Plankton Electronics Intros The Earwig Rectifying Mixer For Eurorack Modular Synths

Plankton Electronics has introduced the Earwig – a rectifying mixer for Eurorack modular synthesizers. The core of each channel is two half wave rectifiers and one full wave rectifier. There is also gain, pre and post-rectifier bias and an inverter amp. 2 CV bias inputs are provided to modulate the signal. Each channel accepts audio and… Read More Plankton Electronics Intros The Earwig Rectifying Mixer For Eurorack Modular Synths

Behringer Plans Entire Line Of Vintage-Inspired Polyphonic Analog Synths

Behringer recently started testing the water to gauge interest in a new line of synths. So we asked Synthtopia readers what they’d want to see in a Behringer synthesizer, and over 2,500 people weighed in. Now, Peter Grandl of German language synth site Amazona.de shared an interview with Behringer founder Uli Behringer, and it sounds like the company is… Read More Behringer Plans Entire Line Of Vintage-Inspired Polyphonic Analog Synths

The Brain-Controlled Art Of Lisa Park

Lisa Park is a multidisciplinary artist whose recent work explores incorporating biometric sensors (heart-rate and brainwave sensors) into interactive art. Eunoia, above, is a performance that uses brainwaves – collected via a Neurosky EEG (Electroencephalography) sensor – to generate sound and manipulate the motions of water. The title is derived from the Greek word “eu” (well) + “nous” (mind) meaning “beautiful… Read More The Brain-Controlled Art Of Lisa Park

Pittsburgh Modular Intros Updated Modular Synthesizers & Cases

Pittsburgh Modular has announced updates to their all-in-one modular synths and cases. Updated System 10 Modular Synthesizer PM has updated their semi-modular sound lab, the System 10, above left, to include their new Midi 3 module. The Midi 3 adds a complete set of mono and duophonic midi response modes, assignable CC and dedicated velocity outputs, a feature… Read More Pittsburgh Modular Intros Updated Modular Synthesizers & Cases