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Notes: The Jumble Henge is a 16 input stereo spectral mixer with a unique patch-based mixing interface in a compact space. Each input has a carefully tuned resonant analog filter and a unique fixed pan value, providing each sound its own space within the mix. There is a Mix control to adjust the depth of the filtering and a clean external stereo input for chaining with another mixer or extra sound source. Jumble Henge is a space efficient solution for creating rich stereo mixes from a number of both mono and stereo sources.

INPUTS
Vertical and horizontal patch position determines a source's spectral and stereo placement in the mix respectively.

Aside from centred inputs, every input sits in its own unique pan position, helping to keep a separation between sounds but building a complete stereo image when combined.

The centre right inputs of the top two rows are normalised to the centre left inputs. - i.e if just a left input is patched it will be effectively panned center.

Towards the highs the panning becomes wider - as the human ear better pinpoints direction at higher frequencies, whereas the lows remain more centred for a tighter, more focused sound.

MIX CONTROL
Mix control for the overall depth of the filters applied to the inputs. Note: a slight volume increase occurs near the centre of the dial.

EXTERNAL INPUT
An additional clean stereo input pair for chaining with another mixer or additional source. Right input normalised to left input to accomodate mono sources.

OUTPUTS
Stereo mix output, the sum of all 16 inputs.

Jumble Henge was designed in collaboration with Worng Electronics and is based on the 'SoundStage'.

Technical Specifications

Supply: +12V 70mA / -12V 70mA

Size: 8HP

Depth: 38mm

Notes: The 'Quaid Megaslope' is a five stage function generator or modulator which operates in one of 3 modes; a multistage 'CZ' or 'Juno' style complex envelope, a super flexible LFO and a step sequencer with per step programmable slew or slides.

Each mode produces a varying output voltage moving from point to point across a set number of chained together stages. Each stage features a destination level, an overall rate or time to reach its destination level and a variable slope for the output path to take. As well as direct control, every stage feature voltage control of both level and rate. There are both unipolar and bipolar voltage outputs together with triggers emitted for the end of each stage and the end of a full cycle.

The Quaid Megaslope is designed to be fun, flexible and intuitive to use.

Notes: Gritty drum voice module based on new old stock Yamaha FM synthesis chips, also capable of a decent range of synth tones. User-friendly knobby interface with a decent range of CV inputs for modulation.

Supplier's notes:
'Akemie's Taiko' is an authentic complete FM synthesis based drum voice created using original Yamaha IC's. It builds on the same technology used in the mighty Akemie's Castle but in a more complete triggered voice form featuring both signal generation and envelope shaping.

The module provides CV and direct control over a number of FM parameters including algorithm selection, operator release envelopes, ratios, waveforms & feedback. This gives a massive range of unique sounds.

The voice is able to track 1 volt per octave allowing it to be used for melodic lines as well as percussion. Also optional 'frequency ramps' can be enabled for additional audio effects.

The drum voice includes a trigger input as well as accent and choke trigger inputs to add further expressive and rhythmic control.

Notes: ALM Eurorack cases are available in a range of sizes all including an integrated powered bus boards.

The cases all feature anodised aluminium construction, an on/off switch, rubber feet, and high quality switched powered bus boards with numerous keyed headers and ample power capacity.

These are simple and compact Eurorack cases, perfect for small, focused systems, taking along on travels, or as a tabletop addition to a larger setup.

Cases are available in 4 sizes; 3U 84HP / 6U 84HP / 3U 52HP / 6U 52HP sizes. They all offer 1 Amp on both the -12V and +12V rails per row.

Great modern cases

The ALM powered Eurorack case was originally designed for the System Coupe. Wider interest has seen it evolve into a range of different sized cases being made available by themselves.

A fixed solid bus board provides quality ample power and plentiful keyed power connectors. The shielded DC/DC power converter is low noise and includes overload and short circuit protection. Fixed, quality mounting rails are used over sometimes frustrating sliding nuts. The case has a great looking all anodised aluminium construction that is both strong and light.

The case proportions are designed to look great on a table or desk (not too deep, just enough) and also be easy to fit in a bag and transport.

Decksaver case covers are available currently for the 3U/84HP, 6U/52HP, and 6U/84HP cases.

3U / 52 HP

Provides up to 1 Amp power on each -12V & +12V rails.
Connections for up to 9 modules.
Includes 2 Amp power 'brick'

Notes: The successor to Dinky's Taiko, Tyso Daiko is a 12-bit dual digital drum voice, with built-in analogue tilt EQ and wavefolder, plus extensive CV control. Intuitive, powerful and versatile.

Supplier's Notes:
The 'Tyso Daiko' is a dual 12-bit digital wavetable drum voice with full voltage control and an analogue EQ output path.

The twin voices are independently triggered and output, but share pitch, envelope and other parameters of a swept wavetable oscillator. One voice is output through a voltage controlled analogue tilt EQ emphasising upper or lower frequencies.

The other voice is output through a digital wavefolder which adds increasing timbral complexity (to noise).

Both voices respond independently to an accent input and the first voice is able to be 'choked' . A surface control allows for fine control of additional transients from a click to a slow attack. Full voltage control including a V/Oct pitch input makes the Daiko an expressive and wide ranging drum module with extremely wide pallet of sounds with lots of modulation possibilities.

The Daiko succeeds the original Dinky with the same spirit but much improved control, new features and new wavetables.

Technical Specifications

Supply: +12V 70mA Max / -12v 35mA
Size: 14 HP
Depth: 32mm

Notes: 'Pamela's PRO Workout' is a compact programmable clocked modulation source for your Eurorack modular system. It provides 8 highly editable outputs producing various control voltage signals correlated and synced to a BPM based master clock.

Each output can provide everything from simple clocked triggers, complex rhythmic waveforms, quantised melodic patterns to random chaos with direct and assignable CV control over numerous parameters. These features together with a quick and easy to use interface provide almost limitless synced modulation possibilities in a tiny space.

Building on the original 'Pamela's Workout' & 'Pamela's NEW Workout' the evolved 'PRO' Pam maintains the precursor's form factor and intuitive workflow but improves and adds many new features with upgraded hardware, more CV inputs, a new full colour hi res display and rewritten software adding many new enhancements like micro grid timings and cross output modulations.

Through optional expander modules more CV input and outputs can be added with support for external non euro equipment through Midi and Din Sync outputs. Please enjoy your next generation PRO workout!

Size: 8HP
Power: +12v 60ma / -12v 10ma
Depth: 32mm (approx with power header)
Outputs: 0-5v buffered low impedance. 12 bit res. 3.8khz max update freq.
Inputs: CV 0v-5v / Clock, Run - rising edge 700mV min.

Notes: The 'MEGA-TANG' is a 4-channel linear VCA and stereo mixer providing per input control over level, effect send, pan and muting. Designed for live use in mind with a simple & compact layout, the 'MEGA-TANG' builds on the clean and transparent sounding Tangle Quartet VCA by adding a stereo mix output, effect sends (mono send with a stereo return) which pair great with the MFX, manual panning, soft mute buttons with LED indicators and an expansion port for future expandability.

Individual VCA outputs are available which remove the channel from the main mix (useful for cueing and monitoring). All signals are Euro level and bar the effects return, DC coupled for CV use as well as audio.

Technical Specifications

Power: +12V 125ma -12V 125ma
Size: 16HP
Depth: 32mm
Attenuation: approx -70db

Notes: The MFX is a compact 6HP Eurorack stereo digital audio multi effects processor.

It offers 14 different full featured effects programs plus a number of metering utilities.
Inspired by ALM's favourite classic hardware effects processors, the MFX incorporates DSP technologies from the dawn of digital effects in the 70s to the present day. This combines with ALM character and uniqueness to form a highly useful, fun and practical Eurorack effects module.

Reshape sounds with the distortion and dynamics engines. Bend time, space and pitch with multiple feature rich reverb and delay engines. Modulate signals with the flexible panner, frequency shifter, and range of ensemble effects. Fracture sounds with the one of a kind granular and glitch engines. Check signals and tune oscillators with various utilities.

The MFX user interface is designed to be familiar, quick and easy to use. Each program contains a wide range of controllable parameters both directly editable or freely assigned to CV or clocked control. Additionally, each program includes factory presets as well as the ability to store and recall user presets. All states are preserved across power cycles.

Effect Program List

Digi-PCM Echo
Feature rich digital delay taking inspiration from early prime time rack delay units with added modern features.

Tape-Tech Echo
Tape style delay with a digital pitch shifter bolted on.

Crumbular Echo
More experimental granular style echo.

Ursa Minor Echoverb
Emulation of the classic Ursa Major 'Space station' providing more delays and reverb type effects.

Pocket PL8 Reverb
Emulation of very early digital style reverbs with a dense metallic sound.

