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BOSS has introduced the DM-101 Delay Machine, a powerful analog delay pedal driven by eight BBDs under CPU control.

The DM-101 features 12 modes, stereo operation, and a wide array of tonal colors, all while maintaining 100 percent analog signal processing throughout. With 127 user memories, tap tempo, carryover, MIDI, and more, the DM-101 offers the features and versatility of an advanced digital pedal, but with the unique sound of analog BBD circuitry.

Analog delays based around BBD (bucket-brigade device) microchips emerged in the 1970s as a compact and cost-effective alternative to the standard tape delays of the era. The DM-101 is designed to offer a ‘supercharged’ take on this classic effect with enhanced capabilities for today’s music makers.

A key benefit of the DM-101’s CPU control is the ability to realize sophisticated stereo sounds not available with other BBD analog delays. For example, Pan mode routes each BBD and its feedback loop to alternate points in the stereo field, while Dual Mod shifts the modulation phase for each output to generate a wide, spacious delay effect.

Six of the 12 modes support stereo operation, providing everything from short reverb-like sounds and expansive modulated delays to pattern delays for intense rhythmic effects.

The DM-101 offers all the benefits of a modern delay pedal. Tap tempo and note subdivisions are available with most modes, and there’s carryover for maintaining repeats when the effect is bypassed. Users can store and recall favorite setups with four onboard memories and connect up to two footswitches or an expression pedal for extended real-time control.

MIDI I/O takes things further, providing remote access to 127 user memories, MIDI sync, and more. The stereo audio outputs are set for blended operation by default, but they can be easily reconfigured for wet/dry rigs and wet-only parallel setups.

BOSS DM-101 will be available in the US in July for $499.99

Noise Engineering has introduced Univer Inter, a flexible and fully configurable MIDI-to-CV converter in 6HP.

Univer Inter has 8 outputs that can be configured to convert almost any MIDI message to voltage. MIDI devices can be connected directly via 1/8th” TRS, with adapters included to connect to MIDI DIN devices, or via a class-compliant USB B port.

Along with converting MIDI from almost any source to analog voltages, Univer Inter can function as a USB to MIDI adapter, capable of sending and receiving MIDI.

MIDI-to-CV interfaces are often used with MIDI sequencers, or to play notes on a Eurorack system with a DAW’s piano roll. The Noise Engineering team wanted Univer Inter to seamlessly integrate into a system to control monophonic voices across multiple channels, create polyphonic patches for chords and complex melodic lines, or use note triggers to build a drum kit in a modular case.

Univer Inter’s extensive clock output settings are designed to make synchronizing in-the-rack sequencers to a DAW or MIDI clock simple. Configure reset messages to work as start or stop triggers (or both), divide clocks to a wide variety of musical values, or use DIN sync-style run and 24ppqn clock outputs. Other output options include pitch, gate, and CC modulation and more.

For users interested in more complex polyphony patches, two Univer Inter can be chained together for a total of 16 CV outs from a single MIDI connection. Four-voice polyphonic patching with aftertouch and velocity, eight-voice simple polyphony, 16-channel CC-controlled modulation, or complex drum triggering are all simple to configure and control.

Univer Inter launches with over 20 behaviors available per output; the team expects to add other tuning specs and other features later this year. They are also soliciting feedback on what features the community would like to see incorporated.

Univer Inter is available now to pre-order for $275, with shipping starting at the end of June, 2023.

Audible Genius has released Syntorial 2.0, a major update to its flagship synthesizer course.

“Syntorial’s been out for 10 years. In that time, I’ve learned so much from our incredibly engaged users, and refined my teaching approach through the development of other courses and curriculums,” notes creator Joe Hanley. “Syntorial 2.0 is the manifestation of everything I’ve learned.”

What’s new in Syntorial 2.0:

• A modern and resizable User Interface
• A new Visualizer, using animation to show Envelopes, LFO, and Filter operations in real time
• Revamped videos with better pacing and face-to-face guidance with Joe Hanley
• A new Randomizer mode for endless practice
• More nuanced scoring and remapped parameters allowing for more consistent progress and less roadblocks
• Shorter Group Challenges and Bonus Rounds

Syntorial 2.0 is available now for $77.99 through July 6, 2023 (regular price will be $129.99). A free demo, featuring the first 22 lessons, is also available.