakmat Modular
18:00 Erica Synths
18:30 Sleepy Circuits
19:00 TakTakTak
19:30 Instrument of Things
20:00 T.I.N.R.S.
20:30 Klavis
21:00 Single Malt Synthesis Hangout with special guests"

TiNRS FenixIV Prototype 1 and 2

Published on Apr 23, 2020 This Is Not Rocket Science

"What have we been doing since showing you our FenixIV at Superbooth 2019?

In this video Stijn takes you through some of the things that have been improved, updated and changed between prototype 1 (SB19) and prototype 2 (SB20).

Prototype 3 is in the making - the design of the boards 99% done and we are waiting for a new case and frontplate.

Want a FenixIV? Send an e-mail to priscilla@thisisnotrocketscience.nl to get on our waiting list."

Update:

TiNRS Booth Experience - Short Fenix IV Demo

Published on Apr 23, 2020 This Is Not Rocket Science

"With love from our kitchen table - the SuperBooth experience :-D
Quick demo of our FenixIV making some interesting sounds"

CLASSIC SYNTH REBORN! Fenix IV from This Is Not Rocket Science // Superbooth 2019

Published on May 20, 2019 DivKidVideo

"It's always a pleasure to see the sharpest dressed man at Superbooth which is undeniably Stijn from This Is Not Rocket Science. TiNRS are currently working with the original Synton designers to bring in the fourth generation of the Fenix synthesiser to life. The Fenix IV is a 330 patch point 110 knob/control synth with an absolute tonne of options for sound sources, FX, controls, modulation etc. In the video Stijn takes us through the new synth which is no small effort!"

Superbooth 2019: This Is Not Rocket Science Synton Fenix IV

Published on May 14, 2019 Future Music Magazine

Superbooth 2019: Building a patch from scratch on the TINRS Fenix IV

TINRS Fenix 4 Semi-Modular Synthesizer Sounds SuperBooth 2019

Published on May 9, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"TINRS in collaboration with some of the designers of the first three Synton Fenixes has designed this Fenix 4. It is a massive semi-modular synthesizer with a color coded layout where they knobs and jacks are separate so it is easy to turn the knobs while there are tons of patch cables.

TINRS modules available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/tinrs?..."

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TINRS Fenix MONSTER Modular Synthesizer First Look | Superbooth 2019

Published on May 9, 2019 SYNTH ANATOMY

"At Superbooth 2019, This Is Not Rocket Science presented Fenix, a new modular Synthesizer with analog and digital technology. To be honest: this is a monster synth but not cheap. Here is my first look.

#tinrs #fenix #superbooth2019"

https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy

TINRS Fenix IV

TINRS Fenix IV Update

An update via This Is Not Rocket Science:

"Fenix IV assembling parts
Six more weeks until Superbooth…

We are working hard on the first Fenix IV prototype and alternate between 'this is madness' and 'this is awesome'. Probably both are true.

All the parts has been tried and tested in Experiment Boards 1, 2 and 3. Everything works and we are happy with our sounds and effects. Now these parts have to make a mythical beast. The CPU plug-in boards and filter voice boards are in the mail. Chips are being ordered. Power, midi and plug board are in-house and partially assembled. The tiny headphone board is ready. Our interconnect board – connecting the modules to the jacks and replaces the wiring harness – will be ordered together with big board. Flying in from all over the world, all the pieces are coming together.

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Superbooth 2018 Day One - TINRS

Published on May 13, 2018 Animato Audio

"This brand is new to me but they have some pretty cool looking and sounding modules. Check out this video for an intro to the latest This Is Not Rocket Science releases from Superbooth 2018"

Superbooth 2018 Day One - Mystic Circuits

Published on May 12, 2018 Animato Audio

TINRS or Mystic Circuits for best dressed at SUPERBOOTH?

"Eli shows off his newest modules Portal, Tree and Ana at Superbooth 2018. I think there could be some really cool effects to be had by feeding ambient drones through the Portal distortion. Eli feeds the Ana through a scope to show how waves are mangled."

Superbooth 2018 - This Is Not Rocket Science Edge Cutter & Rectangular Thing

Published on May 9, 2018 DivKidVideo

"Stijn from TINRS / This Is Not Rocket Science not only wins the best dressed man award for Superbooth 2018 but also has a new envelope Edge Cutter which like Wobbler (Wobbler was for LFOs though) takes a basic concept and expands it simply, effectively and provides some great added little tricks I haven't seen elsewhere. There's also Rectangular Thing which will be a highly limited run of a synth voice they currently have.

We're proud to have our Superbooth 2018 content sponsored by www.thonk.co.uk"

TiNRS modules at Superbooth18

Published on May 8, 2018 This Is Not Rocket Science

Edgecutter super quick demo at Superbooth18

Published on May 8, 2018 This Is Not Rocket Science

Superbooth 2018: This Is Not Rocket Science Edgecutter and Wobbler modules demo

Published on May 8, 2018 Future Music Magazine

"Principal inventor of all things TINRS, Stijn Haring-Kuipers takes us on a little tour of both Edgecutter visual envelope and Wobble advanced LFO modules, DIY keyboards and we talk about an exciting new project featuring the Synton Fenix II."