Key of C minor, tempo 84 BPM.
This synth demonstration from Rare Waves uses the Grendel DC-2 as a tone source. Grendel Formant Filter provides vowel filtering, and Grendel RA-99 Grenadier is performing the LFO duties. Rare Waves Hydronium is used as a MIDI-CV converter to set the pitch of the DC-2’s oscillators. In the picture you also see a prototype Polyphonic Strobe Tuner, which provides a real-time pitch analysis. Also heard in the mix are our prototypes of a Surf Sound Synthesizer and Spring Reverb.
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Grendel DC-2, Formant Filter, RA-99 Grenadier
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Posted in Drone Commander 2, Eurorack, Grenadier, Grendel
Lite2Sound QB Stereo
Its new for 2021! Since we started making photodiode amplifiers 10 years ago, we’ve had many requests for a stereo version. We are proud to announce the upcoming availability of Lite2Sound QB Stereo. It features 2 sensor channels that create a stereo field for listening to ambient modulated light, built-in speakers and battery power for wire-free portability, 2 stereo audio outputs on 3.5 mm mini plug, and a strong and beautiful case made of solid hardwood and phenolic composite.
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Hydronium Eurorack in brushed aluminum
We’ve updated the looks of Hydronium Eurorack, our 28HP analog ‘acid’ style monosynth. This module now features a laser-cut aluminum control panel with crisply detailed brushed finish, in black anodized or silver.
Grendel Drone Commander 2
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RA-99 Demo Track: Contaminate Your Speakers
In this video demonstration we present a music track made entirely with sounds from the Grendel RA-99 Grenadier, plus synthetic speech from our MIDI Narrator. After the music track, the video presents a walk-through of how the sounds were created in detail. Annotated subtitles explain how to patch the RA-99 to get distorted bass drums, pink noise percussion, acid tones, and lead sounds. There is also a close up of how the synthetic voice is assembled in a DAW piano roll editor, using a MIDI keyboard map to arrange the SP0256A-AL2 allophones into words.
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Rare Waves / Grendel synth demo
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Grendel RA-99 Grenadier : Preview
Sneak preview of the T.B.A. Grendel RA-99 Grenadier!
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Posted in Grenadier, Mystery synth
Grendel 2TAC: 2-Track Analog Controller
Its a compact minimalist CV-Gate sequencer – the Grendel 2TAC 2-Track Analog Controller. Introduced in 2019 as limited edition featuring hand tooled metal work, oil finished hardwood sides, and permanent silkscreen graphics.
2019 model (8 made):
2023 model (10 made):
Grendel DC-2 LTD – Limited Edition
Announcing a special limited edition run of Grendel Drone Commander 2! The DC-2 LTD features hand tooled metalwork, oil finished hardwood sides, and permanent silkscreen graphics. Only 8 produced! (Sold Out)
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