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Evaton Technologies introduces the MKAdapter Gooseneck solution for Micro Korg synths!
This adapter allows you to use a standard Mic adapter with your MicroKorg Vocoder!
check it out at https://www.evatontechnologies.com/mkadapter.
The really great thing about this is that its such a simple solution and can really save you from accidents that having an extra boom stand on stage could cause.
The MKAdapter™ allows you to use a standard microphone gooseneck directly on your Korg MicroKorg synthesizer vocoder, without needing to set up a separate mic stand.
The MKAdapter is a standard 5/8-27 threaded adapter. It fits the built-in microphone holder socket on the Korg MicroKorg synthesizer/vocoder, that was designed to hold the flexible microphone included with the synth.
Shorten your gig setup time and reduce your touring weight; buy the MKAdapter™ from one of our dealers today!
MKAdapter™ is 100% Made in USA
Korg Kp2 Kaoss pad Pad motion Toggle Mod
Korg Kaoss Pad 2 always lacked one thing
I love the Kaoss pad kp2 but it always lacked a very simple feature. The ability to play your XY modulations without having to touch the unit. Well today I finally got sick of that lack of functionality and decided to do something about it. By installing a simple single throw single pole toggle switch I am now able to trigger my Pad motion without holding down the spring loaded toggle switch. why korg didn’t simply include a button for this is far beyond me but hey, the mod is quite simple and straight forward.
First I took out my multi meter and checked the pins to find where continuity would be breaking and making.
once you have located the placement of the switch wires to make a path for the switch. remove the microphone input board gently.
Usiing a Dremel tool make a whole where you want the switch keeping in mind that you need to keep the switch close to the main board so that you don’t hit the capacitors when you reinstall the microphone board.
Solder the wiring one leg to each side of the switch. be careful not to over heat the board. If possible bend away any tabs that might come in contact with the microphone board to prevent shorts
Reinstall the microphone board and put all the screws back in place. you are now ready to have fun !
Dominant Drums Maschine Expansion is NOW OUT!
Dominant Drums
Well this one has been a long time coming. I went out and did some extensive on location recordings. I altered drum kits, Bolted on sheets of metal to tom toms, ran them through crazy analog effects, and generally beat the living hell out of everything that I could find to make the best sounding hard hitting drums around.
Dominant Drums consists of
- 25 fully Maschine optimized kits,
- 6 synths,
- 5 multi fx groups,
- 200 patterns
- 400+ browser tagged samples.
All just to make you happy. 🙂
check it out Click the header to head straight over to Bigfishaudio.com!
Grey Forge “Dark Techno” expansion for Maschine
GREY FORGE delivers dark, brooding techno with expressive control for live performance.
Here we have the latest in a long line of Native Instruments official expansion packs.
This one is designed for a dark techno ambience and I have to say it delivers. The Sounds all have a really nice cohesive flavor to them. One shots ring out with a nice tail and give you a damp dark feeling. Emotive drums that really remind me of just down in the dumps kinda days and the percussion sounds are very easy to mix.
Here are the details at a glance:
Full MASCHINE projects 9
Included Drum Kits 45 kits (14 drum synth kits with custom, pre-mapped macro controls)
Drum Synth presets 230
MASSIVE presets 40
Download size 146 MB
System requirements MASCHINE STUDIO /MASCHINE /MASCHINE MIKRO 2.0 or higher,
MASSIVE (1.3.1 or higher).
all for only $49.00
Not bad for such easily usable sounds. Highly recommended.
Free Sound Pack Fluxwithit Animodule sound pack!
Animodule eurorack synth modules are some of the most character filled Eurorack modules out.
I thought it was time to share some of the joy of owning these modules with the rest of you… FOR FREE.
Animodule eurorack modules are hand built in Pennsylvania and consists of everything from VCO’s to Filters to logic modules, VCA’s , envelopes… everything you need to make your synth amazing.
Over the past 6 months I have had the joy of getting to dig deep into these modules and I have to say they are just bursting with character all their own. I highly recommend if you are building a eurorack synthesizer to check them out!
ANiMODULE STORE FRONT
Here is the free sound pack consisting of 50 new sounds, and 1 fresh demo kit for Maschine 2.0
Fluxwithit Animodule free sounds pack
Enjoy!
Synthrotek EKO building and Demo video
I love doing Eurorack kits. They are more affordable than assembled versions. They give you the satisfaction of actually having a hand in the quality of your module. It is simply a load of fun to know that you helped create this new sound source in your set up.
That being said, I have yet to do a video showing how I build the kits and get them up and running so here is a short video showing the latest addition to my Eurorack Modular synth. the Synthrotek EKO
available here
Assembled version here–> https://store.synthrotek.com/EKO_Voltage_Controlled_Echo
Kit version here —> https://store.synthrotek.com/EKO_Voltage_Controlled_Echo_Kit
Product info:
– Rate range: 30-190mS
– 4HP
– Voltage-controlled rate
– Self-oscillating feedback
– Mix control
– Hand-assembled in Portland, Oregon
Enjoy!
An intro to Eurorack modular synthesizers
An introduction to Eurorack Modulars
For sometime now I had been wanting to get myself a Eurorack modular synth but wasn’t fully versed in what I needed to actually make this happen. I was well aware of how one worked (this will be covered later) but not how to actually start without wasting a ton of money. I researched and patrolled forums, spoke to friends that owned modulars and generally took my time to make an educated decision on how to get my first system up and running.
Now I would like to pass some of that knowledge on. This article is intended to clear up some of the foggy entry points to Eurorack and make it a lot easier for people to get the systems they want at an affordable price. Please keep in mind because Eurorack Modulars are indeed fully modular, there is no one correct way to start your modular.
This intro video touches on a few of the topics covered here. I recommend watching it and reading the article as well.
What is a Eurorack Modular and why should I want one?
Eurorack is a modular synthesizer format, think of it like VST is a format for plug ins. Any module in Eurorack format can be placed into a Eurorack case (given you have the space and power allocation) and will work with other modules. These modules range from basic synthesis building blocks such as a Amplifier, mixer, Oscillator, envelope, filter etc. to more function and west coast school methods of synthesis such as Function generators (like the Make noise Maths) Flip flops, comparators, even digital control modules. Continue reading