Get more out of ring modulation & crossfading Today we go in-depth with the brand new Erica Synths Black Ring-Fade, a eurorack module with two ring modulators, a build-in crossfader, and VCA. Both the ring modulators as well as the crossfader can be used as independent modules, but the internal routing makes it very suitable…
BLACK DUAL ASR EG The Black Dual ASR EG is a versatile, full analog looping AD/ASR envelope generator with voltage control over attack and release times, that can also be used as a low-frequency oscillator with a manually and voltage-controlled shape and rate. It has two identical parts, each featuring all typical envelope generator controls and…
Starter Kits – Episode 04 After three episodes of Plaits, it’s time to go analog with the ‘Westcoast inspired Erica Synths Pico System III, Qu-Bit Bloom sequencer, and the insane Desmodus Versio reverb. The workflow is completely different and you’ll have to make your sounds from scratch. It sounds completely different too! Technically, it’s three…
Erica Synths’ lightest 2x104HP travel case Erica Synths gives you one of the lightest and most durable eurorack travel cases available – the Carbon Fiber Travel case. Weighing just 3,2kg it houses 2x104HP of eurorack modules and the lid is deep enough to transport your modular with a patch ready for performance. The Erica Synths…
Pico EF & Pico VCA2 PICO EF Pico EF is Erica Synths take on envelope follower module in 3hp! Pico EF features a preamp with +40dB gain (enough to boost even guitar and dynamic microphone signals for use in a modular system), envelope output with adjustable attack time and a gate output with adjustable threshold.…
The Cursible from Sacrament Modular brings effects morphing (and much more) to the Eurorack format. The Cursible is a 14HP wide, 6 channel, morphing effects-send matrix with an incredible feature set and a vast amount of applications from morphing/sequencing through and blending effects through to cadavre exquis style mixing of sound sources or controlled voltages. The…
Eurorack Live Patch Explained – part 1: Melodic Voices Hey there! This is the first video of a three part series explaining a patch on my eurorack modular synth I often use for live performances. We start with the melodic voices, next week we have a look at drums and sample playback, and finally how…
Black Quad VCA2 Erica Synths Black Quad VCA, despite its compact size, is designed in line with the Black Series Hi-Fi philosophy, our custom pre-emphasis – de-emphasis circuits preserve all the nuances of the original signal. Erica Synths Black Quad VCA2 is a versatile four-channel voltage controlled amplifier and mixer module for use in complex…
Erica Synths Fusion VCA / Waveshaper / Ringmodulator Erica Synths Fusion VCA / Waveshaper / Ringmodulator – a complex modulation source is now available. The Fusion VCA / Waveshaper / Ringmodulator is a complex modulation source that combines VCA, waveshaper and ring modulator. It’s not a regular VCA; it can operate as one, but most…
Erica Synths Fusion System II Shipping Erica Synths is one of the few manufacturers that use vacuum tubes in eurorack modules, and those, who are familiar with tube-based modules, know that tubes can push the sound to extremes or turn it deep, saturated and complete. They did come up with three new Fusion series modules…
Erica Synths Launched Resonant 24dB/oct Lowpass Filter Erica Synths Fusion VCF3 is reverberating a 24dB/oct lowpass filter. The Erica Synths Fusion series modules are designed combining vacuum tubes and semiconductorstherefore they bring warm, powerful sound and overdrive possibilities of vacuum tubes into your modular system. Fusion VCF3 Features Fully analog design Vacuum tube and vactrol based filter circuit.…
Erica Synths Launched Fusion Modulator Erica Synths Fusion Modulator is a compact, all-analog modulation source with lots of distinct features. Fusion Modulator consists of several blocks – two EMS Synthi functionality inspired looping envelope generators with simultaneous unipolar (0V-10V) and bipolar (-5V-+5V), VCA, Noise Generator, and Sample&Hold. Fusion Modulator Features Fully analog design Two looping envelope…
Erica Synths Pico DRIVE Pico Drive is the small sibling of our Dual Drive module which is one of the main sources of the powerful sound of the Techno System. Pico Drive works great with separate sound sources and also can add some nice weight to the final mix. Pico Drive is combined wavefolder overdrive…
