FlatSix Modular shared this video to introduce the Shroud of Turing, 16-Bit Shift Register Sequencer with Musical Quantization – a module in the Intellijel 1U format that combines the capabilities of the classic Turing Machine shift register with a capable and playable note quantizer.
The Shroud of Turing is part of the company’s Nocturne Alchemy Platform, a series of modules built on a shared Arduino-based hardware platform.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“It generates pseudo-random CV sequences that can lock into repeating patterns or evolve freely over time. What sets it apart is a built-in keyboard for defining custom scales, with six save slots for instant recall during performance as well as sequence sculpting tools like pattern rotation, bit editing, and loop reset so you can shape your phrases in real time. Whether you’re looking for a source of happy accidents, a tool for controlled generative composition, or a compact sequencer that speaks in scales, the Shroud of Turing bridges the gap between chaos and musicality.”
The latest episode of Auteur Cinema takes a look at David Lynch‘s Eraserhead – considered by some to be the ultimate cult movie.
How Eraserhead Changed Sound Forever features Lynch and others, discussing how he and sound designer Alan Splet created the unique audio landscape of the film.
With Eraserhead, Lynch made sound equal to cinematography. While the film never reached a large audience, it nevertheless has had a profound influence on cinema, game design, and music.
Video Summary:
“Despite opening to little interest, over the years Eraserhead has become an increasingly influential film, particularly in the field of sound. In this essay I explore how David Lynch, alongside legendary sound designer Alan Splet, created the industrial soundscape of Eraserhead and how it has and will continue to influence artists across all mediums.”
In May 1977, Elektor magazine published the first of a series of articles that document building the Formant modular synthesizer. The Formant, designed by C. Chapman, was designed to an affordable DIY alternative to the commercial modular synths of the day.
Last year, Erica Synths introduced a modern reissue of the Formant modular, with 27 module kits available for DIYers.
Carr shares an overview of the Formant modular, history of the system, sound demos and more.
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