June 17, 2025 – Cherry Audio is thrilled to announce the release of ODC 2800 synthesizer, a dazzling three-in-one virtual instrument inspired by the groundbreaking Odyssey synthesizer and a tribute to the legendary Alan R. Pearlman on the centennial of his birth. ODC 2800 expands upon the sound and capabilities of the original hardware by merging the classic innovations of the past with the tools and features essential for modern music production.
Crafted with precision and powered by the renowned DSP expertise of award-winning designer Mark Barton, the ODC 2800 faithfully recreates the sound, design, and character of all three versions of the original Odyssey synthesizer. This three-in-one virtual instrument goes beyond reproduction, delivering expanded polyphony, an additional oscillator and LFO, expressive performance-focused features, and a redesigned effects section that simplifies and enhances the creative process.
ODC 2800 includes a massive suite of features that make it versatile for both entry-level and seasoned producers. Key highlights include:
As part of Cherry Audio’s month-long Centennial Celebration, a portion of the June sales from ODC 2800 at cherryaudio.com will be donated to the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation. This donation will help support the foundation’s extraordinary efforts to preserve Pearlman’s innovations and inspire future musicians. Additionally, customers will have the option to make direct donations through Cherry Audio’s online store.
Musicians and vintage synth enthusiasts can begin using ODC 2800 today for the incredibly low price of just $59, available at cherryaudio.com and authorized resellers worldwide. ODC 2800 supports AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats for Windows (7 or above, including Windows 11) and macOS (10.13 and above), with native support for Apple Silicon. A free 30-day demo is available. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, system requirements, videos, and an extensive collection of inspiring sound demos.
ARP® and ARP ODYSSEY® are registered trademarks of Korg Inc. There is no association, affiliation or endorsement of Cherry Audio or its products by Korg. References here to ARP and the Odyssey synthesizer by ARP Instruments are included as historical reference.
Join SSL on June 24th as they take their storied legacy of innovation into the next chapter with a global event celebrating breakthrough advancements and pioneering technology.
In addition to revealing its latest transformative technology, the event will celebrate breakthrough advancements by SSL, which continue to redefine professional studio workflows and reshape the art of music production and engineering to this day.
The next leap forward in studio technology
Looking back to 1985, the 4000E console was prolific in control rooms worldwide, transforming how artists, engineers, and studios made music. That same year, SSL’s founder Colin Sanders, led a team to write a report on ‘The Future of Audio Console Design’ – a book that explored the future of audio and examined the research and development needed to drive the next revolution in technology.
‘The Future of Audio Console Design’ envisioned a world of audio innovation decades ahead of its time – a roadmap to the next technological revolution. Although some of these visions were first imagined decades ago, it is only now that they can be brought to life, combining the knowledge gained over 50 years with cutting-edge technology and an unquenchable passion for music and audio production.
The Studio Revolution will be televised
SSL proudly invites you to join the movement and be part next studio revolution as the company livestreams each launch event at 3:00 p.m. local time. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/SSLRevolution.
About Solid State Logic
Solid State Logic is the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast, live and post production professionals. For more information about our award-winning products, please visit: www.solidstatelogic.com.
Grammy-winning producer details his techniques and workflows for capturing one of the world’s finest orchestras in exclusive video interview
Engineer Larry Rock has served as Audio Director of the NY Philharmonic since 1997. In the time since, he has distinguished himself as a key architect of the preeminent orchestral institution’s sonic identity, producing award-winning work for the NY Philharmonic’s live, broadcast, and recorded performances. Rock’s career history, production philosophy, and preferred audio workflows are the subject of a new exclusive interview with Schoeps Microphones, wherein he details the techniques and equipment he has used to create some of the most celebrated orchestral recordings of the past three decades.
The NY Philharmonic has played a vibrant role in championing orchestral music of all stripes in the United States since its founding in the late 1800s. A major part of that has been its forward-thinking approach to programming that embraces a wide variety of genres, performers, and presentation formats – including free outdoor park concerts, showcase events for up and coming composers and performers, and live orchestration of beloved blockbuster films. Rock’s role in all of this is maintaining an extremely high standard of audio production that translates equally well across live, broadcast, and recorded mediums.
Capturing an ‘embellished sense of reality’, as he describes it, has been a key part of Rock’s success. This has led him to build off of the natural performance energy and individual details audible in the orchestra and utilize his command of recording and production techniques to create something that is an elevated experience for the listener. “There’s a concept of sound, of having the right balance, amount of presence, and a sense of ambiance,” he explains. “What is very important [to that] is the off-axis response of microphones because that’s where you pick up all the subtleties of the ambiance of the room.”
