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Notes: Running Order is a two track trigger sequencer. It can be a precise master clock or manipulate incoming clock signal and works great in use as a sub-sequencer/divider in your Eurorack environment.

Zero-jitter clock generation: less than 50 microseconds internal clock jitter
101 style 1/16th note input mode (step/rest) with manual or CV controllable amount of triggers repeats when the active trigger step happens
Euclidean mode enabled for each track where we set Euclidean total steps amount in the circle and then amount of triggers happening in that circle.
Per step trigger probability in 101 mode and global probability in Euclidean mode.
Separate synchronization (reset) inputs, sync for track 1 is normalled to sync track 2
Clock divider for incoming external clock allows to quickly obtain various musical divisions on the fly incl. triplets of course, but more importantly tuplets mode allows you to stretch desired amount of triggers happening into a single bar
Separate mute buttons for each track
8 patterns of triggers sequences stored in the module and recalled on the next power up
Available in 3U / 6HP version

Power consumption:
30 mA +12V
10 mA -12V
0 mA 5V

Dimensions:
22 HP
26mm deep with power ribbon cable connected

Notes: Running Order is a two track trigger sequencer. It can be a precise master clock or manipulate incoming clock signal and works great in use as a sub-sequencer/divider in your Eurorack environment.

Zero-jitter clock generation: less than 50 microseconds internal clock jitter
101 style 1/16th note input mode (step/rest) with manual or CV controllable amount of triggers repeats when the active trigger step happens
Euclidean mode enabled for each track where we set Euclidean total steps amount in the circle and then amount of triggers happening in that circle.
Per step trigger probability in 101 mode and global probability in Euclidean mode.
Separate synchronization (reset) inputs, sync for track 1 is normalled to sync track 2
Clock divider for incoming external clock allows to quickly obtain various musical divisions on the fly incl. triplets of course, but more importantly tuplets mode allows you to stretch desired amount of triggers happening into a single bar
Separate mute buttons for each track
8 patterns of triggers sequences stored in the module and recalled on the next power up
Available in 3U / 6HP version

Power consumption:
30 mA +12V
10 mA -12V
0 mA 5V

Dimensions
22 HP
26mm deep with power ribbon cable connected

Notes: The C-1U module is a one-channel module for recording and playing back movements of controller. Those can be recorded with channel's knob. The movements will be output as control voltage. The record time amounts to one minute maximal.

The track can be played once only (one shot) or in loop. The speed of the play back or the output offset is controllable with the pot. There are an additional CV input for CV recordings and a reset input.

The track data remains permanently stored when a 3V battery is used to buffer the RAM. When the module is switched on, the recorded data is available again. The module can be operated unipolar or bipolar (set by jumper on the back).

Note: The C-1U KnobRekorder uses a standard 3v lithium backup battery , type CR2032. The battery is needed to keep recordings and settings stored when the Eurorack case is turned off.

Dimensions: 12 HP
Power consumption: 20mA at +12 V and 9mA at -12 V

Module is a 1U tile.

Review: Music Message & The Moment has been put together to celebrate 60 years of Impulse Records. All the big hitters like John Coltrane, Quincy Jones, Charles Mingus, Oliver Nelson, Pharaoh Sanders, Archie Shepp and a host of other legendary jazz cats all feature. Each of them contributed to Impulse's reputation as the leading, political stand-taking label of the 60s. Togeterh they add up to a strong statement of black power, and musically the compilation take sin a wide embrace of styles and sounds. The stunning four LP box set is housed in a high-quality archival portfolio cast with a museum drop front, and it also comes with a booklet and unique slipmat, so is a real piece of collector's gold.

Notes: Make quick changes to signal routing manually or with CV control. Any audio or CV signal can be routed via two outputs in series, parallel or reverse series. Quick, clever and easy to use.

Supplier's Notes:
Signal flow is an essential concept in modular synthesis: the path taken by audio or control voltages (CVs) may be long or short, branching or linear, intuitive or highly complex.

While the patch programmability of a modular system is its greatest strength, it can also be a weakness: quick experimentation is often hampered by the need to repatch the synthesiser to change the signal flow.

Pivot 2 offers a unique solution: a compact, fully voltage controlled variable signal router. At the turn of a single knob, any signal can be routed through two external modules in series, parallel or reverse series, as well as any combination in between.

Experiment with patching wavefolders before, after or alongside filters, shuffle multiple delay lines, precisely dial in two-stage audio compression or easily control intricate feedback patches.

Looking beyond the basic signal routing application, Pivot 2 will also function as a complementary pair of counter-acting linear voltage controlled amplifiers (VCAs), a voltage controlled crossfader or a voltage controlled panner.

Analogue voltage controlled send/return router.
Seamless transitions from series, through parallel on to reverse series effect routing.
Also functions as a complementary VCA pair, voltage controlled crossfader or panner.
Impedance-compensated outputs with dual-colour LEDs.
Premium mounting hardware: black screws, black nylon washers and matching hex key.
High-quality components and assembly; designed and made in Belgium.

