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Bucharest Modular Meet 2023 Coming Oct 28th, Saturday

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Organizers of Bucharest Modular Meet 2023 – a celebration of cables, knobs and synths – let us know that this year’s event is coming Saturday, Oct 28th.

Bucharest Modular Meet 2023 will feature a variety of events:

Show and Tell: Bring your modular setup and share your sonic creations, experiments, and favorite patches with the community. It’s a hands-on opportunity to learn, inspire, and collaborate with fellow synth enthusiasts.
Live and Experimental Music: Immerse yourself in a world of live performances that transcend boundaries. From ambient soundscapes to avant-garde experiments, expect a diverse range of musical experiences that’ll challenge your auditory senses.
Contemporary Art Integration: Explore the intersection of modular synthesis and contemporary art. We’re bringing together the worlds of sound and visuals, creating an immersive experience that pushes the boundaries of creativity.
Community Engagement: This event is by the community, for the community. Get involved in any way you desire, whether it’s performing, sharing knowledge, or simply connecting with fellow synth aficionados. We’re all here to learn and grow together.

The event is open to everyone and free. “Our aim is to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, where everyone can explore the world of modular synthesis,” say the organizers.

See the event’s Instagram or Facebook page for details.

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Behringer Pro-800 Synth Gets Dedicated Patch Editor

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Developer Momo Müller has announced a new dedicated patch editor for the Behringer Pro-800 synthesizer.

The PRO-800 Editor gives you direct access to the PRO-800 parameters, allowing you to integrate it into your DAW projects. With the plug-in version, you can also record the controller movements and so the sound change can be saved.

Features:

Complex sound changes can be made easily and quickly.
Change PRO-800 Sounds directly from Editor.
All controllers can be automated.
X-Y modulation of all parameters.
Randomize the settings of the PRO-800.
Use your PRO-800 as a sound module in your DAW.
Create your own sound bank and use the sounds in other projects.
Includes 50 new sounds.

The Editor is available for:

PC: As VST2 and Standalone for 32bit and VST2, VST3 and Standalone for 64bit Windows.
MAC: As VST2, VST3, AU and Standalone, compatible with MAC Intel and Silicon.

The PRO-800 Editor is available now for € 6.90/ $7.

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Tone Science Module No.8 Features 5 Modular Synthesists Performing Live

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Electronic music label DiN has announced Tone Science Module No.8, the latest in their series of albums exploring modern modular synthesis.

The first seven volumes in the Tone Science series have featured music from 63 musicians, and showcases the huge range of music now being created around the world with modular synthesizers.

The eighth volume documents the inaugural Tone Science Live concert, which took place at the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool, on the evening of 22nd April 2023.

The event captured five modular synthesists, who each performed solo, before joining together for the finale.

What they label about the event:

Field Lines Cartographer opened the evening with a beautiful set full of glistening textures and pulsating oscillations. Next came Nigel Mullaney with a more upbeat performance, featuring the famous “Pale Blue Dot” speech from Carl Sagan which seemed very appropriate as the 22nd April was Earth Day. After a short interval, Polypores took to the stage with a breath-taking display of modular synth virtuosity, with him constantly shifting and morphing the myriad sequencer patterns and tones emanating from his modular system. DiN label boss Ian Boddy followed with a sonic trip through four ambient sections, seamlessly mixing minimal ambience with vibrant pulsing sequencers before falling away to a tranquil conclusion. After another short break, Scanner played a stunning set featuring field recordings and disarming vocal samples and building up a monumental industrial rhythm from the simplest of ingredients.

The evening ended in fine style with all five musicians taking to the stage and performing an ambient drone piece inspired by the early American minimalist composers. At the helm was Scanner, mixing and shaping the overall sound of the music as it slowly grew in intensity to fill the hall with a mesmerising wash of tones. A fitting end to what was a fantastic evening of music from five musicians coaxing such varied and beautiful sounds from their small modular systems.

Tone Science Live DiN:TS08 is available now via Bandcamp. The CDs are limited to an edition of 500 copies. You can preview the album below: