Sinevibes has released major updates for two of its effects for the Korg Multi-Engine line of synthesizers, Hollow v2 and Luminance v2, adding support for the NTS-1 mkII synth and NTS-3 kaoss pad.
Hollow is a “vast space reverb” plugin for KORG prologue, minilogue xd, NTS-1, NTS-1 mkII and NTS-3.
At its core is a feedback delay network – with as many as 64 connections – that they say creates a “lush, almost three-dimensional” reverb sound. With all settings maxed out, this engine is capable of tail times that exceed several minutes, while still having a smooth and naturally decay.
Luminance is a shimmer reverb plugin for KORG prologue, minilogue xd, NTS-1, NTS-1 mkII and NTS-3.
The plugin is based on a feedback delay network with a built-in a granular pitch shifter and chorus-style modulation. They say that Luminance “gently follows the original musical content and creates a rich background sound layer – reminiscent of a gorgeous, dreamy symphony of strings or pipe organs.”
Compatibility:
KORG prologue
KORG minilogue xd
KORG NTS-1
KORG NTS-1 mkII
KORG NTS-3
Hollow and Luminance are available now, priced at $19 each.
Erica Synths has introduced Echolocator, a hardware stereo delay effect, with an algorithm developed by 112db.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“Echolocator is a hands-on precision tool that lets you take manual and very musical control over small nuances. Like a bat navigating its environment in the dark, you can feel your way through your live performances and shape the delay response and character on the fly.
Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and a sleek aluminum case to match our lineup of compact desktop units, the Echolocator will let your setup take flight in any live show, studio or sonic experiment.”
Erica Synths Echolator Demo:
Features:
A unique stereo delay algorithm developed by 112dB
Selectable delay, filter, and shimmer modes
12 parameters for detailed sound design
Freeze function
A configurable footswitch input
30 factory presets and 70 user preset slots
Preset export via USB
Full MIDI implementation
Dimensions: 23cm x 14,5cm x 7cm (including knobs)
Erica Synths Echolocator is available now, priced at € 490.00
Noise Engineering, best known as a maker of synthesizer effects and sound sources, today announced Batverb, a distinctive stereo reverb “with a twist.”
The Batverb pedal’s parameters allow the resulting effects to morph organically from slapback delays to infinite reverb tails.
“Batverb was inspired by our Desmodus Versio module, but when we tried to bring the Desmodus experience to guitar, we realized quickly that we would need to rethink the approach. Batverb shares concepts with Desmodus but shares zero code: the entire thing was redesigned from the ground up, with the dynamics and tonality of guitar at the forefront,” said Stephen McCaul, Chief Noisemaker at Noise Engineering.
“Working with guitar was key, but what sounds great on guitar also works really well for loads of other instruments,” adds NE’s Kris Kaiser.
Batverb’s stereo I/O and MIDI integration make it suitable for a wide range of instruments.
Along with predelay/delay Time and Regen controls, Batverb includes a number of parameters for shaping the tone of the reverb itself. The Grit switch adds a unique harmonic distortion to the tail or the whole mix, and the Doom and Shimmer controls add in subharmonics and overtones. Batverb also has onboard adjustable highpass and lowpass filters to shape the tone to taste.
Batverb’s configurable Bypass footswitch can cut the reverb tail immediately, or simply mute the input to the reverb processor, allowing the tail to ring out while you play. The Infinite footswitch mutes the input to the reverb tank while maximizing the feedback for an infinite atmosphere.
The innovative Duck switch uses the dynamics of your playing to shape the reverb tail. Use the right setting to duck the reverb out of the way of your guitar’s tone, or the left setting to make the reverb’s dynamics match your guitar’s.
Batverb also stores/recalls up to 16 presets with MIDI Program Change messages. Batverb features a convenient MIDI thru jack, so it’s easy to patch into your MIDI control chain. In addition, all parameters can also be controlled via MIDI for automation and remote control from a DAW or configurable controllers.
Features:
Separate Doom and Shimmer controls add in chaotic suboctaves and haunting overtones
Low-pass and high-pass filter settings for the reverb tank allow you to add filtering and harmonics to reverb tails
Built-in dynamic distortion can apply to only the wet signal or the whole output
Onboard dry/wet Blend control and input- and output-gain parameters
Unique Duck switch controls the reverb’s behavior: duck out of the way of an input signal, or match the dynamics of your playing, similar to a gated reverb
Create instant atmospheres with reverb-freezing Hold footswitch
Route the expression input to any parameter on the pedal
Configurable bypass
Store and recall 16 different presets and recall them with MIDI program-change messages.
Noise Engineering Batverb pedal is currently available for preorder for MSRP $499. The pedal will ship from Noise Engineering and retailers starting March 13th, 2025.
