New Flame Mäander Desktop Synthesizer & Filter Bank Pic, Details, & Demos

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New intellijel Scales 8hp Dual-Channel Note Quantizer and Step Sequencer

Aphex of Scales Published on Jan 24, 2019 Intellijel

Update: playlist added above with the following videos:

1. Aphex of Scales
2. Scales Weighs In
3. Scales Trigger Modes
4. Sequencing With Scales
5. Spinning Melodies With Scales

"Scales is an 8hp dual-channel note quantizer and step sequencer. Fundamentally, it takes an input voltage, quantizes it to notes in a user-defined scale, and sends that quantized voltage to an output, where you can use it as a melodic pitch source for oscillators or any other module that expects to see discreet note values at its input.

Scales goes far beyond the fundamental, allowing you unprecedented control of the pitches and intervals hiding inside your control voltages; turn LFO’s into arpeggiators; random voltages into harmonic counterpoint; and unquantized external CV sequencers into chromatically tuned note sequencers.

Quantization can be locked to an incoming trigger. There are a number of trigger output options as well, ranging from no triggering (good for pitch shifting drones); through triggers that sync with either of the two outputs (or both); to a trigger or gate transmitted in sync with one sent to the module’s TRIG input.

Shift

Scales features two independent outputs, enabling you to create shifted harmonic intervals within your chosen scale using only a single pitch input. Using the SHIFT input you can modulate changes on OUT A and/or OUT B.

You can also use the shift input to switch between scales or to change the root of any existing scale pattern or split Scales into two quantizers — each conforming to a common scale, but fed entirely different voltage sources.

Sequence

Scales also features a 128-step SH-101 style step sequencer (complete with storage for up to 35 fully programmable patterns) — allowing you to feed OUT B with sequenced notes and rhythm patterns, while OUT A continues to function as a standard pitch quantizer for external voltages. You can even sync the sequencer to quantizer events on OUT A.

Features

CV inputs and outputs operate in a -10v to +10v range with 1v/oct scaling
1-octave keyboard for selecting scale notes in real time and LED buttons provide visual feedback of quantizing
Save and recall up to 35 different scales and sequences, arranged in 5 banks (black keys) of 7 scales each (white keys)
35 factory scale patterns included
High resolution precision DAC for accurate pitch generation
Adjustable trigger delay
Input filtering eliminates jitter
Low latency"

New intellijel Steppy 3U 4-Track 64-Step Programmable Gate Sequencer

Published on Jan 24, 2019 Intellijel

Playlist:
1. Tap Recording With Steppy 3U

Rhythms can be played live in Steppy's Tap Recording Mode. When active you can finger drum the four tracks and delete steps from the sequence.

2. Rhythmic Variations From Single Step Patterns With Steppy 3U

Steppy provides a number of methods to add interesting variations to even the simplest patterns. In this video each track is sending a single step pattern, but with per track clock division, random ratcheting, and probability settings, a huge range of rhythms can quickly and easily be achieved.

3. Producing and Perusing Patterns With Steppy 3U

Steppy has a number of quick and easy shortcuts to create patterns, but can also store up to 8 patterns. Steppy will automatically reload the last saved or loaded pattern the next time it powers up. Saved patterns are great for creating basic rhythms to use as departure points, or to set up the structure of a song or live set in advance.

"Steppy is a 4-track programmable gate sequencer with eight internal memory slots, external clocking, numerous tweakable parameters, and a performance-first design aesthetic.

Each track features numerous independent parameters that govern its playback independently of the other tracks. Specifically:

Each track has its own length, which can range from 1-step to 64-steps, allowing for polyrhythms, fills, or constantly evolving gate interactions between tracks.
Each track has its own gate length, which ranges from very short to very long, with tied gates possible at the extreme setting.
Each track has its own clock divider, allowing patterns to play out over completely different periods of time.
Each track has its own swing setting, which offsets the timing of every other step.
Each track has its own delay setting, which offsets the timing of every step.
Each track has its own probability control, which sets the likelihood that each programmed gate will fire when called upon by the pattern.
Each track can be shifted (or ‘rotated’) forward or backward by a number of steps. So if you’ve created a pattern that ‘feels’ like it has its downbeat on step 3, you can shift that pattern two steps to the left, so that the downbeat sits on step 1.
Tracks can be programmed by entering active steps on the grid or tapped in live as the sequence is moving. Tracks can be selected and modified in real time as the sequence plays. A select button allows you to directly access each track (and each page of 16 steps within that track) directly through Steppy’s intuitive multifunction buttons array.

Tracks can be individually muted and unmuted, and a special performance mode (called “Loopy”) enables you to touch any two gate steps and instantly create a performance that loops between those steps.

Track patterns can be cleared without clearing its playback parameters, and all track patterns (along with their individual playback and performance parameters) can be saved as a preset to one of eight internal memory slots.

Also available in 1U."

EURORACK + AE MODULAR SYNTH (feat. VLK) #TTNM

Published on Jan 24, 2019 The Tuesday Night Machines

"VLK and I had a beer, shared a clock signal and improvised on our modular synthesizers. MORE INFO BELOW!

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Audio gear used:
- Eurorack Modular Synthesizer with Verbos Complex Oscillator, Piston Honda, Make Noise René, ADDAC 506, Metasonix craziness, Maths and more.
- Tangible Waves AE Modular Synth with LOPAG, MULTIFX, Grand Square, Spring Reverb, SVFilter, Nyle Filter and more."

