ValhallaFreqEcho is a free audio VST for Mac & PC that “combines a Bode-style frequency shifter with analog echo emulation to create skull melting chaos.”

That’s right – “skull-melting chaos”.

Can you put a price on skull-melting chaos?

You’ll never know until you download this bad boy.

Give it a try and then leave a comment with your thoughts. And if you create an audio demo, leave a link!

Download here.

Description:

Sonic results range from subtle chorusing and double tracking, to barberpole phasing and flanging, to runaway echos spinning through your skull, to endless glissandos. Perfect for those Dr. Who sounds, dub, and all of your psychedelic needs.

An OSX AU is planned.

via rekkerd

Once you see this, your virtual synths may never look the same.

Some Serge M-Class sexiness, featuring a Serge M-Class modular system, featuring:

• Quad Slope M-odule
• Creature M-odule
• SQP M-odule
• Gator M-odule.

You can find out more about the Serge M-Class modular synthesizer system at the Serge-Fan site.

via hexenduction:

Delay provided by 2 Malekko 600 Bright pedals.

Shot on Kodak Zi6 in macro.Sound recorded direct to Logic via Apogee Duet.Cheers!

This is a demo video for the Roland RE-5 Digital Space Echo.

via abertronic

In this video, a Cyndustries Photon module is used to control a modular synthesizer with light:

The Photon Interface module comes with a black metal Littlelite brand high-intensity gooseneck lamp, a rheostat dimmer, heavy duty right-angle 4-pin panel connectors, and an independent 12 Volt DC power transformer for system lighting right where you need it.

The lower half of the module features a sensitive photocell with its own dedicated voltage processor which can be used as a performance controller when your hand passes between photocell and lamp.

The voltage processor has an adjustable attenuator and comparator and offers both positive and inverted outputs. Rushing the photocell suddenly with your hand will also generate a Gate Output for triggering different things, and you can switch between an external signal input or an adjustable internal voltage supply simply with the pull of a knob.

via hexenduction:

This is the Photon Interface module by Cynthia. The positive CV output from the Photon is controlling the filter frequency of the Serge Creature and later the tempo of the Cynthia VC Tabla. The lower half of the module features a highly sensitive photocell with its own dedicated voltage processor which makes for a great performance controller when your hand passes between photocell and lamp. The gate out from the VC Tabla is triggering the Pulse Divider on the Serge Gator. These divisions are doing various tone changes in the Creature. 2 of the Malekko Echo Bright 600 pedals are being used for delay.

This is a demo for the Behringer VM-1 Vintage Time Machine. The VM1 is an effects pedal that offers chorus, vibrato and delay effects, with up to 550 ms of analog echo. 

Features:

• Get up to 550 ms of organic echo, chorus and vibrato
• Dedicated Delay, Chorus/Vibrato, Feedback, Mix and Level controls
• Blue status LED for effect on/off and battery check
• True hard-wire bypass for ultimate signal integrity
• Runs on 9 V battery or the BEHRINGER PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)

It was designed primarily as way of creating atmospheric landscapes. It has almost infinite feedback time for many modes, and so is capable of producing rich and complex drones when used with a continuous sound source. It can also be used as a traditional reverb or echo suitable for any application.

SoundScaper has a diverse range of sonic possibilities using 300 datasets of comb/allpass timings, each providing a different effect model. Each of these modes can then be set to 1 of 33 different Multipliers which take it through tight comb based effects, to reverbs and finally echo banks.

The plugin was initially based on Freeverb, though has been expanded and highly optimized using SSE making it a lightweight plugin with a small footprint.

SoundScaper is a free VST plugin, but donations are appreciated.

Features:

• 300 different Timing Models
• Number of Combs switchable between 1 and 8
• Number of Allpasses switchable between 0 and 4
• 33 Styles which multiply the selected Mode Timings by increasing amounts
• Size – Sets the feedback level of the Effect
• Width – Sets the Stereo Spread of the Effect
• Damp – Sets how much the signal is damped
• MIx – Sets level between Dry and Wet
• Master Volume – Sets the Master Output Level
• Randomizers – A master Randomize for complete Randomization as well as local randomizers
• Default – Instantly sets the patch to its default parameters
• Freeze – Will Freeze the output when clicked, Dry signals pass through

This demo, via BigCityMusic, shows the Analogue Systems rs390 Echo Module and rs200 in action:

The Analogue System rs390 is a very clean (24-bit converters) digital delay in Eurorack format with up to three seconds of delay time. There is a fun little range switch which allows you to cut your delay times on the fly You have CV control over the the delay time and the wet/dry mix. It is a stereo delay, capable of great sounding ping-pong delays but this is a mono video. 

We’re also using two rs200 Sequential Controllers to great effect as well as two rs150 Sequential Switches, the rs280 Signal Trigger/Clock Divider and a bit of the rs260 Voltage Quantizer (Quantiser!) for the chord modulation. The rs200 can send end pulse outs to trigger the next row and there are a centerline of switches to turn on or off trigger pulses for each row. Trigger 3 is on all the time.

