Erica Synths announces its latest breakthrough desktop device: Matrix Mixer. As Eurorack users may know, it can be challenging to change a patch radically during a performance, therefore diverse performances often require large systems or end up being extremely experimental. What if you could repatch your system with the push of a single button?
The new Erica Synths Matrix Mixer is a 16 I/O desktop patch matrix that can route and mix signals with high precision, create buffered multiples and random patches. It can also interface external instruments with your Eurorack system, yet is not limited to Eurorack.
The Matrix Mixer can be used with semi-modular synthesizers, as well as through adapter cards with the EMS Synthi and Buchla Music Easel. Thanks to simple patch changes via panel buttons or MIDI program change messages, the Matrix Mixer will be particularly useful in performances that combine Eurorack and other performance instruments — such as drums, guitars, wind instruments, and much more. This presents a new and elegant way to make your modular performance stand out.
Matrix Mixer Features:
All analogue signal path
16 buffered, DC coupled inputs
16 independent, buffered, DC coupled outputs
256 connections, each with 3 attenuation levels
Random pattern mode with definable randomization area and density
254 pattern memory
Pattern change via MIDI program change messages
32 3,5mm jack sockets
4 6,3mm jack sockets
The Matrix Mixer will begin shipping late this month and is priced at €490 or $599 USD. For more information or to pre-order, please visit the Erica Synths webshop.
Per4mer firmware update version 1.1 improves performance effects and introduces new features to make Per4mer even more performative.
Per4mer firmware update version 1.1 brings a host of updated functionality that truly takes Per4mer to new heights.
Mix Mode offers an entirely new way to interact with Per4mer’s performance effects allowing the user to use the 4 FX knobs as readily available individual wet/dry knobs to perform the effects DJ Mixer style.
Rest easy with the new and widely requested save features allowing the user to save the current state, restore the previous state, and recall the last saved settings between power cycles.
Wax 2 (heavy on the warble easy on the artifacts. white noise added.)
Fixed Low Pass Filter
Fixed High Pass Filter
White Noise
Wet/Dry knob for Color processor allows you to dial in as much or as little of the active color preset as you desire.
Mix Mode – use the 4 knobs like 4 readily accessible wet/dry knobs on one page allowing you to dial in as much or as little of the 4 performance effects (Delay, Reverb, Glitch, Tape Stop) as you desire in a performative manner.
Gain added to the compressor
Save (to manually save all settings) and restore previous
Remembers your settings between power cycles
Improvements include
Improved performance for Glitch effect zero-crossing / crossfade to improve clicks on engaging and disengaging.
Improve performance for Reverb pre-delay to fix leaks when totally counterclockwise.
Improved performance on reverb when the compressor is engaged to improve audible distortion.
And more…
Button combos at a glance (current and new)
TAP= tap tempo (tap twice to set tempo)
Color= toggle color processor off and on
Comp= toggle compressor off and on
COLOR+FX1 KNOB = Color wet dry
SHIFT+ARCADE BUTTON = Latch effect
SHIFT+TAP (SHORT) = SAVE
SHIFT+TAP (LONG) = Restore
SHIFT+COLOR (short) = cycle colors (there are now 8 colors)
Take a deeper dive into the User Manual 1v1 to learn more about the all-new Mix Mode and save/restore features. To get going quickly check out the quick reference guide.
Erica Synths Introduces Black BBD Analog Delay ModuleFeaturing two bucket-brigade delay lines, users can create multi-tap delay effects and inspired time-based modulationRiga, Latvia, April 29, 2021 — Erica Synths has unveiled its new Black BBD Eurorack module, featuring two BBD (bucket brigade delay) lines — one short (1024 stage) and one long (4096 stage). Users can seamlessly sweep between both stages with the BBD Mode knob, while controlling other parameters including Time, Feedback, LFO Rate and more. The Black BBD is one of a kind analog delay module that inspires sound design in the studio or in live performance. Both BBD stages work simultaneously and you can smoothly fade between each BBD mode, creating distinct multi-tap effect. Furthermore, an advanced BBD clock noise cancellation circuit is implemented, and this reduces unwanted BBD noise without filtering higher frequencies of the audio signal.
Most parameters on the Black BBD are voltage controlled, enabling users to integrate the module in more complex modular setups.
FEATURES:Full analogue designTwo BBD lines (1024 and 4096 stages)Smooth crossfade between BBD linesBuilt in LFOCV control over Time, Feedback and Dry/Wet mix
The new Erica Synths BBD is available now for €260 at the Erica Synths shop and at authorized dealers. For more information visit the Erica Synths website.
Ohio-based synthesizer builders Midiverse Modular are now shipping passive utility modules and 19in rack mountable frames for the Eurorack ecosystem.
MVM001 – Multiple: MVM001 is a 4HP passive multiple that is suitable for audio
or CV. Jack 1 is normalized to jack 5, allowing for a 1×6 or 2×3 configuration.
MVM002 – Switches: MVM002 is a dual bi-directional manual
switch in a 4HP module. The switches are conveniently located at
the bottom of the module, making hands on control over the
routing of your patch right at your fingertips.
