KOMA Elektronik goes guerrilla at Musikmesse 2012
http://youtu.be/qYsrwV9imYU
As MusikMesse gears up – here’s a budget teaser from KOMA:
More information: http://www.koma-elektronik.com/musikmesse
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KOMAelektronik
As a small Berlin based analog effects manufacturer we have no large promotion budget, this is why this year KOMA Elektronik will go guerrilla at Musikmesse 2012. Instead of the “usual” booth the KOMA crew will be driving the press and everybody else who is interested in our products around in the “KOMA Cab,” and we’ll throw a big party on thursday night. You wanna fight the good fight with us?
PLAYING AT OUR PARTY (MARCH 22ND):
EMIL NIKOLAISEN & ÅDNE MEISFJORD (Serena-Maneesh, NO) (4AD)
http://4ad.com/artists/serenamaneesh
KAAP DE GOEDE HOOP (Planty Herbs, NL) (WAX-ON Records)
http://soundcloud.com/kaapdegoedehoop
O TANNENBAUM DJ’S (Ole Records, Berlin)
http://o-tannenbaum-berlin.de/
MusikMesse teaser: Eowave’s Magma synth is here
Synth manufacturer Eowave has announced plans to release the Magma analogue bassline synthesizer at Musikmesse 2012.
According to the developer, the Eowave Magma analogue bassline synthesizer was inspired by classic synths from the 1980s.
Key features include:
- Mix four different waveforms (saw, square, sub, noise);
- 24 dB low-pass filter; and
- A 16 step sequencer.
The Eowave Magma is priced at €599 and is expected to be available ‘soon’.
Features:
- Oscillator section
- analog VCO with square saw sub (sub can be 1 or 2 octaves below the master freq), noise.
- VCO can be modulated by LFO and PW
- Variable glide
- mixer to mix the 4 waveforms
- Filter section
- Full analogue VCO, filter & VCA
- external audio with a trimmer to feed the filter
- 24dB low pass filter (Roland style for a classical 80s sound)
- filter can be modulated by ENV2, KB, LFO
- VCA section
- VCA is affected to ENV1
- 2 envelopes ADSR modulate respectively the amplitude and the filter.
- Attack goes from 2ms to 10s.
- LFO section
- LFO with 8 waveforms (triangle, ramp up, ramp down, square, random, digital noise, staircase up, staircase down)
- Connections
- audio in
- audio out
- MIDI in
- USB (for software update and MIDI in/out)
- Sequencer
- 16 steps sequencer with LED
- 4 rows: 1 row controls gates and notes.
- 3 other rows are freely assignable to any parameter of the front panel.
- You can transpose the sequencer with an external MIDI keyboard.
Here’s an older demo of the Magma when it was still in prototype mode:
Introducing the MFB Dominion-X Synthesizer
MFB has updated their site with details on the Dominion-X synthesizer.
The MFB Dominion-X combines analogue synthesis, programmability and modular patching.
Features:
- Programmable Analogue Synthesizer
- 3 VCOs with wave shaping and ring modulationDual-Sync and Dual-FM features
- 6-fold multimode-filter including 3 low pass configurations with 12/18/24 dB
- patch-section for external CV/Gate-control
- Velocity routing matrix with 11 destinations
- 3 LFOs with 2 LFOS offering one-shot-modes and reset
The MFB Dominion-X is priced at 780, Euro.
Audio demos and details below.
The MFB Dominion X offers three oscillators for maximum flexibility. Each waveform can be varied in symmetry. Besides altering the pulse width of a rectangle, you may also continuously turn a saw tooth into a triangle and a triangle into a sine.
All oscillators also offer ring modulation. In addition, VCO 2 and VCO 3 can be synced to VCO1.
Finally, VCO3 can modulate the frequency of VCO 1 and VCO 2. The analogue oscillator circuit is processor-controlled for stable tuning.
To complete the available sound sources, noise or an external audio input can be added to the VCOs in DOMINION X’s mixer section.
The filter offers six operation modes. Available are three low pass variations with 12, 18 and 24 dB/oct. slopes. Also available are high pass-, band pass and a notch filter with slopes of 12 dB/oct. respectively 6 dB/oct. Variable filter modulations are possible via an invertible envelope, keyboard tracking, LFO, VCO, different MIDI controllers as well as by the use o the CV-input.
The two ADSR-type envelops are internally routed to the VCF- and VCA-sections. In addition, envelope 1 can also modulate the VCO section. LFOs 1 and 2 offer six waveform shapes including sample & hold. They may be switched to one-shot-modes to emulation simple envelopes. A third sine-LFO works in combination with a keyboard’s modulation wheel and can dynamically address the VCO, VCF and VCA sections.