Almicon Reverb
Emulation of 80s studio style reverb great for bright rooms and vast synthetic spaces.

Quaidra Reverb
Emulation of a popular 90s rack reverb. Excels at creating airy, atmospheric reverbs.

TY-50 Compressor
Flexible modern compressor great for adding punch, smoothing transients or as a clean mix bus compressor.

Transient Shaper
Fast acting dynamics processor for reshaping the attack and release envelope of any sound.

TH-30 Distortion
A versatile distortion program with distortion types ranging from analog style saturation to intense digital wavefolding.

2051 Bit Corrupter
Real-time audio buffer designed to imitate malfunctioning digital audio equipment.

Modulating Panner
Clock-syncable mono or stereo auto-pan with an additional scan mode that cross fades between 2 input signals. Use for VCA, Panner, crossfader, tremolo type effects.

Ring + Freq Modulator
Pair of classic modulation effects in stereo, tailored towards otherworldly and dissonant sounds.

Ensembles Ensemble
Simulation of classic chorus and ensemble effects. An added digital pitch shifter takes the effect beyond traditional chorus circuits.

Utilities
Simple oscilloscope and VCO tuner.

Technical Specifications

Supply: +12V 50mA Max / -12v 15mA
Size: 6 HP
Depth: 32mm
16 Bit / 44.1Khz Stereo processing

Notes: The MCFx2 is ALM's state variable 'MCF' filter made double. It features 2 identical classic analog 3 pole state variable filter cores each with Low, High and Band Pass (or Notch) outputs. Direct and voltage control is provided for both filter cut offs and resonance. Switches allow the filters to function as one, with the 'Feed' switch internally routing audio from one filter to the other in series and the 'Link' switch linking the cut off controls for both filter cores. MCFx2 expands on the great sounding MCF filter to offer both serial and parallel functionality for stereo operation, dual peak, tighter slopes and other complex filtering set ups.

FREQUENCY CONTROLS
Sets the base frequency for the filter cut offs. The v/oct and frequency inputs are added to these.

RESONANCE CONTROL
Sets the level of resonant peaks atop the cut off frequencies. The resonance can get particularly aggressive going into self oscillation with the control past 12 o'clock.

OUTPUTS
Each filter output is 3 pole with an 18dB/oct slope.
Low - low pass filter outputs. Passes frequencies below the cut off.
High - high pass filter outputs. Passes frequencies above the cut off.
BP/Notch - band pass or notch filter outputs. Jumpers on the rear of the module select one or the other for each filter.
Passes frequencies within (BP) or outside (Notch) a narrow region around cut off frequency.

LINK BUTTON
Links the left cut off to parallel control both filters. The right controls will now set the max range of the right core. Both filters will track together when the right cut off is fully clockwise.

FEED BUTTON
Routes the output of the left filter core to the input of the right (unless patched), with the desired output filter type selected via jumper at the rear of the module.

FREQ INPUTS AND ATTENUATORS
Control voltage inputs here are combined with knob offsets to set the final cut off. Attenuversion control allows for both attenuation and inversion of the CV. Expects approx. -5V - 5V input.

RES INPUTS AND ATTENUATORS
Attenuated control voltage inputs here are combined with knob offsets to set the final resonance.
Expects approx. -5V - 5V input.

AUDIO INPUT 'In'
Signal inputs to the filter cores for processing.
Input sources may need to be attenuated, filter will drive from hotter input levels.
The Left input is normalised to the right (unless 'Feed' is enabled).

Notes: T-Wrex is an analogue bitcrusher and decimator!

T-Wrex has two separate sections: STOMP is a bitcrusher and CHOMP is a decimator. You can sweep each effect from imperceptible all the way to rumbly, growling sonic debris. Use each section's voltage-controllable dry/wet circuit to find the perfect balance of harmony and havoc!

At the core of each section is a high-speed, low-leakage analog sample & hold circuit. The bitcrusher's SYNC input is ORed with its internal s&h trigger which steps the output voltage. Mult IN to SYNC to force a static waveform, or use another VCO for the bitcrusher equivalent of hardsync!

The decimator's internal analog VCO controls its sample rate, but you can override it by patching your own signal to the SAMPLE input. Use complex waveforms to flavor your decimation (spicy!), or even use subaudio-rate signals for a traditional helping of sample & hold!

T-Wrex provides an attenuverter on each CV input for your patching convenience. Crank the CHOMP attenuverter fully counterclockwise to make the decimator's internal VCO track its CV at 1V/octave!

Specifications:
Power: +12V / 80mA, -12V / 70mA
Width: 12HP
Depth: 30mm (including power connector)

Includes power cable and Befaco Knurlies M3 mounting screws.

Notes: 2000-watt 8-inch 2-way powered loudspeaker with Bluetooth, DSP & app control

TrueSonic TS4 from Alto Professional

Louder. Clearer. Smarter.

Where TS3 exceeded expectations, TS4 redefines them completely. Building on the legacy of our best-selling TrueSonic speakers, the TS4 Series delivers increased power, clearer sound, and advanced Bluetooth functions including streaming, speaker linking, and App control.Compact, lightweight, and designed for reliability, the new TS4 Series makes it simple to get great live sound at every event.
True Sonic Power

Whether you need a powerful vocal PA or club-shaking bass performance for a DJ set, TS4 speakers deliver loud, clear, room-filling sound for any application.

With an 8-inch woofer, and a 1.4-inch compression driver, TS408 delivers 2000W of class-leading power and clarity in equal measure.

Free Alto App for remote configuration and control

Available free for both Android and iOS, the Alto App gives hands-on remote control over Bluetooth levels, Speaker Use Modes, Custom EQ and Sub Size selection. Further, True Wireless Stereo linking can be configured remotely via the app to save time during setup.
Built-In 3-channel mixer

Every TS4 features an integrated 3-channel mixer, with two Mic/Line input channels and a dedicated Bluetooth channel. The Mic/Line channels feature XLR/TRS combo jacks and can be used with microphones, instruments, and line-level signals without the need for additional hardware or adjustment. Just plug straight into the rear panel and you're up and running.

Simple Bluetooth Streaming & Speaker Linking

The ideal high-powered streaming solution, TS4's built-in Bluetooth connectivity makes it easy to pair your laptop, phone or tablet and get the music pumping in no time at all.

With the True Wireless Stereo function you can stream Bluetooth audio to two TS4 speakers in perfect stereo without the need for any cables.

DSP Modes for the best sound in every application

TS4's three preset "Speaker Use" modes let you optimize the speaker for any application, so you'll get great sound every time at the touch of a button. For even more control over your sound, you can configure a Custom EQ within the Alto App and remote adjust the settings from any listening point in the venue. You can even save your favourite Custom EQ setting direct to the TS4 for easy recall whenever you need it.

Versatile and Reliable

From the high-quality drivers to the fanless class D amplifiers, every aspect of the TS4 Series has been designed for superb reliability, whether used for mobile gigs and performances or fixed installation.

Each speaker features a lightweight, sleek, black box design that can be used as the application demands - freestanding, as a wedge monitor, pole-mounted or suspended via the integrated suspension points.

Applications

Solo performers
Musicians and Bands
Mobile DJs
Gymnasiums, fitness centers, and dance studios
Houses of worship
Theatres
Bars, restaurants, clubs
Special events, presentations, and weddings

Technical Specifications

Output Power: 2000W
Low-Frequency Driver: 8.0" driver, 2.0" (50 mm) high-temperature voice coil. 1 x 650 W RMS @ 2 O.
High Frequency Driver: 1.0" exit ceramic driver with 1.4" (35 mm) coil. 1 x 350W @ 4 ?.
Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz
Maximum SPL: 130 dB (peak), 127 dB (continuous) (dB-SPL @ 1 m)
Frequency Response: 62 Hz - 20 kHz (+/-3 dB)
Frequency Range: 52 Hz - 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Horn Coverage: 90- horizontal x 60- vertical (nominal)
Connectors: (2) XLR+1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS combo inputs (Balanced), (1) XLR output (Link), (1) IEC power cable input
Line Gain/Volume Control Range: -? to 0 dB, +4 dBu nominal, +10 dBu for max output
Mic/Inst. Gain / Volume Control Range: -? to +50 dB
USB Charging Port: 5V 2.1A
Controls: Power switch, (2) gain control knobs (1 per input), (2) Mic/Line switches, Bluetooth volume control encoder, Pairing button, Stereo Link button, Sub Size button, Speaker Use button
Indicators: (1) Input Channel Signal/Limit/Clip LED (Green = Ch1/2 Signal) (Yellow = Ch1/2 Limiter) (Red = Ch1/2 Output Clipped),(1) Bluetooth LED (Blue), (1) Link LED (Orange), (4) DSP Presets LED (Green), (3) HPF LED (Green)
Power Connection: IEC
Voltage: 100-120V, 50/60Hz; 220-240V, 50-60Hz
Consumption: 900W
Fuse: 100-120V T10AL AC250V; 220-240V T5AL AC250V
Protection: Electronic clip, thermal, and transducer overdrive protection
Enclosure: Injected Moulded Enclosure and Perforated Metal Grille
Mounting/Installation: Standard 36 mm pole socket, flown application, suspended with integral M6 points, or in a wedge monitor position
Operating Temperature: 10-C to 45-C (14-F to 113-F)
Dimensions (height x width x depth): 17.2" x .10.1" x 9.6 / 436 x 256 x 245 mm
Weight: 20.7 lbs. / 9.4 kg

Notes: Huge power in a compact package with this upgraded 10-inch design from Alto's TrueSonic 4 range. Bluetooth connectivity and DSP give added control via the Alto app.