“Getting a sound that’s warm and clear, that is not at all harsh on the high end, that’s the objective,” he continues.
A Schoeps user since the early 1970s across a variety of mediums, Rock has made the Colette series a key part of his production workflows. He cites the microphones’ clarity and natural quality as being an important asset to orchestral recording – one that has helped shape the sound of the modern orchestra across the world. “Schoeps has worked out how to make condenser mics sound warm,” he states. “Everyone agrees they are the best.”
“There’s no question that the Schoeps in general, and specifically the Colette series, is a standard in the industry. What else can you say?”
To learn more about the NY Philharmonic, please visit: https://www.nyphil.org/
For more interviews with Schoeps users, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SchoepsMikrofone
SCHOEPS Microphones
Founded in 1948, Schoeps Microphones are pioneers in the world of pro-audio with a reputation as one of the world’s finest manufacturers of microphones. The family-owned business, based in Durlach, Karlsruhe, Germany, designs and manufactures all of its products in-house with a team of 50 employees. The company is driven by a passion for innovation, technical excellence, and strong relationships with the creative and technical professionals who have made Schoeps a part of their daily workflows.
For more information about Schoeps Microphones, please visit: https://schoeps.de/en/
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We at MeldaProduction are thrilled to announce our 17th anniversary! To commemorate this significant milestone, we want to share the excitement with YOU, our incredible community! To mark this amazing milestone, we’re throwing a massive anniversary sale where all our plugins and bundles are heavily discounted! This is your chance to grab those tools you’ve been eyeing at fantastic prices. We have three tiers of incredible savings:
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This tier is brimming with indispensable plugins we’ve designed to elevate every facet of your workflow. From achieving impeccable phase alignment with our MAutoAlign to unleashing your creativity with the limitless possibilities of our MSoundFactory and laying down the perfect groove with our MDrummer, these tools are foundational to any modern studio.
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For those of you looking to take your mixes to the next level, our Extra Deals tier offers a curated selection of sophisticated processors.
Achieve versatile compression power with our MTurboComp, gain total drum control with our MDrumStrip, and inject harmonic richness into your tracks with our MCharacter. 65% off: MTurboReverbLE, MAutoEqualizer, MWaveShaperMB, MCenter, MDrumStrip, MDoubleTracker, MDelayMB, MXXXCore, MCharacter, MTransientMB, MChorusMB, MDistortionMB, MDrumEnhancer, MAutoStereoFix, MLimiterMB, MSpectralDynamicsLE, MAutopanMB, MReverbMB, MRotary, MReverb, MTurboCompLE, MFreqShifterMB, MTurboComp, MTurboEQ, MUltraMaximizer, MLimiterX, MWobbler, MVibratoMB, and MTurboAmp.
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MSoundFactory Addons for just €9
As part of this grand celebration, we’re spotlighting our versatile MSoundFactory, the ultimate modular playground. To further enhance this powerful instrument, all our Premium Addons for MSoundFactory – including the highly acclaimed Meldway Grand, the lush PowerStrings, the commanding PowerBrass, the expressive PowerWoodwinds, and the evocative Analog Empire: Pads and Strings – are available at an incredible price tier of just €9 each! The great news is that you can use all these fantastic instruments even with our free MSoundFactory Player.
Note, if you are considering buying more of those, you can have all of them completely free when you purchase the full MSoundFactory or MSoundFactoryLE!
Save Massive on Bundles
And let’s not forget the incredible value packed into our bundles, which are also part of this spectacular anniversary sale! Whether you’re looking to supercharge your MFreeFXBundle experience by unlocking its pro features for just €19 (usually €49, a
61% saving!), or you dream of owning every tool we’ve ever crafted with our ultimate MCompleteBundle – now an astonishing €945 instead of the regular €2099 (that’s 55% off!) – this is your moment. You can also grab fantastic deals on specialized collections like our MMixingFXBundle, dropping from €649 to just €292 (55% off).
Try the plugins, but not too long
This incredible 17th Anniversary Sale is a strictly limited-time event. It runs from June 9th through June 22nd, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to grab these phenomenal deals and elevate your sound! If you’re new to our tools or want to explore before you buy, remember that we offer a fully functional 15-day trial version for all our plugins. This is the perfect opportunity to discover the power and flexibility of our tools.
