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At Superbooth 2021, Knobula is introducing the Poly Cinematic, an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer in Eurorack format.

The module offers up to 7 oscillators per voice, 3 filter types, a built-in reverb, chord memory and more.

Here’s what they say about it:

“Introducing Poly Cinematic. The powerful compact synthesiser that brings big synth polyphony to Eurorack. It’s simple to use with a dedicated knob or switch for each parameter, giving you immediate access to all the controls that really matter in the world of polyphonic pads and stabs.

No presets, no menus, just a good honest tactile experience that puts pure sound synthesis at your fingertips.”

Features:

• 7 oscillator supersaw per voice
• 3 oscillator syncable wave shaped square/pulse
• 3 oscillator detuned tonewheel organ
• 8 chord memory controlled by cv/gate
• Detune control with unison/5th/sub octave sweet spots
• 3 filter types: lowpass, notch and highpass
• Built in high quality 24bit 96khz reverb

Poly Cinematic can be played polyphonically via MIDI, or monophonically over CV/Gate. As a monophonic module, it can play one of 8 chord stacks, selectable using CV control.

The Poly Cinematic is expected to be available later this month, with pricing TBA.

At Superbooth 2021, Tiptop Audio and Buchla USA have announced a joint project to bring classic Buchla 200 Series modules back as inexpensive Eurorack modules.

The Buchla 200 Series Electric Music Box was introduced in 1970, and replaced the earlier 100 series. Like the original Moog modular synths, 200 Series systems were rare and expensive, so few people had access to them.

Buchla and Tiptop Audio say that they’ve joined forces to resume the production of these designs, but in Euro format and with module prices expected to start around $160 USD.

Six modules have been announced for the Buchla & Tiptop Audio Eurorack 200 Series:

• Dual Oscillator Model 258tDual Oscillator Model 258t – expected Winter 2021, priced at $160-200
• Quad Lopass Gate Model 292tQuad Lopass Gate Model 292t – expected Spring-Summer 2022, pricing TBD
• Dual Voltage Processor Model 257t – expected Spring 2022, pricing TBD
• Source of Uncertainty Model 266tSource of Uncertainty Model 266t – expected Spring 2022, pricing TBD
• Quad Function Generator 281t – expected Winter 2021, priced at $170-210
• Sequential Voltage Source Model 245t, expected Winter-Spring 2022, price TBD

View the website for info.

At Superbooth 2021, Moon Modular is introducing several new MU format modules, including:

• The M 595 12 x12 Programmable Switch/Summer Matrix;
• The M 531 Voltage Controlled Analog Delay; and
• The M 502 S Simple Voltage Controlled Amplifier.

The M 595 12 x12 Programmable Switch/Summer Matrix, above, is a solution to manage the distribution and/or mixing of 12 by 12 DC-coupled and buffered inputs and outputs, fully analog with a high precision signal path.

The M 595 has 99 preset locations, so you can create sophisticated routing and mixing setups and then save and recall them as needed.

For example:

• You could take a single input and route it to multiple destinations;
• You could take multiple signals and sum them; or
• You could link pairs of inputs and outputs for routing sequencer CV/Gate or stereo audio.

Details are available via the Moon website (pdf).

The M 531 Voltage Controlled Analog Delay is an analog delay module, with two separate bucket brigade delay (BBD) lines:

• A short one with 1024 stages; and
• Along one featuring 4096 stages.

Both delays work simultaneously and one can fade between them to create multi-tap delay effects.

BBD delays are analog delays that essentially sample the state of the signal, store it, pass it down a series of capacitors in a manner similar to the idea of a firefighting bucket brigade, and then output it at the end of the chain.

An advanced clock noise cancellation circuit reduces unwanted BBD noise, without filtering higher frequencies of the audio ­signal.

Most parameters can be voltage controlled, allowing integration in a complex modular setup.

Lastly, Moon has introduced the M 502 S Simple Voltage Controlled Amplifier.

This is a dual VCA module, in a single panel width. It features two signal inputs and outputs each, two modulation inputs, continuous linear/exponential controller, plus switchable AC/DC mode.

It’s a variation on their existing M 502 D Dual Voltage Controlled Amplifier, which offers more extensive CV control, plus mix and ring mod outputs. Visit the Moon website for details.