Knobula Poly Cinematic 8 Voice Polyphonic Synth Module - First Look (Tutorial, Demo & Jam)

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Our latest First Look explores one of prettiest modules we’ve had in the Juno Studio to date, the Knobula Poly Cinematic 8 Voice Polyphonic Synthesiser. This powerful little compact synthesiser brings big synth polyphony to Eurorack and it does it in style. Its simple sleek design was a joy to explore, and its handy chord memory system unlocks a whole new world of possibilities. No presets, no menus, just pure sound synthesis at your fingertips…
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Kit Used:
Knobula Poly Cinematic - www.juno.co.uk/PolyCinematic
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00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Oscillators
03:20 - Envelope & Filter
04:55 - Chord Memory
06:34 - Ambience & Peace Jam
08:31 - Something Simpler Jam
10:15 - Floating Energy Jam
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[@Jimantronic]

A nice concise run through video professionally put together, but please consider dropping the 'shouty promotional advert man' approach to the voiceover. If you just explained the gear as though you were talking to a friend it would be a lot more engaging 🙂

[@vinylarchaeologist]

Fully agree!

[@JureJerebic]

Yep

[@funkytransport]

SO SHOUTY

[@FairuzOsman]

BRUH WHAT DO YOU MEAN

[@mrnessss]

Ooh those pads are bliss!

[@JAdeWii_]

Great overview!

[@JunoStudio]

Thanks Jade!

[@djdarrenvega]

spot on review - many thx ;)

[@JunoStudio]

We're glad you enjoyed Darren!

[@rodnee2340]

That is a full performance instrument.

[@DavidJFulde]

I have this module, and love it, I ust wish the chord select was a bit easier to understand, like an RGB light for trigger so you know when you've selected one of the 8 voices

[@softsmoken]

Mmm... shinies. I'm trying to choose like a complex oscillator/or wave folding.. through zero would be nice. The envelope is convenient.. sounds good. I like the drones.

[@FairuzOsman]

this is like watching a module review with American sports/ad commentary with British accent

[@armouthify]

Nice review! Personnaly wondering about where does those bright punchy rythmic sounds comes from in the jam ?

[@JunoStudio]

Thanks Baptiste! All drums were added in post-production so will have been samples on our DAW.

[@DraveBeats]

That is awesome, will definitely check this module out. One question, wich module did you used for the bass in the Floating energy Jam section?

[@JunoStudio]

We're glad to hear! That was actually our Minilogue which gets sprinkled in during post-production for a lot of our videos!

[@DraveBeats]

@@JunoStudio Thx

[@snoogllies]

This sounds fantastic! What are you using to sequence with on the Something Simpler jam?

[@JunoStudio]

Thanks so much! We're using our computer for that jam, feeding Poly Cinematic MIDI directly from our audio interface's MIDI output

[@snoogllies]

@@JunoStudio Oh wow, I didn't even realize it has midi in!

[@jumpeisato3220]

When will it be in stock?

[@WetSoul]

May I ask what notes on the Vox Digitalis you are using to trigger the 8 saved chords? Is it consistent?

[@JunoStudio]

So if you're using a source such as a modulation wheel, it was pretty linear in terms of what chords were triggered. With the Vox Digitalis, because it's using pitch it took a little bit of working out to find what individual notes would switch the chords - so perhaps not the most ideal unit for triggering the chords, but a fun challenge!

[@WetSoul]

@@JunoStudio Thanks for the reply! I do have a modulation wheel to set the chords, but would love to unplug the midi keyboard and play the chords just via CV. If I can do it like you did within a 4HP Vox Digitalis (which is what I have) that would be great! Do you recall what 8 individual notes/octaves within the Vox Digitalis worked for you for triggering the 8 chords?

[@WetSoul]

I'm going to answer my own question here, in case anyone else finds this video and has the same question. I contacted Knobula and they say "Starting from the Botton C, the chords change roughly every 8 semitones". Also....JUNO RULES!

[@JunoStudio]

@@WetSoul I do not sadly! You might be able to spot on the screen. I'm sure there would be a module that could give you a more accurate output rather than a mod wheel!

[@jazzjeffjazzjeff]

Wait, you can detune the oscillatiors? It had ADS and R. It will remember chords? INCREDIBLE, what will they think of next. I’m sure if I bought this I’d be putting John Williams out of business in no time!

[@benmartinez1465]

This is nice 7:12

[@iLikeTheUDK]

Did you notice the trans flag colours?

[@JunoStudio]

We did 🏳️‍🌈 !

[@LanceThomasRecordProducer]

why are you shouting? really wanted to hear this but couldn't listen to you...

[@aviolentpurple9925]

I couldn’t get over the whole “I’ve got hairy arms like a man but I like to paint my disgusting fingernails like a weirdo” thing.