Supplier's Notes:
2000-watt 10-inch 2-way powered loudspeaker with Bluetooth, DSP & app control

TrueSonic TS4 from Alto Professional

Louder. Clearer. Smarter.

Where TS3 exceeded expectations, TS4 redefines them completely.

Building on the legacy of the best-selling TrueSonic speakers, the TS4 Series delivers increased power, clearer sound, and advanced Bluetooth functions including streaming, speaker linking, and App control.

Compact, lightweight, and designed for reliability, the new TS4 Series makes it simple to get great live sound at every event.

True Sonic Power

Whether you need a powerful vocal PA or club-shaking bass performance for a DJ set, TS4 speakers deliver loud, clear, room-filling sound for any application. With a 10-inch woofer, and a 1.4-inch compression driver, TS410 delivers 2000W of class-leading power and clarity in equal measure.

Free Alto App for remote configuration and control

Available free for both Android and iOS, the Alto App gives hands-on remote control over Bluetooth levels, Speaker Use Modes, Custom EQ and Sub Size selection. Further, True Wireless Stereo linking can be configured remotely via the app to save time during setup.

Built-In 3-channel mixer

Every TS4 features an integrated 3-channel mixer, with two Mic/Line input channels and a dedicated Bluetooth channel. The Mic/Line channels feature XLR/TRS combo jacks and can be used with microphones, instruments, and line-level signals without the need for additional hardware or adjustment. Just plug straight into the rear panel and you're up and running.

Simple Bluetooth Streaming & Speaker Linking

The ideal high-powered streaming solution, TS4's built-in Bluetooth connectivity makes it easy to pair your laptop, phone or tablet and get the music pumping in no time at all. With the True Wireless Stereo function you can stream Bluetooth audio to two TS4 speakers in perfect stereo without the need for any cables.

DSP Modes for the best sound in every application

TS4's three preset "Speaker Use" modes let you optimize the speaker for any application, so you'll get great sound every time at the touch of a button. For even more control over your sound, you can configure a Custom EQ within the Alto App and remote adjust the settings from any listening point in the venue. You can even save your favourite Custom EQ setting direct to the TS4 for easy recall whenever you need it.


Versatile and Reliable

From the high-quality drivers to the fanless class D amplifiers, every aspect of the TS4 Series has been designed for superb reliability, whether used for mobile gigs and performances or fixed installation.

Each speaker features a lightweight, sleek, black box design that can be used as the application demands - freestanding, as a wedge monitor, pole-mounted or suspended via the integrated suspension points.

Level up your live sound. Choose Alto Professional's TS4 Series.

Applications

Solo performers
Musicians and Bands
Mobile DJs
Gymnasiums, fitness centers, and dance studios
Houses of worship
Theatres
Bars, restaurants, clubs
Special events, presentations, and wedding

Specifications

Output Power: 2000W
Drivers Low-Frequency: 10.0" driver, 2.0" (50 mm) high-temperature voice coil. 1 x 650 W RMS @ 2 ?.
High Frequency: 1.0" exit ceramic driver with 1.4" (35 mm) coil. 1 x 350 W @ 4 ?.
Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz
Maximum SPL: 130 dB (peak), 127 dB (continuous) (dB-SPL @ 1 m)
Frequency Response: 57 Hz - 20 kHz (+/-3 dB)
Frequency Range: 48 Hz - 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Horn Coverage: 90- horizontal x 60- vertical (nominal)
Connectors: (2) XLR+1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS combo inputs (Balanced) (1) XLR output (Link) (1) IEC power cable input
Input Impedance Line: 10 K? balanced, 20 K? unbalanced, Mic: 1.2K
Line Gain/Volume Control Range: -? to 0 dB, +4 dBu nominal, +10 dBu for max output
Mic/Inst. Gain/Volume Control Range: -? to +50 dB
USB Charging Port: 5V 2.1A
Controls: Power switch, (2) gain control knobs (1 per input), (2) Mic/Line switches, Bluetooth volume control encoder, Pairing button, Stereo Link button, Sub Size button, Speaker Use button
Indicators: (1) Input Channel Signal/Limit/Clip LED (Green = Ch1/2 Signal) (Yellow = Ch1/2 Limiter) (Red = Ch1/2 Output Clipped), (1) Bluetooth LED (Blue), (1) Link LED (Orange), (4) DSP Presets LED (Green), (3) HPF LED (Green)
Power Connection: IEC
Voltage: 100-120V, 50/60Hz; 220-240V, 50-60Hz
Consumption: 900W
Fuse: 100-120V T10AL AC250V; 220-240V T5AL AC250V
Protection: Electronic clip, thermal, and transducer overdrive protection
Enclosure: Injected Moulded Enclosure and Perforated Metal Grill
Mounting/Installation: Standard 36 mm pole socket, flown application with integral M10 suspension points, or in a wedge monitor position
Operating Temperature: -10-C to 45-C (14-F to 113-F)
Dimensions (height x width x depth): 21.1" x 12.6" x 12.5" / 536 x 320 x 317 mm
Weight: 26.0 lbs. / 11.8 kg

Notes: Introducing the TRAKPACK: the ultimate backpack for producers, DJs and creatives.

This rugged and spacious bag delivers maximum versatility, with 3 storage layers and 11 pockets. The separate padded layers protect your gear, and are precisely designed to fit the top production tools.

With interior dimensions of 19.1" x 12.6", the TRAKPACK's largest storage layer offers a massive 5" of depth for your sampler, mixer, DJ controller, or vinyl records. It's a perfect fit for the MPC Live 2 or Push 3, and can also fit up to 5 smaller machines like the Digitakt or SP-404.

The 2nd layer is 3" deep, and can hold other large drum machines and synths, and the 3rd layer has a laptop pocket with a soft velvet lining, plus extra space for your cables or iPad.

There are 5 interior pockets for organizing your accessories and FX, plus 5 exterior pockets that can fit headphones, audio interfaces, or even a MIDI controller keyboard. The exterior storage pockets are enhanced with an expandable design that can increase to a depth of 2.5".

With so much storage space available, this could be the only bag you'll need on the road. The premium materials include padded shoulder straps, cushioned back support pads, and a spacious and comfortable handle. There's even a luggage pass-through for attaching to your carry-on, and the straps can be detached and stowed when you're using this feature.

The TRAKPACK is engineered with a rigid structured frame, so the bag can rest in a standing position with total stability, and the waterproof zippers, ballistic nylon material, and shock-resistant rubber padding ensure complete protection for your gear

Review: Steely Dan are the kind of band where everyone has their favourite album, with a fanbase who might well get a little heated debating which phase of the band is superior. But when it comes down to it, everyone will agree Aja is their masterpiece, where that exacting studio process and the elevated songwriting hit some magical sweet spot that yielded the semi-mythical perfect album. The grooves are so slinky as 'Black Cow' opens the record up, they spring with joy out of 'Peg' and they lock down heavy on 'Josie', and there's so much more in between. This faithful reproduction from Analogue Productions is a limited audiophile edition for a band who were made for audiophiles.

Review: Steely Dan's fourth studio album 'Katy Lied' was their 1975 standout moment, capturing a moment in time when the band had gained plenty of traction, and had already ridden the wave of fame for a good time. As a result, their music had grown in creativity and grandeur, expanding outwards from a mere prog rock outfit into a studio project, necessitating a steady stream of session musicians, highest-fidelity gear and lots of money. As ever, infectious guitar hooks and R&B funk structures make up most tracks here, making this an early party rock album if we've ever heard one. Katy may be a love interest or a sumptuous muse - but the title also alludes to a katydid, a species of insect related to grasshoppers or crickets.

Review: Steely Dan's latest reissue campaign spans many classic albums, including their fourth LP Katy Lied, but here we focus on The Royal Scam, their fifth. Once more produced by in-house maestro Gary Katz, and again a grand and sprawling recording project with tens of contributors and credits, the album deals thematically with the loose story of Owsley Stanley, the psychedelic drug kingpin and father of the modern soundsystem. Compared to their previous projects, The Royal Scam was known for its more paranoid and intense sound.

