Unknown Devices intros Topo T16 Compact Expressive MIDI Controller


Unknown Devices has introduced the Topo T16, a compact MIDI controller that offers three “play modes”, each of which you can customize.

 

The modes include:

  • In Keyboard Mode, Topo makes full use of its pressure sensing ability to convert your finger movements to Velocity and per-note Pressure Midi Messages.
  • In Joystick Mode, the keys control a virtual cursor on an XY plane, sending CC messages.
  • Fader Mode transforms the device into a 4-channel control surface, with each column of keys acting as individual faders.

4 independent banks enable you to store and recall your favorite setups.

Features:

  • Expressive and compact Midi controller with pressure-sensitive keys
  • 16 magnetic-sensing keys with velocity and aftertouch
  • Touch-strip for controlling mode-related
  • Keyboard, Joystick, and Fader play modes
  • 4 Memory Banks, each with it’s own settings
  • Highly Customizable, from the layout to the response curve
  • WebMidi-based configurator for deep customization
  • USB-C for power and midi in/out
  • MIDI TRS output, both A and B modes supported
  • Experimental OSC support
  • 3d printed, high quality case, STLs available for free

The Topo T16 is available now to preorder for €159 excl. vat, ships on June 3rd.

 

Isla Instruments S2400 Sampler Gets Hardware DSP Upgrade

Isla Instruments has introduced the S2400 DSP card, a user-installable hardware upgrade for their S2400 sampler.

The card adds the ability to run multiple FX plugins (VST, LV2, CLAP) inside the box.

 

The S2400 DSP Card is available to pre-order for $549.

 

 

Erica Synths EDU DIY Snare Drum kit


Erica Synths, in collaboration with Moritz Klein, has introduced the latest in its DIY series, the EDU DIY Snare Drum.

The module joins their previously announced Kick, Hi-Hat and Compressor kits to create the core of a modular drum kit.

The mki x es.EDU kits are designed to let people with little-to-no prior experience learn how to design and build analog synthesizer circuits from scratch.

Features:

  • Manual and CV controlled Tune
  • Tune CV depth attenuator
  • Manual Attack and Decay control
  • Manual and CV Snappy (noise and tone crossfade) control
  • Accent input

Official intro video from Moritz Klein:

The EDU DIY Snare Drum is available now for €65.