4 HP | +12: 60 mA, -12: 60 mA

Notes: The easy-to-use production toolkit to get you creating podcasts quickly and in great quality on your computer or iOS device. The UR12 Podcast Starter Pack combines a dual-channel USB 2.0 audio interface, quality condenser microphone and all mic accessories with a full software suite. It's a complete, studio-grade social media production package.

The ST-M01 studio condenser microphone

The ST-M01 studio condenser microphone includes the heritage of many high-quality studio mics. With excellent sensitivity and a wide frequency response for recording speech, singing or any musical instrument, it captures every nuance of the signal in excellent quality.
The included accessories

These qualities are enhanced by the included pop screen to reduce noise, a low noise microphone cable to connect the ST-M01 to the UR12 and a tabletop mic stand to help you place the microphone in the best position.

Advantages Of Using The UR12 Podcast Starter Pack

Become a podcast pro with the complete package

Share your thoughts, inspiration, ideas and news with the world by recording podcasts for broadcast on any online medium, or write them to audio files for distribution or download. With this versatile and highly portable production package, you can produce your podcast anywhere - at home, at work, on vacation, even in the middle of nowhere! With seamless PC/Mac computer and iOS compatibility, it has everything you need to become a true podcast pro.

Attract and entertain followers by live streaming

Streaming and vlogging are great ways to reach new audiences, as well as entertaining your existing followers. The UR12 Podcast Starter Pack provides the ideal platform for you to go live online. The Loopback function lets you easily stream any audio content to live online platforms, with the included condenser microphone, high-quality inputs and included software meaning your audience will hear everything in superb quality.

Work from home in the best audio quality

Nowadays working from home has become commonplace; connecting with colleagues and business partners via video chats is an essential part of the working day for many people. The UR12 Podcast Starter Pack includes everything you need to help improve the quality of your spoken contributions to online meetings. With the high-quality UR12 audio interface, microphone and accessories, you can help your colleagues and business partners to clearly understand your message.

Go live online

The UR12 Podcast Starter Pack includes everything you need for performing online. Whether it's karaoke with social singing apps like Smule, live music, spoken recitals, sports commentaries or just having fun with friends, the iOS connectivity and included high-quality condenser microphone, cable and pop shield make it the ideal online performance package, wherever you are.

Connectivity

Total number of inputs: 2
Total number of Outputs: 2
Microphone inputs: 1
Inputs with HI-Z: 1
Analogue inputs TRS: 1
Analogue inputs Combo: 0
Analogue outputs TRS: 0
Phantom power: 1
Headphones outputs: 1
Digital In ADAT: 0
Digital Out ADAT: 0
Digital In S/PDIF Optical: 0
Digital Out S/PDIF Optical: 0

Dimensions

Weight: 850 g
Width: 159 mm
Height: 47 mm
Depth: 144 mm

DSP

Monitoring: Hardware based zero latency monitoring (switchable)

General
Connection Type: USB 2.0
Design: Desktop (1/3 19", 1HU)
Casing: Full-metal casing

AD/DA: 24 bit
Maximum sample rate: 192 kHz
Dynamic range input: 101 [dB]

System requirements

Operating systems (Mac): macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey
Operating systems (Windows): Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)
Operating systems (iOS): iOS 14, iOS 10, iOS 11, iOS 12, iOS 13
Apple silicon-based Mac: Rosetta 2 App
Port: USB 2.0, USB 3.0 (Tested with Intel USB 3.0 host controller)
CPU minimum (Windows): Intel Core i-series multicore processor 2 GHz or faster, or AMD equivalent processor
RAM minimum: 4 GB
Hard disk free space: 100 MB
Display resolution recommended: 1280 x 800
Internet connection for: manuals and instructions, driver and tools, additional downloads, license activation, account sign up and product registration, installer download

Review: You can always rely on the Cocoon compilations to bring you a high level of quality control and an authoritative overview of the state of techno around the time of release. This mammoth six-LP set will give you a lot of music to work with, and it's featuring a dizzying cast of high-end operators starting with the mighty Stephen Brown. Each track gets a side of vinyl to itself, serving as a kind of statement for how much faith the label put in each of these 12 tracks. Amongst the best on this top-drawer comp are Daniel Avery's metallic, spellbinding 'Your Future Looks Different In The Light' and Carl Finlow's lithe electro workout 'Surface Control', but as you might well expect each track is one you'll turn to again and again to give your mix some spice.

Notes: LOCI's brand new TRIPL3 is a brand new three tier modular desktop stand, which is a new format that's has been much requested by the LOCI community.

Tripl3 has been designed to hold three Elektron Machines (or similar sized instruments) in an upright configuration, it can also be used "flat". In the flat configuration, the Tripl3 can take the size and weight of large keyboards, large Eurorack cases, DJ mixers and more.

Tripl3 comes flat packed and is super easy to assemble and is fully compatible with all of LOCI modular stands.

What's special about LOCI Stands?