MVM003 – Attenuators: MVM003 is a 6HP passive 3-channel attenuator module.
The inputs are normalized downward, allowing for a single input signal to be
distributed to all 3 attenuator channels.
Analog purity and performance stability The Erica Synths Black Low Pass VCF is designed for analog purists who take sound design seriously. It is a highly stable, 24dB/oct resonant low pass VCF with voltage control over cutoff and resonance. Bonus features include a post-filter overdrive circuit with user adjustable drive amount and the Black Filter Coupler connector.
Black Low Pass VCF features:
Voltage control over cutoff and resonance
Gain loss compensation on high resonance
Cutoff CV attenuverter
Adjustable post-filter overdrive circuit
Filter coupler connector
Meantime, the Black High Pass VCF is also designed for analog purists who take sound design seriously. It is a highly stable, 24dB/oct resonant high pass VCF with voltage control over cutoff and resonance. Bonus features include a built in post-filter overdrive circuit with user adjustable drive amount and the Black Filter Coupler connector.
Black High Pass VCF features:
Voltage control over cutoff and resonance
Gain loss compensation on high resonance
Cutoff CV attenuverter
Adjustable post filter overdrive circuit
Finally, the Black Filter Coupler is a satellite module to the Black High Pass VCF and the Black Low Pass VCF. It adds Bandpass and Band Reject filter functionality, both with adjustable center frequency and bandwidth, while both VCFs still can operate on their own. All modules have manual and CV control over all parameters; this adds unprecedented nuances in sound design for your modular system.
Black Filter Coupler features:
Bandpass and Band reject filters
Manually adjustable center frequency and bandwidth
Voltage control over center frequency and bandwidth
Please note: the Black Filter Coupler is designed to work exclusively with both the Black High pass VCF and the Black Low Pass VCF.
The Black Low Pass VCF, Black High Pass VCF and Black Filter Coupler are available now and priced at $189, $189 and $109 respectively. For more information or to order, please visit the Erica Synths webshop.
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Analog purity and performance stability The Erica Synths Black Low Pass VCF is designed for analog purists who take sound design seriously. It is a highly stable, 24dB/oct resonant low pass VCF with voltage control over cutoff and resonance. Bonus features include a post-filter overdrive circuit with user adjustable drive amount and the Black Filter Coupler connector.
Black Low Pass VCF features:
Voltage control over cutoff and resonance
Gain loss compensation on high resonance
Cutoff CV attenuverter
Adjustable post-filter overdrive circuit
Filter coupler connector
Meantime, the Black High Pass VCF is also designed for analog purists who take sound design seriously. It is a highly stable, 24dB/oct resonant high pass VCF with voltage control over cutoff and resonance. Bonus features include a built in post-filter overdrive circuit with user adjustable drive amount and the Black Filter Coupler connector.
Black High Pass VCF features:
Voltage control over cutoff and resonance
Gain loss compensation on high resonance
Cutoff CV attenuverter
Adjustable post filter overdrive circuit
Finally, the Black Filter Coupler is a satellite module to the Black High Pass VCF and the Black Low Pass VCF. It adds Bandpass and Band Reject filter functionality, both with adjustable center frequency and bandwidth, while both VCFs still can operate on their own. All modules have manual and CV control over all parameters; this adds unprecedented nuances in sound design for your modular system.
Black Filter Coupler features:
Bandpass and Band reject filters
Manually adjustable center frequency and bandwidth
Voltage control over center frequency and bandwidth
Please note: the Black Filter Coupler is designed to work exclusively with both the Black High pass VCF and the Black Low Pass VCF.
The Black Low Pass VCF, Black High Pass VCF and Black Filter Coupler are available now and priced at $189, $189 and $109 respectively. For more information or to order, please visit the Erica Synths webshop.
About Erica Synths Erica Synths team of visionaries, engineers and musicians have been working hard to bring you modules and instruments that will set your modular system apart from mass in terms of how it sounds, looks and functions.
Erica Synths’ Black Sequencer takes classical modular sequencing to a new level by adding tons of features required for contemporary modular synthesizersNovember 20, 2020 — Erica Synths announces the arrival of its long-anticipated Black Sequencer Eurorack module, which is shipping at the beginning of December. Sequencing power for a new generation of synthesistsThe Black Sequencer features four channels with CV, gate and modulation outputs, and up to 64 step sequences that can be chained into songs, independent track time divisions, multiplications and lengths. It ncludes a built-in quantizer, LFOs, envelope generators, parameter randomization, a MIDI in/out and many other features essential for composing and performing electronic and experimental music. Despite the Black Sequencer’s depth of features, it provides many programmable parameters per step. Further, it is intuitive, easy and straightforward to use, and can serve as a master controller for many modular setups. Features4 CV/GATE/Modulation tracksMIDI IN and MIDI OUTClock and Reset In/Out16 encoders for easy sequence inputUp to 64 steps per patternSong mode – up to 64 patterns in chain, each pattern can be repeated up to 32 timesNote, Glide, Gate length and Modulation adjustment per stepProbability, repeats and ratcheting per stepMicrotonal tuningAdjustable shuffle per track, shuffle mode customizationTiming divisions/multiplications per trackBuilt-in quantizerRandom pattern generator16 banks of 16 pattern memorySD card slot for backup and firmware updates Erica Synths Black Sequencer will begin shipping in early December at a cost of €510. For more information, please visit the Erica Synths website.
