Clavia NordDrum analog 4 channel/instrument synth with trigger inputs – drum module

update – and here it is – the Drum Synth „Nord Drums“, it’s not a sampler. it’s an analog modelling drum kit synth, a 4 channel „analog style“ drum module with trigger inputs, that’s what it is – have a look at the video reminds of the drum module in the G2 (still hope for a sampling G3 modular synth)- possibly it’s sort of turing the Nord Lead 2’s real cool drum mode into a drum synth with the synth simplified – let’s check how this will be edited and how…

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iOS: iConnectivity (multiport) audio iConnectMUSE digital audio mixer

this magic little thing gives you more than 2 audio outputs. I don’t see more than 2 ins and outs here, but well – there is USB Host in there.but they say featuring six stereo in / outs, headphone out, two USB ports, a „hub-able“ USB host, Ethernet / network sharing and MIDI pass-thru. so if that’s true and it’s supportet by iOs Core Audio this is WOW! iConnectivity outs iConnectMUSE digital audio mixer for iOSers (video) — Engadget. a mixer or real multiport? hmm..

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Buchla Skylab – a smaller „easel“ case

Buchla has a smaller case (half the size of the 200e one)-  there’s also a new module that combines 2 bandpasses and the magnificient source of uncertainty for those who like the more experimental randomness or to be more exact -more controllable versions of randomness. and no, it’s not cheap, still – but you do not need to have a big case with you, that’s the difference, so it’s not really a new  Music Easel  which was more compact (I’d still like one), and it’s of course still modular – so do not…

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Xils Lab Effect Le Masque – delay special „zones“ in an audio stream

Xils Lab is known for their Synthesizers modeled after classic synthesizers, here’s a new one – a stereo delay – the special thing with is (hence the name): this delay only acts on some sections, others that are „masked“ will NOT have the delay on, most of it is based on rhythm and time signature and a sort of sequencer to get it all done. delays are of course modulated etc. there are envelopes as well, so this is about a very controlled automated delay with some „intelligence“. • True…

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Der Oto – turns OTO Biscuit FX machine into a 2 osc’ed synth via update

Oto Machines – News. I really didnt get the idea, that Der Oto is an update for the Biscuit – it transforms it into a little 2 OSC – 1 LFO – 1 ENV (ADS) and 16 Step-Sequencer-Synth, simple but useful. go and Ot(t)o yo’self – if you got one, it’s free! that simple – a synth. and sounds not bad, in’nt? and do I hear some ringmod or FM in here at 1:31? nice.. why? because it has a sequencer to play with and to use it „live“.. that’s…

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