LOCI are a UK based manufacturer of modular equipment stands, their ethos is to provide the most flexible, robust stands for your studio, live setup or jamming rig.

LOCI stands free up your workspace so you can immediately access all of your gear and get to making music.

The LOCI range consists of:
LOCI classic, a mid sized stand for most synths, drums machines etc.
LOCI Dinky, a small sized stand for FX pedals & smaller synths.
LOCI XL, a large stand for MIDI controller keyboards, mixers etc.
LOCI Bundl3, a bundle of classic Dink & Expander
LOCI Expander, a small expander for adding a tier to any LOCI stand
LOCI Bunld5, a comprehensive collection of LOCI stands
LOCI Tripl3, the brand new large format 3-tier stand

*** Please note: the synthesisers in the pictures are not included, they are for demonstration only. ***

Notes: ADDAC809 is a dynamic CV operated I/O router that allows one source (Audio or CV) to be routed through 2 different chains (of one or more modules) before being sent to an output.
Six routing patterns are allowed:

1. IN > OUT
2. IN > CHAIN A > OUT
3. IN > CHAIN B > OUT
4. IN > CHAIN A > CHAIN B > OUT
5. IN > CHAIN B > CHAIN A > OUT
6. IN > > OUT
A practical example is to have an audio source, a delay and a looper.
And the question: should the delay be placed before or after the looper? Sometimes you may need the delay to be before the looper as you may want to sample the audio with the delay or sample the pure audio source and apply the delay afterwards.
This small utility module solves this issue on the fly without having to repatch anything.

INPUTS & OUTPUTS

TO CHAIN B: Connect to your Chain B input
FROM CHAIN B: Connect to your Chain B output
TO CHAIN A: Connect to your Chain A input
FROM CHAIN A: Connect to your Chain A output
INPUT: Connect to your Input Source
OUTPUT: Connect to your Output Source

ROUTING PATTERNS

There are 2 ways to address the six routing patterns:

Buttons: using the frontpanel push buttons and/or dedicated trigger inputs to latch between 2 states.
BYPASS: Chooses between Pattern 1 and any other pattern
PARALLEL: Chooses between Pattern 6 and any other pattern
ORDER: Chooses the order A before B or B before A
DUAL/SINGLE: Chooses to use a Dual (A>B or B>A) or Single chain (A or B)
CV: The dedicated CV input expects a 0 to +5v input and allows to jump to the precise routing pattern using a specific voltage interval in increments of approx. 0.83V:

Pattern 1: 0v to 0.83v
Pattern 2: 0.83v to 1.66v
Pattern 3: 1.66v to 2.5v
Pattern 4: 2.5v to 3.33V
Pattern 5: 3.33v to 4.16V
Pattern 6: 4.16v to 5V

Tech Specs:

Width: 12 HP
Depth: 55mm
Current: 80mA +12V / 30mA -12V

Notes: The UDG Ultimate Backpack Slim is a light weight, slim fit backpack for DJ's that require a smaller version of UDG's larger size backpacks. Constructed from high-quality, water resistant, Nylon it contains a padded 17" laptop compartment with added neoprene iPad/tablet pocket. The zipper expandable main padded compartment can hold a Numark PT01 Scratch portable turntable or Pioneer DJM-S9 mixer and a few 7" & 12" tone control/scratch vinyl and some clothing. There are enough zipped compartments to securely store microphone, USB sticks, SD cards, wires, cables and faders, AC power adapters and other accessories. This bag comes with a built in outside USB charger connector, a quick access headphone pocket, ergonomic back padding, comfortable moisture absorbent shoulder straps and a sling so you can slide it on every UDG trolley.

Colour: Black Camo/ Orange Inside
Weight: 1,40 kg / 3.08 lbs
Outer Dimensions (W x H x D) cm: 32 x 44 x 23 | inch: 12.6 x 17.3 x 9
Inner Dimensions (W x H x D) cm: 29.6 x 41.6 x 9.3 | inch: 11.6 x 16.4 x 3.6
Material: Water Resistant Nylon 450D

Protection:

Padded 17" laptop compartment with added neoprene iPad/tablet pocket
Compartments to securely store microphone, USB sticks, SD cards, wires, cables and faders, AC power adapters and other accessories
Padded haul carry handles.

Extras

Zipper expandable main compartment
Outside USB charger connector
Quick access headphone pocket
Soft padded carry handle
Ergonomic back padding
Comfortable moisture absorbent shoulder straps
Trolley sling for easy transport

