This is Takazudo Modular Highlights vol.4 (distributed June 22, 2024).
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Here are the contents of Vol.4.
This is Takazudo Modular Highlights vol.4 (distributed June 22, 2024).
This issue covers the Wingie2 restock and a reminder that the sale ends Sunday.
Wingie2 Restocked
The standalone resonator Wingie2 from Meng Qi has been restocked and is expected to arrive at my end on June 25. We ordered 11 units, and at the time of writing, 2 have already been reserved. The shop inventory has been updated, so you can purchase now.
Wingie2 is a resonator, but it can also be played as an instrument, pick up external sounds through its built-in microphone as an audio source, and be controlled via MIDI — making it a versatile instrument with many uses. We've prepared a quite lengthy article explaining this instrument, so please check the product description.
This product sold out about 4-5 months ago, and we'd received several restock requests, making this a long-awaited restock. 11 units is actually quite a large stock for us, but since Meng Qi makes these one by one, our inventory only updates when he produces a new batch.
In fact, many of the modular synths and gadget-type instruments we carry are produced on a small scale by individuals as side projects. If this sells out, the next restock would be whenever he makes another batch. So if you've been interested, please consider this opportunity.
AI Synthesis: AI018 Stereo Matrix Mixer
Also, the sale runs until Sunday (June 24 at 00:00)! So let me introduce 2 recommended products. First is the AI018 Stereo Matrix Mixer.
The DIY kit for this Stereo Matrix Mixer sold out quickly during AI Synthesis's initial stock. It may be that there were people in Japan who already wanted this product and happened to find out about our stock.
I asked the customer who purchased it how they use it, and they said they connect the Matrix Mixer OUTs to different effects — reverb, chorus, delay, flanger, etc. — and then do a final mix with a separate mixer. That approach would let you intuitively volume-control four audio sources to four effect outputs, which sounds very useful. Additionally, official demos show techniques like routing outputs back to inputs to create effect interactions, demonstrating this module's high degree of freedom. The stereo capability is also a fairly unique feature.
The DIY kit is great, but it has quite a lot of parts — knobs, jacks, resistors, etc. — making it a substantial build project. Built units are still in stock, so if you've been interested, please take this sale as an opportunity to check them out.
ADDAC System: ADDAC216 Sum & Difference
Let me also recommend ADDAC System: ADDAC216 Sum & Difference.
This module arrived from ADDAC System in May and is a mixer for flexible combination of CV and audio signals. There are various small modules for adding and subtracting signals, but having this one module lets you handle many such operations.
Since starting this shop last September, I've been continuously evaluating and testing various products. In my experience, ADDAC System modules consistently perform well as basic modules, and even when comparing with alternatives, I often conclude that the ADDAC System version is better — which is why I've been gradually expanding our ADDAC lineup.
I've also written a detailed article about this module, so I'd be happy if you check it out.
That's all for this newsletter.
The panel on the right side of the photo is a blank panel bonus that we include with module purchases from our shop. The sale runs through Sunday, so if any products interest you, please check out the descriptions on our site.
See you next time.
This newsletter was distributed on June 22, 2024.
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