Review: There are various eye watering stats about the many, many million copies of this album that have been pressed and sold. For each one sold there is almost as many different versions of it, too, if you look on Discogs. But all the hype and huff aside, there is a reason it is one of jazz's most famous records. The sultry modal moods, the masterfully melancholic trumpet sounds Davis conjures and the noir, late night vibe are all perfectly realised and universally understood. Without it, music at large, let alone jazz, would sound very different.

Review: Originally released in 1980, this limited audiophile vinyl 2xLP box set from Analogue Productions offers a superb listening experience of a masterpiece of jazz-rock fusion. The remastered audio is crystal clear, revealing every nuance of the band's intricate arrangements and Donald Fagen's wry lyrics. From the opening strains of 'Hey Nineteen' to the lush harmonies of 'Time Out of Mind,' this is a sonic journey that will transport you to another time and place. Whether you're a longtime fan or a new listener, this box set is a must-have.

Review: Who doesn't love the White Stripes? One can quite predictably measure a band's impact on commercial music history by way of just how many full-blown reissues they've released, many of which aim to repackage and represent albums to their fullest, most honest effect. By that metric, this ubiquitous duo are more than certainly going down in history; Elephant, the Stripes' fourth album, is lent the sonic perfection and signature packaging it deserves, with Analogue Productions and Third Man Records teaming up for the ultimate reissue edition here. They present in UHQR format on Clarity Vinyl this modern rock cornerstone, limited to 10,000 copies. It comes with gold foil numbered jackets, housed in a premium slipcase with a wooden dowel spine.

Review: Here it is: the all-time great album that popularised jazz for the masses, and which carries the genre's torch to this day. Most works by Coltrane serve as good introductions to jazz’s endemic practice of through-composition, but A Love Supreme (1964, Impulse!) is arguably among his best works to come in four suites; to quarter a technically singular piece. Widely recognised as the moment at which John all-aboarded the Soul ‘Trane, the album marked the apogee of a wave of popular analyses of US jazz records as holding special spiritual significance. This early vaunting may have fed into its popularity into the present day; but we cannot gloss over the fact that such elevations in status do not tend to come without supreme merit, and more level-headed takes on the LP simply interpret it as one of the most impeccably performed, precisely timed jazz records of its day. Remastered for the esteemed Analogue Productions series, its everlasting flame is rekindled.

Notes: Genuine EMS synthi filter, with redesigned faceplate!

This legendary filter can be switched between pre1974 and post 1974 filter type and response. For the first time response can be voltage controlled which was designed on the circuit board but not available on the matrix. This module is made under license from EMS. The only officially licensed remake of the EMS diode lowpass filter used in the VCS3 and AKS synths. It´s a faithful recreation of the original circuit, featuring some modifications that are also done on vintage EMS equipment, like a switchable faster CV response option for very quick modulations. Another switch determines if the filter has 18dB/oct slope as used by EMS pre-1974 or 24dB. The cutoff frequency and also the resonance are voltage controllable. Signal inputs and outputs have level controls.

Notes: Part performance mixer, part utility module, with 4 channels of VCA, summed to a stereo output, Tannhauser Gates is AFA's first stereo module.

Based loosely on the Buchla 100 series Gates, each channel boasts a discrete VCA with a rich overdrive sound, stereo panning, a tilt EQ and an easily accessible mute switch. Each channel can be used individually as a mono track or all four can be summed down to the stereo output. The four channels have an individual CV input, or they can all be controlled via the master CV input. The Tannhauser Gates also hosts the capability for a stereo send and return path, expanding your sonic arsenal to other processing modules.

Tannhauser Gates is designed with future expansion in mind. Adding up to three more Tannhauser Gates modules, it is possible to build a performance mixer system of up to 16 channels, all summed to a single output module. The back side of the module is equipped with a number of expansion headers.

Power consumption: 146mA at +12 V and 94mA at -12 V
Depth: 34mm
HP : 20

Notes: The little brother to the original DrumBrute arguably packs a bigger punch. Gritty analogue sounds are on offer, but the sequencer is just as inspiring. A great alternative to the usual Roland suspects.

Supplier notes:
This is the drum machine you've been waiting for.

Combining bold, hard-hitting analogue sounds, a monstrous output distortion, performable controls, superb connectivity, and a powerful sequencer, DrumBrute Impact will fill your music with energy and muscle.

Putting the focus on "Brute", DrumBrute Impact features 10 high-energy, refined, punchy analogue sounds.

You can also use the exclusive "Colour" sound-shapers to introduce unique, per instrument effect for some variation. Boost the harmonic content, add some drive, snap, or crack at the touch of a button, you can even automate tonal changes by creating a "Colour" sequence. If you want your drums to push even harder, use the built-in distortion on the output for some drum-optimized crunch.

DrumBrute Impact is a drum machine for musicians and producers who crave raw power and monstrous tone.

Awesome drums made easy:

Sharing the same prize-fighting sequencing architecture found in the original DrumBrute, you'll love the simple, fun, and intuitive sequencer in DrumBrute Impact.

Whether you want to create complex, phasing polyrhythms or straight, pounding rhythms; record a finger-drumming performance; punch in a step-sequenced masterpiece; DrumBrute Impact beats to your rhythm. Use the touch strip to create some real-time glitchy, beat-repeat breakdowns, spice up a single instrument or your whole pattern with a dedicated 'Random' knob, and add some syncopation and groove with the 'Swing' feature.

A true analogue experience:

Connect to your other gear, sync up, and make some music the old-school way.

Get away from computer screens, say goodbye to sub-menus, and jump into the world of tactile, instant, analogue satisfaction. Featuring a huge array of sync and connectivity options, you'll be able to hook up and jam with practically any other synth, sequencer, or MIDI-enabled instrument. Mix on the fly with dedicated controls for every function, multitrack, record, effect, and mix the sound your way with multiple bus outputs. Save patterns that you love, chain them together, and create full songs and live sets, all without looking at a single screen.

DrumBrute Impact is a massive sounding, creativity fuelling beast, with effortless workflow and amazing performance controls.

Notes: The lovable oddball of the Arturia range, this brilliant hybrid synth combines versatile wavetable and digital oscillators with analogue filters. Touch keyboard gives uniquely expressive control.

*** New firmware update (26th October 2021) *** Arturia are happy to announce another major new firmware update for MicroFreak, bringing massive new creative functionality for users free of charge.

Firmware V4.0 elevates this hybrid desktop synthesizer's status as a sound design powerhouse even further:
New WaveUser sound engine
Allows for user wavetables(!!)
64-new presets
Sequencer Unison & Chord Voices
Faster Oscillator Encoder Response
....and more!

This update, plus ALL the of previous updates (see Vocoder & Noise Engineering oscillators etc.) cement the MicroFreak as one of the most interesting, powerful and flexible synthesizers on the market, whilst maintaining excellent value for money.

Supplier's Notes:

A synthesizer like no other, MicroFreak is a peculiar, exceptional instrument that rewards the curious musician. It blends wavetable and digital oscillators with analogue filters. It features a unique poly-aftertouch flat keyboard. It adds controlled randomness to sequences. This isn't a revolution, it's a mutiny.

This out-there little music machine features a versatile digital oscillator so you can create rare and interesting sounds with ease. Modes like Texturer, KarplusStrong, Harmonic OSC, and Superwave give adventurous musicians the chance to explore totally new, unheard possibilities. Like having dozens of synths in just one instrument, both wild-eyed newcomers and seasoned professionals will fall in love with MicroFreak's flexible, powerful synth engine.

Physical modelling, wavetable synthesis, virtual analogue, there is nothing as complete and exciting as the MicroFreak oscillator on the market. It's hard to believe from such a small synth, but here it is, ready for you to explore. Excite your creativity and reward your curiosity with a large, diverse sound palette. MicroFreak features 11 awesome oscillators, 4 bespoke Arturia engines, and 7 modes from our friends at Mutable Instruments.

Inspired by the trailblazing 12-dB Oberheim SEM filter, you can make MicroFreak's filter scream or whisper to taste. The filter is state-variable, and can even auto-oscillate! You can use this is any way you like, from taking the edge of the razor-sharp wavetable sounds, or automating the cut-off by modulating it with keyboard pressure or the in-built sequencer.

Record up to four automations, edit notes per step or use the innovative Spice and Dice sequencer functions to find happy accidents. Add randomization to create evolving, original patterns, and virtually rewire and reconfigure its signal chain and controls with the 5x7 modulation matrix.

Notes: Updated version of Arturia's consistently popular MIDI keyboard series, featuring a bigger screen and new performance features.

