Ahead of Superbooth 2023, being held in Berlin May 11-13, Knobula shared this sneak preview of Pianophonic, a multi-oscillator wavetable module for Eurorack systems.
Pianophonic is a 12 HP wavetable synthesizer that takes its inspiration from the hammer and string action of the piano. With its three wavetable oscillators and sample-based playback engine for each one of its eight voices, Pianophonic mimics the characteristics of the three-string piano sound, using a range of professionally sampled wavetables and hammer samples.
Users can access 16 banks of preset sounds with the included SD card. Because sounds can be stretched, morphed and reversed, or sent through the module’s on-board filter, envelope generator, compressor and reverb circuits, Pianophonic’s sound palette goes far beyond traditional piano sounds.
“I wanted to create a synth that borrowed its design from the four elements of a piano mechanism: three strings and one hammer,” says Knobula founder Jason Mayo. “Simply put, Pianophonic can make anything sound like a piano, and make a piano sound like anything.”
Pianophonic is expected to be available this September for £350 (UK), $440 (US) and €400 (EU).
Ahead of Superbooth 2023, being held in Berlin May 11-13, Wavefonix shared a sneak preview of their upcoming Procyon monophonic synthesizer.
Wavefonix makes a variety of analog Eurorack modules, along with complete Eurorack systems.
Here’s what they say about it:
“We’d like to introduce you to our first dedicated monophonic synthesizer – the Procyon (still a work in progress).
It will feature two CEM3340 VCOs, a SSI2140 VCF, MIDI interfacing and a wide range of modulation capabilities, including Eurorack compatible CV inputs.”
In addition, they announced two polyphonic Eurorack modules, the P402 Poly-4 VCO and P403 Poly-4 Signal Processor.:
The modules, along with others, allow you to build a compact and versatile 4-voice polyphonic Eurorack system.
The P402 Poly-4 VCO is the smaller sibling of their P802 Poly-8 VCO. They’ve added common controls, allowing for global control of all four VCOs.
The P403 Poly-4 Signal Processor adds a mixer, VCF and VCA elements to each voice, with a wide range of modulation potential.
Akuto Studio recently launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of the Chord Machine MIDI Controller, and it has already blown past its funding goal.
What they say about it:
“The Chord Machine is an innovative instrument that offers endless possibilities for playing MIDI notes and combining and tweaking effects, all within a compact and durable device. Designed to accompany you from the start of your musical journey and beyond, the Chord Machine will keep to evolving with new features that you will continue to use and explore in your productions.
As a team, we are committed to push the boundaries of what is possible with the Chord Machine, and we have a LOT of exciting ideas that we are eager to develop. By getting the Chord Machine, you are not only gaining access to its current features but also future updates that will provide even more ways to play and explore your creativity.”