BERLIN, GERMANY (August 18th, 2020) – Following a phenomenally successful Kickstarter campaign of the MOD Dwarf, funded in less than 24 hours, MOD Devices now releases the MOD Duo X audio processor to the global retail market. Its key development is the powerful Hexa-core 64 bit ARM CPU processor, a singular advantage in the audio processing landscape. The intuitively patchable standalone device sports solid user-friendly controls, including 8 new assignable potentiometer knobs, 4 freely-assignable push buttons, and 2 instant “snapshot” push buttons. The Duo X also comes with Control Voltage input and output, as well as new software features such as MIDI Slave Sync and Stereo Link. Featuring instant recall capabilities, the one of a kind box is geared towards hands-on use such as studio work, electronic music production & performance, and even DJing.
“The MOD Duo X presents itself as the perfect audio processing hub a musician could want. With its ability to connect to any musical equipment and its boundless internal patching capabilities, the Duo X fills a long-existing gap in the modern musicians’ rig.
The powerful Hexa-core CPU and our ever-growing plugin universe result in a system that enables musicians to obtain practically any desired sound all with a highly durable build and pleasurable design experience.” Says Gianfranco Ceccolini, MOD Chief Executive Officer and Founder.
Hexa-core 64 bit ARM CPU
Commutable analog control inputs – 2 x Control Voltage / Expression Pedal
Commutable outputs – 2 x Control Voltage / Headphone
2 freely-assignable rotary encoder
8 freely-assignable potentiometers
4 freely-assignable push-buttons
Controller pagination system for multiple controlling scenarios
2 instant “snapshot” push-buttons for easy setting recall and alternation
MIDI Sync (Ableton Link compatible) in master and slave mode
Max compatible (any gen~ based Max tool will run on the Duo X)
The new features of the MOD Duo X include:
On August 18th, the Duo X will be made officially available globally, through international distribution and retail partners. These include Reverb, as well as the MOD Devices Webshop for the recommended price of 749.00 Euro or USD
Like the regular Duo stompbox, the MOD Duo X audio processor is made in Germany. It measures 180mm x 60mm x 160mm (W x H x D) and weighs 1.3 kg.
A new Oscillator from 4ms seems ready to hit the streets with a ship date of May 18th.
The oscillator is the latest in a string of powerful oscillators from the Modular synth company that brought us the spectral wavetable navigator.
here is what their site has to say about it.
“The Ensemble Oscillator is a unified polyphonic voice of sixteen complex oscillators combining additive, FM, phase-distortion and wavefolding synthesis techniques in new unorthodox ways. By quantizing the oscillators to scales or series of harmonics, the Ensemble Oscillator allows you to explore the sonic boundary between musical chords and rich evolving textures. Easily create a wide variety of sounds ranging from aggregates of pure sine waves to pulsar synthesis or pristine harmonic tones and lush wide chords to rich dirty drones and rumbling glitches. Custom scales can quickly be “learned” and saved using a CV keyboard or by manually entering notes with the controls.
Features
16 sine-based oscillators bound to intervals of a selected Scale
30 factory-programmed, user-writeable scales organized in three groups:
12TET: all notes quantized to equal temperament, repeating over octaves
Octave: unquantized notes, repeating over octaves
Free: unquantized notes, repeating over the interval between the lowest and highest note
A simple method to program (“Learn”) your own scales manually or with a CV/Gate keyboard
Three Twist phase distortion effects
Three Warp wave distortion effects
Three algorithms of Cross FM for modulating the oscillators with each other
Mono or stereo output with selectable panning algorithm
Freeze button and jack to freeze the frequency of some of the oscillators, with selectable algorithm
Two 1V/oct inputs: Pitch (non-quantized), and Root (quantized)
High-accuracy, temperature-stable, eight octave range (-2V to +6V), can be calibrated to any keyboard
Six bi-polar CV inputs (-5V to +5V)
Two gate inputs for automated Learning and Freezing
ensemble oscillator designed by Matthias Puech
The Ensemble Oscillator is designed by Matthias Puech and 4ms Company”
Always nice to get a quality shot of the back of these modules right!
The price point is $299
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
16HP Eurorack format module
0.98” (25mm) maximum depth (including power cable)
10-pin to 16-pin Eurorack power header
Power consumption
+12V: 114mA maximum
-12V: 45mA maximum
+5V: 0mA (not used)
Audio outputs
Frequency range: 0Hz (DC) – 20kHz
Typical amplitude: 10Vpp
Maximum amplitude: 18.5Vpp
1V/oct inputs (Root and Pitch)
Voltage range: -2V to +6V (8 octave range)
Factory calibrated to 1.00V/oct
Per-jack user-calibration allows from 0.7V/oct to 1.3V/oct