Supplier's Notes:
Arturia's new KeyLab Essential 3 offers a new level of accessible, enjoyable, and creative music making, redefining the essence of a modern universal keyboard controller.

From its refreshing new design, to its vastly upgraded creative workflow, to an expanded software package, it promises to shake up the affordable controller market by empowering modern musicians and sound explorers looking to expand their setup without breaking the bank.

Main selling points

Fit for any style and any setup

For DAW producers, musicians with hybrid setups, or performers using hardware; enhance any creative setup or musical style with MIDI out & USB power, deep DAW compatibility, and premium software.

The new standard for affordable keyboard controllers

A keyboard controller that doesn't need tons of controls, menu diving, or complex configuration to operate. KeyLab Essential 3 looks modern, feels great, and removes creative barriers for next-level music making.

Directly-linked with Arturia's industry-leading software ranges

Many musicians and producers will be familiar with Arturia's award-winning software; KeyLab Essential 3 is part of the same range, seamlessly integrating with Analog Lab V, Pigments, and V Collection.

New Features:
New creative features: Scale Mode, Chord Mode, and Arpeggiator, making composition, songwriting, and beat-making more intuitive than ever.
Custom DAW integration: KeyLab Essential 3 features custom scripts for deeper control over DAWs, including Ableton Live Logic Pro X, FL Studio, and more.
More versatile presets: The 2000 presets included with Analog Lab V are no longer limited to vintage sounds; users can enjoy unique hybrids, modern synths, orchestral sounds, and more.
Easier controls & interface: RGB-backlit pads with velocity and pressure sensitivity, contextual button, and a bright new 2.5" LCD screen for real-time feedback.
Expanded software package for beginners & pros: Now includes Analog Lab V, 2 pianos (UVI Model D, NI's The Gentleman), plus subscriptions to Loopcloud and Melodics.

Notes: Record your voice, guitar, piano, synth, or any audio, and create great-sounding tracks with a plug-and-play bundle that does it all. For beginners, songwriters, content creators, and everyone in between, the MiniFuse Recording Pack gives you professional sound in a simple, fun, creative package - whatever your style.

Your recording all-in-one

Whether you're a beginner music maker, a content creator, a producer with limited space, or a musician on a budget, enjoy a pro-grade recording bundle for vocals, guitars, percussion, and more - without breaking the bank.

Plug-and-play interface

MiniFuse 2 gives you 2 audio inputs & outputs, MIDI for connecting synths & drum machines, and easy to use controls that work right out the box. Recording has never been so easy.

Make your voice heard

Capture your voice & instruments with supreme clarity without hassle. Follow the included step-by-step guide to connect your CM1 cardioid microphone and get recording - it even comes with a shockmount & pop filter to keep your recordings clean & noise-free.

Hear your sound come to life

Monitor your mix in studio-grade detail and comfortably smash out long sessions with the included EF1 closed-back monitoring headphones, great for production, live recording, and even just listening at home or on the move.

DAW music creation, your own way

Enjoy the most versatile & inspiring software bundle at this price point. From an introduction to an industry-standard DAW to a range of creative effects and audio enhancing tools, take your production to another level

Main Features

All-in-one audio interface recording bundle
Premium software bundle included
Analog Lab Intro with 500 vintage & modern keyboard presets
Rev PLATE-140 reverb
Pre 1973 vintage preamp
Delay TAPE-201 echo
Chorus JUN-6 analogue chorus
Ableton Live Lite

2 x combo Mic/Inst/Line XLR Input with 48V phantom power
2 x 1/4'' TRS balanced line outputs with volume control
1 x stereo headphones output with volume control
1 x 5-pin MIDI input & output
1 x USB2 type A hub (250mA max.)
1 x stereo virtual loopback channel
USB-C interface compatible with PC and Mac
Bus-powered

Microphone
Capsule: Condenser (Cardoid)
Sensitivity: -36 dB +3 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20kHz

Headphones
Type: Closed-back
Drive diameter: 40 mm

MiniFuse 2
2x Inputs
2x Outputs
1x Headphone
1x MIDI I/O

Subscriptions - Complimentary introductions to audio & mixing services:
Splice Creator Plan
Auto-Tune Unlimited

What's in the box

Box content:
MiniFuse 2 Unit
USB-A to USB-C cable
CM1 cardioid microphone with shockmount & pop filter
EF1 closed-back monitoring headphones with adapter
3m XLR cable

Platforms requirements

Windows
Win 10+ (64bit)
2.5 GHz CPU
4 GB RAM
2GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Apple
Mac OS 10.13+
2.5 GHz or Apple Silicon CPU
4 GB RAM
2GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Notes: RackBrute 3U is a comprehensive Eurorack housing, transport, and protection solution. Featuring configurable positions, dependable power supply, and maximum practicality, you can be assured your precious modules will be well guarded.

Don't worry; your beloved modules are under heavy guard.

Modular gear is a precious commodity, and you need a versatile housing and security system to accommodate them. A first glance, you'll see that this is a perfectly fitted 3U, 88 HP case made of a light but strong aluminium chassis, fitted with wood side panels.

Deceptively simple, RackBrute is far more than a simple box. It includes many smart additions, such as the included +12V / -12V / +5V power supply that ensures that keeps everything up and running, and the multi-position handle system that not only lets you carry your collection with ease, but also lets you deploy an optimal operating angle, whatever your preference.

Ready for anything

Secure an unobstructed viewpoint over the theatre of operation, and hold the position 'til further orders.

In addition to keeping your modules safe and secure, RackBrute 3U gives you total control of the situation, no matter the context. The first of its secret weapons is the Link fastening system. Paired with the included handle, it will let you choose one of several configurations and orientations for your modular arsenal. Whether you want your gear stealthy and prone, or standing to attention, RackBrute is at your command.

The second trick up its sleeve is the stalwart, ever-reliable, power supply module. Including two independent circuits to supply common modular voltages, it will more than cover your need for +12V, -12V and +5V, providing up to 1600mA in total.

Thirdly, its robust power rail includes a sophisticated noise-filtering technology, and provides 20 standard slots to leave plenty of space for your collection.

Once you're powered, in position, and locked down, you'll feel like your modular rig could withstand a siege.

Joining forces with allies

Always remember the Modular Republic's motto: Unity is strength.

The Link fastening system not only equips the RackBrute 3U, but also its large-calibre sibling, RackBrute 6U as well the MiniBrute 2 and MiniBrute 2S. No matter the combination you go for, you can make the most out of your extensive module collection, or create a powerful EcoSystem with the extensive CV/Gate connectivity of the MiniBrute 2 and 2S.

It's also worth noting that although this technology comes straight from the top secret Arturia research labs, they are working for the greater good. The Link system is patent-free, so you can expect more and more Link-enhanced equipment to become available in the near future.

Do not wait for reinforcements, bring them yourself.

Let's move out

Arturia have made sure that your gear would arrive without any scratches.

When carrying precious cargo, dozens of fragile modules, a unique and irreplaceable collection, you need to be certain of their safety. With RackBrute 3U, you have nothing to fear: from the handle, all the way to the threaded nut strips, you'll find strong aluminum and steel. Wherever you go, however long your journey, however heavy your setup, RackBrute was built to last. Even transporting two RackBrutes or a RackBrute and a MiniBrute 2 is totally risk-free thanks to the built-in Spacers, eliminating any chance of collision.

If you are planning an undercover mission, the dedicated, discrete RackBrute Travel Case will keep your precious equipment free from harm.

When you need to take your show on the road, rehearse, or even just rearrange your creative space, you can depend on RackBrute.

What's in the box

Box content:

RackBrute 3U unit
Power cord
Instrument dimensions
Size : 19 x 6.6 x 3.3 inches (484 x 167 x 83mm)
Weight : 4.7 lbs. (2.1 Kg)

Main Features:

Eurorack format, 88 HP
Aluminum Chassis
Provided with a 5 HP power module
Up to 1600mA on +12V and 1600mA on -12V (2 separate circuits of 800mA)
Up to 900mA on 5V (USB + 5V modules)
Power rail with noise filtering
20 standard power slots with up to 800mA on +12V and -12V
Link system and smart handle to fasten a MiniBrute 2/2S or another RackBrute unit in various configurations
Built-in Spacers for the highest protection in transport configuration

Notes: Black version of Audio-Technica's entry-level DJ turntable, updated to feature an improved direct-drive motor. Built-in phono preamp and USB audio interface make it easy to connect to any mixer, powered speakers or computer.

Supplier's Notes:
AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Fully Manual Turntable

This update of the AT-LP120-USB turntable features a new DC servo direct-drive motor, along with adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and selectable phono preamplifier. The fully manual turntable plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and is equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. Just download the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice) and start converting your records to digital audio files.

But in addition to the USB output, the turntable also comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable and is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp so you can connect directly to your home stereo, whether it has a dedicated phono input or not. The turntable features an S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS6 universal 1/2"-mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual Magnet phono cartridge.

Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. Additional features include a die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat; a start/stop button; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-8% or +/-16% adjustment ranges; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a removable plug-type stylus target light; external power supply; and a removable hinged dust cover.

Analogue or USB Connection

Next-Generation Analogue/USB Turntable

An update of the critically acclaimed AT-LP120-USB, this turntable features a new DC servo direct-drive motor, along with adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and selectable phono preamplifier.

Plays 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM and 78 RPM Records

USB and Analogue Output

Built-in Switchable Phono Pre-Amplifier

AT-VM95E Dual Magnet Phono Cartridge

Taking Your Vinyl to the Next Level

High-Fidelity Home Audio

Whether using with your home stereo system or your computer, the AT-LP120XUSB's professional controls give you the power to shape your high-fidelity listening experience.

Cartridge Assembly Line Circa 1962

Half a Century of Stunning Analogue Sound

Audio Technica was started in Tokyo in 1962, designing and manufacturing high-performance phono cartridges. That half-century's worth of analogue expertise goes into every turntable produced, ensuring you get the best listening experience from your vinyl.

Specifications

Turntable

Type: 3-speed, fully manual operation
Motor: DC servo motor
Drive Method: Direct drive
Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
Turntable Platter: Die-cast aluminum
Starting Torque: >1.0 kgf.cm
Braking System: Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter: <0.2% (WTD) @ 3 kHz (JIS)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >50 dB
Output Level: Pre-amp "PHONO": 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Pre-amp "LINE": 240 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Phono Pre-Amp Gain: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
USB Function: A/D, D/A - 16-bit/44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable;
Computer interface: USB 1.1 Compliant Windows 7 or above, or MAC OS X or above
Power Supply Requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A Max.
Dimensions: 452.0 mm (17.80") W x 352.0 mm (13.86") D x 141.6 mm (5.57") H
Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs.), without dust cover
Accessories Included: AT-VM95E phono cartridge; AT-HS6 headshell; 1.9 m (6.2') USB cable; dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) cable with ground wire; counterweight; felt mat; dust cover; 45 RPM adapter; plug-type stylus target light

Notes: Updated version of Audio-Technica's excellent entry-level DJ turntable, featuring an improved direct-drive motor. Built-in phono preamp and USB audio interface make it easy to connect to any amplifier, powered speakers or computer.

Supplier's Notes:
AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Fully Manual Turntable

This update of the AT-LP120-USB turntable features a new DC servo direct-drive motor, along with adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and selectable phono preamplifier. The fully manual turntable plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and is equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. Just download the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software (or software of your choice) and start converting your records to digital audio files.

But in addition to the USB output, the turntable also comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable and is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp so you can connect directly to your home stereo, whether it has a dedicated phono input or not. The turntable features an S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS6 universal 1/2"-mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual Magnet phono cartridge.

Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. Additional features include a die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat; a start/stop button; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-8% or +/-16% adjustment ranges; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a removable plug-type stylus target light; external power supply; and a removable hinged dust cover.

Analogue or USB Connection

Next-Generation Analogue/USB Turntable

An update of the critically acclaimed AT-LP120-USB, this turntable features a new DC servo direct-drive motor, along with adjustable dynamic anti-skate control and selectable phono preamplifier.

Plays 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM and 78 RPM Records

USB and Analogue Output

Built-in Switchable Phono Pre-Amplifier

AT-VM95E Dual Magnet Phono Cartridge

Taking Your Vinyl to the Next Level

High-Fidelity Home Audio

Whether using with your home stereo system or your computer, the AT-LP120XUSB's professional controls give you the power to shape your high-fidelity listening experience.

Cartridge Assembly Line Circa 1962

Half a Century of Stunning Analogue Sound

Audio Technica was started in Tokyo in 1962, designing and manufacturing high-performance phono cartridges. That half-century's worth of analogue expertise goes into every turntable produced, ensuring you get the best listening experience from your vinyl.

Specifications

Turntable

Type: 3-speed, fully manual operation
Motor: DC servo motor
Drive Method: Direct drive
Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
Turntable Platter: Die-cast aluminum
Starting Torque: >1.0 kgf.cm
Braking System: Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter: <0.2% (WTD) @ 3 kHz (JIS)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >50 dB
Output Level: Pre-amp "PHONO": 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Pre-amp "LINE": 240 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
Phono Pre-Amp Gain: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalized
USB Function: A/D, D/A - 16-bit/44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable;
Computer interface: USB 1.1 Compliant Windows 7 or above, or MAC OS X or above
Power Supply Requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A Max.
Dimensions: 452.0 mm (17.80") W x 352.0 mm (13.86") D x 141.6 mm (5.57") H
Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs.), without dust cover
Accessories Included: AT-VM95E phono cartridge; AT-HS6 headshell; 1.9 m (6.2') USB cable; dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) cable with ground wire; counterweight; felt mat; dust cover; 45 RPM adapter; plug-type stylus target light

Notes: The Austrian Audio MiCreator is a new type of creative tool. Equal parts high-quality condenser microphone and simple audio interface with USB-C r connectivity, MiCreator gives you the flexibility to create what you want-how you want. Just plug in and start recording in top-notch audio quality instantly. Or expand your setup using MiCreator's additional input to achieve stereo recordings, record an additional sound source, and more. And whether you're recording at home or on the go, you can create with confidence thanks to MiCreator's ultra-durable metal housing. So, whether you're looking for a capable plug-and-play microphone or a multifaceted production tool, MiCreator simplifies your creative process and delivers no-compromise results.

MiCreator System

Unleash your creativity

MiCreator Satellite

TRRS microphone with headphone jack
Custom Condenser Capsule - Record in top notch audio quality
Max SPL: 130 dB SPL - Record even very loud sources
FlexTilt mechanic - Easily position the mic head for optimal recording
Full metal housing - Longlasting and durable
Headphone jack
Exchangeable & customizable face plates for an individual and personalized look


MiCreator Y-Lav
Lavalier microphone with headphone jack
Pairs seamlessly with MiCreator Studio to unlock powerful creative flexibility
Connected via the Link Connection (In/Out jack on the MiCreator Studio)
Record high-quality audio for video projects and more
Connect a second pair of headphones via the built-in headphone jack

Cubase LE

free Steinberg software included

Cubase LE is the perfect introduction for aspiring music producers and composers. It's a powerful yet easy-to-use DAW that gives you everything you need to create professional music. With its intuitive interface and comprehensive features, Cubase LE is the perfect way to learn the basics of music production. Cubasis LE for iOS devices is unlocked when MiCreator Studio is connected to an iOS device.

WaveLab Cast

free Steinberg software included

WaveLab Cast is the ultimate audio production and podcast software for Mac and Windows. With its powerful features and intuitive user interface, WaveLab Cast makes it easy to create professional audio content. Whether you are an experienced podcaster or just starting out, WaveLab Cast has everything you need to create great sounding podcasts.

Technical Specifications
Digital Resolution: max 48kHz/24-Bit
Digital Connector: USB-C - USB Audio Class 1.0/2.0 compliant
Directional characteristic: Cardioid
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity:- 35dBFS/Pa (low gain)/-15dBFS(high gain)
Hardware Gain Switch: 0dB (low)/20dB (high)
Equivalent noise level: 22 dB SPL (A) (high gain)
Max SPL: 130 dB SPL (low gain)
Output Power: 45mW (32Ohm Load)
Dynamic Range: 89 dB(A)
In/Output TRRS: for instrument cable, 2nd headphone or MiCreator Satellite or Y-Lav
Dimensions: 155 x 60 x 37 mm
Weight: 370g

Notes: The Nectar "Tone Sweetener" strikes aperfect balance between versatility and simplicity. It offers a wide range of tones, spanning from a vintage tweed-style crunch to a full-bodied overdrive, and even a modern high-gain fuzz that pairs wonderfully with any guitar, pedal or amp.

Use the mode toggle to switch between the DRIVE and FUZZZ modes, while the LEDS indicate the selected mode, even when the effect is bypassed. Fine-tune your sound with the TASTE control to set the perfect eq for each guitar or amp.

The Nectar's responsiveness is truly unparalleled, like a delicate bee collecting pollen. Every nuance of your playing is enhanced and sweetened in the best way possible, with plenty of headroom.

True Bypass Design
Power requirement: 9V, 30mA
Made in California, USA

Notes: Kickall is a 6HP compact synth voice that features everything needed to make a big fat Kick sound. A stable VCO that tracks V/Oct, a couple of VCAs, envelopes for volume and pitch and an aggressive waveshaper.

The module has been designed with a kick synthesis patch in mind.

