X Audio Systems has introduced VCRadio, a voltage-controlled FM/AM/SW stereo radio receiver for Eurorack modular synthesizers.
The unit generates a continuous stream of audio content, noises, squelches and broadcasts, depending on where you are located in the world. The unit will easily pick-up any station or noises lurking at any frequency within the selected range.
You can modulate the CV input to create beats/patterns of mixed radio signals and noises.
Features:
1 radio receiver (FM – AM – 6 bands of Short Wave)
2 LEDs for indicating if the radio signal is strong (STATION) or stereo (STEREO)
1 CV Input (with gain) to modulate the TUNER knob with an external signal (-5V – +5V)
3 audio line outputs (LEFT, RIGHT, SUM)
2 antennas (telescopic for FM/SW and ferrite loop for AM)
Eurorack module 8HP
Radio Bands:
FM Radio (88 – 108 MHz)
AM Radio (520 – 1710 kHz)
SW Band 1 (2,3 – 2,5 MHz)
SW Band 2 (3,9 – 4,0 MHz)
SW Band 3 (5,6 – 6,4 MHz)
SW Band 4 (6,8 – 7,6 MHz)
SW Band 5 (9,2 – 10,0 MHz)
SW Band 6 (11,6 – 12,2 MHz)
The VCRadio is available to pre-order for € 149.00, with shipping planned for November 2023.
Universal Audio has expanded its guitar effects lineup with four compact stompboxes offering studio-quality compression, reverb and tape echo emulation.
Universal Audio has introduced 4 new compact effects pedal that are slimmed-down, more compact, and yet still present players with top-quality sounds featuring UAFX’s superlative processing power and UA’s analogue modelling tech.
These UAFX pedals are smaller, more affordable, with simplified controls, and include the new Orion Tape Echo, 1176 Studio Compressor, Heavenly Plate Reverb and Evermore Studio Reverb single-footswitch stompboxes.
The Orion gives guitarists the rich, three-dimensional effects of a thoroughly emulated vintage tape echo.
Key Features:
Authentic emulation of a vintage Maestro Echoplex EP-III tape echo in a compact stompbox*
Perfectly captured analog preamp for fat, boosted tones and effects
Selectable Mint, Worn, and Old tape types for added color and texture
Wonk control for modulated repeats and vibey tape splice sounds
The Heavenly Plate Reverb gives you the sound of the 1950’s German-made studio reverbs responsible for decades of classic recorded guitar tones, in a compact stompbox, with Universal Audio’s tasting notes describing the ambience as “dense and moody”.
There are three core sounds to choose from: Vintage Bright, Vintage Dark, and Modern Full. Pre-delay, EQ, Mod and Rate controls present a fuss-free platform for dialling in your sound. The Mod Rate can be changed from slow to fast via the slider at the pedal’s top, and again there is the option to run this true bypass or in Trails mode.
Key Features:
Authentic emulations of three vintage studio plate reverbs sourced from The Plant Studio
Selectable Vintage Bright, Vintage Dark, and Modern Full plate settings for endless reverb textures
Mod, Pre Delay, EQ controls for detailed effect sculpting
Selectable true/buffered bypass, analog dry through
The Evermore Studio Reverb gives you the grainy ambient trails and mesmerizing modulations of the iconic late-’70s vintage digital hardware, in a compact, elegantly crafted stompbox.
Key Features:
Authentic emulation of a vintage digital studio hardware, in a compact stompbox
Bit-for-bit emulations of iconic Room, Small Hall, or Large Hall programs
Vintage-correct Bass, Mid, and Treble decay controls
Mod control for lush, grainy “early-digital” textures
Selectable true/buffered bypass, short/long pre delay, analog dry through
Modular Seattle shared this recording of the July 29, 2023 Modular on the Spot event.
The event featured the following performers:
1:16 – Balance.Spring
25:34 – Casual Decay
46:28 – Chris Barth
01:09:33 – Demetrius Patin
1:28:53 – Planar Drift
1:54:01 – Technoware Passager
Modular on the Spot was founded in 2015 by Bana Haffar and Eric “Rodent” Cheslak. The events are free, outdoors and feature live modular synth performances.