Fits:

up to 17" laptop,
Pioneer DDJ-XP2, DDJ-200, DJM-S7, DJM-S9, DJM-S3, DJM-450, DJM-250MK2, DDJ-WeGO3/4, DDJ-XP1, Toraiz Squid,
NI Maschine Jam/ MK2/ MK3, Traktor Z2,
Denon DJ Prime Go, MC2000,
Akai MPC Live/ II, MPD226,
Numark Scratch, PT01 Scratch, Omni Control, Party Mix, Stealth Control,
Reloop Elite, Beatmix, Digital Jockey III, KUT, Mixage IE,
Rane Empath, MP 2014, Sixty One, Sixty Two/Two Z, TTM 56S, TTM 57 MKII, TTM 57SL,
Novation Twitch,
Roland MC-202, TR-707, TR-8, TR-8S, Aira MX-1,
M-Audio Oxygen 25,
Mixars DUO MKII,
Gemini FirstMix Pro, Slate2, Slate4,
Hercules DJ Console 4-Mx, DJ Control Air S Series, DJ Control Wave, P32 DJ Controller, Universal DJ,
Livid CNTRL:R,
Arturia Drumbrute, Drumbrute Impact,
Vestax SPIN/ 2, TR-1, TYPHOON, VCI 100, VCI 300, VCI-100 MK2, VCI-300 MK2,
Microphone, USB sticks, SD cards, wires, cables and faders, AC power adapters and other accessories,
or check UDG Gear Finder

Notes: Ultimate DIGI Backpack specially designed for the laptop DJ. Constructed from high quality water resistant Nylon, it contains a cleverly designed side entry compartment for a laptop up to 15.4" without having the hassle of going through the main body of the bag. The bag main compartment can hold an extra laptop and it can also hold a Native Instruments MASCHINE MK2 size MIDI controller. There is a detachable interface pouch and on top of the bag there is a padded, quick access headphone pocket. There are 5 zipped compartments to securely store USB sticks, SD cards, wires and cables, AC power adapters, compact camera's, MP3 player, and other accessories.

Colour: Black Camo/ Orange Inside
Weight: 2,10 kg / 4.62 lbs
Outer Dimensions (W x H x D) cm: 33.5 x 48 x 27 | inch: 13.2 x 18.9 x 10.6
Inner Dimensions (W x H x D) cm: 30 x 42 x 13 | inch: 11.8 x 16.5 x 5.1
Material Water Resistant Nylon 450D
Protection: Various padding used

Extras

Front compartment with organization panel and detachable pouch for audio interface
5 exterior pockets for personal essentials, including one with earbud pass-through for Mp3 players
S-curved shoulder straps for ultimate comfort.

Fits:

up to 15.4" laptop, LP's,
Pioneer DDJ-XP2, DDJ-200, DDJ-XP1, DDJ-SP1, DDJ-WeGO 3/ 4, Toraiz Squid,
NI Maschine MK3/ Jam/ MK2,
Denon DJ MC2000, SC2000,
Akai MPC Live/ II, MPD226, MPD232, MPD32, MPD26, MPK Mini MK II, MPC Element, MPC 500, APC 20, APC Key 25,
Ableton Push/ 2,
Allen & Heath Xone 23/ C, Xone 43C,
Novation Launch Control XL, LaunchPad Pro, Circuit, Twitch,
Numark Scratch, Omni Control, Stealth Control, Party Mix, iDJ Live II, Mixtrack Edge,
Reloop Beatmix, Digital Jockey III/ II, Mixage IE, Neon,
Roland Aira MX-1, TR-707, MC-202, TR-8, TR-8S,
Korg MicroKey 25,
M-Audio Oxygen 25, Trigger Finger Pro,
Arturia Drumbrute,
Gemini FirstMix Pro, Slate2, Slate4, CDJ-700,
Hercules P32 DJ Controller, Universal DJ, DJ Consule 4-MX, DJ Control Air S, DJ Control Wave, DJ Control Instinct,
Livid CNTRL:R,
Stanton DJC.4,
Vestax Spin 2, VCI-300/MK2, VCI-100/MK2,
Audio interface or MP3/MP4 player, books and magazines,

Review: The late king of pop sees his most defining album - and the best-selling album of all time - reissued once more. It's got everything you could possibly want: 'Beat It', 'Thriller', 'Billie Jean'... on its 40th Anniversary, this one gets a repress by our friends over at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, who have endeavoured to make this version perhaps the best-sounding to ever be set to wax. Of course, the legacies of kings must be preserved in the best format possible, even if their own waking lives lead them to ruin...

Review: Don't get it confused; this isn't just a simple reissue of Neu!'s first album, but rather a tributary collection box of the krautrock pioneers' first four albums. And that's not to mention all the new reworks of the debut LP's tracks from various bands whose members double up as megafans - including Mogwai, The National, and Idles. A stonking, lead double-time EBM remix of 'Hallogallo' comes from Stephen Morris and Gabe Guernsey, and sets an impressive-progressive tone for the album to follow.

Notes: Updated take on Artiphon's unique instrument, now with built-in sample engine. Loop, manipulate and create all in the unit, with built-in speaker and expressive motion sensor options.

Supplier's Notes:
Hold out your hands and meet Orba 2, the follow-up to Artiphon's award-winning synth, looper, and controller. Orba 2 has everything you loved about the original with multiple ground-breaking upgrades. Now, you can play any sound imaginable with its unique sample engine. Listen through the built-in speaker, or plug in and get loud. Customize your instrument with the Orba App and share your creations with friends. Take your creativity to new heights as you take Orba 2 anywhere you go.