Desktop Bassline DB-01 by Erica Synths Pre-Order From basslines and rave sounds to massive drones and drums – the Erica Synths Bassline DB-01 synthesizer lets you explore new territories of sound and performance techniques and go from a melody to noise and back in no time. The DB-01 packs analog Erica Synths signature sound engine…
Erica Synths launches BASSLINE DB-01 From basslines and rave sounds to massive drones and drums – the Erica Synths Bassline DB-01 synthesizer lets you explore new territories of sound and performance techniques and go from a melody to noise and back in no time. The DB-01 packs analog Erica Synths signature sound engine with an…
Gregor Quendel released Sci-Fi Explorations Vol. 1 Sci-Fi Explorations – Vol I is an experimental collaboration between Gregor Quendel and ARC Noise. Sci-Fi Explorations – Vol I features 546 creative sci-fi sound effects, alien textures, ambiances, drones, space cities, deserted crystalline caverns, vast hives of digital insects, distressed metal impacts, abstract user interface sounds, transitions, and more.…
Erica Synths announced the upcoming availability of SYNTRX. Erica Synths fews Synthi AKS as one of the most encouraging instruments in experimental music. The company teamed up with engineers from Riga Technical University to develop a synthesizer with a user interface inspired by Synthi AKS. SYNTRX [sintrex] is developed from scratch all-analog synthesizer (no part…
Ninja Tune – an English independent record label based in London and Erica Synths have teamed up to create a custom dub delay effects unit, the Zen Delay. Erica Synths Zen Delay is an upcoming delay unit blends deformity and filtering characters in one tool. Inspired by a trip to Berlin’s trailblazing music hardware trade…
Erica Synths Cowbell – Drum Series Erica Synths Cowbell module is an extended, modular version of Yocto (808) cowbell. For more sonic versatility Erica Synths added Tune and Decay controls, as well as Tune CV with an attenuator for nice vibratos. The module is developed in collaboration with the French company e-licktronic. Cowbell Features Manually and…
Erica Synths Black VCO V2 and Black VCO Expander Review Erica Synths Black VCO V2 and Black VCO Expander is an analog oscillator inspired by the old Soviet Polivoks hardware synthesizer. Sound Black VCO and Black VCO Expander have their own character originating from the Synths. The Black VCO offers concurrent sine, triangle, saw and…
Erica Synths Pico Series Pico BBD Pico BBD is an analog 4092 stage bucket brigade delay module. Besides nice and clean flanger and delay effects, at full CW settings of TIME and feedback knobs, it can produce extreme sonic artifacts. Tweak knobs and enjoy! Full analog circuit 4092 stage BBD chip Up to 300ms delay time…
The Graphic VCO allows you to draw your own waveforms, arrange them in wavetables and wavetable banks, morph between two selected waves and alter the resulting wave in advanced ways (FXes) – apply FM, phase distortion, ring modulation, wave fold/wave wrap, bit crush. Waves, wavetables, FXes, and other settings can be saved and recalled from…
About the Author Jonathan Sharp Jonathan Sharp is a composer, sound designer, maker of noise and founder of Heartwood Soundware. So here’s obligatory about him: As a child, he had a piano and violin lessons, as a teenager he taught himself to play guitar and synthesizers. Around that time, Jonathan started to experiment with the…
Black Wavetable VCO & Black Octasource are now available for VCV Rack. Shortly after releasing VCV Rack 1.0 the hardware module boutique manufacturer Erica Synths the virtual versions of the Black Wavetable VCO and Black Octasource on the VCV Rack platform. Black Octasource (Erica Synths Black series / VCV Rack) The Hardware Unit Black Octasource…
Erica Synths is laying out a black year, announcing 13 new modules and a new system. Erica Synths Black System II From rich synth leads, massive bassline, cosmic sounds, and impressive drones in stereo Erica Synths Black System II (Retail price – 2600EUR (tax excl.)) – a well-considered selection of Black Series modules – is…
Erica Synths has launched the Fusion Drone System. It was designed to creating huge, overpowering bass and drones.Vacuum tube based Erica Synths Fusion Series modules are the basis of the system, while Black Modulator and Black Envelope Generator add plenty of modulation and noise generation possibilities. 43 patch points (20 patch cables included) for extensive experiments…
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