Magerit has introduced the KOLORA, a new Eurorack module that they describe as ‘a complete synth palette’ in 42HP.
The Magerit KOLORA features two oscillators (one analog and one digital), two VCAs, two LFOs, a 4-pole state-variable filter (VCF), three noise generators, an envelope generator, a sequencer, a mixer, and several additional utilities, including an active multiple and an OR/AND logic mixer.
Features:
A complete palette – two oscillators (one analog and one digital), two VCAs, two LFOs, a state-variable filter, three noise generators, an envelope, a sequencer, a mixer, and additional utilities such as an active multiple and a logical AND/OR mixer (known as a Boolean mixer).
Analog and digital oscillators – One oscillator is based around the legendary 3340 chip, a temperature-stabilized oscillator core offering linear and exponential FM, pulse width modulation, hard sync, and four waveforms—sine, triangle, saw, and pulse. The other oscillator is a wavetable synth with up to 16 different waveforms. You can upload your own, too.
Noise options – a noise generator featuring three different flavors: classic white and pink noises, and a clocked LFSR noise, similar to the sounds found in old video game consoles.
Amplify and Modulate – Two VCAs, two LFOs, and one ADSR envelope generator are included in this module, allowing modulation with sine, triangle, or square waves. The amplifier can be modulated or even used without any CV input.
Patterns – KOLORA also features an 8-stage step sequener.
Filter – KOLORA has a 4-pole state-variable filter with three simultaneous responses: Low Pass, Band Pass, and High Pass. Furthermore, it is self-oscillating, so you can play melodies by inputting a V/OCT signal into its CUTOFF input.
Mix and Utility – the module also features an active mixer and additional utilities, such as a buffered active multiple and Boolean OR/AND logic operators.
Native Instruments has introduced Maschine 3, a major update to its beatmaking and music production application.
Maschine 3 introduces stem separation, workflow enhancements, community requested features and a new Maschine Central library of sounds, rhythms, and presets.
While Maschine 3 is designed to work with Maschine hardware, they’ve also updated it so that it can be used to build tracks, from start to finish, without any additional hardware.
Here’s whats new in Maschine 3:
Stem Separation: Split any audio file into drums, bass, vocals, and other instruments.
Maschine Central: Machine Central includes over 100 kits, 144 Kontakt instruments, and synth presets from Monark, Massive, Prism, and more.
MIDI Editing tools: A suite of MIDI editing tools to split, join, erase and mute MIDI notes, keyboard shortcuts, audible MIDI note previews, and more.
Custom tempo upgrades: Set custom tempos per-scene.
Kontrol S-Series MK3 integration: Basic integration includes transport controls, integrated control over Play Assist, on-keyboard display of Maschine modules, and support for thousands of NKS partner instruments.
Additional software: Get Ozone 11 Elements, an easy-to-use set of mastering tools free with the Maschine 3 bundle, alongside Massive, Monark, and Reaktor Prism.
Bounce in place: Render sounds, patterns, and ideas as audio, saving CPU power and opening up new creative possibilities.
More file formats: Maschine can now import MP3, MP4, FLAC, and OGG files.
Maschine 3 is available now, starting at $29. Additional bundle and upgrade options are also available.
