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edited Hologram Electronics Infinite Jets Resynthesizer

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Jul 29, 2024

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Jul 28, 2020

edited Burl B2 Bomber ADC

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The Burl Audio Audio B2 Bomber ADC analog-to-digital converter may just be the most important piece of gear in your studio. No matter how good your microphones, compressors, or other pieces of your input signal path may be, if your converters don't hold up, your tracks won't sound their best. An excellent clock isn't enough. That's why Burl built their B2 Bomber ADC with a top-quality analog signal path to match its digital converter. At Sweetwater, we've heard a lot of A-to-D converters - find out for yourself why we consider the Burl Audio B2 Bomber ADC one of the best!

Jun 24, 2020

edited Hologram Electronics Infinite Jets Resynthesizer

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Infinite Jets tracks the dynamics of your playing, samples individual notes and chords, and then reinterprets them as new sounds using two independent channels of infinite sustain. It offers 4 separate sampling effects in one: Blur, Synth, Glitch, and Swell. Create lush ambient textures that seamlessly fade from one chord to the next, infinite sustain, glitching granular loops, filtered synthesizer sounds, violin-like fuzz and swell effects, drones, distorted delay and vibrato, and much more.
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Jun 24, 2020

edited AIR Music Technology Vacuum Vintage

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Vacuum Classic is a monophonic vintage synthesizer featuring Vacuum Tube Synthesis with vacuum tube circuit modeling that perfectly captures the crunchy, warm sound of the analog era. With analog oscillators, multiple filters and envelopes and built-in audio effects, Vacuum lets you dive deep into subtractive synthesis to recreate those sought-after analog sounds from the 70s and 80s. Tweak the switches, knobs and dials to program anything from basses, leads, pads or unique sound effects. Vacuum gives you two Vacuum Tube Oscillators. A nice touch with the four available wave shapes is that rather than just picking one, Vacuum lets you 'morph' between them. The output of the oscillators goes through a mixer, where you can apply drive/distortion and ring modulation, before being passed through high- and low-pass filters. Included are a wide range of pre-sets designed by highly-acclaimed sound designers Richard Devine and Mark Ovenden. Covering everything from Leads, Pads, Bass, Arpeggios, Percussive, and FX sounds this library provides instant inspiration for anyone to tweak to their contentment.

The filters provide a smooth sound, but each offers a saturation control if you prefer a more aggressive sound. A really nice touch can be found in the 'age' knobs, where you can set an amount of pitch drift to apply to the oscillators, or the quantity of dust that might make the synth sound old and noisy.

The Age function provides Drift and Dust controls adjusting the age from oscillator drift to crackling controls to slightly inaccurate keyboard triggering/pitch for that truly authentic hardware experience sought out by Synth lovers. This is one of the most realistic emulations you’ll hear anywhere!

Vacuum also offers a number of modulation options, including two envelopes, which can be set to retrigger in the settings page. There's also an on-board arpeggiator. For a synth plug-in, Vacuum sounds surprisingly unlike a synth plug-in, exhibiting a real, dirty and analog quality.

The slick vintage synth-styled interface pays homage to some of the best vintage tube synths of the past, powerful and easy to use. For those who require even more creative possibilities such as expanded FX, Polyphonic Tube Synthesis with Six circuits, consider the upgrade to Vacuum Pro.

Vacuum Pro is a powerful combination of two separate synthesizer parts that can be stacked, split, and layered to produce big, wide and fat analog sounds. Each Vacuum Pro part starts with two wide-range, vacuum tube oscillators that can be synched, detuned, and set to various octave levels. Plus, the Quad Detune controls per oscillator make it easy to quickly dial in lush sounds. For an even bigger sound, the built-in Doubling effect instantly widens and thickens up your patch.

Jun 24, 2020

edited Akai Professional APC40

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Ableton Live software is a powerful, flexible environment for creating, performing, and producing music. This unique software demands an equally unique control instrument. Akai Professional and Ableton are proud to present the APC40: the Ableton Performance Controller. Combining the APC40 with Ableton Live transforms your experience from constructing tracks on a computer to fluid, musical creation.

