Yamaha MX49 / MX61 Rompler

Yamaha introduced a new offspring of the Motif and the downsized MOX series – the 128voice MX49 with smaller keyboard (finally!) and the standard format. USB Editor/MIDI, audio in.. of course this is a rompler and based on workstation style structure like a smaller MO-X , so it’s a lot like the new MM6. But it was and is time to get the idea of keyboards do not need to be larger than 60 keys by default, .. hope to see this on the big models as well, 3.5 Octaves…

Koma SVF-201 Analogue State Variable Filter Module

First Module by KOMA, euro rack format filter based on vactrols (optical components).  all 3 filter types can be used simultaneously. (or notch when mixed together as known from other modules of this kind like the Oberheim SEM, …) it has parallel mounted PCBs – can be used in skiffs – total depth is less than 4 cm. THE SPECS ARE:* 4 audio outputs: Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass, Mix Out * 1 audio input with attenuator / adjustable gain * CV input for Cutoff with attenuator * CV…

Synthesizer Factory (designed by Anyware) Module Synth – a module sized synth

UPDATE with help of Anyware (maker of the Tinysizer and Semtex) and Michael S. created a new module, that is in fact a full blown synth than just a module in size. And a new name – Synthesizer Factory is the brand and distribution, Synth Machine the product name. – so this is NOT an Anyware product, so please file under Synthesizer Factory analog Synthesizer/ Eurorack. 2 Vco`s Ringmodulation, White & Pink Noise. „really fat sound“. pic src – Michael Schweikard Modular connections. Sample & Hold. Lots of patchable things. Quality based on…

Impaktor is ready to drum

Impaktor is ready for download on the appstore (as well as ppg , needs headphones to work as microphone to create the signal as a basis for your drum sounds. but they are exiciting n.off to get a phones/ audio combi solution – you need something to split yours signal to still be able to listen to it via your stereo / amp / mixer whatever. (otherwise it would sound from your phones which is of course not enough) – the easy way: put your ipad or iphone on the…

Roland Kuit – Laboratory of Patching – electronic book (HTML+Patch Files) for Nord Modular G2 series

patching modular synths, in this case the Clavia G2 is quite easy, as long as you refer to the standard synths you know and possibly let yourself be influenced or inspired by the synths made to date and all those yesterday ones as well. but if you want more out from the machine, want to get inspired or just want to get an idea how an oscillator could be optimized to play with on your patches – this is for you. this is based on HTML so you can watch…

PPG WaveGenerator iPad App Wavetable Editing

you found recently on this Blog: the first part and introduction to the WaveGenerator App here’s the second Part of the video and the first time – it tells how waves and tables are made. by the father his Palmness van Wavetable himself. Worth a look to everyone who want to get into the synthesis especially if you know Wavetables from the PPG and Waldorf Synths (or not at all). last minute info: Mr. Palm works on audio recording directly on the ipad… – will not be part of the first…

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New NI Maschine Design – more LED colours

more colours.   why and what? note – new colours should be like telling you things better via the same button, so it may help more than just „being coloured“.http://www.native-instruments.com/#/de/ … /maschine/ for all of you who might think it is just a hoax. 599€ is the new price quote from forum – aus dem Forum: the 1.8 version will work on both- the old and the coloured one. all maschine users get Massive for free. note that it’s not about colours, you need them for being a cool launchpad or…