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Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:45 am
by Deltaphoenix
I figured that it might make sense to post cool Synth/Modular stuff in a separate thread so that folks that aren't into that don't have to slosh through a ton of posts about this stuff. This year has the largest increase of manufacturers of synth/modular gear ever, mainly due to Eurorack I bet. I have a 4U Serge modular and there are so many cool modules in Euro that it is harder and harder to stay away from it. ANyways...

So far, The new Make Noise modules look/sound really cool. The Filter Filter Bank and RxMx were making me :drool: I also like the all black Shared System.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGfDJZlKA9I[/youtube]

Buchla is releasing the H series (with several little systems) , Euro adapters, the touch keys from the Easel (218) and a cool polyphonic sequencer. http://buchla.com
I had kind of written off ever having any Buchla, the E series is crazy expensive. These H series really kind of open the door to Buchla, yes they are pretty expensive but they are doable if someone really wants to get some Buchla, which a lot of people do. I am looking forward to hearing these in action.

Korg Odyssey, so far all I have seen is kind of a lame introduction from Korg. I look forward to seeing a SonicState video about it.

The Tom Oberheim synth looks cool. A Duophonic SEM synth with sequencer, nice keys and patch bay on the back

So much more stuff, but I have to go to work. What are you liking so far?

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:51 am
by fever606
Any discussion here is light without mention of the Moog System 55 (re-)release...

http://www.moogmusic.com/products/modulars/system-55

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Also, as previously mentioned, I'm particularly interested in that Waldorf wavetable module...

http://www.waldorf-music.info/nw1-specifications

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Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:00 am
by Deltaphoenix
Man that Moog!
Sounds so good…I heard that they are all sold. There may be a misunderstanding though and that means that some are spoken for by dealers. The video that Moog released had some great sounds but they almost were it seem like there hasn't been any modular synths since they quit making them. Whatever though, if I was RICH, I would have one.

I like Wavetables too. I had a Modcan one, it sounded amazing. I just wish there was a little more CV control over that Waldorf module. It seems like there are a lot of "super modules" lately that some other product, ported into eurorack and not really designed completely as a module. The Jomox T-resonator comes to mind too. I guess it is a sign of how popular euro is . I am sure that Waldorf sounds awesome though.

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:14 am
by alexa.
That Shared System has won my heart. Joy! *goes to google it*

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 2:45 pm
by Deltaphoenix
Lunchtime…YAY!

It looks like Dave Smith just killed it! He is releasing the Sequential Prophet 6 analog polysynth. Sounds Great!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m65rAfsjllw[/youtube]

DSI is supposed to be announcing something else too.

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:37 pm
by modernage
The RxMx lives!!!!!! Also, that Buchla controller :drool:

Pretty excited about the Mutant Machine...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XKrPx_oOXc[/youtube]
Did Aen start producing gear demos for other companies? :lol:




And this guy looks pretty dope:
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Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:46 pm
by Deltaphoenix
That HexInverter Mutant Machine is badass sounding.

BeatStep Pro!!! I wonder how much that will cost? (off to google that)

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:49 pm
by modernage
Um, yep... I'm probably going to pick one up when they release them.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1nQlFIonNw[/youtube]

ETA: April, for $299!

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 4:34 pm
by The_Active_Conundrum
Deltaphoenix wrote:Lunchtime…YAY!

It looks like Dave Smith just killed it! He is releasing the Sequential Prophet 6 analog polysynth. Sounds Great!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m65rAfsjllw[/youtube]

DSI is supposed to be announcing something else too.
Goddamn. I'm not really into synths and keys but......wow...

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 6:26 pm
by Deltaphoenix
Holy shit, Koma Elektonik has a crazy huge awesome sequencer that they are releasing. I am on my phone but I will add a pic in a minute.

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:33 pm
by Gone Fission
modernage wrote:Um, yep... I'm probably going to pick one up when they release them.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1nQlFIonNw[/youtube]

ETA: April, for $299!
Nice, but spendy for what scant use I would make of it. I'll be lurking Muffwiggler's BST for flips of the non-Pros.

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:03 pm
by kbit
Man, I wanna rock that hard.

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:48 pm
by Deltaphoenix
Here is a matrix synth article about the Koma Elektronix Komplex Sequencer…so dope, so much CV in and out. No menu diving, etc. http://www.matrixsynth.com/2015/01/koma ... mplex.html


I can see that the Beatstep Pro is going to be a HUGE hit for Arturia.

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:54 pm
by Decibill
Dat Prophet....!!

Re: Synth/Modular stuff at NAMM

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 12:16 am
by MrNovember
I'm incredibly interested in the Koma Complex Sequencer:
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And the Qu-Bit stuff:
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Introducing the 2015 Qu-Bit collection
Chord: polyphonic 7th chord oscillator
EON: 2 HP envelope/oscillator/noise
Tri-ger: gate pattern recorder
Nano Rand: 4 HP random/s+h/noise
Buffered mult: YEP
And the Sputnik stuff:
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