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About MeldaProduction:
Based in Prague, Czech Republic, and founded by Vojtech Meluzin in 2008, MeldaProduction stands at the forefront of audio software development, creating potent and versatile tools for music production and audio processing. Driven by innovative thinking that challenges industry conservatism, MeldaProduction delivers plugins with unparalleled sound quality, workflow efficiency, and unique features. Key offerings include the groundbreaking modular environment MSoundFactory, the indispensable MAutoAlign for phase correction, and the intelligent MAutoDynamicEQ. Beyond these bestsellers, the company provides the highly-regarded MFreeFXBundle, the market’s largest collection of free, high-quality plugins. MeldaProduction is also known for its advanced, stylable GUIs and a commitment to continuous improvement with free-for-life updates, ensuring users always have access to cutting-edge technology.
“THE BEST SOUNDING TAPE DELAY PLUG-IN AVAILABLE TODAY”
Madrid, Spain: Heritage Audio® is proud to announce the availability in native form of the Heritage TAPEoPLEX tape delay plugin. Based on the beloved vintage tape delay used by everyone from Eddie Van Halen to Brian May, Jimmy Page, Neil Young and many others, the Heritage TAPEoPLEX just nails the sound of the most famous tape echo unit of all time.
Ranging from soft and clean delays to distorted repeats that lead to self-oscillation, the warmth and space that the TAPEoPLEX adds to your tracks is unmatched by any tape delay plugin in the market.
USING 2025 TECHNOLOGY TO FULLY RECREATE THE SOUND OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER ECHO MACHINE
It was about time someone got serious about recreating the legendary tape delay sound to today’s standards and the use of today’s technology to carefully model this plugin from an original unit (Serial # 34553) is the real secret behind the sound of the TAPEoPLEX, making it the best sounding tape delay plug-in available today. And taking advantage of the extra options that a plug-in allows, the TAPEoPLEX is now a full independent stereo unit where you can choose different echo times for the L and R channel or link them to have the same or different delay time constant on each side, following either the same tempo or the DAW’s tempo.
An additional control even allows to choose the amount of freshness of the tape, adding color and a slight harmonic distortion to your tracks when needed.
With the release of the Heritage TAPEoPLEX native plugin, the Spanish company is releasing a tool that aims to boost creativity and put the focus back on the ‘music’ in music production.
The Heritage TAPEoPLEX is available for free to owners of any i73® PRO audio interface family and at a price of €99.00 EUR/$99.00 USD for everyone else.
For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated Heritage TAPEoPLEX webpage here: https://users.heritageaudio.com/product/tapeoplex/
About Heritage Audio (www.heritageaudio.com)
Heritage Audio was founded in 2011 by Peter Rodriguez. As a civil engineer and music producer, he went from building wind turbines to following his true passion — developing recording equipment with the vintage sound that he himself admired so much and so many others yearned for. Fortunately for all, he was able to master the key elements necessary to make high-quality recording gear affordable and reliable by combining his analytical mindset with his experience as a producer within a relatively short space of time. Today, the 15-person team has expanded its production plant located in the heart of Madrid, Spain, where it collectively continues to follow a philosophy of making vintage sound possible for today’s studios, successfully introducing innovative products to rank amongst the most popular brands with top retailers throughout the world.
Used by tens of thousands of producers around the world, UJAM’s Beatmaker series has become a go-to toolkit for creating genre-focused beats quickly and musically. Version 3 builds on that foundation by reimagining the series as a united platform — one that supports every stage of the creative process, from inspiration to export. With a refreshed interface, flexible routing, and tools designed to reduce friction and boost inspiration, Beatmaker 3 offers a more fluid and focused beatmaking experience.
“This launch is just the beginning,” says UJAM product manager Adam d’Agostino. “Version 3 introduces a unified platform and the first steps toward cross-title browsing and content discovery. There’s much more to come, and starting now, Beatmaker will continue to grow more powerful with every title a user owns.”
Key features of Beatmaker 3:
CHROMED: Dialed for Chaos
Alongside the launch of Beatmaker 3, UJAM introduces CHROMED as the latest addition to the Beatmaker series. Curated for hyperpop, brostep, experimental sound design, and other genre-blurring styles, CHROMED offers mix-ready drum kits and patterns that embrace loud, glitchy, and unpredictable aesthetics. Created in collaboration with genre-pushing artist BABii and sound designer Derek von Krogh, CHROMED encourages a performative approach to beatmaking, helping users break out of conventional workflows and inject bold energy into their productions.
Key Features
Availability
Beatmaker 3 and Beatmaker CHROMED are available as VST2, VST3, AU2, and AAX plugins for macOS and Windows.
To learn more and explore sound demos, visit www.ujam.com.
About UJAM
UJAM was co-founded by Hans Zimmer and Pharrell Williams, both musicians whose careers have been significantly supported by technology. The vision behind UJAM is to make technology even more accessible and encourage even more people to make music.
This vision is being realized by a team of virtual instrument pioneers who had previously developed legendary virtual instruments from Steinberg and Digidesign — from Steinberg Hypersonic to Virtual Guitarist, from Digidesign Xpand to Transfuser — and who finally want to realize their vision of shortening the path from the idea to the perfect track. More fun, better results, less complexity.
Prague, CZ – June 6, 2025 – United Plugins and JMG Sound are thrilled to announce the launch of HyperspaceCore, a groundbreaking reverb plugin that delivers a universe of spatial possibilities directly into your DAW – completely FREE!
Born from the acclaimed algorithms of JMG Sound’s flagship Hyperspace, HyperspaceCore is set to redefine what musicians and producers can expect from a free reverb. Forget basic room emulations; this powerhouse plugin invites you to design truly unique soundscapes that breathe life, depth, and character into your music. https://unitedplugins.com/HyperspaceCore/
HyperspaceCore Key Features:
Activation is Simple
While HyperspaceCore is entirely free, it requires a license. Simply create an account (or log in) on the UnitedPlugins website, add HyperspaceCore to your shopping cart, and “purchase” for €0. Then activate it using the UnitedPluginsManager, available in the Downloads section. https://unitedplugins.com/HyperspaceCore/
HyperspaceCM Version
HyperspaceCore succeeds the discontinued Hyperspace CM version (previously for Computer Music magazine). Legacy versions for existing CM version users remain available in the downloads section of the UnitedPlugins website (LegacyDownloads).
About UnitedPlugins: As implied in the carefully chosen wording for an apt appellation that really represents how the Prague-registered Limited Company came about and what it collectively creates, United Plugins is a federation of small, independent development teams comprised of individuals involved in the music industry. Indeed, the founding triad of FireSonic, JMG Sound, and SounDevice Digital can count engineers, producers, and artists amongst their ‘united’ names. Needless to say, all were seeking the freedom to create the tools that they would like to use in their studios and on their projects. And all agreed that this could be better achieved when working together. Though UnitedPlugins’ proliferating product portfolio may not always be for the musical masses, surely someone, somewhere will always find those tools to be a perfect fit for their own music productions… just like those inventive individuals behind United Plugins’ partner brands, the ranks of which have since swelled to include Muramasa Audio and MeldaProduction. Thanks to the latter letting United Plugins utilize its super-easy licensing system, which is why selected MeldaProduction products are also available from the United Plugins website, a thriving future for the federation is assured.
Leeds, United Kingdom, June 3, 2025 — Rhodes Music expands its virtual instrument lineup with the Rhodes Wurli — a deeply musical recreation of the iconic reed-based electric piano sound that shaped some of the most enduring records of the past five decades.Timeless Tone, Modern Performance
Rhodes Wurli draws on the character of legendary reed-based electric pianos introduced in the 1970s — celebrated for their compact design, midrange-forward bite, and dynamic, expressive tone. Its unmistakable tone became a fixture on classic records by artists like Ray Charles, Joni Mitchell, Elton John, Supertramp, and Beck — and continues to inspire musicians working across many genres today.
“As part of our ever-expanding library of classic instruments, we’re proud to share our own take on the iconic reed-based electric piano,” says Dan Goldman, Chief Product Officer at Rhodes Music. “Sampled by the same expert team behind the Rhodes V8 and Anthology plug-ins, Rhodes Wurli brings the 200A to a whole new level of musicality and playability. Paired with Anthology’s powerful sound-shaping tools, effects, and intuitive interface, the result is something truly special — raw, warm, and beautifully expressive.”
Vintage Feel, Contemporary Control
Built on the same robust engine as Rhodes Anthology, Rhodes Wurli features a vintage-style interface that nods to the original’s front panel design. Retro LED indicators, classic rotary dials, and intuitive navigation create a UI that balances nostalgia with modern workflow enhancements.
Users can dial in unique textures using tools like:
Rhodes Wurli also introduces two new authentic models of the 200A’s amplifier and front-facing panel mounted speakers — known for their midrange bite and natural breakup — alongside the amp models already familiar to Rhodes users.
Pricing and Availability
Rhodes Wurli is available now in VST, AU, and AAX formats through the official Rhodes Music store.
Standard Pricing:
Introductory Offer – 30 percent off through June 30, 2025:
To learn more or purchase, visit: www.rhodesmusic.com
About Rhodes
For Rhodes loyalists around the world, this is a new chapter in Rhodes history; not a new book. With the Rhodes MK8, we’re returning to the principles, aesthetic, craftsmanship and pride of Harold Rhodes’ originals. We’re paying homage to the past with our gaze fixed firmly on what lies ahead.
MEDOLLA, ITALY: Frap Tools, hitherto known as a manufacturer of Eurorack modules and accessories alongside professional audio compressors in the 500-Series format, is proud to venture into the world of high-end keyboard synthesizers with its introduction of MAGNOLIA — announced as an 8-VOICE ANALOG THRU-ZERO FM SYNTHESIZER built to unlock every sound associated with ‘West Coast’ modular synthesis through a classic keyboard interface — anchored around showcasing two pre-production units at SUPERBOOTH25, May 8-10, FEZ-Berlin, Germany…
As an 8-VOICE ANALOG THRU-ZERO FM SYNTHESIZER, MAGNOLIA unlocks every sound associated with the so-called ‘West Coast’ modular synthesis world with waveshapers, wavefolders, and, most importantly, analog linear TZFM (Through-Zero Frequency Modulation) Indeed, its intentions are made clear from the outset by the on point wording worked tastefully into its (initial) top panel design. No need to necessarily remain there, though, for fat resonant filters and powerful analogue oscillators also allow for more traditional subtractive synthesis sounds. And although a deep and flexible modulation section encourages complex patches with the push of a button and twist of a knob, switching modulations on and off with the TOGGLE function, it is always easy to keep track of what is going on thanks to the inclusion of LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) on every source and destination.
Digging deeper, MAGNOLIA features eight analogue voices with two oscillators — carrier and modulator — and 24 dB/oct resonant HIGH-PASS and LOW-PASS filters; the carrier oscillator has a through-zero core for precise, sideband-rich analogue FM (Frequency Modulation) sounds, so crystal-like pads to growling basses are available to all with the greatest of ease, while FM can be applied to the filters. Furthermore, sculpting sounds that have not been heard before on analogue polysynths are now perfectly possible, thanks to MAGNOLIA’s unique signal flow — think continuously variable waveform shapes and a wavefolder circuit per voice!
Those two oscillators are derived from Frap Tools’ BRENSO (https://frap.tools/products/brenso/), a Euroack module readily representing its creator’s primary analogue source of articulated waveforms whose degree of entanglement can be precisely set by the musician. MAGNOLIA’s Oscillator 1 is the ‘West Coast’ one with TZFM, wavefolder, and FLIP SYNC, while Oscillator 2 is the ‘East Coast’ one, with PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) and fine-tune. Whether wanting experimental FM sounds or punchy synth brass, they are always at anyone’s service. Speaking of Frap Tools’ unique modular soul, MAGNOLIA’s filter section is derived from CUNSA (https://frap.tools/products/cunsa/) — itself a quadruple analogue ping-able multimode resonant filter, saturator, mixer, and oscillator, no less!
Musically, MAGNOLIA sports a keyboard from fellow Italians FATAR, with polyphonic aftertouch capabilities for enhanced expressiveness, while a per-part ARPEGGIATOR and per-part 16-step SEQ (sequencer) serve to creatively complement the synthesizer still further. Features briefly worth drawing attention to here by way of ending on some more high notes include MAGNOLIA’s bi-timbral programs (with SINGLE, MORPH, DUAL, and SPLIT MODES); all-analogue signal path; three loop-able DAHDSR (DELAY, ATTACK, HOLD, DECAY, SUSTAIN, and RELEASE) envelopes; three digital LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators); and 512 preset memory slots.
Anyone attending SUPERBOOTH25, May 8-10, FEZ-Berlin, Germany can get up close and personal with two MAGNOLIA pre-production units by swinging by Booth B049 there. Their creators will be showcasing them personally, eager to show the results of their hard work, while providing a passionate warm welcome. Frap Tools aim to release MAGNOLIA as a production product by the end of summer, albeit with some differences evident by then. The interface will likely be more refined, featuring digital effects, while some features currently under evaluation could conceivably be removed.
While Frap Tools’ Eurorack modules and accessories, plus professional audio compressors in the 500-Series format, are available to purchase online directly from its website (https://frap.tools/), any retailers interested in stocking and selling MAGNOLIA — when available as a production product — are invited to contact worldwide distributor Alex4 Distribution (https://www.alex4.de/) here: info@alex4.de
For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated MAGNOLIA webpage here: https://frap.tools/magnolia
Become better acquainted with MAGNOLIA and its development team while watching a project update video from Frap Tools here:
About Frap Tools (www.frap.tools)
Frap Tools is an Italian company that has been manufacturing Eurorack modules and accessories alongside professional audio compressors in the 500-Series format for 10 years. Individuality is central to the company’s ethos, evidenced by the refined analogue circuitry and bold graphic design deployed in its products. Pushing onwards and upwards, it is now venturing into the world of high-end keyboard synthesizers, starting with MAGNOLIA.
© 2025 Frap Tools srls
SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO, ITALY: small town lovers of music and electronic instruments Clatters Machines is proud to announce availability of its Sonora spectral mixing output module — aimed at acting as the ultimate sound stage for Eurorack setups by being marketed as a place where all of a user’s mixes meet to find a stereophonic solution for the final track, thanks to 12 fixed panning inputs that allow each track to breathe in its own space while also determining its importance in the stereo field — as of May 23…
Translated to generally meaning sound (in English), sonora is actually an Italian feminine adjective that stands for loud, resonant, ringing, and sonic — depending on the context in which it is used; however, in the context of Sonora being aimed at acting as the ultimate sound stage for Eurorack setups as Clatters Machines’ latest module, who better, then, to introduce it than company Co-founder, engineer, designer Michelangelo Nasso. “A compact, final sound stage module was an obvious — and needed — choice for us,” he begins, before briefly detailing how it came into being: “As musicians, we’ve always struggled with headphone/output/mixing modules. Most modules in this field take up way too much space inside a case — space that we’d prefer to fill with other effects, sound sources, and utilities. And although some other output modules are super-small, which is nice, they usually lack features, so we tried to solve this problem with what we think is the perfect combination of what’s already out there.”
Think 12 pre-panned audio inputs — including two hard-left inputs, two hard-right inputs, two mid-left inputs, two mid-right inputs, one low-left input, one low-right input, and two mono inputs. “So Sonora has 12 pre-panned audio inputs, which is great if you’re composing with multiple sound sources,” says Michelangelo Nasso, continuing: “We came up with the idea of additionally assigning a fixed panning space to each input, so the possibility of creating a perfectly stereo balanced final track is pretty straightforward.”
Further features abound, as Michelangelo Nasso notes: “Once we created what is basically a spectral 12-input summing mixer, we decided to go all in and added all the features we think are a must for an end-of-chain module, such as a 3.5mm stereo HEADPHONES socket, with dedicated volume control and stereo LED loudness indicators; 3.5mm pro LINE outputs; stereo LED meter, with a 0dB reference indicator; and a soft clipping limiter circuit, which we believe is always handy, both to protect your gear and spice things up!”
And as if that is not an exciting enough prospect in itself, all those features fit neatly into a 6HP-wide module with an anodized brush aluminum front panel that is available in either black or silver, so standing out from the sound of the crowd with what is surely the ultimate sound stage for a Eurorack setup also applies to what a Sonora purchaser prefers that proposition to look like.
Sonora is available worldwide — with a choice of silver- or black-colored aluminum front panels — from Clatters Machines’ growing global network of retailers (https://clattersmachines.com/retailers-3/) or directly via its online Store (https://clattersmachines.com/shop/) for €245.00 EUR (plus VAT).
For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated Sonora webpage here: https://clattersmachines.com/prodotto/sonora/
About Clatters Machines (www.clattersmachines.com)
As a small company based in an equally small Italian town by the Adriatic Sea, but with a big love for music and electronic instruments, Clatters Machines is the direct result of respectively realizing two musicians’ wishes — the search for an instrument meeting specific needs and the desire for something musical married with design flair. Fortunately for all concerned, the resulting purist approach to design and fabrication allowed a perfect blend of form and, of course, sound. Since all of the company’s products are entirely soldered and assembled by hand, high production times for small stock quantities are inevitable, but the results clearly speak volumes about the love involved in their creation and are always well worth the wait!
© 2025 Clatters Machines
