Intellijel Intros Korgasmatron II & Expander Modules

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Intellijel has introduced the Korgasmatron II, an updated version of its Eurorack filter module.

The Korgasmatron II features a completely independent six mode filter on each side. The modes are selected via a 6 position rotary switch. Also new is a special overdrive feature, so that the output signal can be soft or hard clipped, depending on how hard you drive it into the circuit. The xfade circuit has also been redesigned to use the same circuit as found in the uFade module with independent cv attenuation.

Also being released is the Korgasmatron II Expander module, which allows for CV control of the Q for each filter.

A special feature of the Korgasmatron II design is that you can have extra inputs to each filter that has its own selectable filter type, independent of the main filter type. So for example, you can have filter A on the main module set to LPF and then run a second signal into the same filter but in BPF mode. Both signals come out of the same output.

Like the original Korgasmatron, this filter can go from clean and precise to howling and agressive, from classic MS20 type sounds to totally new territory.

Korgasmatron II:

20HP and skiff friendlyDual Filter + XfadeSix filter types per filter: LowPass 1-poleLowPass 2-poleBandPass 1-poleHighPass 2-poleHighPass 1-poleBand Reject (notch) 1-pole (different than notch on original)Both filters track 1V/Oct over 3-4 Octaves (makes a great VCO)Switch to configure serial or parallel routingOutput soft and hard clippingResonance soft clipping control (Q Drive)All knobs bolted to panel

Price: $390
Availability 1-2 weeks (Feb 2013)

Korgasmatron II Expander:

6 HP skiff friendly (totally passive)VC of Q for filter A and filter BAuxiliary input for filter A and B with independent filter type selectionAttaches to Korgasmatron II via single ribbon cable

Price: $80
Availability 1-2 weeks

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Audulus Modular Synth Update Adds New Patch Building Features

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Developer Taylor Holliday has updated Audulus for iPad, a software modular synthesizer, adding new features for creating and browsing patches.

Here’s what’s new in Audulus 1.9:

New Redesigned Patch Browser! View 9 patches at a time.Added multi-selection. Just tap to toggle selecting a node.Added Copy/Paste.Updated icons.Added support for Sub-Patches! Group and reuse patches.

Here’s a video overview of the updates:

Key Features:

Fluid Vector Interface – smooth animated interactionMIDI control – use your control surface or MIDI keyboardPolyphony – process multiple voicesDiverse Nodes – from ADSR to ZeroCrossPatch Browser – quickly flip through your patches32-bit floating-point signal processingFully Enhanced for Retina DisplayUnlimited Undo – full history stored in a patchRound-trip workflow with Audulus for MacVirtual MIDI – control Audulus from your favorite MIDI appAudiobus support – Runs as both an Input and EffectSub-Patches – group and reuse nodes!

Audulus for iPad is available now for $14.99. Details at the Audulus site.

If you’ve used Audulus, leave a comment with your thoughts!

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Artiphon Instrument 1 First Look

At the Consumer Electronics Convention, Mike Butera, founder of Artiphon, demonstrated the new Artiphon Instrument 1.

The Artiphon Instrument 1 explores the idea of a iPhone MIDI controller, executed as a professional instrument.

Like other iOS MIDI controllers, it’s compatible with CoreMIDI iOS apps. But the body of the Instrument 1 is inspired by the forms of traditional stringed instruments and constructed of fine hardwood. The Instrument 1 can be held in multiple positions–from guitar and fiddle to lap steel and upright bass.

In the video, Butera talks with TechCrunch’s John Biggs.

The Artiphon Instrument 1 is expected to be priced at about $800. See the Artiphon site for more info.

Check it out and let us know what you think of it!

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New MIDI Jacket Promises To Turn Your Body Into A Music Controller

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Electronic artist collective Machina has announced the MIDI Jacket – a wearable MIDI controller, being developed as a Kickstarter project.

The MIDI Jacket MJ v01 is designed to control digital music instruments, computers, and other devices. It allows users to control and make music kinetically (through body movements), through body sensors, and by detecting your acceleration and flexion. 

The MIDI Jacket has multiple built-in controllers:

Four flexible sensors which can detect your finger’s positionOne accelerometer which can detect your arm’s accelerationA joystick4 push buttons

All of these sensors and buttons can be configured by the user, but they come with presets and initial configurations. While the sensors are there, the jacket looks like a regular jacket, and can be worn under normal conditions.

Machine is also developing a VST that the jacket can be connected to Ableton Live wirelessly. Along with this, they are developing a mobile application for iOS and Android that will allow users to interact with the jacket in a simple way.

Features are expected to include:

Sound Capturing/UsageBy recording in the cell phone/TabletPressing a key and recording a soundConfigurable pad to match the sensoresKey MappingDefine which keys go with which soundsDefine which keys add an effectDefine if the keys are used as buttons, sensors, if they’re pressure sensitive, etc.Define the threshold to trigger actions

Pricing for the MIDI jacket is $285 for project supporters.

Note: The MIDI Jacket is being developed as a Kickstarter project, which means that that supporters participate in the project’s risks and benefits. See the project site for details.

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Ableton Live 9 Sneak Preview – Getting Creative With The New Features

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In this video, Ableton Live guru Tom Cosm takes a look at the new core features of the upcoming Ableton Live 9, focusing on ways to use them creatively.

Topics covered include:

Session View AutomationAudio to MIDIAutomation curvesMax for Live devices

Check it out and let us know what you think!

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IK Multimedia Debuts iRig HD Interface

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2013 NAMM Show: IK Multimedia has unveiled iRig HD, the next generation of its digital guitar interface adapter for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac.

The iRig HD is a digital guitar/bass/instrument interface that allows users to plug their guitar or bass into their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac. It can be used with the AmpliTube range of guitar amps/effects apps and software or any other real-time processing app/software.

iRig HD comes with the AmpliTube Free app, which provides virtual effects pedals, amplifiers, speaker cabinets and a single track recorder.

iRig HD at a glance:

Instrument-level 1/4” Hi-Z input jackDetachable cables for Lighting, 30 pin and USB connector compatibilityPreamp gain controlHigh-quality low-noise, high-definition preampHigh-quality 24 bit A/D conversionPowered by the iOS device or USBUltra-compact and lightweightComes with AmpliTube apps

Price and availability

iRig HD will be shipping in the Spring of 2013. Price is TBA.

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How To Make A Synth Patch Out Of Any Sound

YouTube video song artist Andrew Huang shares his approach to making a synth patch out of any sound, using Ableton Live, in this short tutorial video.

It’s a basic tutorial, but demonstrates an approach that you can take as deep as you want.

Here’s a track that Huang made, Rock, Paper, Scissors – where, as you might have guessed, all the instrumental sounds were made from sampled rocks, paper & scissors.

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