DRG Dual Rhythm Generator – analog synths clocked via Max 4 Live

Dual Rhythm Generator by Spektro Audio is Max Patch for Live that allows to use the Audio Interfaces (as expert sleepers silent way & Volta does) but this time it is about timing and syncing analog synths (clock signals) and they can be different! also there is a logic combination like XOR, AND (etc.) and OR – it’s $10. also meant to trigger envelopes and drum machines. – note it will only work under the same conditions as expert sleepers (etc) stuff – Motu is still the only DC-Offset interface that gives…

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Spectro Audio – CV Toolkit – Volta, Silent Way and … CV-Control Helper

This is the 3rd „commercial“ software to control your analog CV and gates with – after Stretta showed off his solution to control his modulars by using the DC offset of his audio interface instead of a dedicated MIDI-CV interface to get higher resolutions. later Motu (the only interfaces that have DC offset without hardware modification) released Volta. And after that, Silent Way by Expert Sleepers put out not only plug ins but also hardware helpers for non-DC-offset-interfaces like RME etc. So there you get the ES Module Series – that…

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Expert Sleepers ES3 converts ADAT Lightpipe into CV

Expert Sleepers – ES-3 Lightpipe/CV Interface. At least the revolution in this is – you don’t need Motu, you do not even need DC-Offset-Interfaces, just connect your AD-Converter to your modular with this, it’s 8 channels so 1 module per ADAT Port. Aaand for those who still got old Rolands and ARPs – there is 10Volts possible, so directly trigger your stuff with it. ES-3, acrylic panel, in situ from Andrew Ostler on Vimeo. looks a lot like I want one, or two.. Expert Sleepers Silent Way SMUX demo from…

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Expert Sleepers Module – ES-1 Audio/CV Interface converts Non-DC to Non-Motu…

want to convert to control you modular or analog stuff via computer by audio interface? has been hard to to for non Motu users like me, so this is for you if you are on modular systems – this is euro rack format. so the alt. solution for volta without anoying iLoks is silent way and this module (At least 1 or more of these). this module allows to convert non-DC audio interfaces (almost any except Motu) to work as CV/Gates for modular systems. looks useful and the prices are…

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Numerology + Modular synth

Note : There is a new tool out, to NOT having to use Motu gear to have DC offset, you may need special cable then. it’s called the AC Encoder plug-in – it’s like this: _ This guy’s using a Motu, but just mind that it is possible without Motu (and iLok!) and the Software itself to use is Silent Way: Please download the demo and test Silent Way with your hardware before purchasing. __ YouTube – To Online friends I’ll Never Meet – Numerology + Modular synth.

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Motu Volta alternative – Silent Way v1.0.0 released – analog synth controller plug-in from Expert Sleepers

Seems like there is a cheaper alternative to MOTU Volta out there. No iLoc necessary. Looks like a must-have. http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/silentway.html Silent Way v1.0.0 released – new modular synth controller plug-ins | software updates | Expert Sleepers. All plug-ins also feature * full MIDI and OSC control. * MIDI/OSC scriptability. * sample-accurate handling of MIDI note messages. didn’t find a polyphponic assignment? but it offers envelopes as well as OSC handling. To remove the time-out, you can purchase a registration. The price is $49 (US dollars, plus VAT if applicable). A…

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