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Grey Forge “Dark Techno” expansion for Maschine

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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.

Synthrotek EKO building and Demo video

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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!

 

Animodule Quad Comparator module gives u the business

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https://animodule.bigcartel.com/product/quad-comparator
The Quad Comparator is a Logic Module for Eurorack synthesizers.
It’s a simple quad comparator based around the LM339.
It will take your Voltages and turn them into Logic On.

When your signal is higher than the threshold the Gate goes high and the NOT Gate goes low.
When your signal is lower than the threshold the NOT gate goes high and the Gate goes low.

You can set the threshold anywhere from about -10V to +10V.

Input 1 is buffered then normalled to JackSwitches 2-4. So you could send an LFO in to Input 1, set different thresholds for all the inputs and have all the gates/NOT Gates fire at different points from the same LFO.

Width = 8HP , Depth = 29mm

XXX_OR from Animdoule for Eurorack modular

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Here is a new Module from Eurorack Module maker Animodule.
This is the Triple Exclusive Or “XXX_OR”

It is essentially a logic module that takes up to 6 inputs and combine them to shape the Analog outputs (3) and Gate outputs (3) into interesting sounds and CV. each input is Buffered to the next along with a slight overdrive so each output can get you more shaping. There are so many ways to use this I am needing to do a few videos. (Ring Mod, FM sourcing, Distortion just to name a few)

These are available NOW!

Bose Soundlink Mini Review for Mobile Producers

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This is a great little portable Speaker to use with your iPad or any bluetooth capable streaming audio device. The Aux input makes it great for connecting up gear as well. The frequency response is pretty usable considering the size of the unit and the battery lasts good and long.

Supercharger GT is the compressor to beat in my book!

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I have to say after spending a few months getting to really know this Plug in Compressor from Native Instruments, This one takes the cake. I can get it to drive hard and gritty with a heavy pump to give me that old Boom Bap feel that I have grown to love from old school hip hop. I can get a clinical punch on my kicks like many EDM tracks I love. I can make it soulful and warm like the compressors of old while still retaining the ability to attack and release precisely like the newer digital units. This Compressor really stands out and in a blind listening test can fool the best.
give it a listen.

Arturia V collection 3 inside of Maschine studio (overview / review)

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The Arturia V collection has long been one of the highest regarded VA synthesis plug in suites available. Now ion Version three some important updates have been made such as true 64-bit support and an all new Analog Laboratory suite with over 5000 presets in total. Also included is the Spark Vintage drum machines plug in that houses 30 amazing drum synths in one excellently laid out package. Spark includes it’s excellent step sequencer as well.
With the 8 synth models inside of the V collection you are sure to be able to reach just about any timber you can think of. Each of these VST’s are mapped right in side of Maschine and Maschine 2 as evident in the video. This allows easy access to sound sculpting parameters and an intuitive workflow.

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Animodule Trani Module Eurorack Speaker, Mixer, Booster Utility module

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This module is deceptively useful in that not only does it give you the convenience of a speaker being built right into your Eurorack modular. It also gives you the ability to take audio signals in and boost them to synth CV level without distortion so you can use them as modulation sources. very cool indeed. check it out below.
And buy it here https://animodule.bigcartel.com/product/tranimodule