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NAMM2017: Introducing Pittsburgh Modular Structure EP-270 and EP-420 Eurorack Cases

Published on Jan 18, 2017 Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

"Introducing Pittsburgh Modular Structure EP-270 and EP-420 Eurorack Cases"

http://www.analoguezone.com/

VBrazil Overfolder Module Demo

Published on Jan 18, 2017 VBrazil Modular

"Demo of our voltage controlled wave folder module for Eurorack
Module design - Vinicius Brazil
Video by Quincas Moreira"

You might recall the prototype posted here.

NAMM 2017: Percussa Synthor System 8

Published on Jan 18, 2017 sonicstate

"Percussa, creators of the AudioCube controllers launch a powerful new Digital modular synth and integrated wireless controller."

Details on the new Synthor System 8 posted here.

Ieaskul F. Mobenthey Mr. Grassi Module

via CONTROL

"Some of us are at @NAMM some of us stayed in NYC to bring u Mr. Grassi via #ieaskulfmobenthy"

Details:

"Grassi, a touch-module, contains twelve square waves, used as the clock and data for shift registers, each followed by primitive resistor DAC. The DACs modulate clock and counter-clock wise, yielding closed loops of perpetual modulation, triggered by touch. Each of the six outputs are a single, four-bit DAC. Listening to them raw, they generate modem sounds to pure noise on touch. On release of touch, each DAC holds the contingent position of its DATA. Thus the DATA can be used as CV for up to six other operators, scrambled on touch. Touch->Scramble->Listen; Untouch->Hold->Feed.

Grassi, an ultra-raftable module, features all circuitry and the front panel on one circuit board. The final module thickness is only as deep as the 3.5mm jacks- not more than about a centimeter, so it can fit in a thin wooden case.

Grassi is a 12HP Eurorack module that runs on +12 and -12 volts. Actually it completely shuns the negative twelve volts, and thus it can run from a unipolar, plus twelve supply. This helps make it raftable, as it only requires a branch power line from the increasingly common 12V trunk. Thus, when ordered with a wooden case, it has a 2.1mm, tip positive, 12 V jack to power it. For mounting in a traditional Eurorack case, it comes
with a power connector traditional to that format.

Grassi features a triangular hexagon, used for square-wave outputs (outer rim) and DAC triggers (inner core). Thus, a triggering touch should connect an outer station to an inner station, to begin the rungling process.

Rungling, a coin of Rob Hordijk, is exactly what Mister Grassi does. He takes two oscillators and mixes them in the shift register chip, treating one as data and the other as clock. The result, a memory heterodyne, feeds back into the oscillators. This circular process traverses both analog and digital, soft tones and square drones.

Width: 12HP"

MUTANT RIMSHOT - NAMM2017 first look - Hexinverter Électronique

Published on Jan 18, 2017 Hexinverter Électronique

"First video look at the upcoming Mutant Rimshot eurorack module from Hexinverter Électronique. Come see it at NAMM2017!

The Rimshot is an analog rimshot and clave percussion synthesis module inspired by analog drum machines of the past. Like the other Mutant Drums, the Rimshot is capable of going above and beyond vanilla sounds. Expressive CV options, an external input and a multi-mode analog filter let you create unique percussion sounds in your modular synthesizer.

Available at modular retailers Feb/March 2017!"

via Hexinverter:

"The Mutant Rimshot is an analog rimshot and clave percussion synthesis module inspired by analog drum machines of the past. Like the other Mutant Drums, the Rimshot is capable of going above and beyond vanilla sounds. Expressive CV options, an external input and a multi-mode analog filter let you create unique percussion sounds in your modular synthesizer.

Rimshot or clave - take your pick.

Triple-oscillator analog rimshot core inspired by the legendary 909
- Three modes of percussion synthesis: rimshot HI (classic), rimshot LO and clave (CLV)
- Voltage control of one of the oscillators' pitch
- External input to the filter lets you blend in other signal sources - wavetables and noise make for interesting percussion!
- Rimshot DRIVE control acts as a volume and overdrive control for the rimshot generator

Coupled to an analog multi-mode filter
- Bandpass, highpass and lowpass modes
- Self-oscillation of the filter plays nicely when mixed in with the rimshot generator
- Resonance clipping enabled by default. Feature can be disabled with a switch on the back of the module
- Voltage controlled cutoff
- Adjustable resonance

Modulation options sculpt the shape of your percussion
- Eurorack-compatible control voltage inputs (0 to 5V for full modulation) with bipolar attenuverters
- A practical analog trigger circuit allows activation of the Rimshot from many signal sources (anything with a positive-going edge lasting 2ms or longer). Most electronic drum pads can also directly trigger the Mutant Rimshot.
- An accent input accepts analog voltage control (0 to 5V will fully modulate the volume from low to high)"

Arturia Matrix Brute Demo

Published on Jan 18, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"Playing some of the preset patches on the Arturia Matrix Brute.

Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/a..."

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Korg Maxikorg Vintage Analog Duophonic Synth w/ CV & Gate Mod

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via this auction

"the synth is fully functional and sounds like a beast. one key (highest octave one) cracked, it still works with some effort and is sticking out a bit (pls see pics). the synth had a cv/gate mode installed by a local pro. so you can use a sequencer, like a korg sq1 witch will be included, to control both voices of the synth.

cosmetically, it's a bit of a mess: missing caps, non original caps, wooden side panels are included but not attached."

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