Play any sound in the world
Orba 2 features a brand new sound engine that includes sampled audio recordings. This means you can now play instruments like electric guitars and upright pianos, as well as more adventurous sounds like vocals, found sounds, and custom artist songs. Imagine conducting an orchestra in the park with no strings attached and no screens required.

Create your own instruments
Orba 2 players can also capture or import their own sounds to create completely unique instruments. With the press of a button in the Orba App, everything around you can be turned into an Orba preset. A bicycle bell, a bird singing, or your roommate's amazing voice can all be played, looped, and shared as a musical melody. Sample recording requires a cabled USB connection.

Loop songs in seconds
Orba 2 allows you to record loops right on the device itself. Using Drum, Bass, Chord, and Lead, you'll be able to layer sounds to create songs that are uniquely yours. Orba 2 also has a quantize feature that snaps your musical phrases to the beat so that every moment fits perfectly into the groove. And since Orba 2 has far more memory than its predecessor, you'll be able to make way longer songs: up to 128 bars!

Play with gestures
Orba 2's touch and motion sensors combine to capture even the most subtle micro - movements. Its improved ceramic - like playing surface simultaneously reacts to the nine simple gestures: Tap, Press, Radiate, Tilt, Shake, Spin, Vibrato, Move, and Bump. Each gesture can control the onboard synth engine or your MIDI music software of choice. With unprecedented express ive potential, you'll never play the same note twice.

MIDI control
Use Orba to control your MIDI - based software and hardware instruments (via USB - C or wirelessly via Bluetooth MIDI). Orba works with GarageBand, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase , FL Studio, as well as any MIDI - compatible mobile app. In addition, Orba is fully compliant with the new standard for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), making it capable of multiple independent note expressions.

What's in the box?

Orba
USB Cable
Quickstart Guide

Dimensions

3.14" (diameter) x 2" (height)

I/O
USB-C (USB 2.0 Class Compliant Audio/MIDI)
3.5mm (1/8") TRS Analog Headphone Stereo Out


Bluetooth
Bluetooth LE MIDI (MIDI only)
Note: Windows 10 does not currently support Bluetooth LE MIDI
Speaker System
3W built-in active speaker system

Compatibility

iOS 11 and newer
Android 9 and newer
macOS 10.12 and newer
Windows 10 (64 bit)

Note: Firmware updating requires a cabled USB connection and can only be done from a desktop computer.

Note: Transferring a sample from your device to Orba 2 requires a cabled USB connection.

Review: "The Box" is a collection of the earliest and perhaps most cherished recordings by UK producer Dennis Huddleston, better known as 36. Written between 2005 and 2012, it compiles the albums Hypersona (2009), Hollow (2010) and Lithea (2012) into a 6LP boxset, alongside a bonus LP of exclusive and unreleased tracks titled Orphans. Originally written as a triptych, The Box showcases an incredibly eclectic, deeply emotional range of tracks, bridged together by that optimistic melancholy, which has since become the hallmark of the 36 sound.

Notes: Loop is a high fidelity looper with four unique recording modes and an intuitive user interface. It can capture up to five minutes of audio with reverse, and half-speed playback accessible. Each recording can use one of four modes: Sound on Sound, Dub, Replace, and Infinite (i.e. Frippertronics). Whether you're looking for minimal part layering, or full blown ambient soundscapes, Loop will take your patch for a ride.

High fidelity audio - 24-bit, 48kHz with five minutes of recording time
Four recording modes: Sound on sound, Dub, Replace, and Frippertronics
Intuitive interface
Half speed and reverse playback

Tech Specs:
Width: 2HP
Depth: 42mm

Notes: Designed in collaboration with Black Arts Toneworks, the Boneshaker is a dirty boost coupled with a powerful 3-band semi-parametric EQ. The Boneshaker can smack the front-end your amp into overdrive, or sculpt the tone of your fuzz to stand out in a mix. If your already dirty amp channel needs a little bit of a goose and you want full control over every frequency, the Boneshaker is just the ticket.

General Specifications
INPUT

1 x 14" instrument
OUTPUT

1 x 14" instrument
CHASSIS MATERIAL

All Metal
POWER SUPPLY

9V Alkaline Dry Battery or Optional Power Supply
Dimensions
HEIGHT

2.25" (5.71 cm)
WIDTH

2.63" (6.68 cm)
LENGTH

4.68" (11.88 cm)
WEIGHT

1.0 lbs. (0.453 kg.)

Review: If you type ELO into Google today the first suggestion is Elon Musk. Sure, he might have cracked, to some extent at least, the mass-marketed electric car, and all the best to him in the space race. Nevertheless, it's disputable whether or not he was ever quite the visionary Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, and Bev Bevan were in the early-mid-1970s. The undisputed heyday of Electric Light Orchestra, fourth album Eldorado was arguably at the peak of their creative force. Already having firmly established their sound - a surreal hybrid of bar rock, soul, blues, and grand strings - this record really sees them explore the possibilities of that abstract brew. Better yet, ears were open enough at the time to ensure they didn't languish in obscurity, sole reserve of the obsessives or deliberately contrary listeners, and instead claimed a spot in the upper echelons of British pop at the time.

