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Somatic Circuits Intros VEM Voice Expander Module For Euro Modulars

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voice-expander-module-vemSomatic Circuits has introduced the Voice Expander Module to its Luna Modular line of Eurorack format synth modules. The Voice Expander Module (VEM) provides the core element for a synthesizer voice.

The module is comprised of 3 sections;

  • VCO – Voltage Controlled Oscillator
  • VCF – Voltage Controlled Filter
  • VCA – Voltage Controlled Amplifier

This module has been designed to provide a standard synthesizer signal path. Both the VCO and VCF have a normalized output to allow isolation of each section for external use or processing to be returned back to the module through the Mix-Inputs.

The VCO is a full range oscillator sporting Saw and Pulse waveforms. The VCF is a 2pole Multi-Pass filter with self-oscillation at high resonance. The VCA is clean and fast with zero CV feed through.

The Voice Expander Module is priced at AUD$295. See the Somatic Circuits site for details.

via matrixsynth

New Modular Video Game Synthesizer, The Ming Mecca

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Special Stage Systems has introduced Ming Mecca, a new Eurorack modular system described as a ‘voltage-controlled videogame console’.

Here’s what they have to say about the new Euro video synthesizer:

With the heart of a video synthesizer and the brain of a videogame console, Ming Mecca is the first of its kind: an ontological toy, a videogame easel, and a love letter to all things retrofuture. Designed for use in Eurorack format synthesizers but built to meet the demands of even the most seasoned micro-galactic interlopers, Ming Mecca modules will take your rig where no rig has gone before.

Here’s the official video intro: Continue reading →

What’s The Best New Gear Of Musikmesse 2013?

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This year’s Musikmesse was the best in many years, with all kinds of interesting introductions for electronic musicians. Some highlights include the Nord Lead 4,  the unusual Dualo du-touch ß controller, the Bass Station II, the BOSS RC-505 Tabletop Loop Station, new Jomox Eurorack drum modules, the MFB Tanzbär Drumcomputer, and the Korg Volca line of analog synths.

What do you think is the best new gear for electronic musicians introduced at Musikmesse 2013? Let us know what you think in the reader poll below! (Pick up to three.) Continue reading →

The Medic Modules Defribillator

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Here’s a set of videos, via The Horrorist , that look at the Medic Modules Defribillator, a new module for Eurorack modular synthesizers.

Here’s what Chesler has to say about the videos:

The Medic Modules are from Tom Carpenter who also does the Analogue Solutions hardware. I’ve become friends with Tom and also own his Telemark.

I’ve only been playing with the Medic Module Defibrillator for a few days but it’s really nice. It’s a dual VCF and VCA based on the Korg MS-20. As you can hear in the video above the VCA adds some sick power to my Wiard Oscillator. The Q or resonance is really sweet and musical sounding. Besides the sound source (the Wiard) sometimes I send an LFO in the CV to create the pulses and use a Pressure Points as a little keyboard. Consider this just a part one video. I am looking for suggestions on some possible crazy patches. There’s definetly going to be some nice stereo stuff to discover. Tom is an artist and like most of his stuff this is a very pretty module. The sliders with LEDs are oh so nice and well just look at the back of the unit! You can also order a version of the module covered in blood.

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