Keith McMillen K-Mix Programmable Mixer Hands-On Demo
Here’s an in-depth look at using the Keith McMillen K-Mix Programmable Mixer:
Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear
Waldorf nw1 Eurorack Wavetable Module (User Demo)
This video, via SynthCity, takes a look at the Waldorf NW1 synthesizer module. The video demonstrates how to record a wavetable into the User bank of the Waldorf NW1 Wavetable Module.
Erica Synths Intros Fusion Series Ring Modulator & Mixer Eurorack Modules
Erica Synths let us know that they’ve redesigned their Erica Fusion Series modules – a line of modules based on vacuum tubes. Their new modules are configurable to work from the standard +-12V eurorack PSU, meaning, you don’t need to install special tube heater PSU. The first two modules in the new line are the Fusion Ring Modulator,… Read More Erica Synths Intros Fusion Series Ring Modulator & Mixer Eurorack Modules
Hands On With The Moon Modular 569EGB & 569EGB Sequencer Expander Modules
This video, via John L Rice, takes a look at two new dotcom-style 5U modules from Moon Modular, the 569EGB & 569EGB Sequencer Expander Modules.
Disting mk3 Firmware v3.3 Adds SD Card Audio Playback, Vocoder
Expert Sleepers have announced the release of version 3.3 of the disting mk3 Eurorack module firmware. The update adds SD card audio playback feature, demonstrated in the video above.
Synthrotek MST Expressor Lets You Use Expression Pedals With Your Euro Modular
Synthrotek has introduced the MST Expressor – a Eurorack module allows you to use expression pedals with your modular synth The Expressor has two identical powered expression pedal processing units in one module, allowing you to do things such as: Control volume with your foot Attenuate CV or audio if no expression pedal is plugged… Read More Synthrotek MST Expressor Lets You Use Expression Pedals With Your Euro Modular
Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 Now Shipping
Dave Smith Instruments has announced that the OB-6, a collaboration with synth pioneer Tom Oberheim, is now shipping. The OB-6 features a sound engine inspired by Oberheim’s original SEM (the core of his 4-voice and 8-voice synthesizers). The OB-6 is designed to provide the SEM tone, with the stability and flexibility of modern technology.
‘SkiniBrute’ Turns Arturia MiniBrute Into A Desktop Synthesizer
GMUSynth Woodworks has introduced ‘SkiniBrute‘ – a wood panel conversion kit that turns the Arturia MiniBrute keyboard into a desktop synth module. The SkiniBrute mod holds the synth’s panel at an 11.25° angle, providing clear and easy access to the controls. The case’s side panels are modeled after the original MiniBrute design, including the multidimensional slopes and bevels.
Eowave Ribbon Mk2 Now Available
Eowave has announced that their Ribbon 2 synthesizer & controller is now shipping. The Ribbon 2 is a one-oscillator synth, played by placing your finger along the 4-octave ribbon. The Ribbon is pressure sensitive, translating pressure into volume. The Ribbon can also be used as a USB controller with any MIDI software, and as a CV/gate controller.
LAB:1 Synthesizer Updated With Low-Pass Filter
Artificial Noise designer Neil Burnby let us know that he’s updated the LAB:1 Synthesizer with a larger, more sturdy case and a Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter. “The new low pass filter is an interesting one,” says Burnby. “When the resonance is cranked to max, it’s designed to drive the filter hard, causing a nice fuzzy saturation.”
