eurorack
New Mutable Instruments Beads Firmware
Beads Firmware – Release Candidate
Mutable Instruments Beads
The first thing you’ll notice about Beads is the sleek new design. The hardware has been redesigned from the ground up for a more polished look and feel. The next thing you’ll notice is the improved sound quality. The software has been upgraded for a crisper and broader sound palette.
You’ll also notice more control over your sound, thanks to the new software interface. And finally, you’ll appreciate the direct access to exciting new features, such as the live granular processing of an incoming audio signal. Whether you’re a fan of Mutable Instruments’ Clouds or not, you’ll be blown away by Beads. Try it today! Exploring the best service doesn’t have to mean searching endlessly for the perfect sound. With Beads, you can easily experiment with different textures and timbres to find the unique tones that inspire you. The intuitive interface allows for seamless navigation, making it easier than ever to explore the best service for your musical needs. Try Beads today and discover a whole new world of sonic possibilities.
Beads – firmware update, release candidate
Audio Quality
- A CPU overload issue causing crackles on the left channel in 48kHz/stereo mode with some specific combinations of SIZE and DENSITY has been fixed, through several code optimizations having no negative impact on the module’s functionality.
- When recording restarts after FREEZE is disabled, the duration of the crossfade between the tail of the buffer and the incoming audio has been increased, thus reducing vastly the risk of clicks.
- When the module operates as a delay, a smooth transition zone has been added between each of the multiplication factors selected by the TIME setting. This prevents the glitches that occurred when TIME was modulated and the play-head abruptly jumped from one position to another.
- When the module operates as an externally clocked delay, and when the clock rate changes (abruptly, or because of swing or jitter), a crossfade is applied between the old and new delay time, eliminating clicks.
- When the module plays slices (delay mode + FREEZE enabled), it waits for the completion of the currently playing slice before sampling the TIME parameter and deciding which slice to play next. Again, this prevents clicks when TIME is modulated.
- The modulation of the secondary delay tap (DENSITY past 12 o’clock, free-running) has been tamed to avoid noticeable warbling or pitch-shifting effects.
- A fade-out and fade-in is applied during the transition between granular and delay mode.
- The algorithm responsible for preventively fading out grains to make room for new ones behaves more cautiously. This reduces, by a negligible amount, the overall thickness of the grain cloud (since at a given time, several grains will enter their release stage earlier than scheduled), but reduces the risk of grains being abruptly cut when “grain-stealing” occurs.
- The power consumption of the module exhibits less bursty patterns, eliminating the whine observed with some PSUs.
- Linear interpolation is applied to the frequency parameter when generating the dry (continuous) signal in granular wavetable mode.
- The filters used for band-limited wavetable synthesis have been improved, eliminating the amplitude drop observed for the highest notes.
Controls
- The response curve of the attenurandomizers has been slightly adjusted, with a smaller virtual notch at 12 o’clock, and a more progressive transition between small and extreme values. Graphing Calculator 98
- The response curve of the SIZE control has been adjusted. The deadband in the backward/forward transition zone at 10:30 is smaller, the reclaimed space giving access to even shorter grains.
- The interaction between the PITCH knob and its attenurandomizer has been adjusted. In particular, when the attenurandomizer is fully CW or CCW without any CV in, the main knob still provides an additional transposition control.
- When turned CCW, the reverb amount knob no longer eliminates the wet signal, but instead, stops sending any signal to the reverb. This allows the tail of the reverb to fade out more gracefully when the knob is turned towards its minimum position.
- The root note of the wavetable oscillator has been transposed down by one octave.
- The software low-pass filter on the PITCH CV input has been disabled, to shorten its response time. On the hardware side, the 8x averaging performed by the MCU provides enough denoising anyway.
- When the grains are externally triggered and the DENSITY knob is repurposed as a probability control (from 12 o’clock to fully CW), a quadratic response is used for the probability value. It makes it easier to get sparse grains, even with a fast clock.
- Less hysteresis is applied on CVs controlling quantized parameters (such as the selected wavetable, or the selected slice). Sequencing these parameters yields more predictable results, since the risk of sending a voltage in the transition zone is reduced.
- The range of the feedback control has been increased by 30%.
New features
- Four FM wavetables have been added, with modulator:carrier ratios of 1:2, 1/2:1, 3:1, and 8:1.
- Assign + FREEZE now enables or disables the auto-saving of the buffer. The current setting is indicated for a short amount of time by the brightness of the FREEZE button (bright = on, dark = off).
- The visual indication that the frozen buffer is being backed up (fast blinking of the FREEZE button) has been made more subtle: instead, the FREEZE button is only dimmed while this process takes place.
- When the module operates in the delay zone (SIZE turned fully CW), the SIZE attenurandomizer is repurposed as a delay bandwidth control, from dark to full to thin. This parameter can also be further modulated by the SIZE CV input.
- The audio quality LED fades out every time the recording head crosses over the last point at which FREEZE has been disabled. This gives a visual representation of how much material fits in the buffer.
