Noise Engineering has released 16 new firmware options for its Legio Eurorack module platform.
The idea behind Legio is that it’s a Eurorack hardware platform that can load a wide variety of firmware, making it the foundation of a variety of module types. Anyone with any Legio module can try any firmware for it, for free.
Legio firmware options now include:
Elektron guru Matthew Piecora – in his latest EZBOT video – shares a hands-on demo of the new Elektron Outbox 8.
The Outbox 8 is an eight-channel audio/CV breakout box and USB host/device designed to expand your connectivity, with creative possibilities to boot. It adds eight fully configurable physical outputs to a compatible connected device allowing the user to route their sound and control wherever the moment calls for.
Topics covered:
00:00 – Intro & First Impressions of Outbox 8
03:20 – What is Outbox 8? (Features & DC Coupling)
05:40 – Live Setup & Audio Routing Overview
10:00 – MIDI to CV Control & Sequencing Moog Mavis
14:20 – Digitone II Audio Routing Rules & Caveats
20:10 – Step-by-Step Outbox 8 Setup Walkthrough
25:55 – Clock & Trig Settings for Modular
29:20 – Live Q&A: Compatibility & Use Cases
34:55 – Octacosm V2: External FX Processing with Octatrack
44:20 – Sound Demo: Ambient FX & Synth Processing
55:55 – Outbox Web Configurator Setup
59:40 – Testing M8 Tracker Multitracking & Diagnostics
01:05:45 – Automatic Device Profiling & Hardware Specs
01:11:45 – Dual-Bus Live Performance Jam
01:16:20 – Digitone II Pseudo-Delay Trick (Retrig + Volume Fade)
01:20:05 – Chat Q&A, Small Shop Hunting & Final Thoughts
01:30:50 – Wrap-Up & Next Stream Preview
Developer Martin Grieco shared this sneak preview of the Nopia, a semi-modular harmony generator with an onboard sound engine and MIDI connectivity.
The Nopia interface represents tonalities within a single-octave layout, with each key representing a chord rather than an individual note. The Chord Builder, Tonal Selector and Extensions controls provide access to chord variations and progressions.
Its internal sound engine uses hybrid sample-based and virtual-analog synthesis. The instrument includes Keys, Bass, Arp and Pad sound modules, which feed into a master effects chain and looper. Multitouch capacitive sensors provide strumming and pitch-bend gestures, while an OLED display provides chord monitoring and parameter feedback.
Features:
Hybrid sample-based and virtual-analog synthesis engine
Chord Builder for navigating chord-based harmony
Single-octave layout representing the chromatic scale through chord-based keys
Keys, Bass, Arp and Pad sound modules
Master effects chain and looper
Multitouch capacitive touch sensors
Strum control for playing individual notes within chords
Chromatic and microtonal gesture-based pitch bend
OLED display with chord monitoring and dynamic parameter feedback
Four MIDI TRS outputs with dedicated routing for the Keys/General, Bass, Arp and Pad modules
MIDI Sync output and clock input/output
Sustain-pedal input
TRS MIDI connectivity
USB-C power and MIDI
Real-wood construction
Nopia is scheduled to launch its first limited batch of pre-orders through Kickstarter on September 15 at 9 AM ET. Super Early Bird pricing starts at $650 before taxes and shipping. A signup form is available at their site.
