"This is the MidiCon -- a controller keyboard that 'never went into production'. However, I am here in Melbourne, and I have one.
This turned into the MM10, the controller for the Yamaha QY10 and QY20.
The same chassis turned into the Bass Station.
A very rare controller keyboard pre-dated the MM10, which begat the BassStation.
The main CPU has custom markings!
nov10xx
novation
324U 3E v2.0"
If anyone has any additional information feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this post.
One was up for sale back in October, 2021. That's the only other Novation MidiCon post featured on the site.
Thought I'd try and sort of break song mode creating an IDM-ish break beat. It didn't break (but then it did, didn't it? I'll let myself out).
Anyway, really going to town with it is actually a lot of fun. It's created with Digitakt and Digitone where Digitakt is using song mode with a lot of tempo changes, repeats, quick pattern changes and more. It took some heavy programming and calculations but the result is interesting I think.
myVolts wrote in to let us know about their upcoming Candycord Halo Cables. The following is what they had to say about them:
"They're a range of coloured modular patch cables with discrete led lighting elements within their connectors, lighting up when Control Voltages (CV) passes through them. They work beautifully in modular, semi-modular and CV controller keyboard scenarios.
For the Halo range, we've partnered with a top musician and video producer. we'll be revealing who next week. He was deeply involved with the design process of these cables so we're confident they will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning modular / tabletop / desktop / electronic musicians.
We've a page people can sign up to get notified when the campaign goes live, and get a free gift: https://myvolts.com/halo"
Additional details:
"What is Candycord Halo? Last year we brought you Candycords, a beautifully designed, hard-wearing set of audio cables. This year, we are extending that to modular patch cables.
Why Halo?
We've decided to bring flashing lights to your beautiful music. Halo modular patch cables have discrete led lighting elements within their connectors, lighting up when Control Voltages passes through them.
Just one colour?
The cables will come in a range of colours and a range of lenghts. Their will have bi-colour LED pairs, so depending on polarity of voltage passing through them, they will change between LED colours, e.g. Blue to Red.
Will they be pretty?
They will be extremely pretty. But mostly useful, lighting the way for active ports, pulsing to the frequency of the CV signal, showing clearly patch pairs and paths on your system.
Is that all?
No. There will be lots, lots more. We've spent the last year working with a very special partner to ensure that we shake some trees in the modular world, solving some of the problems we see as getting in the way of your creative expression. We hope you'll join us on this journey, over the two weeks of the campaign, where we take things further, yielding new possible improvements as the campaign progresses. We need your support and feedback.
Are these cables just for modular?
Please no! We hope to show you that CV is everywhere in musical universe and demonstrate some useful and inventive ways to use it. If you can see it, it's a lot easier to make use of it!"
"An obnoxiously deep dive into using the Sequential Pro 3 to sequence and control a Eurorack modular synth. Many of you asked for this. To all the rest of you, I'm very sorry....
0:00 - intro
2:20 - the setup and sequencer
9:07 - sequencing the eurorack with Pro 3
12:04 - quick note about the VCA
13:58 - limitations of note sequencing
15:21 - what it's great for
20:12 - fun with envelopes
23:34 - using Pro3 LFOs to modulate the rack
26:52 - controlling Pro 3 parameters with modules"
The new H90 Harmonizer multi-effects pedal from Eventide takes everything we love about the H9 and makes it even better!
With the ability to run two effects at once and a new screen-based interface, it's easier than ever to craft the wildest effects imaginable. And with ten brand new algorithms, additional audio I/O, and flexible parameter assignments to onboard and external control sources, H90 pushes the multi-fx pedal paradigm into the future."
Eventide H90 for Synth Heads! 7 Favorite Features!
video upload by Electronisounds Audio
"The Eventide H90 sounds so good, and in this video, we'll check out how it sounds on loads of different synth gear (no guitars) and i'll share my seven favorite features with you!"
