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ALM Busy Circuits has introduced an updated version of Pamela’s Workout, their multi-function clock module for Eurorack modular systems.

Originally released in 2012, and updated to ’Pamela’s NEW Workout’ in 2016, the next evolution of Pam, the ‘PRO Workout edition’ adds a variety of new features, including:

• A Bigger Hi-Res Full Colour Display: Clearer user interface, visual grids, bigger text, color options and more.
• New Wave shapes: Ratchets, Trapezoid, Parabola & 2 new envelope options.
• Cross Output Modulations: Link 2 outputs together to create a unique mix of control voltage for resetting, logic functions & creating unique waveforms.
• Flex Operations: Utilise ‘micro grid timings’ to create bouncing ball type beat loops, sped up / slowed down outputs or just general chaos.
• More CV Inputs: Up to 4 inputs now available for CV control over Pam’s functionality.
• Faster dual core processing: with increased timing and output resolution

Features:

• BPM-based clock with tempo rates 10-300BPM.
• 8 Clocked voltage outputs each with independent adjustable;
• Clock divisors and multipliers from /512 to x48 including various noninteger factors.
• Gated, Triangle, Sine, Envelope & random base waveforms.
• Waveform level and pulse width/skewing.
• Phase, Delay and delay division (for complex swing)
• Euclidean and random step skipping with beat based looping for rhythm creation
• All output parameters are assignable to x2 CV inputs with individual software offset, attenuation, and monitoring.
• Per output and group saving and loading to 200 banks. Voltage and direct control of clock stop/start, reset, and rate. Sync to an external clock input at 48 to 1 PPQN.
• Real-Time intuitive user interface with high resolution LED display. Provides dedicated DIN Sync and MIDI clock output via optional expander(s).
• Easy firmware upgrades via USB port.
• Unlikely to actually improve aerobic fitness.

Pamela’s Pro Workout is available now for $339.

Developer Pierre Lulé has introduced a new, open source instrument, inspired by the theremin, Theremotion.

Like a theremin, the position of your hand in the air controls the pitch and volume of the sound. However, you can also control more dimensions of the sound with specific motions.

Theremotion is based on the Leap Motion Controller, which means that it tracks hand movements more consistently than traditional theremin technology, and does skeletal modeling, which supports additional types of gestural control.

With specific hand positions, you can control a low pass filter, a supersaw sound, a guitar sound and more. You can also make the instrument “stick” to a scale, making it easier to control than traditional theremin designs.

Features:

• Theremotion is a synthesizer controlled by your hands.
• Move up and down your right hand to control the volume.
• Move up and down your left hand to control the pitch.
• Move your right hand on the horizontal plane to control the filter.
• Advance left hand on the horizontal plane to play a chord.
• Pinch with your left hand to stick on a scale.
• Pinch with your right hand, and rotate it to play guitar.

Theremotion is an open source project, available via GitHub. The Leap Motion Controller is available for around $110.

MuTools has released a major update to their MuLab music production studio for Mac and Windows.

New in MuLab 9:

Live Clip Matrix:

Modular Composer:

Note Action Map:

MuLab App and Plugin:

The MuLab 9 App and MuLab 9 Plugin (VST) are available for purchase for €79 and €78 individually, or as a bundle for €119. Upgrade pricing is also available. Find out more on the MUTOOLS website.