Korg M1 Modded circuit bent / textures sounds and pads with modular

Published on Jan 24, 2019 Polynominaldotcom

"Just modded and bent the classic M1/M1r wavetable with 6 switches on the back of the machine. 5 sounds demo with circuit bent options.
First 3 demo with normal Midi keyboard, In 2 others, the Mi1r is driven by an algorithmic generator module 'Turing machine' . Generated patterns are midi converted with a doepfer a-162 cv to midi module."

Oberheim Xpander | Living in the Matrix

Published on Jan 24, 2019 Alex Ball

"The Oberheim Xpander (1984) is quite a curious release from the legendary developer.

It has the classic muscly Oberheim sound with 6-voice polyphony at 2 VCOs per-voice. However, it then becomes very interesting because it then has some deep digital control. There's five LFOs and five envelopes per voice, lag processing, tracking generators, ramp generators a filter with 15 modes and a whole bunch more. Pretty amazing for 1984!

The instrument is fairly chunky, but most of the control is built around page diving and a modulation matrix. So, it would be absolutely enormous if they had a switch or potentiometer for each function. It's kind of a modular-esque synth without any cables and some elements being virtual.

Furthermore, there are multi-patches where a different single patch can be loaded for each of the six voices. The voices also have their own CV/Gate and discrete outputs if you so wish. It's also fully midi equipped and so some folk use the Xpander as a midi to CV converter to control various parts of a modular rig.

After I'd read the manual and got my head around the workflow, I programmed a few patches, tweaked a few others already saved on the unit, did some live playing, some midi and some CV/gate sequencing and this was the result.

All synth sounds: Oberheim Xpander
Midi control via Prophet REV2 and my DAW
Drums: Oberheim DX
Vocals: Recorded with an AKG C414
Guitar: Dan Electro Baritone / Boss HM-2 / Fender Blues Junior mic'd with an SM57"

Buromaschinen | Abstract Thinking | Monomachine solo | From Focus Range EP

Published on Jan 23, 2019

"Abstract Thinking"
From the album "Focus Range EP" by Buromaschinen.

Tech notes:
Recorded live.
Sequenced on Elektron Monomachine.
Synthesizer: Monomachine.
Additional reverb: Strymon Bigsky.

Video shot on a mobile phone in Tokyo, Mori Building.
Buromaschinen is part of the distant future association, distantfuture.org

NAMM 2019: Rossum Electro-Music Trident Oscillator

Published on Jan 24, 2019 sonicstate

New Moffenzeef Intensifies Effects Pedal

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Møffenzeef Mødular

“Nø, it’s nøt a guitar pedal”

FEATURES:

ANALØG SAMPLE RATE REDUCTIØN

ANALØG DISTØRTIØN

AMPLITUDE MØDULATIØN ØF SAMPLE RATE CLØCK

TRUE BYPASS

DUAL LIGHT CØNTRØLLED ØSCILLATØRS

NØISE SYNTH SWARM ØUTPUT

SCREAMIN’ HØT ØUTPUTS (~12VPP MAX!!!)

100% ANALØG SIGNAL PATH.

NØ FØØTSWITCH MEANS YØU’LL NEVER HAVE TØ TALK TØ GUITARISTS ABØUT THIS.

SPECS:

’STANDARD’ 9VDC CENTER NEGATIVE REGULATED PØWER SUPPLY

(NØT INCLUDED)

CURRENT DRAW: 35MA +9V

100K ØUTPUT IMPEDANCE ~12VPP

DIMENSIØNS: 4.75” X 3.5 ” X 2.2”

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New Flame Mäander Desktop Synthesizer & Filter Bank

Update:

Higher-res pic above, specs and demos in via Flame. Click the image to read the labels.

"4-voice synthesizer with dynamic controllable analog 12 channel filter bank
including live sequencer with 12 filter channel tracks and polyphonic note track
wavetable sound synthesis, compatible with 4VOX wavetables
individual filter/amp envelopes, morphing filter types
full midi-usb functions... and more
metal case 300x195x60mm
release date: april/may 2019

SOUND EXAMPLES (mp3)
All sounds and sequences come exclusively from the MÄANDER. No effects and drum machines were used.

MÄANDER EXAMPLE 1
MÄANDER EXAMPLE 2
MÄANDER EXAMPLE 3

MÄANDER EXAMPLE 4
MÄANDER EXAMPLE 5
MÄANDER EXAMPLE 6

MÄANDER EXAMPLE 7
MÄANDER EXAMPLE 8
MÄANDER EXAMPLE 9

MÄANDER EXAMPLE 10
MÄANDER EXAMPLE 11
MÄANDER EXAMPLE 12"

Original post via Stromkult:

"Flame showed a prototype of their first desktop synthesizer, the Mäander, at the NAMM show 2019. Calling this instrument extraordinary is almost an understatement. Thanks to its digital oscillator, which comes equipped with parameters like Contour and Unisono, the Mäander is capable of generating an astonishing spectrum of sounds. Huge basses, velvety soft to metallic leads and pads as well as a wide range of effect sounds can be created in no time. Highlight of the instrument, however, is its flexibly controllable, fully analog filter bank with twelve bands and eight filter types. In detail, there are high-pass, three band-pass modes, notch, low-pass and LP / BP as well as LP / HP combinations. The most impressive sounds that were heard at the NAMM show had a strong vocal-like character. Other synthesis features include two LFOs with variable shape as well as sync, re-trigger and one shot modes, an ADSR envelope plus a nifty live sequencer. The latter is not exactly made to notate melodies, but more of a complex, yet easy to handle arpeggiator. All in all, the Mäander appears to be a highly innovative instrument. – We can’t wait to give it a proper test drive!"