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Defective Records has introduced DP Editor, a new Mac/Windows editor for the Ensoniq DP/2, DP/4 and DP/4+ effects modules.

What they say about it:

“The Ensoniq DP series of effects has garnered legendary status over the years for its powerful algorithms, overall sound and very flexible routing capabilities. DP Editor now allows you to fully control these incredible devices from your computer.”

Features:

• Fully supports the Ensoniq DP/2, DP/4 and DP/4+
• Edit all effects algorithm parameters in real-time from your computer
• Visualize signal flow from physical inputs through effects and out physical outputs, with user interface that adapts to effect configuration – one of the most important (and challenging!) aspects of the DP devices
• Drag and Drop ROM or RAM presets onto desired place in signal path
• Ensoniq algorithm and parameter descriptions and graphics embedded within the application, for easy recall
• Librarian function, to store and recall presets bundles from your computer
• All effects Units can have their windows “popped out” of the main application window, to allow for visualization of all effects and their parameters at once
• Adjustable application size

DP Editor is available now for $40.

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Developers of the Zynthian – an open hardware platform that promises to be a ‘swiss army knife of synthesis’ – have announced Zynthian Kit V5.

Zynthian 5 is a standalone, open-source music-making device that contains 50 synth engines and 100s of effects.

ZynthianLabs has introduced Zynthian Kit V5, which they say offers more display, more buttons, more connectivity, more power, more usability, more design, more quality and more integration.

First seen back in 2016, Zynthian is a different kind of standalone music-making device in that it’s completely open-source. Built around a Raspberry Pi and Open Hardware, it’s upgradable, adaptable and repairable, and has now been updated to version 5.

The new version of Zynthian has a redesigned physical enclosure that contains a 5-inch multitouch display, a bank of buttons and four controller knobs. It contains a wealth of instrument and effect engines, all based on free Linux plugins.

The engines include emulations of essential instruments and synths (piano, Rhodes, Wurly, Minimoog, DX7, Oberheim OB-X, etc) and there’s also SoundFont support. In fact, a 4GB collection of SoundFonts comes pre-installed.

If you want to make music directly on the device, you can do so via the step sequencer. Additionally, there’s a live looping sampler and audio/MIDI recorder/player, plus support for multitrack audio recording.

Zynthian Kit V5 enables you to create up to 16 chains and has a built-in mixer. Connectivity options include audio, MIDI, USB and Ethernet, enabling you easily use it as a keyboard expander for live work, a standalone effects processor or a synth that you can incorporate into your existing DAW-based setup.

ZynthianLabs says that they are limiting purchases of the Zynthian Kit V5 to a small group, initially, so that they can validate both the Kit and the assembling instructions before opening sales to everyone.

The Zynthian Kit V5 costs €490 exclude VAT without a Raspberry Pi and €570 exclude VAT with one (version 4, 4GB). Find out more on the Zynthian website.

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JMK Music Pedals, the makers of the CLOCKstep – a MIDI clock, transport control and metronome source pedal for live performance – has introduced a new member of their synchronization family: CLOCKstep:MULTI.

This new version of CLOCKstep tackles the complexities of bridging Sync and Transport communication between DAWs, MIDI Devices and Modular systems. It includes connections for 24 PPQN Audio In Sync, MIDI DIN, MIDI USB, MIDI TRS, and seven 0/+5 Volt outputs commonly used with Eurorack and analog synths.

A built-in Audio Metronome on board gives musicians an accurate Click Track for monitoring tempo.

Features:

• Internal Clock to drive MIDI, Voltage and Audio Sync Signals.
• Follow External Clock from a Sample Accurate Audio source or MIDI.
• MIDI DIN, TRS and USB Interfaces (including Soft Thru).
• 5mm Patch Bay on Top for +5 Volt Sync (x2) and various Play/Start/Stop/Reset Gate and Trigger methods.
• Independent Sync Trigger Rates, including Triplet Timings (non-whole value rates) for some interesting, musical results without having to change BPM or switch sequences.
• Five (5) Transport Modes that vary how the Transport and Clock interact.
• Tap Tempo and BPM Keypad for entering precise tempos and executing them at an exact instant. BPM Keypad can be used to view current BPM.
• Support for BPM values that include 1 decimal point.
• Audio Metronome Click with 16 sound options, dynamic volume settings between Quarter, 8th and 16th note, Triplet mode and Time Signatures.
• A full MIDI Implementation for controlling all aspects of the device with external MIDI.
• Preset Storage with instant save and recall.

The CLOCKstep: MULTI is available to pre-order now, with an intro price of $189. Shipping is expected to begin in August.

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