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Interaktiv Tap Turns Your iPad Into A Multi-Touch Traktor Performance Controller

29 Aug, 2026 No Comment

Interaktiv Audio has released Interaktiv Tap, a multi-touch iPad instrument that plays Traktor Pro 3 and 4 over one USB cable.

Interaktiv Tap provides a touchscreen control surface for Traktor Pro 3 and 4 running on a Mac or PC. The iPad communicates with Traktor over USB MIDI and does not carry the audio signal. The surface provides control of Track, Stem, Remix and Live Input decks, along with effects, EQ, loops, hot cues, master tempo, synchronization, looping and other performance functions.

It installs as its own device in Traktor’s Controller Manager, allowing other controllers and mappings to remain connected.

Features:

Track deck control with hot cues, loops, key fader, four-band EQ and filter
Stem deck control with per-stem filter, effects send, volume, mute and cue
Remix deck control with beat-synchronized cell launching, queue, punch-in and slot pages
Live Input deck control with EQ, filter, effects and gain
Four effects units
Multi-touch FX pads tracking X, Y and finger-distance axes
Two recorded gestures per FX unit
Traktor Loop Recorder control
Master tempo control
Tempo Bend for adjusting deck phase
Headphone cue control
Pre-fader meters
Key fader with free or semitone-locked operation
Expandable deck views
App Lock for preventing accidental touchscreen input
Traktor effect browser and per-unit effect shortlists
Two-way synchronization of effect names, cue colors and meters
Traktor Pro 3 and Traktor Pro 4 support

Interaktiv Tap is available now. It’s free to download and includes a seven-day free trial. Full access costs US $14.99 as a one-time purchase.

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Cherry Audio Memorymode 2 Synthesizer Expands On The Sound Of Moog Memorymoog

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Cherry Audio has released Memorymode 2, described as “a bigger, bolder, and better reimagining” of its Memorymoog-inspired software synthesizer.

They say that Memorymode 2 provides richer harmonic tone than before, and delivers an exceptional reproduction of the original synthesizer’s remarkable sound and power at a fraction of the cost of a vintage instrument.

Here’s what they have to say about it:

Memorymode 2 has been redesigned using advanced analysis and design techniques, establishing a new standard for analog modeling accuracy in software instruments.

The original Memorymoog synthesizer set a high standard for analog sound quality at the time of its release, featuring six-voice polyphony with three oscillators per voice, the 24 dB/octave ladder filter, and was often described as “six Minimoogs in one.” In 2021, Cherry Audio introduced the Memorymode virtual instrument, which earned widespread acclaim for faithfully reproducing the original hardware’s sound while eliminating the reliability and tuning issues commonly associated with it. Five years later, Memorymode 2 builds on that success, establishing itself as the definitive successor to both the original synthesizer and the previous plugin.

At the core of Memorymode 2 is a CPU-optimized dual-layer architecture that allows for two complete 16-voice polyphonic synthesizer layers or splits per preset. It can support up to 48 voices per layer with unison stacking. This update brings significantly improved analog modeling across oscillators, filters, and envelopes. It features a refined ladder filter with 24dB and an additional 12dB/octave option, a “modern” setting for beefier lows and more crystalline highs, and emphasis compensation to maintain sound level and low-frequency weight. Additional features include analog drift control, a new multi-voice mode, a single-key chord mode, and enhanced expression capabilities through velocity sensitivity, polyphonic aftertouch, and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support.

Memorymode 2 also features four lanes of touch-oriented modulation with 52 routing destinations, 16×4 programmable polyphonic step sequencers and arpeggiators per layer, and additional performance-based automation through the Touch Animator. Additionally, it offers three independent effect chains, delivering 22 studio-quality effects, including the new Wide Phaser and Rotary Speaker.

An in-depth intro video:

Memorymode 2 is now available for $69. Owners of Memorymode version 1 can upgrade to Memorymode 2 at the discounted price of $39.

