Posted on 17/05/2017

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Roland Jupiter-6 Analog Poly Synth

A different creature If you believe that a Roland Jupiter-6 is simply a boiled down version of the Jupiter-8, think again. The Jupiter-6 has got a different filter and synth engine. The addition of a true multimode filter (LPF/BPF/HPF) expands the sonic possibilities of the single synth engine. But the Jupiter-8’s ability to layer 2 different patches gives […]

Posted on 17/10/2016

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Flame Arpeggiator / X-2013

The Flame Arpeggiator module for Eurorack is a rather complex beast which allows for a wide range of creative patterns and rhythm output. The 2 different "engines" - Arpeggio and Bass can be patched to separate destinations, with separate note divisions, allowing full sounding complex musical soundscapes to be created. The full setting can be [...]

Posted on 19/04/2016

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Arkaos Grand VJ

In early 2016 I acquired the Arkaos “Grand VJ” software. This Mac OSX app can run MIDI-synchronised video, graphics and images to the music. You assign clips and images to MIDI note numbers and send these numbers from your DAW or MIDI sequencer in sync with the music. You can even perform the video live on […]

Posted on 31/03/2016

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Roland JP-08 Boutique

It is not the size that matters.... The Fluxic synth collection has been expanded by 2 Roland JP-08 Boutique "Jupiters". Although not a full Jupiter-8, it has roughly the same architecture, and brings back the tactile interface, the fat sound and the fast editing. I owned an original Jupiter-8 from 1984 to 1986. It was coupled [...]

Posted on 03/02/2016

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Qu-Bit: Nebulae

Acquired: September 2015 This excellent Eurorack module can be used and abused in many interesting ways. It is featured quite heavily in Fluxic Live Studio Concerts. The unit can read WAV samples off a USB memory stick, and grainify them under voltage control. Check it out on MuffWiggler  

Posted on 21/03/2012

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Access Virus TI Keyboard

A powerhouse engine The Virus TI synth engine is very well equipped, and enables a wide range of sounds – from classic analog emulations, to dazzling, distorted arpeggios. The synth based on Virtual Analog technology with its 3 oscillators, dual multimode filters, generous modulations and beefy effects. The keyboard feels heavy and reassuring, and a […]

Posted on 01/01/1998

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Lexicon PCM-80

The PCM-80 is one of the later quality Lexicon hardware digital reverbs and the successor of the venerable PCM-70. A very good sounding device, with quality convertors and digital I/O that allows you to match it with DAWs and digital mixers. It contains the acclaimed Lexicon reverb algorithms, but also sports a wide range of other […]