The APC40 is the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression. Whether you are an electronic music artist and Live is your canvas, a DJ using Live to mix or remix tracks, or a more traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, you will find the APC40 to be the intuitive, powerful instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live.

Jun 24, 2020

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Jun 19, 2020

edited Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II

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The LA-610 MkII brings Universal Audio's legendary vintage all-tube sound into a modern channel strip format by combining their 610 mic pre/EQ/DI and T4 opto compressor into a single 2U chassis with a pricetag any serious project studio can afford. The Mark II version of UA's famous LA-610 sports true bypass on the compressor circuit, larger metering, increased output signal, and super-cool black-on-black cosmetics. If you're looking for incredible sound that's steeped in history, check out the LA-610 MkII. The LA-610 MkII is a re-tooled version of UA's best-selling professional audio channel strip. Audiophiles here at Sweetwater particularly appreciate the MkII's compressor circuit true bypass and the optimized output signal. The MkII has also been given a unique exterior cosmetic upgrade, and its distinctive look sets it clearly apart from the classic LA-610. The unit packs tremendous sonic versatility and is an ideal front end for tracking with modern DAWs and the serious project studio seeking authentic UA sound. Handcrafted in Universal Audio's Scotts Valley, California labs, the '610 offers weapons-grade build quality and colorful sonic character at an accessible price. The tube preamp/DI/EQ section of the LA-610 MkII is based on the legendary console modules developed by Bill Putnam in the late 1950s and early '60s. From The Beach Boys to Van Halen to Coldplay, countless classics have been recorded using these preamps, noted for their musical character and warmth. After the preamp section, the '610 offers a T4 optical compressor with true bypass. The electro-optical detector (T4 cell) is the very heart and soul of the Teletronix LA-2A. The unique combination of electroluminescent panel and photo-resistors inside the T4 are the crucial circuit components that give both these compressors their signature sound. The simple operation and program-dependent nature of the T4 compressor provide the same extremely musical control that has made the LA-2A such a well-loved classic for over 50 years. As a channel strip, the LA-610 MkII packs tremendous sonic versatility and value. It's an ideal front end for commercial, project, and home studios alike.

Jun 19, 2020

edited Thermionic Culture The Culture Vulture

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The Thermionic Culture Culture Vulture was born out of an idea over a pint in the local pub between Vic Keary and Nick Terry, when they were at Chiswick Reach Studios. The original schematics were sketched on the back of a menu, and the idea was to create a guitar distortion unit, so they didn't need to plug in an amp to record.

Little did they know that this would go on to be one of their most popular Thermionic Culture products!

The Culture Vulture is a two channel distortion unit designed to provide anything from subtle harmonic enhancement to full out distortion, all with the use of valves only.

It has 6 valves in its design with 2 x EF86 on the input stage, 2 x 6AS6 to provide control of the distortion and 2 x 5963 on the output stage and has controls such as Valve Mode, Bias and Drive which when combined together provide a wide range of tonal options, and flexible sounds. The Culture Vulture can be a distortion device, or a subtle harmonic warmer, but it has scope to bring to life even the most languid sounds!

There are three choices T, P1 and P2. T mode using the Distortion Valve in Triode mode which mainly produces warmth by second order harmonics. P1 and P2 uses the Distortion Valve in Pentode mode - which is much more aggressive with odd harmonics. P2 is more extreme.

The Bias control changes the amount of current going through the 6AS6 Distortion valve which changes the break up point, and can make it sound thin or fat

There is a 12dB per Octave low-pass filter with 9kHz or 6kHz selectable frequencies to help remove some of the sizzle or harshness of the top end if requiredand a Drive control and Overdrive switch are included and designed to add additional levels to the signal before feeding the Distortion valve stage.