Modulations are assigned by the use of selector switches, located at the destinations. This allows easily setting and re-routing internal modulation paths – ideally for your live-performance.
To integrate external modulators, control- and audio sources, DOMINION X offers nine inputs. Therefore, oscillators, filter, VCA, CV/Gate and mixer can be easily combined with other analogue synthesizers such as MFB’s MEGAZWERG, analogue sequencers such as MFB’s URZWERG PRO or modular synthesizer systems.
An additional selector switch allows assignment of velocity for up to eleven modulation destinations.
The MFB Dominion X offers 128 programmable patches. To support sound programming without an attached keyboard, different demo sequences are available. To use The MFB Dominion X as a filter box for external audio sources, the VCA can be opened permanently. Finally, there is an insert available to integrate an effect or distortion unit into the signal path.
The MFB Dominion X has the following dimensions: 330 x 170 x 60 mm. An external power supply is included.
Analog Universe (NightBirds Electronic Music / Live in studio) 2012
Recorded live & direct in the studio with 3 cameras.
Instruments used :
RSF Kobol & Blackbox, ARP Odyssey, KORG MS-20, ROLAND System 101 & 102 (x2), ROLAND Jupiter 6.
Race against time to get everything done in one take 
Video by NightBirds.
Publication & Copyright by NightBirds Electronic Music – 2012
http://fr-fr.facebook.com/people/NightBirds-Electronique/100000038001995
http://soundcloud.com/nightbirds-electronic
Orphion and the Moog Voyager Touch Surface
Playing the Orphion iPad app through a Moog MF-102 Ring Modulator and MF-104Z Analog Delay. Moogerfooger parameters are controlled with the Moog Voyager Touch Surface CV outputs. Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com
Analogue Solutions VOSTOK MATRIXSYNTH v2 – Modular Suitcase Synth Demo
Here’s an extended look at the Analogue Solutions Vostok MATRIXSYNTH synthesizer.
This demo features a variety of sound types and sequences (traditional and non-traditional) demonstrating the Vostok’s sound palette and variety of timbres. All sounds, with exception of the obvious acoustic drums (used for context), are created on the Vostok using either traditional patching or the pin matrix — or a combination of both.
Sounds are being driven by either the on-board sequencer, MIDI sync (via GATE to CLOCK), or direct MIDI connection to a controller keyboard.
Emphasis for this video was more traditional synth sounds (basses, leads, sequences) as there are plenty of non-traditional (fx, ambient, noise) sound demonstrations on YouTube. The filter section at the heart of the Vostok was also a focal point of this video and is tweaked extensively for the various sound types.
Also, see the Telemetry (mini Vostok) in action at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvo5x5G4YJg
KEY FEATURES OF VOSTOK Pure analogue voice circuitry. Suitcase style design. 22×22 matrix pin panel. Rugged Steel construction. Quality chrome catches and cool steel spring handle. Stuffed full of electronics. No front panel space is wasted. Joystick, retro-VU meter, MIDI, jack socket patch points, more, more, more!
Check out the Moonwind Analog Filter Tracker
Boutique synthmaker Jomox introduced the Moonwind Analog Filter Tracker.
The Moonwind Analog Filter Tracker is a true analog stereo filter, with built-in step sequencer, an FX chip, 2 LFOs and envelope modulation. Everything is storable and controllable via MIDI.
MoonWind AcidMoon by Sonicyogi
Smithson Martin Kontrol Surface KS-1974
Virtual DJ control in an analog synth’s body. In November Smithson Martin accounced the Kontrol Surface, it’s the same kind of deal as their Emulator, but in an analog synth style packaging. Essentially if you’re a DJ and you want to look like a complete renegade maverick mofo, then you should purchase this and pretend that you can play synth.
The design of the interface is flexible, meaning you can have custom interfaces for software such as Traktor, or Ableton.
Alan Smithson takes you through the product in the video above.
Via Sonic State
NAMM: Eowave KOMA Bass Synthesizer Announced – full specs
As reported on last week Eowave released a teaser for their new synth – well here we are with all the details
Eowave KOMA Bass Synthesizer, an all-new analog synth – inspired by classic synths from the 1980s.
The KOMA offers the possibility to mix four different waveforms (saw, square, sub, noise). The unit’s 24 dB lowpass filter is also inspired by classical filters from the ’80s, and to this particular sound of the era, Eowave added a touch of modernity with new controls and parameters. The KOMA boasts a 16-step sequencer with four rows: one row for the notes and three that are freely assignable to a parameter of your choice.
