"MESSE 2015: AIRA Modular Customizer More in the software editor"
When the first teasers of the new Aira modules went up I speculated that there might be one module that morphed into whatever you loaded into it much like the System-1. It turned out there are four distinct modules, the Demora, Scooper, Torcido, and Bitrazer. Well, it now appears that you will be able customize each module by loading additional modules into them. According to this presentation, you will be able load up to 6 modules into each Aira module. There are currently 15 module types to chose from, and more will follow. If you look closely you will see modules for the following: Sample & Hold, Ring Mod, Filter 6db, Filter 12db, Tone, Amp, Mixer, Stereo Mixer, Curve Conv, Gate Divider, Trig to Delay Time CV, and MIDI Clock to Gate. You can also save patch routing.
Update: new video added below.
Musikmesse 2015 Introducing the Roland AIRA Modular Customizer Published on Apr 16, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer
Short Musikmesse floor video below. Curious how this compares to the "Electribe 2".
The Electribe 2 has "409 oscillator waveforms include analog modeling and PCM. The analog modeling synth engine provides a broad variety ranging from simple basic waveforms to complex combinations such as dual, unison, sync, ring modulation, and cross modulation. The PCM sound engine provides mainly rhythm sounds, but also covers multisamples for keyboard. (collaborations with Sample Magic, Loopmasters, Prime Loops are included)"
In addition to sampling, on the Electribe Sampler "there are also several types of analog modeling sound engines that are great for creating synth basses and pad sounds. There can be up to a total of 999 preset and user samples, and a maximum of 270 seconds of sampling time (calculated as monaural) can be used. The unit is shipped with numerous drum, rhythm/phrase loops, and hit samples included. (collaborations with Sample Magic, Loopmasters, Prime Loops are included)"
It appears the difference might be PCM on the Electribe 2 vs. Sampling on the Electribe Sampler.
"Sample your inner sound
The electribe series lets you play back your carefully constructed patterns while using intuitive operations to add spice and reveal new sonic possibilities. Approximately ten years after the Electribe SX first went on sale, there's now a new sampler in the electribe series that's designed to be simple and easy for the beginner to understand, and even more enjoyable for previous electribe users.
The electribe perfectly fulfills two tasks that both demand speed: live performance and music production
The electribe sampler featuring KORG's latest technology
The electribe sampler has been reborn with cutting-edge technology inherited from popular KORG products such as the KingKORG, kaossilator, kaoss pad, and taktile. The internal memory lets you save 250 patterns, including preset patterns which are perfect for today's dance music scene. There's also support for the polyphonic playback that’s indispensable for styles that include complex chord progressions, such as House music.
Intuitive beat making with the Trigger pads and Touch pad
Familiar from the kaossilator is the "touch scale" function that lets anyone perform without wrong notes, just by moving a finger across the touch pad. The trigger pads that were popular on the taktile are also provided, making it easy for anyone to create phrases intuitively. The trigger pads can also be used for drum input. Settings allow you to switch velocity on/off.
A hybrid synth engine with sampling and modeling
KORG created a synth engine for the electribe sampler that's perfectly designed to maximize your creativity.
In addition to a sampler sound engine that lets you use your own unique and original sounds (samples), there are also several types of analog modeling sound engines that are great for creating synth basses and pad sounds. There can be up to a total of 999 preset and user samples, and a maximum of 270 seconds of sampling time (calculated as monaural) can be used. The unit is shipped with numerous drum, rhythm/phrase loops, and hit samples included. (collaborations with Sample Magic, Loopmasters, Prime Loops are included)
Modulation can make sound-creation more complicated, but we've made it easy by condensing it down to three parameters: simply select a template that specifies an effect and its target, and then adjust the speed and depth of the effect to suit your taste.
Advanced use of samples with Time Slice and Resampling functions
The "Time Slice" function detects attacks within the phrase and slices it appropriately, allowing you to play the phrase at the desired tempo without significantly affecting the sound. Sounds within a sliced part can also be used separately by assigning them to steps or parts. You can even apply an effect to a sample, and then resample it while using the knobs to vary the pitch or modulation."
Korg Electribe Sampler - Musikmesse 2015 - played quick - first contact
Published on Apr 16, 2015 Matthias played
"I have been to the Frankfurt Musikmesse and had the chance to play a little bit around with the Korg electribe sampler. So bear with me this is not a really complete video but it is good to get a feeling for this great machine. The electribe sampler is really powerful and has so much under the hood that cannot be shown in 3 minutes."
"Mein Lieblingsstand auf der Musikmesse 2015 ist der Stand von Bastl Instruments. Die kleine Firmen liefert jetzt auch Module mit denen man Motoren und damit echte Instrumente spielen kann."
Published on Apr 16, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines
"I'm at the Koma Elektronik booth at Musikmesse 2015, to learn more about their new Eurorack quadrant mixer module, their massive new sequencer and the Koma Elektronik company."
"GRAINY CLAMP-IT (Cookin' in the Kitchen with Grainy!)
GRAINY CLAMP-IT is a granular and phase modulated additive oscillator—brand new heavy territory for Studio Electronics... we know; wait till you hear the stunning contrast it creates when paired with our discrete Class-A OSCILLATION module, and the inorganic to downright 1970's combo organy / CS-80-ish tones it can generate. Pure voltage-controlled candy. Be sure to wash off the sticky...
Best to break Granny Clampett's namesake down in stages, and time travel a bit.
First Stage - Additive mixing of 4 harmonics using one of 16 waveforms, and one of 16 combinations of harmonics.
Second Stage - Granular or phase modulated mixing of the signal from the first stage, with a sync option.
Back to the First Stage - Additive section with selection of 16 different combinations of harmonics. The harmonics can be based on a sinewave or on one of 15 other waveforms. There's a separate control for mixing the selected harmonics.
Back to the Second Stage - The second processing stage allows granular processing or phase distortion. Granular processing gives you control over grain length and grain position, and can produce sync, detune, and wave sequencing effects. Phase distortion allows the signal from stage one to "look up" non-linearly, and can produce thick detune sounds and wildly varying pitch/timbre effects.
We now have a price. The new Elka Synthex is now on Indiegogo. The early bird batch is going for $3181, the second $3315. There is also a distributor pack of 3 for $8740 which comes out to $2913.33 a piece.