The Culture Vulture uses a 'single ended' unbalanced output which Thermionic feels provides a very 'open sound'

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The Thermionic Culture Culture Vulture was born out of an idea over a pint in the local pub between Vic Keary and Nick Terry, when they were at Chiswick Reach Studios. The original schematics were sketched on the back of a menu, and the idea was to create a guitar distortion unit, so they didn't need to plug in an amp to record.

Little did they know that this would go on to be one of their most popular Thermionic Culture products!

The Culture Vulture is a two channel distortion unit designed to provide anything from subtle harmonic enhancement to full out distortion, all with the use of valves only.

It has 6 valves in its design with 2 x EF86 on the input stage, 2 x 6AS6 to provide control of the distortion and 2 x 5963 on the output stage and has controls such as Valve Mode, Bias and Drive which when combined together provide a wide range of tonal options, and flexible sounds. The Culture Vulture can be a distortion device, or a subtle harmonic warmer, but it has scope to bring to life even the most languid sounds!

There are three choices T, P1 and P2. T mode using the Distortion Valve in Triode mode which mainly produces warmth by second order harmonics. P1 and P2 uses the Distortion Valve in Pentode mode - which is much more aggressive with odd harmonics. P2 is more extreme.

The Bias control changes the amount of current going through the 6AS6 Distortion valve which changes the break up point, and can make it sound thin or fat

There is a 12dB per Octave low-pass filter with 9kHz or 6kHz selectable frequencies to help remove some of the sizzle or harshness of the top end (if required) and a Drive control and Overdrive switch are included and designed to add additional levels to the signal before feeding the Distortion valve stage.

The Culture Vulture uses a 'single ended' unbalanced output which Thermionic feels provides a very 'open sound'

Jun 19, 2020

edited Thermionic Culture The Culture Vulture

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The Thermionic Culture Culture Vulture was born out of an idea over a pint in the local pub between Vic Keary and Nick Terry, when they were at Chiswick Reach Studios. The original schematics were sketched on the back of a menu, and the idea was to create a guitar distortion unit, so they didn't need to plug in an amp to record.

Little did they know that this would go on to be one of their most popular Thermionic Culture products!

The Culture Vulture is a two channel distortion unit designed to provide anything from subtle harmonic enhancement to full out distortion, all with the use of valves only.

It has 6 valves in its design with 2 x EF86 on the input stage, 2 x 6AS6 to provide control of the distortion and 2 x 5963 on the output stage and has controls such as Valve Mode, Bias and Drive which when combined together provide a wide range of tonal options, and flexible sounds. The Culture Vulture can be a distortion device, or a subtle harmonic warmer, but it has scope to bring to life even the most languid sounds!

There are three choices T, P1 and P2. T mode using the Distortion Valve in Triode mode which mainly produces warmth by second order harmonics. P1 and P2 uses the Distortion Valve in Pentode mode - which is much more aggressive with odd harmonics. P2 is more extreme.

The Bias control changes the amount of current going through the 6AS6 Distortion valve which changes the break up point, and can make it sound thin or fat

There is a 12dB per Octave low-pass filter with 9kHz or 6kHz selectable frequencies to help remove some of the sizzle or harshness of the top end if requiredand a Drive control and Overdrive switch are included and designed to add additional levels to the signal before feeding the Distortion valve stage.

The Culture Vulture uses a 'single ended' unbalanced output which Thermionic feels provides a very 'open sound'

Jun 19, 2020

edited Alexander Pedals F.13 Flanger

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Alien mojo meets military tech, circa 1958. The F.13 Neo is our take on space junk stolen from Area 51 and put into the service of rock 'n' roll. Equal parts science, art, weapon and instrument, the F.13 Neo generates interplanetary flange never heard in this galaxy or any other. We decided to give our fantastic F.13 Flanger the full Neo treatment, and that means new features! The F.13 Neo adds additional controls in all modes, more patterns in Step mode, and the all-new Echo Flanger effect. Top it off with presets, expression, ramp morph and you've got a mean green flanging machine.

