Erica Synths has announced the availability of Xenodrive, a stereo distortion/overdrive/waveshaper FX unit, developed in collaboration with 112db.
Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and an aluminum case, the Xenodrive is designed to “elevate the user’s sound in any live show, studio or sonic experiment.”
Xenodrive Features:
3x Distortions in one unit,
Analog pre-gain,
Germanium diode distortion emulation,
Unique waveshaper algorithm,
12 hands-on parameters,
Full MIDI control,
Configurable footswitch input,
Save & recall functionality,
True stereo signal path,
Premium aluminum enclosure
Dimensions: 23cm x 14,5cm x 7cm (including knobs)
Weight: 833g
The Xenodrive is available now, priced at € 490.00
Five 12 has announced new firmware updates for their Vector sequencer (both mkI and mkII) and QV-L Quad LFO for Eurorack.
Here’s what’s new:
Vector MkI: The latest 4.0 build for the Mk1 is BETA2. This build includes a MIDI Map feature that allows you to control Vector params using MIDI CC messages. By request, it also includes the “transpose link” feature added to the MkII earlier this year.
Vector MkII: The latest 4.0 build for the MkII is BETA9. It includes full support for the MkI Jack Expander.
QV-L: The latest 2.0 build is BETA3, which includes further refinements to the updated UI. The 2.0 firmware for the QV-L introduces a simpler, faster screen layout, a pref to run the whole module ‘upside-down’, log-taper envelopes, and ADSR envelopes.
All firmware releases can be found on the Five12 Support page.
They also shared a series of videos that demonstrate the new QV-L firmware:
There is a preview of the new features in the 2.0 firmware, a detailed walkthrough of a generative patch, and an improvised performance using that generative patch. The addition of log-taper envelopes and a revised UI make the envelopes much more useful for this sort of patching.
They also shared that their Five12 Discord is rapidly growing, so owners should check it out. And they encourage you to check out the latest Bob Moog Foundation raffle, which features a $24,000 Eurorack system, which includes a black panel Vector and Expander.
Finally, they shared that they have a new batch of Jack Expander MkII modules available in their online store, as well as some new QV-Ls, all available in silver or black panels. Most modules are now also on sale for a limited time.
Today, audio effects creator Soundtoys has launched a special “12 Days of Soundtoys” holiday promotion. The campaign offers six free plug-ins between December 8 and December 19.
Each free plug-in will be available for 48 hours only, exclusively at soundtoys.com giving artists, producers, and sound designers powerful new tools to shape and enhance their creativity.
“Soundtoys plug-ins are built to inspire,” said Mitch Thomas, senior product specialist at Soundtoys. “This giveaway event is our way of saying thank you to the creative community that continues to push the boundaries of sound and keep us inspired. We hope these tools help spark new ideas and make every project a little more fun.”
Alongside the giveways, users will also find a special upgrade offer that dynamically improves as they add additional Soundtoys products to their collection, presenting an opportunity to save on the complete Soundtoys 5 collection of 23 effects. Upgrades are 50% off during the Holiday Sale.