Notes: "We meat again!" Proudly presenting the DOD Meatbox (2015).

Answering the call of low frequency freaks everywhere, the DOD Meatbox (2015) is an updated take on the cult favorite Meatbox from the '90s. As a bass subharmonic synthesizer and low-end enhancer, the Meatbox can produce a range of sounds from a slight thickening to a full-on, low-end assault! Use the Meatbox on bass guitars, extended-range guitars, synths, even drum machines and push all the air out of any room. If you're looking for a new way to move your audience, look no further.

More than just a low frequency boost, the DOD Meatbox (2015) can also cut frequencies for tone sculpting as an interactive EQ and even produce distortion depending on where the output level is set.

The DOD Meatbox (2015) offers independent Octave, Output Level, Subharmonic and Low Frequency controls. True bypass allows your tone to remain pristine even when the DOD Meatbox is off. This is a big difference from the original, which would colour your bypassed tone.

The modern 9V DC power supply input makes the pedal more pedalboard friendly.

Notes: Unlock the potential of the Quad LFO with the LFO Phase Expander. Each expander gives you three outputs that duplicate the LFO with a fixed phase difference. The first ranges from 0- to 180-, the second from 90- to 270-, and the last from 180- to 360-. Along with the original output, this gives you four phases of modulation. These are easily tuneable to quadrature (all knobs centred), but also any arbitrary phase relationship. You can attach up to four expanders, one for each LFO, giving you up to sixteen modulation sources.

A multiphase LFO is extremely useful for building rhythmic modulations, particularly when paired with analogue logic, such as provided by Babel. Further, regardless of the waveform selected on the Quad LFO, the output of the Phase Expander is always a sine wave. This gives you the useful possibility of having three rhythmically related phases of an LFO synced to a clock signal.

Other than rhythmic modulations, the most common use of a multiphase sine LFO is in creating panning and crossfade controls that sound correct using only one or more VCAs. This is useful in panning sounds back and forth, rotating a sound in quadraphonic space, creating Shepard tones, etc.

Even when you don't have a specific need for exact phase relationships, a multiphase LFO gives you a convenient way to expand your palette of potential modulators, adding three related but distinct waves.

Specs

Size: 6HP
Depth: 22mm
Power Consumption: +12V 21mA, -12V 21mA
Output Swing: -5V - +5V peak
Output Impedance: 1kO
Output Drive: 2kO (min), 20kO+ (ideal)

Notes: QMS does quadraphonic mid-side processing. Given a left front, right front, left back, and right back signal, it produces a mid and three side signals: left-right, front-back, and cross or diagonal. Then given these latter signals, it again produces left front, right front, left back, and right back. It has intelligent normals for passthrough, -6dB lowered mid and side signals to avoid clipping, and is equally useful for stereo mid-side when quadraphonic is not available.

Rather than merely creating an image of a sound, something that you passively look at, this module allows you to create a sonic texture that fills a room. Listening becomes active exploration instead of passive observation. Ambient music is all about space. But stereo can only provide a passive experience of this space. It's like there was a wonderful landscape glimpsed from a train window, and many experiments in stereo imaging attempt to reproduce the experience of being in that train, looking through that window. With quadrophonic sonic textures, you get to leave the train and run with the caribou.

Specs

Size: 6HP
Depth: 22mm
Power Consumption: +12V 75mA, -12V 75mA
Output Swing: -10V-+10V peak
Input Range: -10V-+10V peak
Input Impedance: 94kO
Output Impedance: 150O
Output Drive: 600O (min), 2kO+ (ideal)

Notes: Babel is a tool for creating massive intermodulation, and a workhorse for analogue logic, depending on your use and interpretation of its function. It provides three inputs, which can be arbitrarily increased with the chainable expander (see below). For each of those inputs, Babel outputs the maximum value (ANY), the minimum value (ALL), and the balanced middle value (XSOME), which follows along the centre values of the input waves. What CENTER means is adjustable via knob and CV control. XSOME is particularly interesting, as it has the same general shape as a multiplication function, but with sharper edges. What this means it that Babel will create ring-mod like intermodulation-but with extra harmonics like those produced with a wavefolder, and with an arbitrary number of inputs, instead of just two.

When viewed as a logic module, Babel takes any group of truth values and tells you whether any of them are true (ANY, the equivalent of "or" with just two values), whether all of them are true (ALL, the equivalent of "and" with just two values), and whether some, but not all of them are true (XSOME, the equivalent of "xor" with just two values). Turn CENTER all the way to the right for 0-+5V logic, or leave it cantered for -5V-+5V logic-handy when your "logic" modules are really LFOs.

