tubesockor has announced a new project that promises to bring new superpowers to the Korg DW-8000, which was originally introduced 40 years ago, in 1985:
“I reverse engineered the OS (firmware) of the Korg DW-8000 from 1985, and have started to add some new features. Bringing some new life to a 40 year old synth!
First up, as a proof-of-concept, is an additional waveform for the LFO.”
There’s no word yet on what this will look like in terms of a commercial product. But, if you’ve got a Korg DW-8000, you can leave your wish list for new features on tubesockor’s Youtube post.
Oversynth.com let us know that they’ve released a set of overlays for the Korg Drumlogue drum machine.
Oversynth makes panel overlays that do two main things. First, they bring additional information to the front panel, so you don’t have to remember alt-key shortcuts and hidden controls. Second, they lets you customize the look of your gear by offering a variety of styles of overlays.
The new Drumlogue overlays feature enhanced shift function and global settings labels to enhance readability in low light. The Overlay designs range from classic black and white, to color-coded options in various shades. All designs use high-contrast graphics and large fonts whenever possible for easy viewing.
The new Korg Drumlogue overlays are available now, priced at $35 each.
Oversynth.com manufactures overlays for synthesizers and other electronic instruments in small batches based on customer demand and offers worldwide shipping from Portland Oregon, USA.
Today, Behringer announces that their latest Eurorack module, the Vocoder VC16, is now shipping from their factory, priced at $99.
Vocoders analyze the spectral characteristics of a modulation signal, like your voice, and then apply those characteristics to a carrier signal. The most common application is for creating classic ‘robot voice’ effects.
The Vocoder VC16 features six engines and three voice polyphony with its internal engine, and it can also work with an external carrier.
Features:
Vocoder with 3 voices of polyphony
6 digital oscillators, including analog modeling, noise, FM, and Vox
4 controls for vocoder response and sound modeling
Synthesis models tailored for Vocoder applications
Carrier shape control
External carrier input with adjustable level control
Line/mic modulator input featuring level control
MIDI input for interfacing with other instruments
USB connector for firmware updates
Eurorack specs: 16 HP, 100 mA +12 V, 20 mA -12 V
The official Behringer Vocoder VC16 intro video:
The Behringer Vocoder VC16 is now shipping from their factory, priced at $99.
