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At Superbooth 2025, held May 8-10 at the FEZ-Berlin, Tiptop Audio introduced three new modules, OCTOLFO, Multipass, & Resonator.

Here are the details on each of the new modules:

The OCTOLFO, above, is part of Tiptop’s ART range of polyphonic modules, and offers eight-voice voltage-controlled LFOs. For all Eurorack synth owners, the module packs a lot of LFOs into a compact package. If you’re using ART, the module lets you make the jump to modulating polyphonically.

The Octolfo featureseight fully-independent LFOs with plenty of controls, lots of waveforms, and even the ability to load your own waveshapes. Clock-sync it or let it free-run. Use one-shot cycles of waveforms to create unique envelopes, and reset LFO cycles from your notes. All eight LFOs are available simultaneously on regular jacks and Polytip jacks—both outputs and CV control inputs. CV is mappable to parameters, and the entire setup can be saved as a “preset.”

Multipass is an Eight-Voice Multimode Filter in their ART line. This is based on the OB-X filter design (not the later CEM-based OB-Xa). It features extended signal levels on inputs and outputs for an even broader tone range. LP, BP, and HP modes are poly-voltage controlled and simultaneously available per voice through Polytip, and via a mixed output jack. Each filter mode has manual gain control via dedicated faders. Frequency control is polyphonic and can be over-modulated by a mono signal with adjustable scaling.

Resonator is an extended design, based on the analog resonator from the 1975 Polymoog synthesizer.

Tiptop says that Resonator works with everything from drums to polyphonic audio, adding lush resonating swirls.

It features three resonators, each with a selectable band. Each has voltage control for every parameter, nine CV inputs in total. Multiple gain stages (master input, resonator gain, and mix output) allow fine control and help manage clipping.

Emphasis CV range boundaries prevent runaway self-oscillation. A true-bypass switch makes it easy to compare processed and dry signals—perfect for leaving it patched in and engaging ononly when needed.

Details are to be announced, but they expect all three modules to be shipping ‘soon’.

In his latest loopop video, host Ziv Eliraz takes an in-depth look at the new 1010music Bento, a portable sampling production lab that lets you sample, sequence, and perform with expressive control.

Watch the video and share your thoughts on the Bento in the comments!

Topics covered:

0:00 Intro
1:10 Overview
2:10 Project scope
5:50 I/O
6:40 Build
7:10 Panel tour
8:25 Track screen
9:30 Inst dashboard
9:50 Modulation
10:15 Other screens
10:55 One-shot kits
12:25 Multisamples
14:10 Granular
15:10 Loops
16:15 Live looping
17:45 Slice
18:45 Sequencing
21:20 Launch
22:10 FX – Drive
22:40 FX- Filter
23:25 Mod FX
24:40 Delay
26:10 Reverb
27:00 Compressor
27:20 Pros & cons
30:40 Factory songs

At Superbooth 2025, being held May 8-10 at the FEZ-Berlin, Erica Synths, in collaboration with Hexinverter, has introduced HexDrums, a hybrid analog/digital drum machine.

The HexDrum has 10 sound sources, mostly based on the Hexinverter Mutant series of percussion modules: two kick drums for different (or combined) flavors – the BD9 and Bass drum, an optimized Mutant Machine, Snare drum, Clap, Rimshot and HiHats. To complete the setup, Erica Synths Cymbals are added, featuring 10 sets of crash and ride cymbal samples.

All drums have individual outputs. For the master section, they are panned in the stereo field before being sent into the Compressor and Master Drive, derived from the Mutant Glue. A special feature is the kick drum-controlled sidechain that can be used to animate drum patterns on the beat.

A hands-on sequencer lets you create patterns up to 64-steps, with per-track accent, per-step microtiming, ratchets, rolls, per-step probability and a memory of 16 banks with 16 patterns each.

“Our plan was always to use the Mutant Drum DNA to create a next-level desktop drum machine. We began early work on one before the Pandemic,” explains Hexinverter’s Stacy Gaudreau. “I’m so glad that the Erica Synths crew was able to carry out the vision and finish the dream!”

HexDrums will be available for purchase later this year.  Details are to come on Erica Synths site.