The Foundation Preset Pack for Memorymode 2 is also available from Cherry Audio for $9.99. All proceeds from August 2026 sales of the soundset will benefit the Bob Moog Foundation, in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The pack features 275 presets that utilize Memorymode 2’s unique features, including layers, polyphonic sequencers, the Touch Animator, dual arpeggiators, and the updated effects library.

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Knobcon Announces Programming, Guest Of Honor + Vendor List

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Organizers of Knobcon – “The World’s Only Synthesizer Convention” – have announced the programming of events for this year’s event, being held September 11-13, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago.

The annual event features a trade show, lectures, synth DIY, live performances, a Synth Banquet and more.

Knobcon 14 will span three days:

Friday, September 11th will features a welcome reception with live music, video art, and a cash bar.
Saturday, September 12th will offer exhibits and workshops, followed by the synth banquet. Multiple live music and immersive video spaces round out the evening.
Sunday, September 13 brings another day of exhibits, workshops, lectures and more.

Here’s the list of Workshops and Informative Sessions that they’ve shared:

The Basics of Synthesis

Marc Doty @automaticgainsay, the undisputed king of YouTube synthesizer videos provides as comprehensive a primer about synthesis which could be reasonably expected to fit in ninety minutes.

The History and Evolution of Reverberation, Echo, and Delay in Electronic Music

Bill Beith guides an exploration focusing on the history and use of reverberation, echo, and delay in the studio and live performance. This will address acoustic, mechanical and digital devices.

Virtual Insanity – The Development of Yamaha’s VL1 & VP1

Manny Fernandez talks about the creation of two legendary 90’s physical modeling synthesizers. Hear about their shared yet divergent development paths and the art & science of sound design for these groundbreaking synths.

Gear Collection Paralysis

Do you find yourself immobilized with the number of options in your collection of synthesizers or studio gear? How does one decide what gear to use or what to purchase or sell? Jon Sonnenberg will walk us through some reasons which cause this paralysis to occur, as well as offer some tips, suggestions, and solutions to this problem, while keeping a creative and healthy studio relationship.

Introduction to KiCAD

KiCad is a widely used freeware program used to produce printed circuit boards from schematic drawings. In this talk, Chris Nagorka of Kanawha Music and Art will show the steps involved to turn a handwritten schematic into design files ready for production, using KiCad software.

Live AMA with Terry Michaels

Knobcon’s Guest of Honor Terry Michaels joins host Suit & Tie Guy for a live AMA on his legendary circuit work for Electronotes which influenced decades of synth designs.

Build Workshops

Learn the basics of soldering, or take your hobby to the next level!

One of the highlights of Knobcon is the DIY Workshop where you can learn to solder or take your DIY skills to the next level. There are 4 separate workshops scheduled between Saturday and Sunday, each around 2 hours.

Workshops have varying levels of difficulty and you are guaranteed to leave with a working module with the helping guidance of the workshop hosts. Click here to learn more about each workshop and reserve your seat.

Some kits may be available for purchase on-site, however, you can secure your place in the workshop by pre-ordering your kit.

Guest Of Honor

This year, Electronotes circuit designer Terry Michaels will be the guest of honor, featured in a ‘ask me anything’ AMA session and the Synth Banquet.

Terry Michaels, AKA Terry Mikulic, designed the seminal relaxation-core oscillator published in Electronotes 62 by Bernie Hutchins: the highly accurate ENS-76. It is described as “the most influential analog oscillator design of the modern era”.

This circuit became the heart of hundreds of synthesizers, including Gene Stopp’s ASM-1, the Synthesizers.com Q106, and the muSonics Vanilla Oscillators.

His synthesizer work also led Michaels to found laser light show company, Laser Artistry, in 1976. The company operated as one of America’s elite laser show outfits until its final performance on December 31, 1999.

The annual catered banquet will be held Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7pm in the Sapphire Pavilion. Tickets are available as an add-on to your Knobcon attendance. Seating is limited.

Knobcon Exhibitors:
Dozens of companies will have exhibits at Knobcon, where you can learn about the latest gear, try it out and even buy it.