Archive for March, 2022

Xodes introduces Utility Modules in 1U, 3U Formats

 

 

Xodes inform us that they have released a variety of Euro-compatible utility modules, in both 1U and 3U.

 

The modules include an analog logic module, a gate randomizer and a sequential switch.

 

Overview of the new modules, from left to right:

 

  • AC3: Analog Computations based on inversion, addition / average and subtraction of 2 input signals, which could even be simply used as a buffer/inverter or voltage doubler when using only 1 input.
  • GR2: Dual Gate Randomizer, with Reset inputs, as well as Latching and Momentary outputs per channel. The first Momentary output is normal to the next Gate input and allows generating 2 distinct, yet synchronized sets of randomized outputs.
  • GR1/µGR2: Single or Dual Gate Randomizer with user reversible panel, and function set via jumpers on the back (1U only). The function is just like GR2, with a smaller footprint. In µGR2 mode, outputs can independently be set to Latching or Momentary, and there is normalization from output 1 to input 2.
  • MLB: Malleable Logic Block, some sort of compact version of our previous logic module (LB5), with voltage control over the logic functions which are NOT, AND, OR, XOR and a D-type Flip-Flop with Reset, as well as a complementary output.
  • SS14: Bidirectional 1 to 4 Smart Sequential Switch, with some special features like sequence length defined by greatest of the O/I used, random mode, and normalization of the O/I jacks.

 

Detailed information on the modules is available at the Xodes website.

 

 

 

 

SampleScience Dandelion features Dirty, Degraded Sounds

 

 

SampleScience has introduced Dandelion, a new virtual instrument that features 40 multi-sampled sounds, inspired by Boards of Canada, Tycho, Milieu, Lorn and Lone.

 

They say that “each sound is dirty, degraded with analog devices, and highly unstable.”

 

 

Features:

 

  • 40 multi-sampled lo-fi instruments
  • 4 LoFi sound layers: Tape Hiss, 35 mm, Vinyl, and VHS
  • Multi-LFO
  • Room reverb
  • Lowpass/highpass filter
  • Low-CPU usage
  • Amplitude range controls
  • 3 voice modes: polyphonic, monophonic, and legato

 

Dandelion is available now for $34.

 

 

 

 

IK Multimedia launches Free Sound Library for UNO Synth Pro, UNO Synth, UNO Drum


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IK Multimedia has launched UNO Sounds, a massive free sound library for the UNO Synth Pro, UNO Synth and UNO Drum.

 

For the synths, you will find sound collections from artists, DJs and designers, and for UNO Drum, more vintage kits.

 

 

All UNO Sounds are free to registered users and can be downloaded from the IK Product Manager.

 

See the IK Multimedia website for details.