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Electronic music label DiN has released a new album in their Tone Science series, new compilation which focuses on musicians working with modular synthesizers.

The series offers a fantastic view into the possibilities of modern modular synthesis, featuring musicians from around the world who work with modular systems. But, while the series covers a huge variety of music, each entry in the series is themed around a different concept. And they’re all curated by synthesist and DiN label head Ian Boddy, who gives each album a coherence and flow that takes it beyond a compilation of tracks to being more of a sonic journey.

Tone Science Module No.6 Protons and Neutrons DiN:TS06 features nine tracks, from musicians of varying backgrounds working in the realms of modular synthesis. It includes tracks from both modular synth pioneers like Steve Roach and a younger generation of modular users, like Sarah Belle Reid. And the music ranges from soothing minimal ambience to generative soundscapes, making connections between genres that might otherwise seem disparate.

DiN says that the compilation “continues the journey down the rabbit hole of possibilities and sound worlds inhabited by artists and musicians working in this ever fascinating and varied musical field.”

DiN’s Tone Science series offers a sonic masterclass in the state of the art of modular synthesis, and a fantastic foundation for anyone wanting to build a library of modular electronic music.

Protons and Neutrons is available now via Bandcamp.

Preview the album below:

Track listing:

01 Prisms by James Bernard 8:11

02 Vänta by Elin Piel 6:59

03 Eddy Currents by Field Lines Cartographer 8:54

04 Contradictory Forecasts by Sarah Belle Reid 8:23

05 Waving In Harmony by Adrian Beasley 7:15

06 Upward by Elinch 7:28

07 Random Possibilities by Steve Roach 6:29

08 In The Shadow Of Giants by Ombient 6:32

09 The Mutation Trio by Doug Lynner 9:01

Total Time: 69:28

BLINKSONIC° has introduced COLLIDZ°, a new Reaktor 6 instrument that features four synth engines, sequenced by a polyrhythmic program of 12 scaled or microtonal notes. The company describes it as “a new paradigm around harmonic scores creation, melodic sequences programming, and real-time note interpretation.”

To use, you:

Preselect the notes/frequencies you want to play, with twelve notes of polyphony
Define individual tempo signature & rhythmic rules for each note selected…. And launch them manually or through a polyrhythmic sequencer.
Find variations to your sequences with smart position & tempo wrappers, randomization functions & powerful transposition features.
Choose from classical scales and modes, set your custom tunings, or explore temperament settings and microtonal scales.

Features:

• 4 synth engines:
  • • STROKES – Percussive synth based on FM operators.
    • FRICTION – Modal synthesis strings emulator.
    • GROUND – Two oscillators based subtractive synth.
    • SHOCK – Virtual analog drum and percussion engine.
• 4 effects:
  • • LARSEN – Resonate/shifter module.
    • FROST – Micro Delay/Freeze.
    • FEATHER – Digital Reverb.
    • JUICE – SSB Radio and Tape Machine emulator.
• Many other options, including: Global Midi Transposer, LFOs, custom BPM commands, OTT compressor, random phrase generator, external input and looper, audio to gate converter.
• 100 snapshots to get you started

*Note: Requires Native Instruments Reaktor 6 full version.

COLLIDZ° is available until 24th of March 2022 for €99, with the discount code COLLIDZ on check-out. Normally €129.

Eventide Audio has announced the first upgrade to its SplitEQ plug-in Version 1.0.12 with user-requested features like Dark and Colorblind Accessible themes, the ability to flip the direction of its Transient and Tonal handle tabs, and mouse wheel control of Q on the displayed EQ plot, as well as other small bug fixes and improvements.

The Version 1.0.12 updates is a free download for SplitEQ owners. Users can check their current version number by mousing over the Eventide logo in SplitEQ.

SplitEQ is an advanced equalization plug-in featuring Eventide’s Structural Split technology. Input signals are divided into separate Transient and Tonal streams that then feed eight bands of precise, musical filters for independent equalization.

The update is available now as a free download for existing SplitEQ owner. For new users, SplitEQ is available for $129 through the end of March 2022, normal $179. Cross-grade pricing is available for owners of Physion, Eventide’s first Structural Split-enabled plug-in. A demo version is also available.