Specs

Size: 6HP
Depth: 22mm
Power Consumption: +12V 44mA -12V 44mA
Output Swing: -10V-+10V peak
Input Range: -10V-+10V peak
Input Impedance: 30kO
Output Impedance: 150O
Output Drive: 2kO (min), 20kO+ (ideal)

Notes: The New Systems Instruments VCA module gives you four well-calibrated VCAs in 6HP. These VCAs use operational transconductance amplifiers (OTAs) at their core, for true linear operation. However, unlike most OTA VCAs, the New Systems VCA is extremely low noise and distortion, coming in at < 0.2%, with ~0.05% typical.

There's no such thing as "transparent," particularly in synthesis, where the concept of an original signal that could be faithfully reproduced is often altogether absent. In a VCA in particular, a desirable envelope response can be even more important than accurate reproduction of the input at some fixed level.

The New Systems Instruments VCA has an extremely neutral, open sound. The envelope response sounds noticeably fast and accurate. If you want a dirtier VCA, stay tuned. New Systems are in the process of designing a different VCA with some control over signal and envelope linearity.

Specs

Size: 6HP
Depth: 22mm
Power Consumption: +12V 25mA / -12V 25mA
THD+N at 1kHz: 0.2% (max), ~0.05% (typical)
Output Swing: -10V - +10V peak
Input Range: -10V - +10V peak
CV Unity: 5V
Input Impedance: 85kO
Output Impedance: 150O
Output Drive: 2kO (min), 20kO+ (ideal)

Notes: UDG have further fined-tuned already a great design concept of a flight case into one specially for the most discerning DJ/producer. Constructed from solid 9mm thick plywood, the outside is laminated in a black finished honeycomb/hexagonal "Stage Grip" pattern. The inner sides are protected with high density diamond embossed EVA foam protective padding. This extremely robust padding protects the equipment against scratches, dust or other damages, creating a unique stylish & practical finish.

Extra wide silver finished aluminium profile & massive UDG logo embossed ball corners are incorporated to ensures longevity & maintaining a permanently attractive, professional design. The UDG Ultimate Flight Case Multi Format Turntable Silver MK2 also features heavy-duty, spring loaded handles for a secured lift & load.

UDG Ultimate Flight Case Multi Format Turntable Silver MK2 not only transports your complete set up easily & securely, but also facilitates devices to be setup within minutes. With these premium features incorporated, the UDG Ultimate Flight cases provide premium professional quality in a very stylish modern black/ silver coloured combination.

Specifications

Colour: Black/Silver
Weight: 7,80 kg / 17.16 lbs
Outer Dimensions (W x H x D): 51.1 x 42.6 x 23 cm | 20.1 x 16.7 x 9.1 inch
Inner Dimensions (W x H x D): 45.1 x 38.6 x 7.8 cm | 17.7 x 15.2 x 3.1 inch
Material: Heavy duty construction of 9 mm thick plywood
Protection: Extra-wide silver solid aluminium profiles

Secure stacking due to stackable ball corners
Sturdy construction
Full padded interior keeps controller well-protected
High density diamond embossed EVA foam protective padding

Extras

Laminated in a black finish with a honeycomb/hexagonal "Stage Grip" pattern

Fits:

Technics SL-1200MK7, SL-1200GR, SL-1200GAE, SL-1210GR
Pioneer PLX-1000
Denon DJ VL12 Prime
Reloop RP-8000MK2, RP-7000MK2, RP-4000MK2, RP-2000MK2, RP-1000MK2
Stanton ST-150, STR8.150, T.52, T.55 USB, T.62, T.92 USB
Vestax PDX-3000
Numark TTX
Audio Technica LP120-USB, LP1240-USB, LP120XUSB, LP1240-USBXP, LP140XP, LP3, LP5, LP7, LPW40WN
American Audio Power Drive 2.2
Mixars LTA, STA
Or similar size turntables and accessories

Review: Brum As Fuck is a massive compilation of techno bits from the legendary House Of God label, which is now celebrating its 30th anniversary. The comp contains tunes from some of the most influential and respected names in the niche 'Birmingham sound' enclave of techno, namely Surgeon, Regis, Makaton, Paul Damage, Jerome Hill, Neil Landstrumm and more. Classic HOG anthems sit side-by-side with unreleased gems, showing off the colossal sublimity of a grating yet riveting sound. The coyly named Lentil Hugger Edition is a limited and eco-friendly version of the set, featuring six vinyl records in repurposed boxes from other releases, and of course decorated with HOG stickers.

Review: After their first round was such a success, Gary Crowley and Jim Lahat have been tasked with pulling together another essential collection of punk and new wave from the 70s and 80s, and you can rest assured they've done it again. There are some major, familiar names here like The Clash, The Slits and Ramones, but there's also a hell of a lot of rare delights from the likes of The Limit, The Art Attacks and The Newtown Neurotics. Musically, there's plenty of range too from spiky three-chord pub rock and punk through to Linton Kewsi Johnson and Dennis Bovell's crossover dub as Poet & The Roots. That's just a tiny overview of this mammoth six-disc set, which takes you deep into the heart of a vital, thrilling period in alternative music.

