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Synth-Telegram mixed Synth & Audio news – processing (in a way) + gear-stuffs!

1) first – here’s a nice video of Devo – the Synth Lab 2) Soundcraft has just released a new analog mixer that is able to import 22 input channels to a computer AND does analog processing and has built in Lexicon and dbx FX to be connected via USB. The Signature MTK (for multitrack rec.) as Milla would say: mul-ti-pass! Soundcraft Signature 22 Mtk   3) there is a new Raspberry Pi „mini computer“ that is about 4 times faster than the one before – that makes it more interesting for…

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Futuresonus Parva – 8Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer with Class Compliant USB MIDI (no drivers!)

The Parva is an 8 voice 3 DCO analog synth, standard waveforms (incl PW/M) 2x 12dB/Oct. Multimode Filters make 24dB/Oct possible, filter FM, self osc. 4x ADSR, curves to set characteristics 4x LFO 40 destinations for MOD sources Class Compliant USB – to be used on any dev like iPads (!) – because you don’t need drivers! 4 OLED Display next to controls DIMENSIONS 10″ x 8″ x 3.5″ (25.4cm x 20.3cm x 8.9cm) from Austin Texas, USA about $1000 mono version $500 futuresonus one of 8 voices: reminds a almost of…

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Teenage Engineering – Pocket Operator – when I press a special key it plays a little.. – Final Desgin

this is the final design of the Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators (PO) – which I mentioned here – at that time $50 .. this time? not yet known. – sequencer – synth in one classic design – like VL1 update of today and can do more than it looks like..    

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Arturia Beatstep Pro Sequencer + Audio Fuse

Beatstep Pro is not a fake – it’s a 64step sequencer. Arturia presents BeatStep Pro, Pure Sequencing PowerhouseDieses Video auf YouTube ansehen clock: analog in/out MIDI in/out USB (MIDI) 16 step buttons pressure sens.vel. pads 8 gate outs (!) 2 channels -> pitch – gate – velocity (6 jacks) displays note tie, 16x 2 sequences, 16 drum sequences (gates), 10Volts max., P: 250€ class compliant (MIDI for iPad) info pdf sonicstate: image of audio fuse, audio interface mentioned in this teaser video: info: NAMM 2015: Arturia Audio Fuse VideoDieses Video…

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Vermona Synth „14“ – Lancet style Analogsynthesizer

first better image of the Vermona. „announced“ here @Xmas the name is  Vermona 14 <– yes! it took 14 years for them to be (re)allowed to use the name. nothing known so far – but have a look – but it IS a Lancet keyboard in a way. so it’s monophonic. NAMM 2015: Vermona 14 Mono SynthesizerDieses Video auf YouTube ansehen 14 hat u.a. analoge VCO mit jeweils 2 Sub-VCOs, CROSSMOD Noise, Mixer, klassisches Ladder-Filter mit 18+12+24db LowPass 2x ADSR, VCA, OSC and Filter FM – Sine Wave available! 1 umfangreicher…

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Logic Pro X10.1 (2015)

hey, Apple seems to keep working on Logic X – and .. not being at NAMM (I think) here is a run down image stolen from CDN – see link above! – since apple .. well – never got an NFR or so.. so.. Automation by regions org’ed plugins multi touch EQ support + app retro synth + wavetables (so this is catching up with retrologue etc.) A NEW COMPRESSOR <—!!! the old one was sooo $%$%!! new quantize mode called „smart quantize“ names can be seen – got handles…

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Akai – 2 analog machines : Timbre Wolf Poly Synth + Tom Cat Drum Machine

after the long time not seen (I still did not see one in real life) Rhythm Wolf which seemed to sound a bit cheap here’s 2 more announcements The Timbre Wolf – analog 4-voice polyphonic synthesizer. Configurable as 4 mono synths, a 4-voice unison or a 4-voice polysynth, 25 key customkeybed. 32-step sequencer for each voice. An LED display and Octave +/- controls add further control unison mode. trigger/gate in/out $499 per section it is: OSC: saw /square Volume, Tune, Env amount, cutoff 24dB/oct, resonance 32 step sequencer NAMM 2015…

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Synthileaks II: Korg SQ1 Step Sequencer, MS20M Desktop (flat design), Korg ARP Odyssey Updates

SynthiLeaks II pre NAMM 2015 brings us: the 1 Voice, (2015)  Korg MS20M Analog Synthesizer this is what you get when you did your 2hrs work – all assembled – see the above link for all parts of that kit: which is a rack or desktop MS20 without keys (seems to be a kit, m is for „module“ in the meaning of „expander“) rumour: switch between old and new filter type on MS20M? the MS20M is totally superior to the normal MS20: it has: • OSC Sync (VCOs) • FM (VCOs) !! • Filter Switch…