Tiptop Audio

Image: Analogue Haven

The Tiptop Audio Z-DSP Eurorack module will be programmable via a USB cable.

Here is a diagram of the programmer cable needed to hook up the Z-DSP to a computer. This is a USB to memory card connector and it will be sold separately from the module itself.

Tiptop plans to offer a free programming compiler for writing code and downloading it to the Z-DSP via this cable.

via the Synthtopia Flickr Group

Image: Analogue Haven

The next Eurorack module to be released from Tiptop Audio will be the Z-DSP.

Here is a picture of the incredibly complex prototype. The module will be out in around 4-6 weeks. It features many FX types and includes a memory card slot for loading additional algorithms/fx programs.

Users and other manufacturers will be encouraged to program their own effects via a custom cable, and memory cards can be sold separately with this data.

via the Synthtopia Flickr Group

Here’s 2:53 seconds of glorious, HD synth action, taken at the recent Trash_Audio Synth Meet 3, held Sunday, Aug 16th:

Surachai notes:

We saw the entire range, from noise boxes to full on modular systems in plenty of different formats. If it makes noise, we’re into it.

It looks like the event was a great synth meetup. Read more…

This is a video overview and demo, via Matthew Davidson, of the new Tiptop Audio Z2040 4-pole low-pass filter, which is designed to sound similar to the Prophet 5 Rev 2 synthesizer.

Not only does the video do a great job of showcasing the Tiptop Audio Z2040, but it’s a great example of what gear manufacturers can do to educate people about their products. Read more…

Stefan Breitenfeld has updated his online modular synthesizer planner:

The all-new Modular Planner v1.1, which is a complete redesign of the (ancient?) original version, is now finally available. The most important changes are:

• new design & improved usability (at least I hope so)
• forum included
• mostly MSIE-compatible
• Google maps with dealer and manufacturer locations (to be extended, make suggestions!)
• first multi-manifacturer version (thanks to all of you for your support)
• exchange rates loaded directly from ECB
• atch drawing engine (beta).

The planner should make it easier than ever to make your plans for world synth domination.

Breitenfeld adds, “Enjoy it and feel free to link to it, report bugs and module updates, contribute images, patches & experience and make suggestions for further improvements!”

via MatrixSynth