Jun 18, 2020

edited EarthQuaker Devices Transmisser

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What’s up space ragers! The Transmisser is a modulated reverb with extra-long decay fed to a highly resonant filter. It is the sonic recreation of blowing your signal to bits, shooting it through a black hole then beaming it back down on a cloud of cosmic dust. It is a Blazar for musical instruments.

If you can’t already tell, the Transmisser is not your every-day reverberation device. It does not do subtle. It does not do spring. It does not do a wood paneled rumpus room with 1" thick carpet. It will not recreate the classic sounds of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The Transmisser will create an ultimate soundscape-y backdrop to your all-night guitar freak-out. It’ll quickly turn you into a one note per minute knob twiddler. It’ll make you want to break out that dusty old expression pedal to do slow riding filter sweeps for days. It’ll get you out of that stupid ergonomic chair, close that flaptop computer and force you to enjoy playing music again and that’s the most important thing, am I right? Huh? Am I? Hello?

Jun 18, 2020

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Microcosm rearranges and reinterprets your sound in new and exciting ways using a variety of granular sampling, delay, and looping techniques. Cascading microloops can be locked into tight tap-tempo synced rhythms, diffused into glacial ambient textures, woven into hypnotic drones, and much more. Microcosm's 11 groundbreaking effects (with a total of 44 preset variations) allow you to slice, stretch, rearrange, and manipulate your playing in musical ways. Tweak the sound further using Microcosm's built-in pitch modulation, lush stereo reverb (with 4 selectable modes), and resonant lowpass filter. When you’ve found a sound you like, the built-in stereo phrase looper can capture up to 60 seconds of your performance and even allows for layering phrases from different effects. All loops, overdubs, and settings can be saved and recalled later using the pedal’s 16 user presets.
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Jun 18, 2020

edited EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life Pedal V1

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Life Pedal is a distortion with a blendable analog octave up and a booster combined in one compact package. The “Amplitude” side is faithfully modeled after the classic “White Face” distortion unit, right down to the LM308 IC and tantalum caps. The only modifications made to the original circuit are in the clipping section. The traditional circuit uses a single pair of silicon diodes for a tight, compressed crunch. The Life Pedal introduces two additional clipping options to better adapt to different rigs. The first position is no diodes to allow for full, grinding Op Amp assault at maximum volume. The second position utilizes two silicon diodes and one LED in an asymmetrical clipping configuration. This delivers a slightly compressed and smooth crunch, similar to a valve amplifier. The last position is the stock double silicon diode configuration which provides that classic tone you know and love.

The Octave in Life Pedal is an all-discrete, analog full-wave rectifier circuit built around a pair of Russian Germanium diodes. Located at the input of the circuit, the Octave control slowly blends in the octave effects as you turn it clockwise. This feature can also be used via expression control allowing for wild, hands-free octave swells mid-riff. Because this is an analog octave effect, it is monophonic and works best playing single notes above the twelfth fret while using the neck pickup. Playing chords with the analog octave will sound clanging and chaotic. Using the bridge pickup and playing below the twelfth fret will produce a very subtle octave effect. Going full Octave transforms Life Pedal from a simple distortion device into a swelling, raging fuzz similar to the classic Super Fuzz!

The “Magnitude” section of Life Pedal is a simple all-discrete MOSFET booster designed to blast your preamp tubes and drive them wild. It is a 100% clean, no-nonsense, high impedance booster that adds very little color to your tone. It does not add distortion on its own but has plenty of output to push your amp into saturation.

The signal path goes Octave>Distortion>Boost. The octave distortion and booster can be used independently with their own respective footswitches. The Petrine Cross is the octave distortion and the Christian Cross is the booster.

Jun 18, 2020

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The Syntax Error takes your tones back to the dialup era, when video games were measured by their bits and telephones were wired to your wall. Inside, the primitive sounds of microchips await. It's time to blow the dust out of your cartridges and plug in your controllers. Set your modem for 14,400 baud and let the games begin.

Jun 18, 2020

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