2018 releases (NAMM, Superbooth, Musikmesse)

[Dandolin]

Big Box reissue Tusk into Night Wire with switchable 1-3 octaves down: introducing, The Night Soil

[lordgalvar]

I thought the new EQD was a purple rainbow machine.

[echorec]

From December 2016---

Later in the year, you can expect some new pedals using the brand-new proprietary DSP platform we introduced with the Avalanche Run. We’re way into using advanced DSP to create unique sounds and provide expanded expressive capabilities.

So there were at least two pedals originally planned for late 2017 that were going to be DSP-based. I could see a flanger, multi-mod, filter, reverb, ring modulator, glitch, or some kind of synth effect. I'd love to see a 2-for-1 or 3-for-1 launch.

[echorec]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aENjgs6Tn4[/youtube]

[Inconuucl]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aENjgs6Tn4[/youtube]

I'm not sure if it was the demo or the pedal, but that top end is not my steez at all.

[dubkitty]

as soon as i see the word "drive" i reach for my revolver.

[echorec]

Roland confirms 4 new modules for the 500 series.

505, 510, 531 & 555

https://www.gearnews.com/superbooth-201 ... 0-modules/

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQY7XXbhOX8[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-qwN010rEE[/youtube]

From the builder--

The Soundmachines DS1drumstation is the first all-in-one modular drumming (and not only) unit with the performance creativity of LS1lightstrips, the power of DC1drumcomputer and the flexibility of SD1simpledrum. In a single package.

It looks like Dreadbox may be bringing a 3rd new synth to Superbooth, in addition to their Lil Erebus and the Medusa.

hear it: https://www.matrixsynth.com/2018/04/new ... -side.html



filterbank & sequencer combo--

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_1GThofk24[/youtube]

[Confuzzled]

oops!

Great graphics but not my jam sound wise.

[Dandolin]

Mermans demo:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Ooeal8a_s[/youtube]

[echorec]

A second video for the Sequential Prophet X is now available, and the rumored price of $4K has been confirmed.

details & large pics: https://www.kraftmusic.com/dave-smith-i ... sizer.html

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAZfdlIX6Cc[/youtube]

[echorec]

I have to say that the early sounds from the Prophet X are more interesting to me than what I've heard from the Waldorf Quantum. (and $4K for 16 voices > $4.3K for 8 voices)

As someone who's chiefly interested in soundscapes/cinematic textures, the X sounds fairly rad. I've always wanted to route choirs and exotic instruments through mod matrixes and effects. This is kind of like 2018's version of a Mellotron, but with a lot more modern features.

https://soundcloud.com/pauldither/sets/ ... -prophet-x

http://www.synthanatomy.com/2018/05/dav ... eased.html

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[MrNovember]

I have to say that the early sounds from the Prophet X are more interesting to me than what I've heard from the Waldorf Quantum. (and $4K for 16 voices > $4.3K for 8 voices)

As someone who's chiefly interested in soundscapes/cinematic textures, the X sounds fairly rad. I've always wanted to route choirs and exotic instruments through mod matrixes and effects. This is kind of like 2018's version of a Mellotron, but with a lot more modern features.

https://soundcloud.com/pauldither/sets/ ... -prophet-x

http://www.synthanatomy.com/2018/05/dav ... eased.html

[youtube][/youtube]

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That sounds awesome, but $4K is so far out of my synth budget. I'll add it to my list of synths to buy one day

[echorec]

That sounds awesome, but $4K is so far out of my synth budget. I'll add it to my list of synths to buy one day

After nearly 20 years of buying cheap synths and budget guitars, along with somewhat expensive pedals, I'm finally saying "yes" to premium synths. I'm definitely more productive and more inspired using standalone synths, than I was running cheaper synths through boutique pedals. It does take a lot of patience, as well as trial & error to get where you want though. Good luck with leveling up. Can definitely relate.

[The Eristic]

[youtube][/youtube]

On the surface, I feel like this is a missed opportunity to explore digital dirt more thoroughly. I'd much rather have a broader range of distortion/fuzz options instead of built-in fx (aside from maaaaaybe the filter).

[MrNovember]

That sounds awesome, but $4K is so far out of my synth budget. I'll add it to my list of synths to buy one day

After nearly 20 years of buying cheap synths and budget guitars, along with somewhat expensive pedals, I'm finally saying "yes" to premium synths. I'm definitely more productive and more inspired using standalone synths, than I was running cheaper synths through boutique pedals. It does take a lot of patience, as well as trial & error to get where you want though. Good luck with leveling up. Can definitely relate.

Yeah I get where you're coming from and I have nothing against premium synths, I just can't afford them at the moment. I have dipped my toes into premium synths with a Sub 37 that I got in a trade for some modular stuff. I've been wanting to get my hands on something polyphonic with the same quality for awhile. But again, that's too expensive for me right now. In 5-10 years, I'll probably jump on a pre-order for something like a Prophet X immediately.