Kaona, in collaboration with Yi Jil, has introduced a Fresh way to keep your Eurorack modular system cool.
Kaona’s Fresh is a 2HP module that offers a simple solution for cooling the confined environment of your Eurorack module case.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“During live performances or in already warm studios, the internal temperature can rise quickly, putting a strain on components — even causing malfunctions, or worse.
Fresh evacuates hot air in record time using a powerful vertical fan and then maintains a comfortable temperature for your modules.
At maximum speed, the internal temperature drops by several degrees in a matter of minutes. Then, even at minimum speed, the gentle ventilation maintains a constant and silent air flow.
At minimum speed, Fresh is almost inaudible; at full power… it’s mind-blowing! (but the sound of the wind is largely covered by the music).”
Features:
Simple solution for cooling Eurorack systems
On/off button
Potentiometer to adjust the speed
Specifications:
Width: 2HP
Depth: 45 mm
Requires a 5 V power supply
Power consumption: +12 V = 0 mA; –12 V = 0 mA; +5 V = 120 mA (at full power)
The Kaona Fresh module is available now for €98.40.
Boochow Instruments has introduced a new web app that lets you create custom user units (oscillators, modulation FX, delay FX, reverb FX) for the KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad.
To do this, you create custom user units for the NTS-3 kaoss pad using Pure Data, and the web app will automatically compile them so that they can be loaded onto your device.
This expands the capabilities of Boochow’s browser-based solution, which already supports the ‘logues and the NTS-1 mkII:
The overview video, embedded at the top of the page, covers the tool’s capabilities and demonstrates how to use it:
Waveshaper Media let us know that their electronic music documentaries I Dream Of Wires & Subotnick are now available to view via streaming systems.
I Dream Of Wires is a documentary about the rise, fall and rebirth of the modular synthesizer. The film features over 100 inventors, musicians and enthusiasts discussing their relationship with the modular synthesizer. This includes interviews with Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode, Erasure), Gary Numan, cEvin Key (Skinny Puppy), Daniel Miller (Mute Records), Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle, Chris & Cosey), as well as modular manufacturers like Doepfer, Make Noise, and Intellijel.
I Dream Of Wires is available via the following services:
Subotnick explores the life of electronic music pioneer Morton Subotnick. At 90 years of age, he has become a cult figure for a whole new generation.
The film includes live performances, captured in surround sound and augmented with liquid-light psychedelic effects. Subotnick is described as “a multimedia experience that highlights and celebrates one of the world’s most influential living composers.”
Subotnick is available to stream or download via the following services:
