Eurorack modular continues to generate interesting pathways into sound and synthesis and is becoming more accessible all the time. Here's our choice of modules that stood out this year.
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Orba is a synthesizer, a looper and a MIDI controller in a grapefruit inspired widget that you can tap, stroke and wave about to make instantly awesome music and beats - it's the band in your hand.
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Do you like to move it move it? GripBeats is a wireless Bluetooth MIDI controller with motion and touch sensors that you can wear on your wrist. The Kickstarter campaign has launched today!
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Superlative has the Space Bee SB01 homage to the SH-101 ready for production and are looking for preorders on Kickstarter for $899 from people interested in "the sound of the past, crafted for the future".
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This sustainable new 3D printed instrument could be a glimpse into the future of guitar making: the makers behind the Zero Guitar want to create less waste, with cutting edge eco-friendly materials.
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Moving on from their Palette Gear modular controller Monogram builds on that experience and offers a beautifully designed modular controller system for music and other creative applications.
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The E300 Ultra VCO is a collaboration with Dave Rossum based on his sawtooth core used in the MOTM-300. The E520 is a powerful, CV controlled multi-effects unit for Eurorack that's coming to Kickstarter.
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A Kickstarter campaign is underway for the twisted Chase Bliss Audio Blooper, a premium-priced new looper pedal that courts chaos and encourages experimentation!
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Sarah Nicolls is building a lightweight & portable acoustic "Standing Grand" piano based upon her innovative "Inside-Out Piano" and is looking for people to support this unique project via Kickstarter
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The Woojer Edge is a Strap or Vest transducer device that you wear to add energy and bodily response from music direct to your bones. Could it be thumping some body-blow bass into your mixes?
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BeatBox by Rhythmo is a DIY drum machine in a cardboard box. It's a lovely creation that's definitely worth checking out, as BeatBox seems to be capable of producing some awesome - well - beats.
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Need a visual indication of a CV signal? Plug in a CVLight and watch the colours glow and fade with the control voltage signal. Cool product, huge Kickstarter goal - will they make it?
Folktek is gearing up for a massive Kickstarter campaign and has released details on 6 stunning new modules that will form part of complete modular systems they'll be launching.
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Radiator is a laser synthesizer that could zap your live performances into a sci-fi future. It's a visual performance instrument with modulators and generators for producing "music to your eyes".
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The new Coma Tone pedal from the Shy Boyz is unique because it's designed to not mess with your guitar tone in any way, shape or form. Get well soon, Billy Cardigan!
The unique Subfretboard System Project is on Kickstarter trying to raise the capital to get their new unique guitar fret system off the ground. But will it fret out before it takes off?