- The audio quality LED temporarily changes color when the input gain is being manually adjusted.
- When the input gain is manually set, the flavor of the clipping applied to the input signal, when it saturates, varies according to the quality setting. The two digital modes incur no distortion when the signal is within limits, but past that threshold, hard-clipping is applied. The two tape modes apply soft-clipping, which may gently add harmonics to the signal even when it is within limits.
Dreadbox
The DYSMETRIA DIY Kit: A Desktop and Eurorack Format Analog Groove Synthesizer
The DYSMETRIA DIY kit is a desktop and Eurorack format analog groove synthesizer. It’s a full voice analog modular groove synthesizer that can be used as a Desktop or Eurorack synthesizer. It comes along with a dedicated USB to Eurorack power converter, so you can use it in both formats without any problems!
The DYSMETRIA DIY Kit is a limited number of kits full voice analog modular Groove Synthesizer in Desktop and Eurorack format. This limited number of kits allows you to have the same great experience in music-making with this amazing product. With this fantastic product, you’ll be able to have an awesome time making music with your friends and family. This great product is perfect for those who love music and want to share their passion with others.
DYSMETRIA DIY Kit
The DYSMETRIA Diy Kit is a full-voice analog modular groove synthesizer that makes it easy for inexperienced DIYers to create amazing sounds. With two analog oscillators, voltage-controlled mixer, noise generator, voltage-controlled FM section, and two-pole resonant filter with lowpass and bandpass outputs, this synth is capable of creating a vast range of sounds.
The 32-step sequencer with 3 modes (play, live, rec) and step-by-step recording lets you create complex rhythms and basslines with ease. The 16-user presets allow you to save your favorite sounds for quick recall. And with 15 patch points, the possibilities are virtually endless. All the components needed to complete the project are included in the kit, and the detailed instructions make assembly a breeze.
Great Way to Get Into Analog Synthesis
The DYSMETRIA DIY kit is a great way to get into analog synthesis, and it’s perfect for anyone who wants to make their own music. The DYSMETRIA DIY kit is a great option if you’re looking for an analog groove synthesizer that you can use in both your desktop and Eurorack setups.
It’s the full voice and comes with a USB to Eurorack power converter, so you can use it in both formats without any problems. Plus, it’s a great way to get into analog synthesis if you’re new to the world of modular synthesis.
The DYSMETRIA DIY kit is a great option if you’re looking for an analog groove synthesizer that you can use in both your desktop and Eurorack setups. It’s a full voice and comes with a USB to Eurorack power converter, so you can use it in both formats without any problems.
Plus, the 16-user presets allow you to save your favorite sounds for quick recall. And with 15 patch points, the possibilities are virtually endless. All the components needed to complete the project are included in the kit, so you can get started right away.
Conclusion
The DYSMETRIA DIY kit is a full-voice analog modular groove synthesizer that makes it easy for inexperienced DIYers to create amazing sounds. It comes with two analog oscillators, a voltage-controlled mixer, a noise generator, a voltage-controlled FM section, and a two-pole resonant filter with lowpass and bandpass outputs. Plus, it has a 32-step sequencer with three modes and step-by-step recording.
The DYSMETRIA DIY kit is a great way to get into analog synthesis, and it’s perfect for anyone who wants to make their own music. It’s a great option if you’re looking for an analog groove synthesizer that you can use in both your desktop and Eurorack setups. Plus, the 16-user presets allow you to save your favorite sounds for quick recall.
All the components needed to complete the project are included in the kit, so you can get started right away. With the DYSMETRIA DIY kit, you’ll be able to create complex rhythms and basslines with ease.
ADDAC
Signal Sounds Roundup May 2022
Hello everyone. We’ve been on a Budhist retreat in a cave on the dark side of the Moon for the last two years and literally just returned to Earth today. Did we miss anything whilst we were gone? Anything exciting happen?
Signal Sounds Roundup May 2022
Now that we’re back, fully enlightened and settled in again we’ll endevour to make these mails more regular, keeping it short and sweet and hopefully giving you the best new synths and modules and a few interesting titbits we’ve seen on our travels over the internetz.
Superbooth
Superbooth is the primary source of excitement in the modular and synth world at the moment, taking place in Berlin on Thursday 12th May through to Saturday. Both myself and Aleks will be bothering every one of the 100+ companies exhibiting there to get the lowdown on what new delights they have for us. We’ll do a round up afterwards but the best place to see regular updates would be on our Instagram page.
Ben DivKid continued his mission to bring interesting and affordable modules to the world, His last was with Stead State Fate (the wildly successful RNDStep) and this time around he returns to his first partners, Befacco, to bring us the Stereo Strip.
It’s outrageously good value given that some companies charge more than £200 just for an Audio In and Out module – this one offers that feature (Eurorack or standard Line level, separately selectable for both in and out) PLUS a very high quality Stereo panner and EQ circuit. It’s very funky and not very chunky given that it’s only 6hp. The usual high quality video from Ben (above) is here if you need more convincing.