Notes: Portable Analogue Audio Mixing with the Power of Bluetooth

The Alto Professional TrueMix 600 is a portable audio mixer with Bluetooth and a built-in stereo USB audio interface that delivers all the essential features you need for home recording, livestreaming, podcasting, or performing. The TrueMix 600 features a dedicated Bluetooth channel for easily streaming from your personal devices. The Bluetooth channel also supports feedback-free phone pairing by utilizing mix-minus technology, a feature that no other audio mixer series in this class supports. There are six analogue inputs with high-headroom circuitry for minimal noise and clipping in your signal. The Mic Input Channels offers XLR inputs that are great for connecting dynamic mics or condenser mics with 48v phantom power. These channels also have balanced 14" line inputs for connecting instruments and other line-level signals. There are also two Stereo Input Channels, each with dual balanced 14" TRS inputs. These inputs are perfect for your line level audio sources. All channels feature a two-band EQ with colour coded knobs that make it easy to dial in your perfect sound while operating in low-light situations. Connecting the TrueMix 600 to your computer is also lightning fast, with plug and play connectivity on Windows and macOS. The TrueMix 600 is a feature-packed compact audio mixer that's perfect for using on-the-go.

Robust Output Routing

Whether you're making music at home, recording a podcast, or livestreaming online, being able to hear yourself is essential. The TrueMix 600 features a variety of output and routing options to handle any scenario. There are two headphone outputs, each with their own independent volume control knob. If you need to send your audio signals to another destination like an external effects processor, there is an AUX send/return and individual AUX send controls on each individual channel so you can always dial in the perfect mix. For recording, the USB output sends a copy of the main outputs to your computer, or you can connect the 2-Track in/out to an external recorder which can also be sent directly to one of the headphone outputs. The TrueMix 600 delivers everything you need to take full control of your audio routing.

TrueMix 600 Features

USB I/O for audio playback and stereo recording
Dedicated Bluetooth channel with mix-minus return for feedback-free phone pairing
Dual headphone outputs with independent volume control
1/4" Main, Tape, Headphone, and AUX outputs
Two mic input channels with phantom power and balanced line inputs
Two stereo input channels with balanced 1/4" TRS jacks
Two-band EQ on all channels
2-track inputs w/ assignable routing: Main Mix or Headphone Out
Eight-segment LED VU meter for precise level monitoring

Technical Specifications

Frequency Response All inputs: 20 Hz - 22 kHz (+/-1 dB)
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion) All inputs: < 0.005% (@ 4 dBu, 1 kHz)

Gain Range:
Mic inputs (Channels 1-2): 0 - 50 dB
Line inputs (Channels 1-2): 15 dBu - 35 dBu
Line inputs (Channels 3-6): -20 dBu - +20 dBu

Max Voltage Gain:
70 dB (MIC INPUT to MAIN MIX OUTPUT)
80 dB (MIC INPUT to CTRL ROOM / PHONES OUPTUT)
60 dB (MIC INPUT to AUX SEND)

SNR (Signal-to-Noise ratio) All inputs: > 110 dBu

Crossover Frequency:
Adjacent inputs: < -80 dB @ 1 kHz
Inputs to outputs: < -75 dB @ 1 kHz (stereo L/R, Channels 1-2, panned hard left or right)

Phantom Power: +45 ~ +49V with switch control

Impedance
Mic inputs: 3.9 kO
All other inputs: > 10 kO
Aux outputs: 1 kO
All outputs: 120 O

Equalization
High: +/-15 dB @ 12 kHz
Low: +/-15 dB @ 80 Hz

Bluetooth
Profile: A2DP
Module: Bluetooth 5.0
Operating Frequency: 2402 MHz - 2480 MHz
Range: 100 ft. / 30.5 m

Connectors
(5) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS outputs
(6) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS stereo L/R inputs
(2) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS headphone output
(2) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS mono input
(1) Standard RCA L/R input
(1) Standard RCA L/R output
(2) XLR inputs
(1) USB type-B input
(1) DC power input

Controls
(1) Power switch
(10) volume control knobs (1 per input, 1 aux return, 1 2TK In, 2 headphone out, 1 Bluetooth, 1 Main Out)
(4) Stereo pan control knobs (1 per input)
(4) Aux volume control knobs (1 per input)
(4) EQ Low control knobs (1 per input)
(4) EQ Hi control knobs (1 per input)
(4) Gain control knobs (1 per input)
(3) Locking switch buttons (2 source select, 1 Bluetooth)
(1) Horizontal sliding switch

Indicators
(1) Power LED
(4) Peak LEDs
(1) Phantom LED
(16) Main Out Meter LEDs
(1) Bluetooth LED

Power
Connection: DC
Voltage: 18V, 1A
Consumption: 18W

Dimensions (width x depth x height) 8.9" x 8.5" x 2.9" / 225.5 x 217 x 74 mm
Weight 3.2 lbs. 1.4 kg