The audio path consists of a sinewave oscillator that passes across a Square Waveshaper and two VCA's. The first VCA is for the Volume envelope. The second VCA is dedicated to general volume. Thanks to his CV input, it is possible o apply accents or affects the dynamics of notes. Feeding this input with audio generates a basic AM operation expanding the sonic range of the module.

In the control path, KickAll has two envelope circuits to modulate the first VCA oscillator's pitch. Both envelopes are fired at the same time manually or via dedicated trigger input.

Through its Tune input, KickAll tracks eight octaves with high accuracy. Plug your favourite sequencer or CV source to create patterns out of the kick range, or feed it with an audio signal, for frequency modulation Fx.

Specs

Current needs: +12V: 26mA, -12V: 12mA
Width: 6 HP
Depth: 20mm, (28mm DIY) including power connector
Aluminium, heat-treated front panel.
Designed, kits prepared and completed modules assembled in Barcelona.

Notes: CV Thing is a fully mappable CV to MIDI converter in just 6HP. Its based on our VCMC module, but aiming for small and compact performance rigs. It has eight inputs that can be mapped to any MIDI message quite easily thanks to its simple and intuitive user interface. CCs, Program change ,V/Oct to Note or Clock are some of the messages that can be configured to easily control MIDI gear from your modular rig.

Features:

Class-compliant USB MIDI and TRS connectors.
TRS to DIN5 Type A adaptor included.
8 CV inputs.
Controls fully mappable to any MIDI message (CC, Notes, Program change, Clock, ST/SP, NRPN...)
Configurations are saved both in internal memory and via Sysex.

Specifications:

Current needs: +12V: 50mA, -12V: 4mA
Width: 6 HP
Depth: 25mm, (32mm DIY) including power connector
Aluminium, heat-treated front panel.
Designed, kits prepared and completed modules assembled in Barcelona.

Notes: From trickling hi-hats to thunderous kicks. The Befaco Percall 4-Channel VCA/Delay Envelope Module is designed to take care of all percussive aspects of your Eurorack rig. You'll be able to create a whole host of percussion thanks to the 4 VCAs, volume control and decay options. By using the trigger you'll be free to open the VCA whilst the volume knob helps determine the level of the percussive sound you've sculpted. Take your tones to the next level thanks to the inclusion of an output on the envelope. You can apply this to the pitch of the oscillator to achieve a fat kick drum which offers excellent low frequency energy. The Percall 4-channel module is the ultimate addition to your Eurorack.

Notes: The BF-22 VCF is a dual Hi/Low-pass filter inspired by the Sallen-Key filter from the early MS-20.

DISCLAIMER: This filter brings to your modular system the character of early MS-20 sound: Kick-ass-rocking-dirty screams! It inherited not only it's amazing sound, also MS-20 noise floor. If noise floor is an issue for you, this might not be your filter.

Features:

Dual-channel Sallen-Key Filter. Inspired by the early MS-20
High and Lowpass operation.
Two CV inputs per channel with a dedicated atenuverter for the first one.
CV controlled resonance.
The first channel can be linked to the second one with the "Link" switch.

Specifications:

Current needs: +12V: 40mA, -12V: 20mA
Width: 17 HP
Depth: 30mm (including power connector)
Aluminiun, heat-treated front panel
Designed, kits prepared and completed modules assembled in Barcelona.

Notes: Crush Delay v3 is a special Echo-Delay unit based on the PT2399 IC, which is able to offer 400ms of clean delay and up to 2 seconds of dirty repetitions, having a special talent to generate noisy-glitch textures. The module bases its operation on controlling the PT2399 chip with circuit bending techniques, converting the unit in an advanced VC digital trash generator. This third version comes with some interesting new features like redesigned VCAs circuits, wider range for clean delay and reduced depth to make it skiff friendly.

The module features a few VCAs to provide a flexible signal route to maximize module's possibilities. First two VCAs at the inputs to control the amount of signal sent to the delay. The first is routed to both the dry/wet mix and the delay, and the second directly to the delay. Combining the second VCA and the FX Send output allows external feedback routings.

Compared with v2, this third version offers a bigger range of clean delay time as well as a revision of some of the Crush modifiers. Combining those modifiers you will have a access to a vast palette of noises and textures that can be used in many different ways. From ambient/drone patches to even percussion sounds.

The VC Feedback features an automatic gain control to keep levels stable at any feedback level.

- Current needs: +12V: 135mA, -12V: 35mA
- Width: 11 HP
- Depth: 30 mm (inc power connector)
- Aluminium, heat-treated front panel
- Designed, kits prepared and modules assembled in Barcelona

Notes: Hexmix VCA is a compact six channel VCA with an unique response curve range from logarithmic to linear and to exponential using a pot.

All outputs are routed to output six to act as a mixer, with a normalization of each one to remove each channel from the Mix.

The module can act as six independent VCAs as well as a Mixer for all the inputs (Selectable via a switch).

Every VCA has a response pot for the incoming CV, being full logarithmic at maximum setup and full exponential at minimum setup, having the linear response in the center position.

Level pot of each channel is an attenuator of the signal coming out of each VCA.

Jacks are normalled to 10 volts, so when we have no CV present VCA would be fully open and our Level pot will act as a volume.

Specs:
Current needs: +12V: 50mA, -12V: 50mA
Width: 14 HP
Depth: 35mm (including power connector)
Aluminiun, heat-treated front panel.

Notes: Really clever stuff here. The Octaves VCO takes an additive approach, layering harmonics on top of a fundamental frequency to create complex tones. Control the six bands via CV to adjust the harmonic content.

Supplier's Notes:
A harsh and funky take of an additive Oscillator.

Pile up multiplications of your frequency to get a lo-fi-retro wall of squared sound!

You get six doubled frequency pulses, or octaves, with common PWM and volume control for each of them.

The output of each is cascaded to the next one, so you can either have one output with all frequencies or break the chain and get several sums and modulate each independently!

Features
Six bands, multiple of the base frequency.
Square wave oscillator with Octaves selector PWM control and sync.
Range control for Tune pot.
Volume CV control and individual output for each band
Cascaded summing outputs.

Specifications
Current needs: +12V: 110mA, -12V: 84mA
Width: 12 HP
Depth: 22mm (assembled and DIY), including power connector
Aluminium, heat-treated front panel
Designed, kits prepared and completed modules assembled in Barcelona

Notes: *** B-STOCK: Box opened, but product is in excellent condition and in perfect working order ***


Really clever stuff here. The Octaves VCO takes an additive approach, layering harmonics on top of a fundamental frequency to create complex tones. Control the six bands via CV to adjust the harmonic content.

Supplier's Notes:
A harsh and funky take of an additive Oscillator.

Pile up multiplications of your frequency to get a lo-fi-retro wall of squared sound!

You get six doubled frequency pulses, or octaves, with common PWM and volume control for each of them.

The output of each is cascaded to the next one, so you can either have one output with all frequencies or break the chain and get several sums and modulate each independently!

Features
Six bands, multiple of the base frequency.
Square wave oscillator with Octaves selector PWM control and sync.
Range control for Tune pot.
Volume CV control and individual output for each band
Cascaded summing outputs.

Specifications
Current needs: +12V: 110mA, -12V: 84mA
Width: 12 HP
Depth: 22mm (assembled and DIY), including power connector
Aluminium, heat-treated front panel
Designed, kits prepared and completed modules assembled in Barcelona

Notes: 48-ohm version of the DT700 Pro X, part of Beyer's iconic DT series of studio headphones. Closed back design for mixing and monitoring, with a revealing, analytical sound.

Supplier's Notes:
Your studio headphones

DT 700 Pro X

Trusted sound meets performance and flexibility

In launching the closed-back DT 700 PRO X, Beyerdynamic are unveiling circumaural studio headphones, which are set to usher in a era for the long-established, Heilbronn-based company. While the classics of the PRO X series are regarded as reference products in professional studios all over the world, the PRO line is suitable for flexible use both in the studio and while on the move. It is all made possible by the STELLAR.45 driver that loudly reproduces the best sound in studio quality without any distortion - with all playback devices.

Professional audio quality

Trusted studio sound meets high performance

The STELLAR.45 sound transducer, developed and produced in Heilbronn, Germany, delivers that proven Beyerdynamic sound at previously unattained levels of studio-headphones-class performance. This is down to the neodymium ring magnet as well as copper-clad high-tech wire. The trade-off between electrical conductivity and the weight of the wire is unique. In combination with the developed three-layer speaker diaphragm featuring integrated damping layer, this has created a highly efficient driver system that performs superbly on all playback devices.

The innovative membrane structure controls the axial motion of the voice coil and ensures that it remains securely positioned in the magnet gap even during high oscillations. Another benefit is vast and natural frequency response. The fast response of the transducer and the detailed transient response, produced by the low coil weight, create a sound that is always reliable and distortion free even at high sound pressure levels.