Look Mum No Computer has been a big figure on YouTube for a long time now and has a repuation for unusual large format 5U modular synths but has now taken those designs and succesfully transplanted them into Eurorack format. The first (of many) module is an all analogue Oscialltor with built in visual Tuner (something rarely seen and since the demise of TipTop’s Z3000…almost impossible to find) and other performance oriented features like Octave Switches. Almost sold out already, move quick if you need to get one.
Non Eurorack Stuff – still lots of interesting stuff happening outside of your rack, look out for some really, really good stuff from Polyend, Moog and Korg in particular and of course the new Dave Smith/Oberheim release, the OB-B8 which we’ll be elbowing people out of the way to get a shot of at the show.
Signal Sounds Shop – if you’ve communicated with us over email in the last year you’ll have heard us moan about how long it’s taken to get the new place fully up and running after out move, however…..we have some final touches being applied to the showroom next week and after that we’ll be in a much better place to make a really inviting and comfortable place to enjoy synths and geek out in. There’s all the Eurorack you can eat plus a cross section of vintage synths, drum machines, mixers and effects to mess with. And a Beer Fridge.
Just a few bits that are in stock now that are worth mentioning
This little lot have show up over the last week or two:
Ben DivKid
Look Mum No Computer
Non Eurorack Stuff
New and Updated Stock
eurorack
Transit Eurorack Mixing – The All-Analog Stereo Signal Processor with Dual Mono Channel Lanes and Ducking Input
Looking for an all-analog stereo signal processor with dual mono channel lanes? Look no further than Transit Eurorack Mixing! This amazing eurorack module has two channels of audio with its own input gain control, mute button, and ducking input.
The Ducking input on each channel operates like traditional side-chaining on a compressor, allowing you to modulate the gain reduction of the audio with an external signal. Whether you’re looking to add some depth to your sound or create interesting effects, Transit is sure to be a valuable addition to your eurorack case!
Transit Eurorack Mixing
The Transit is a 6HP mixer with two stereo channels that is designed for use in Eurorack systems. It features a variety of mixing and performance-oriented functions, such as gain staging, ducking, and mutes.
The Transit is compact and easy to use, making it a great choice for small Eurorack systems. However, it is also capable of being used in larger systems, thanks to its robust construction and versatile feature set.
Mixer and More with A Small Footprint
All in all, Transit is a rather full features compact 6hp dual stereo channel lane eurorack formatted mixer that offers easy signal mixing, gain staging, ducking, and performance-oriented mutes.
Transit is just as at home in a small eurorack system as one Transit or several would be in a larger system. The build quality is excellent with a sturdy aluminum chassis and clear LED indicators. The audio quality is very good with low noise and distortion. The controls are well laid out and easy to use.
Eurorack Module Transit
The Eurorack module Transit is a versatile tool for processing audio signals. It features two audio stereo (dual mono) channel lanes with an all-analog signal path. Each stereo channel lane has its own input gain control, mute button, and ducking input.
Ducking Input
The Ducking input on each channel operates like traditional side-chaining on a compressor where an input signal, CV, or Trigger input (i.e. LFO, Clock, Gate) modulates the gain reduction of the audio. This allows the Transit to be used for a wide range of applications, from simple level attenuation to complex audio processing.
Dedicated Output Section
In addition, the Transit includes a dedicated output section with level controls and an output mixer. This gives the user complete control over the processed signal, making the Transit an ideal solution for anyone looking for a high-quality audio processing tool.
Transit offers two different audio output options, each controlled by its own volume knob. The main stereo output is perfect for speakers or other external sound systems, while the 3.5mm headphone output is ideal for personal listening.
The headphone output is located on the front of the Transit for easy access, and the level control knob allows you to adjust the volume to your preferences.
Connect to the World and Eurorack Case
The Transit comes equipped with everything you need to get started making great-sounding music right away. Its all-analog signal path starts with a 3.5mm headphone jack, which has its own independent volume control knob.
From there, the signal travels to left and right stereo output, where it is controlled by a MASTER volume knob.
The Transit also features a built-in metronome, which is perfect for helping you keep time while you practice or play.
Controlled LEDs
The level of each stereo channel is indicated by LEDs that can be controlled digitally. The LEDs will illuminate in white, blue, or pink to show the level. When the mute is engaged, the LEDs will turn red.
There are also LEDs for the master and headphone levels that use the same color scheme. This allows for easy level indication without having to look at the actual levels. The colors make it easy to see at a glance which channels are muted or at what level they are set.
As anyone who’s ever dealt with a finicky sound system knows, level indicators are essential for getting the perfect sound. That’s why the Transit is equipped with digitally-controlled LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) for each stereo channel lane. The LEDs use a white, blue, and pink color scheme to indicate level, making it easy to get the perfect sound.
And if you need to mute the sound completely, the Transit has you covered there too. The CH1 MUTE and/or CH2 MUTE buttons illuminate in red, so you can be sure that the sound is completely off. Meanwhile, MASTER and PHONES levels also have their own LEDs for level indication.
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