2018 releases (NAMM, Superbooth, Musikmesse)

[Strange Tales]

How do you feel about new Fender pedals? Where is the grape?

2018 and no grape modulation pedal?

[nogodsnobedtimes]

Digitech

We aren't releasing anything to the public at NAMM, but it doesn't mean we don't have stuff in the pipeline. Our Reps and Dealers will get the lowdown, and we'll make it public when we can.

Reissue of the old purple Metal pedal, and a 250 with a new tone knob?

[neonblack]

I hope that black one is either a one knob gnarly ass dirt box or the perfect spring algorithm with just a control for dwell

[neonblack]

Also I think you may be on to something. They look similar in layout. Gain, tone, volume? It's like someone expected them to go next to each other on a board..

[echorec]

Is this a potential game changer or just hype? My initial reaction is that this could be fairly powerful, but I'm curious what the engineers think of this.

https://www.mindmusiclabs.com/elk/

Ultra-low latency (1ms round-trip)
Linux-based, using single Intel& ARM CPUs
Support for JUCE and VsT 2.x and 3.x plugins
Natively connected (USB, WiFi, BT, 4G)
Full MIDI support

ELK also allows hardware companies to move away from dedicated chips and use standard CPUs with no compromise in terms of low-latency, performance and scalability.

ELK makes it incredibly easy for software developers to port existing software for use in embedded environments, essentially allowing them to run the same code on desktop, mobile and embedded systems.

[echorec]

From a distance it might look a bit plain, but it actually has MIDI & USB for advanced control and future upgrades. I don't know who's going to buy these (dutiful Swedes?), but it's crazy how much stompboxes have changed in recent years.

[ts50b]

So can anyone tell me why the new Universal Audio interface is priced lower than the Apollo Twin Solo/Duo? Are they just phasing the latter out and setting a lower price point for their new stuff? Perhaps reduced build cost? Or have they compromised their product in some way?

I'm trying to get my Focusrite Clarett up and running finally now that I've got a computer that will actually support thunderbolt. But the computer port is thunderbolt 3 and Clarett is thunderbolt 2 so I need an adapter cable which is fucking ludicriously expensive for what it is, and might not even work.

Maybe it's not worth the hassle, but I'm wondering if I'm better off selling the Focusrite + cable and getting one of the new UA ones, being that it's thunderbolt 3, and being that the price is so reasonable. However, I'm just wondering: why the massive price drop between the last gen and new gen interfaces? It sets off alarm bells. I just don't want it to be for a bad reason, you know.

I don't think they're discontinuing the Twins. The Arrow is bus powered with 2 in/2 out, and the Twin is 2 in/4 out with ADAT in as well. I think they just wanted to break into the bus powered/portable world

[karmablock]

Octave pedal from Fuzzrocious

[echorec]

VK is showing a pre-order price for the Manther at $649. I can't remember if that's been the targeted price, or a new revelation.

https://vintageking.com/malekko-manther

[echorec]

Octave pedal from Fuzzrocious

Definitely a different approach.

http://fuzzrociouspedals.com/octavejawn/

Here’s how this will differ from most things you’ll see at NAMM: THIS WON’T BE A PEDAL. Huh? Octave Jawn will ONLY be available as a drop-in mod. You can have it added to effects from our line right on our website in the Mods dropdown windows AND we’ll even mod your existing Fuzzrocious products to add it.

It will be available spring 2018.
As a drop-in mod on a new Fuzzrocious build, it will be $100.
As a drop-in mod on an existing Fuzzrocious product, it will be $125 + return shipping based upon location.

[worra]

https://www.elektron.se/products/digitone/

8-voice digital poly, FM-focused, $759

[echorec]

https://www.elektron.se/products/digitone/

8-voice digital poly, FM-focused, $759

Cool. I was wondering if it was actually ready, or just going to be a prototype.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UokYcgEKupQ[/youtube]

[tremolo3]

Is this a potential game changer or just hype? My initial reaction is that this could be fairly powerful, but I'm curious what the engineers think of this.

https://www.mindmusiclabs.com/elk/

Ultra-low latency (1ms round-trip)
Linux-based, using single Intel& ARM CPUs
Support for JUCE and VsT 2.x and 3.x plugins
Natively connected (USB, WiFi, BT, 4G)
Full MIDI support

ELK also allows hardware companies to move away from dedicated chips and use standard CPUs with no compromise in terms of low-latency, performance and scalability.

ELK makes it incredibly easy for software developers to port existing software for use in embedded environments, essentially allowing them to run the same code on desktop, mobile and embedded systems.

There's still plenty of people using pd/max despite latency, not sure how it can be a game changer other than just simplifying cumbersome setups and having a fancy external controller. But must say it's really nice to see more tools like this available every day.

[echorec]

There's still plenty of people using pd/max despite latency, not sure how it can be a game changer other than just simplifying cumbersome setups and having a fancy external controller. But must say it's really nice to see more tools like this available every day.

Thanks for the input. I'm always cure what platforms builders/engineers are working with, even if I don't work in them myself.

[echorec]

Listening to these Digitone files on Soundcloud, I'm enjoying several of the textures and chosen sounds. If you like the coldness and alien terrain of FM, this sounds like a resourceful choice. If I could budget more screen time into my life, I would definitely choose this over the Reface DX and an OP-1.