The price of the KOMA, as listed on eowave.com, is 599 EUR (approximately $762).
Here are the KOMA specs:
- Oscillator Section
- Main Oscillator:
- Main VCO with 2 waveforms (square and saw), plus Sub (square) and Noise
- The pulsewidth of the square waveform can be modulated by ENV2 or by the LFO
- The main oscillator can be transposed up to 3 octaves
- The main oscillator frequency can be modulated by the LFO or by ENV3
- Glide
- Mix of the 4 waveforms
- Sub:
- Sub (sub can be 1 or 2 octaves below the master freq)
- DESYNC mode enables you to desynchronize and detune the Sub from the main oscillator
- In DESYNC mode, the Sub can be at the same frequency than the main oscillator or 1 octave below
- Filter Section:
- 24 dB resonant lowpass filter for a classical ’80s sound
- Variable cutoff and resonance
- The filter can be modulated by ENV2, KB, LFO
- External audio with a trimmer to feed the filter
- LFO Section:
- The LFO has 8 waveforms (triangle, ramp up, ramp down, square, random, digital noise, staircase up, staircase down)
- Variable speed
- The LFO modulates the VCO, VCF, or PWM
- External MIDI clock synchronization
- ENV1, ENV2, and ENV3:
- ENV1 and ENV2: these 2 envelopes ADSR modulate respectively the amplitude and the filter
- Attack goes from 2 ms to 10 s
- ENV3: envelope Attack / Decay modulates the VCO
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VCA Section:
- VCA is affected to ENV1
- Memory:
- 4 Banks of 64 sound presets (SAV PRST, SAVE PAT)
- 4 Banks of 64 patterns
- 256 Sound presets
- 256 Patterns
-
Sequencer:
- 16-Step sequencer with 16 LED
- 4 Sections: 1 section for gate and note and 3 sections freely assignable to any parameter of the front panel
- Random feature
- Adjustable tempo
- You can transpose the sequencer via an external MIDI keyboard
- Each line can have a different number of steps to create complex modulations
- Chain up to 8 sequences
- Shuffle feature
- External MIDI clock synchronization
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Connections:
- Audio In
- Audio Out
- MIDI In
- USB (for software update and MIDI I/O)
More information on the Eowave KOMA will be released at a later time, hopefully this week at Winter NAMM 2012. Keep up with Eowave at the company’s Web site, eowave.com.
New desktop plexiglass analog synth from AtomoSynth – Koe Desktop
AtomoSynth have announced an new desktop plexiglass analog synth – Koe Desktop. Atomo Labs is packaging up the Koneko MIDI to CV converter with their new Koe synth module.
Technical details below. Pricing and availability are to be announced.
Koneko MIDI to CV Eurorack Module Features:
- CV1 PITCH output 0 to +5 Volt range (5 octaves) it comes from a very accurate 12 bit resolution (4096 steps) digital to analog converter DAC, which translates the incoming midi note messages to voltage. It also responds to the pitch bend or pitch wheel control, according to the midi standard it has a range of +/- two half steps.
- Glide effect, it affects the CV1 PITCH output.
- Gate output 0 or +5 Volt. it has a red LED that indicates when there is an active gate signal.
- CV2 output 0 to +5 Volt range, it comes from a 7 bit resolution (128 steps) digital to analog converter, it can be easily set to output the velocity or any controller CC from the midi device.
- PROGRAM button allows you easily set the midi channel just by pushing it and then pushing a note in your midi keyboard, the midi channel will be automatically set and stored even when the unit is turn off. It also allows you to set the controller CC for the CV2 output, just push the Program button and move any controller in your midi device and it will be set automatically.
- Midi In and Midi Thru connectors, allows you to connect many midi devices in chain.
The Koneko Eurorack module is officially ‘available soon’.
KOE Eurorack Module Features:
- One VCO with square and ramp wavefoms with depth and tune controls, tune control is a ten turn potentiometer which allows you easily set octave, tune and fine tune with
- just one knob.
- Noise sourse, it can be set to affect the VCO frequency or it can be mixed with the VCO and audio input.
- One LFO with square and triangle waveforms is can be set to affect the VCO frequency or the Filter cut off, it also features an output jack.
- High pass and Low pass vactrol based filter with cutoff and resonance/peak control, it also features an input jack to control the cut off frequency.
- Two Envelope generators: EG1 with decay control which is set to affect the cut off frequency of the filter and EG2 with attack and release controls, set to affect the volume, it has an output jack and input jack for the incoming gate signal.
- Also it features an audio input, it allows process any axternal audio signal with the filter and envelopes.
See the AtomoLabs site for details.
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