Akuto Studio recently launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of the Chord Machine MIDI Controller, and it has already blown past its funding goal.
What they say about it:
“The Chord Machine is an innovative instrument that offers endless possibilities for playing MIDI notes and combining and tweaking effects, all within a compact and durable device. Designed to accompany you from the start of your musical journey and beyond, the Chord Machine will keep to evolving with new features that you will continue to use and explore in your productions.
As a team, we are committed to push the boundaries of what is possible with the Chord Machine, and we have a LOT of exciting ideas that we are eager to develop. By getting the Chord Machine, you are not only gaining access to its current features but also future updates that will provide even more ways to play and explore your creativity.”
Behringer has announced the Perfect Pitch PP1, a new Eurorack module that converts microphone, guitar, or line-level sources to MIDI, CV, and USB signals.
The module also features a line out so you can run external signals through your modular system.
Features:
8HP size
Versatile I/O converts guitar, microphone, or line-level sources to MIDI, USB, or CV
Signal conversion allows for use with synthesizers, plug-ins, and other DAW control by near-instantly tracking pitch from mono sources
Pitch, gate, and trigger values are extracted for use with CV-compatible gear
Hi-Z and Low Cut functions allow you to match your incoming instrument signals
50dB of gain available to keep things consistent without compromising output possibilities
USB MIDI allows for deep DAW integration from any instrumental source
AJH Synth has announced the MiniMod Keyz – a Minimoog-inspired Eurorack keyboard synthesizer.
The MiniMod Keyz brings together a collection of modules that are essentially Euro-format clones of circuits from the original RA Moog version of the MiniMoog, and then adds a Ring SM, Tap Tempo VC-LFO, and their new Low Fat HP Filter.
The modules are build into a custom version of the ‘Epic AF’ NiftyKEYZ Euro keyboard case, fitted with custom Dark American Walnut end cheeks for a more vintage look.
Because the system is fully modular, it has a sonic range that goes far beyond the original Minimoog design.
The Ring SM is a 5-channel Moog CP3 mixer, EMS Synthi/VCS3 based Ring Modulator, and a very rich-sounding, simultaneous 2 octave sub-bass generator. User Guide:
The Tap Tempo VC-LFO is a very complex modulation source, with 16 common and unusual wave shapes, including stepped and sloped random voltages. Every element can be voltage-controlled, and can be clocked by external modules/sequencers, or act as a master clock, clock divider/multiplier. User Guide:
The Low Fat is a voltage-controlled 2hp high pass filter, and a great compliment to the classic, huge-sounding Transistor Ladder Filter. The Fattest filter in town needs to slim down sometimes! User Guide:
The NiftyKeyz is a 4-octave keyboard controller, with a large host of features, including arpeggiator, 4-voice polyphonic control, built-in LFO, and more.