Flexibility

Wide range of applications on all playback devices

Anytime, anywhere - the wide range of applications offered by the PRO X line unleashes your creativity. Be it on an audio interface, laptop, tablet or mobile phone: Thanks to Beyerdynamic's high-performance STELLAR.45 driver, the PRO X headphones with an impedance of 48 ohms reproduce sound at volume and power to familiar levels of studio quality - on all playback devices. The cable concept is also demonstrably suitable for everyday use: the removable mini-XLR cable can be swapped out as required to be replaced with cables that have different lengths or feature other connectivity options.

Superb wearing comfort

Tailored fit for extra-long sessions

The PRO X line also embodies what these professional headphones have always been synonymous with: maximum wearing comfort. The robust spring steel headband design assures the over-ear headphones provide a secure fit and ensures durability. The supple velour ear pads are soft to the touch, as you would expect, and guarantee superior ventilation. The headband ergonomically adapts to the shape of the wearer's head with the aid of soft memory foam and, like the ear pads, can be replaced if required.

Design & materials

Built to last, featuring a sleek, robust design

Black, minimalist and reduced to the essentials. In a word: PRO. As far as the design of and materials used in the PRO X line are concerned, attention was paid to the resilience of all components: metal headband, GRP components, a robust mini-XLR connector and hard-wearing cable. This means you are geared up on a daily basis for any professional application.

Sustainability

Sustainable headphones - made in Germany

The PRO X line headphones have been designed for daily use in challenging conditions. This is why they are handmade in Germany using premium quality materials. If required, nearly all the headphones' components can be replaced, turning these headphones into an investment that makes sense for every creator.

Technical data

Transmission type: Wired
Earpad material: Velours
Nominal impedance headphones: 48 ohms
Weight headphones without cable: 350 g
Headphone frequency response: 5 - 40,000 Hz
Nominal sound pressure level: 100 dB SPL (1mW/500Hz)
Sound coupling to the ear: Circumaural (around the ear)
Cable & plug: 3 m or 1.8 m straight cable, detachable, with 3-pin mini XLR & stereo jack (3.5 mm & 6.35 adapter)

Notes: Your studio headphones

DT 900 Pro X

Trusted sound meets performance and flexibility

In launching the open-back DT 900 PRO X, Beyerdynamic are unveiling circumaural studio headphones, which are set to usher in a era for the long-established, Heilbronn-based company. While the classics of the PRO series are regarded as reference products in professional studios all over the world, the PRO line is suitable for flexible use both in the studio and while on the move. It is all made possible by the STELLAR.45 driver that loudly reproduces the best sound in studio quality without any distortion - with all playback devices.

Professional audio quality

Trusted studio sound meets high performance

The STELLAR.45 sound transducer, developed and produced in Heilbronn, Germany, delivers that proven Beyerdynamic sound at previously unattained levels of studio-headphones-class performance. This is down to the neodymium ring magnet as well as copper-clad high-tech wire. The trade-off between electrical conductivity and the weight of the wire is unique. In combination with the three-layer speaker diaphragm featuring integrated damping layer, this has created a highly efficient driver system that performs superbly on all playback devices.

The innovative membrane structure controls the axial motion of the voice coil and ensures that it remains securely positioned in the magnet gap even during high oscillations. Another benefit is vast and natural frequency response. The fast response of the transducer and the detailed transient response, produced by the low coil weight, create a sound that is always reliable and distortion free even at high sound pressure levels.

Flexibility

Wide range of applications on all playback devices



Anytime, anywhere - the wide range of applications offered by the PRO X line unleashes your creativity. Be it on an audio interface, laptop, tablet or mobile phone: Thanks to the high-performance STELLAR.45 driver, the PRO X headphones with an impedance of 48 ohms reproduce sound at volume and power to familiar levels of studio quality - on all playback devices. The cable concept is also demonstrably suitable for everyday use: the removable mini-XLR cable can be swapped out as required to be replaced with cables that have different lengths or feature other connectivity options.

Superb wearing comfort

Tailored fit for extra-long sessions

The PRO X line also embodies what these professional headphones have always been synonymous with: maximum wearing comfort. The robust spring steel headband design assures the over-ear headphones provide a secure fit and ensures durability. The supple velour ear pads are soft to the touch, as you would expect, and guarantee superior ventilation. The headband ergonomically adapts to the shape of the wearer's head with the aid of soft memory foam and, like the ear pads, can be replaced if required.

Design & materials

Built to last, featuring a sleek, robust design

Black, minimalist and reduced to the essentials. In a word: PRO.

As far as the design of and materials used in the PRO X line are concerned, attention was paid to the resilience of all components: metal headband, GRP components, a robust mini-XLR connector and hard-wearing cable. This means you are geared up on a daily basis for any professional application.

Sustainability

Sustainable headphones - made in Germany

The PRO X line headphones have been designed for daily use in challenging conditions. This is why they are handmade in Germany using premium quality materials. If required, nearly all the headphones' components can be replaced, turning these headphones into an investment that makes sense for every creator.

Technical data

Transmission type: Wired
Earpad material: Velours
Nominal impedance headphones: 48 ohms
Weight headphones without cable: 345 g
Headphone frequency response: 5 - 40,000 Hz
Nominal sound pressure level: 100 dB SPL (1mW/500Hz)
Sound coupling to the ear: Circumaural (around the ear)
Cable & plug: 3 m or 1.8 m straight cable, detachable, with 3-pin mini XLR & stereo jack (3.5 mm & 6.35 adapter)

Notes: Armed with gold plated quarter-inch TRS jacks and built-in Bluetooth, Black Lion's PBR TRS BT is a future-proof patch bay built for the next technological frontier.

Black Lion's TRS BT model from their PBR range is a 46-point patch back with 94 audiophile-grade 6.35mm gold-plated TRS connectors. TRS BT features to operating modes (normal and half-normal) which can easily be toggled using a switch situated on the ruggedly anodised front panel.

For patching in modern devices at lightning speed and with zero-cabling, the TRS BT also features built-in Bluetooth connectivity. In true Black Lion fashion, every BLA-installed Bluetooth module is modded to support full lossless audio for listening and sampling at optimum resolution.

Specifications

Number of Points: 46
Front Connectors: 23x TRS Jack
Rear Connectors: 23x TRS Jack, 2x TRS Jack (BT out), USB-C
Dimensions: 534 x 102 x 51mm, 1.4kg

Notes: An absolute essential for any studio juggling outboard, effects processors, consoles or multiple synths, Black Lion's PBR TRS is an organised audio engineer's best friend.

From Black Lion's PBR range of patchbays, the bestselling PBR TRS runs 96 audiophile-grade gold-plated TRS connectors with normal/half-normal switches for each stereo set.

PBR TRS is built to be just at home on the road as in the studio, and features an incredibly hard-wearing black-anodised face plate, armed with white labelling tags for each channel for users to mark their own inputs.

Specifications

Number of Points 48
Front Connectors 48x 1/4" TRS
Rear Connectors 48x 1/4" TRS
Dimensions 534 x 102 x 51mm, 1.4kg (boxed)

Notes: Studio grade connectivity.

Your studio needs more than just accessible patching - exceptional audio quality through the entire signal path is crucial! Black Lion has been improving already-great gear through their modification service for years, and all that know-how has been channelled straight into the PBR TRS3.

The PBR TRS3 is a 48-point TRS patchbay, suitable for the most robust routing imaginable in a single rack space, loaded with 96 audiophile-grade gold-plated 1/4" TRS connectors for maximum conductivity and signal clarity. You'll easily interconnect your preamps and other outboard hardware via its audiophile-grade, secure connections.

Limitless flexibility and road-worthy construction

You'll reconfigure your entire studio's routing at a moment's notice (while cutting down on cable clutter! The rear-mounted 3-way mode switches allow for Normal, Half-normal, and Thru operation, delivering unlimited routing potential for mults, bypassing, monitoring, and parallel processing.

Black Lion's team of engineers have worked tirelessly to ensure that the PBR TRS3 delivers proper quality through-and-through. The PBR TRS3 is also built Black Lion-tough, with a reinforced steel chassis and black-anodized aluminium faceplates that make for a matched and sophisticated look.

Not your average patchbays.

Configure your studio with the best: Black Lion Audio PBR Series Patchbays. Your recordings deserve the best, and maintaining a great signal path is crucial!

Features

96 audiophile-grade gold-plated 1/4" TRS connectors
Rear-mounted 3-way mode switches for Normal, Half-normal, and Thru operation
Black-anodized aluminium faceplate and reinforced steel chassis
Includes front panel labels
Exceptional value for the price

Specifications

Number of Points: 96
Front Connectors: 48x XLR
Rear Connectors: 48x TRS
Dimensions: 534 x 102 x 51mm, 1.4kg (boxed)