Behringer has introduced a new Eurorack module, the Four LFO.
The Four LFO seems to be a knockoff of the XOAC Batumi, which is a fully voltage-controlled, quadruple digital LFO module that offers some unique features.
Key features appear to be the same as the Batumi:
Four voltage controlled LFOs
Free, quadrature, phase and divide modes
Assignable waveform outputs
Assignable reset/tap tempo inputs
The Behringer version appears to be a fairly straight copy, but it looks like it combines the features of the Batumi and the Batumi expander module, Poti.
XAOC shared this response via Facebook:
“To all the pathetic parasites around: imitation is the highest form of flattery…”
Details on Behringer FOUR LFO pricing and availability are to be announced.
1010music shared this video introduction to their Blackbox v3.0, a major update to their compact sampling studio that they say is “a significant step forward for sequencing, songwriting, and arrangement.”
New in Blackbox 3.0:
Each of the 16 sequences now have 4 layers. You can sequence and switch between all 64 layers for more advanced songwriting.
You can now double a sequence. Double will double the length and content. Double allows you to write in smaller sections and extend as needed.
The new Song mode can have up to 32 song scenes per preset. Song scenes can control sequences, Clips, Slicers, Granular samples, and one-shots. Scenes can be looped within a song. Songs mode now has 2 loop modes. You can loop a single scene or the entire song. You can also trigger each scene individually using MIDI notes.
MID-only sequences are now fully independent of internal Pads.
MIDI routing has been redesigned. You now have more complete control over MIDI input and output. You can selectively route MIDI in, out, or thru the blackbox. You can enable or disable the USB Device port, and have total control over how clock + transport is sent and received. Find out full details on the 1010music website.
The Take 5 update includes an additional 128 Preset and 128 User memory locations, doubling the previous sound bank size. The Factory bank expansion is filled with new sounds, created by some of the world’s leading sound designers and synthesists. These sounds range from classic analog-style patches to modern, cinematic soundscapes.
Take 5 v2.0 also provides new synthesis options. These include capabilities like Envelope Repeat, which allows users to create evolving and complex sounds by looping sections of the synth’s envelopes, and LFO Slew, which smooths over wave shapes to enable more organic and musical modulations. These are especially useful for creating ambient, drone, and experimental sounds, adding new dimensions to any performance.
A new Lo-Fi effect emulates the sound of time-worn analog tape machines. Featuring controls for wow and flutter, playback head azimuth, and tape drive amount, the Lo- Fi effect can be used to add anything from a gritty character, through to a full-blown “busted tape deck” vibe.
The Take 5 v2.0 software update is available now as a free download for all Take 5 owners at the Sequential website.