Review: Eventide H90 vs H9 // How it dramatically transforms sounds // All algos & tutorial
video upload by
TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:50 H90 vs H9 2:15 New controls 3:45 Connectivity 4:00 Routing 4:30 Inserts 5:00 New algos 5:20 Spillover 6:20 Playlists 7:10 Some terms... 9:50 ALGO DEMOS 10:00 Delays 12:05 Distortion 12:50 EQ/comp 13:10 Looper 13:40 Modulation 15:45 Spacetime 16:25 Pitch 19:25 Reverbs 22:40 Synth 23:55 Modes 26:00 Hot knob 27:40 Hot switch 28:30 Control app 29:20 Settings 29:50 Pros & cons 31:30 I wish... 32:00 Some sounds
EVENTIDE H90 HARMONIZER
Setting the new bar that any powerful multi-effects processors should look up to, Eventide's H90 Harmonizer pedal flawlessly covers effects ranging from delays, pitch-shifting, and more, all with the ability to run two algorithms at the same time. Building on the platform established by the H9, H90 is the most powerful pedal Eventide has ever produced. You could think of H90 as two H9s in one pedal, but it also packs in numerous new effect algorithms, routing options, and performance features that transcend the capabilities of traditional guitar pedals. And with a completely overhauled screen-based interface, H90 is a pedal that you'll always want to be tweaking.
H90 offers a total of 62 different effects algorithms: 52 returning from the H9, and ten all-new effects taking advantage of H90's impressive processing power. Among these, the Polyphonic algorithm sticks out—it makes use of Eventide's proprietary Spectral Instantaneous Frequency Tracking technology, or SIFT for short. The result is stunning, as even the most dissonant chords and timbres are shifted with perfection. Regardless of your chosen effects, you can use two of H90's algorithms simultaneously, which means you can stack delay into reverb, tremolo into chorus, or any other combination that your heart desires.
With two effects algorithms available at once, H90 also provides incredible flexibility in arranging signal flow. Series and Parallel routings are easily achieved, but even more possibilities are available with external effects. Unlike most pedals, H90 has four inputs and four outputs, with the secondary pairs available for use as two mono inserts or a single stereo loop. Insert loops may be placed anywhere on the effects path, whether it's before, after, or in between H90's algorithm blocks. Alternatively, head into the Global Settings and enable dual mode, which decouples the algorithms into their own independent signal paths, allowing you to set up four-cable method connections with your amp, process two stereo instruments independently, or any other niche audio scenario.
H90's effects and audio routing is only part of the story though, for this pedal sports incredible control capabilities. In Perform mode, you can assign effects parameters to macro-style HotKnobs, instantly recall settings with scene-like HotSwitches, or keep a handful of essential controls at your disposal by assigning them to the QuickKnobs beneath the screen. But if that's not enough for you, H90 also offers two controller ports for expression pedals and auxiliary footswitches, as well as MIDI control over USB-C or traditional 5-pin DIN. Nearly every aspect of an effect may be assigned to an external controller, along with numerous global H90 parameters.
Along with all that you can do on H90 itself, Eventide also offers a companion H90 Control app to configure the pedal from a computer. But the app also provides a graphic interface for quickly adjusting any parameter in real-time, as well as helpful preset and program backups. Considering how powerful it is, calling H90 a pedal almost seems like a disservice. But like the H9 and the other Harmonizer rack units that came before, H90 is a rare instance of a jack-of-all-trades and master of all when it comes to effects processing.
H90 HARMONIZER FEATURES
Dual multi-effects pedal Includes 62 algorithms of premium Eventide effects Powerful ARM-based processor Run two algorithms per program Contains all 52 algorithms from the H9 Max 10 new algorithms never before seen in Eventide pedals: Polyphony, Prism Shift, Bouquet Delay, Head Space, Weedwacker, Even-vibe, Wormhole, Instant Flanger, Instant Phaser, and SP2016 Reverb Program spillover Series and parallel routing options Four audio inputs, four audio outputs Additional I/O for insert loops or dual processing modes Two control ports for expression pedals or auxiliary footswitches 5-pin MIDI DIN input and output/thru Flexible expression and MIDI control assignments Screen and encoders for easy parameter adjustments H90 control software for Mac and Windows computers USB-C port for MIDI, connection to Control app, and firmware updates
"Malevolent is a synth with an unhealthy dose of attitude. Let me take you through the hot spots and weak spots of this gnarly beast of dual-oscillator loveliness."
PWM Malevolent synthesizer - just the sounds please
"Here are some longer examples of the sounds I was making with Malevolent during my review. It's a pretty darn awesome little fidget bunny of a synthesizer."
