InnerMost47 shared this video demo of OBSIDIAN Neural, a plugin that brings AI-generated samples to your DAW.
All drum loops, basslines, and atmospheric elements were generated using AI text-to-audio prompts, then arranged and performed live. No pre-recorded traditional samples used.
Technical Details:
OBSIDIAN Neural VST3 plugin in Bitwig Studio
AI-generated samples (drums, bass, pads, FX)
MIDI controller for live triggering
Real-time mixing and effects processing
Features showcased:
8-track sampler with MIDI triggering (C3-B3)
Quantized launch system (beat-synced triggering)
Automatic BPM synchronization with DAW
Live sample switching between 4 pages (A/B/C/D) per track
Multi-output routing for individual track effects
You can find out more at the Obsidian Neural site.
Dawned Instruments let us know about Acadie Automatic Chord Machine, an Omnichord-inspired module for Eurorack modular systems.
Acadie is based on the Omnichord OM27, and features a sequencer, arpeggiator and polyphonic synthesizer. It can be used standalone, or integrated into a Eurorack system.
Features:
Three buttons for custom chords (up to 4 notes selectable) that can be stored in memory and recalled
Replication of the OM27 analog voice circuit (for both the chord tone and the harp tone) with stereo headphones out, and sustain control for the harp tone
The analog voices can be shifted up and down octaves, and the bass tone can be switched on/off
Both the chord and the harp tone can be kept in “hold” for infinite sustain
Two MIDI output ports (type A), fully customizable (for voices and channels)
Chord step sequencer (with rest and tie functions), with Tap tempo button
Two independent arpeggiators, one for the chord section and one for the harp section. Both are syncable to the chord sequencer or can run freely with their own tempo control. Both arpeggiators have many modes of operation.
Fully Eurorack compatible (the panel can be easily removed from the wooden enclosure and mounted+powered on a Eurorack system)
CV/Gate interface for the touchbar to control analog synths
Tempo sync input and output via 3.5mm jack
USB C (on the back of the unit) for both power and USB MIDI
The touchbar can be set in “strings” mode to be played like a guitar (6 strings), ukulele (4 strings), or 12-string guitar. –
The notes produced are rearranged to match the string instruments.
Acadie Automatic Chord Machine Video Demo:
The Acadie Automatic Chord Machine is available for €340 Euro.
