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Synthetic Sound Labs has introduced the Model 2140 Euro Rack Thundrum, an 8hp Euro format version of its two-oscillator FM drum voice.

Here’s what they say about it:

“SSL experimented with hundreds of modular patch variations to get to the best combination of simplicity and tonal versatility in a reasonably priced, compact and user-friendly format.

The main Tone oscillator (VCO) has a linear control response and is adjustable from zero (not thru-zero) to several kilohertz, but the key to the 2140’s unique sound is its enveloped linear FM (frequency modulation).

A secondary wide range ‘sine’ FM oscillator output is routed thru an internal VCA (FM Amount).  As pre-patched, the modulation depth is controlled by the Envelope output.  This allows higher harmonic contents at the beginning attack of the envelope, which trail off as the tone decays.  Of course, this is entirely under your control, and you can easily patch around this normalization and create your own variations.

The main Tone oscillator is designed to ‘stall’ (zero frequency) at the lowest settings so that you can get unique musically useful pulsing effects when modulated.”

Thundrum was originally released in Moog format.

Video demo by Synthesist John L Rice of the original version:

The Model 2140 Euro Rack Thundrum is available now from Synthetic Sound Labs for $295.

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Unfiltered Audio LO-FI-AF is yet another effect that is designed to make your audio sound worse.

This is a plugin that is all about degradation, and a celebration of what were once seen as unwelcome audio artifacts.

Using impulse responses, spectral shaping and other techniques, LO-FI-AF can recreate everything from the sound of vinyl records and cassettes to CD skips, MP3 chirps and radio interference.

In addition, you can even dial in some of that annoying chatter that you hear when you put your phone too close to one of your speakers.

You are also not restricted to using one of these effects at a time, either; there are four modules that can be toggled and reorganized into 24 different signal paths. So, it is easy to create custom effect chains that will give you exactly the kind of busted-up sound you’re looking for.

All of this destructive action takes place on what is described as an intuitive interface, and you can choose from 14 included skins.

LO-FI-AF runs on PC and Mac in VST/AU/AAX formats. The full price is $149, but you can currently purchase it for $130. A 14-day demo version is available, too.

Find out more on the Plugin Alliance website.

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Sequential today introduced OS version 2.0, a free firmware update for the Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 synthesizers.

You can now turn your Prophet-5 synth into a Prophet-10

The update adds Stack and Split capability, a new feature not covered in the main User’s Guide. This promises to be an “easy-to-install” add-on, and is designed to to enable full compatibility with the new version (2.0) of the Prophet-5/10 OS, which adds bi-timbral, stack and split capabilities to the synths.

With this installed on either an upgraded Prophet-5 or a Prophet-10, you can stack two different programs together to create more complex sounds. Each program is allocated five voices of polyphony, enabling five-note bi-timbral operation.

OS 2.0 also includes new voice management commands that you can access through an additional “3rd row” of Global commands.

If you would rather, you can split the keyboard into two separate performance zones, each with a different program. So, you could play a bass sound with your left hand and a lead part with your right, for example.

“We’re excited to bring stack and split capability to 10-voice Prophets,” said Sequential founder Dave Smith. “It gives even more musical versatility to an already awesome-sounding instrument. Musicians are going to love the sound design possibilities of bi-timbral stacks. And players will be able to make good use of splits in live performance.”

The OS update is available now as a free download. If you are a Prophet-5 owner who’s tempted by the upgrade, you can buy the voice expansion card directly from Sequential for $899. This comes with full installation instructions, and is compatible with both keyboard and desktop models of the Prophet-5 .

Find out more on the Sequential website.

 

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