“Developing RSM pedals has been a multi-year program for us that has resulted in a platform on which we can develop in many directions”, states Duwe. “Our 24-bit hardware, firmware and software system will allow us to model many acoustic spaces, instruments and electronic modifications; at very little cost to the customer. One could easily be misled by the compact pedal form factor, but under the hood of our RSM processors you will find a lot of substantial FX for DJ’s, keyboardists and guitar amp effects loops alike.”

Behringer RSM pedals include chorus, phase shifting, flanging, reverb, delay, echo, octave, dynamic formant eq, acoustic modeling, rotary, harmonizing and synthesis modeling.

All pedals feature:

• Real Sound Modeling with advanced DSP algorithms
• 24-bit A/D/A conversion
• Rugged impact-resistant injection molded cases
• Sealed rotary controls
• Dual outputs for stereo or split-signal applications
• Ultra-bright On/Battery LED
• Battery or DC powered

US List $74.95

I’ve had my eye on the Boss RE 20 Space Echo, which is based on the classic Roland RE201 tape echo, for a while.

The RE 20 Space Echo basically reproduces many of the effects that are possible using an analog tape delay, but does it in a reliable, affordable digital package.

This video shows a Moog Voyager running through the Space Echo and some of the effects that are possible.

If anybody has experience modulating the tap input with a CV trigger, let me know in the comments!

Musikmesse: This could be incredibly cool if they get it right – one of the most revered effects ever made, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, has been reborn as the BOSS RE-20 Twin Pedal.

Features:

• Roland and BOSS have recreated the legendary spacious, analog tone of the original Space Echo.
• Faithful modeling of the RE-201’s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation
• Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot (or via CV clock?)
• Longer delay time than the original RE-201
• Control parameters such as REPEAT RATE, INTENSITY, and more via Expression pedal.
• MODE SELECTOR knob with 12 placements just likes the original Space Echo

Pricing and availability dates haven’t been announced yet.

MooT BooXLe’s Synthesizers.com movie

Description:

via MooT BooXLe:

Me demonstrating the creation of sound using my Synthesizers.com Modular Synthesizer. I’m also using the Moogerfooger CP-251 Control Processor and a Roland RE-101 Space Echo.

“This partnership leverages each company’s strengths,” commented Tony Rodrigues, Business Development Manger at LOUD. “Echo is a recognized leader in the development of high-quality audio devices for computer-based audio workstations. Combining their expertise with Mackie’s exceptional analog and digital audio technologies will result in a new generation of high-performance audio I/O products that will bring a host of innovative features and capabilities to the desktop and professional recording markets.”

As part of this agreement, Echo will begin bundling Mackie-branded software products with their PCI and FireWire devices. This bundle will include Mackie Tracktion, the easy-to-use digital recording and MIDI production software; as well as Final Mix, the stereo mastering plug-in originally developed for the award-winning Digital 8-bus console.

Milo Street, CTO of Echo Audio added, “We are very proud to be associated with LOUD, and specifically the Mackie brand. Adding Mackie software products will bring both professional capabilities and tremendous ease-of-use to Echo’s digital product line. We believe that this is just the beginning of a great relationship that will ultimately benefit both Mackie and Echo customers alike.”

The TD-X takes the company’s popular MD-3 Micro Delay circuit and combines it with a custom-designed filter array that allows the TD-X to emulate a vast variety of vintage and modern delay sounds including BBD, tape, and digital. The key to the TD-X’s versatility are its two Simulator controls. While most digital units emulate analog tones by using a simple high-frequency roll off, the TD-X features a unique frequency boost/cut filtering system combined with tube warmth and saturation for a unique, organic delay tone that is much more realistic than digital modeling.

The Guyatone TD-X features the following:

• Real 12AX7A vacuum tube in circuit.
• 1/16” thick, bent-steel chassis with baked enamel finish and air vent for tube.
• 2600 milliseconds of delay time.
• Delay Level, Delay Time, and Feedback controls with switchable Short, Medium and Long delay ranges.
• Capable of self-oscillation at high feedback settings.
• Analog Simulation control adds tube saturation on the Delay Repeats and is blendable against unfiltered Delay sound.
• Tape Simulation knob adds a preset EQ curve (ultra-low cut, high cut, mid boost and low boost) that is blendable against unfiltered Delay sound.
• Dual Outputs (Wet and Dry).
• True Bypass Switching using a 3PDT mechanical switch to assure transparent operation in bypass.
• 12-Volt DC operation (Guyatone AC-12 Adaptor included).
• 3-year limited warranty
• List Price $299

More information on the Guyatone TD-X Tube Echo and the complete line of Guyatone products, is available at the Guyatone site, or call toll-free 1-866-246-3595.