Superbooth 2023: Makenoise - Spectraphon

Walker at Make Noise unveiled their new Spectrophon, a digital dual spectral oscillator coded by Tom Erb of SoundHack at Superbooth 2023. The Spectrophon is a dual oscillator laid out with two almost identical sides, A and B. Unlike the analog waveform outs, the even and odd harmonic outputs generate harmonics at the fundamental frequency that is set with the frequency knob and dependent on which mode they're in. The Spectrophone also features two modes, SAM or spectral amplitude modulation mode, and SAO or spectral array oscillation mode. The former listens to the input, patch a signal into it, and generates a harmonic spectrum at the output based on what it hears. Meanwhile, the latter holds arrays of spectra in memory that can be modulated.
In addition to the Spectrophon , Make Noise also announced a new version of their 7U CV bus case with a brand new four-zone bus board inside. This board is significantly more powerful than the previous bus board and has four different isolated zones, making it ideal for power-hungry modules that are susceptible to noise. The CV bus has been updated to have a voltage math circuit similar to the one from the ZeroCoast. This simple circuit has offset, summing, and attenuation features for whatever one may need in their system. The new version of the CV bus case will be available for purchase at the end of this summer.
The Spectrophon will be available for purchase at $599 and will ship at the end of May.
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[@isaacc7]

I’ve always enjoyed Walker’s performance demos. Never seen him in this context before, he’s really good at this. He just oozes professionalism. The module is interesting too lol.

[@Paintopia_VR]

Can't wait to get one of these, looks amazing. Make Noise never disappoints!

[@PCoyte]

I can hear it on Tony Rolando's new album now! Nearest similar module seems like the Panharmonium but this has much more control

[@pugix]

Excellent sound! Hi Walker.

[@kidko]

Walker is so proud, it's infectious!

[@erikribeiro5772]

Serious WANT! This is definitely on my wish list.

[@sunilsolanki]

Sounds absolutely insane... In the very best way possible! Wow.

[@robertsyrett1992]

That is one wide module! That said, I am impressed to see makenoise finding new types of modules to put in a eurorack case. This is not a rehash of any kind!

[@gladlawson61]

Cool stuff always from make noise.

[@bigmanlizard7326]

it instantly just sounds amazing

[@atuanoiniin]

this sounds ridiculously good. well done MN!!

[@spdycar13]

Looks great! After waiting three years for the CV bus case to be back in stock, I finally got it last month. Now they say there’s a new case coming at the end of August. Seriously? Not cool guys.

[@SongMingAng]

They should seriously think about releasing the bus board separately for sale. I think this would be a popular decision amongst many existing MN case owners.

[@spdycar13]

@@SongMingAng great idea!

[@TheDoctorM0]

I mean, Wow. Great performance!

[@andrewnancarrow]

This new one sounds sick. Can’t wait to get one. I’m loving the looks of the revamped “Shared System” . Curious what all the modules are in that Superbooth setup. I can see most of them but not all

[@Fluidstructure]

What a monster! I love Make Noise

[@rodnee2340]

That thing sounds crazy.

[@Somewhere_sometime_somehow]

Not comphrending whatsoever what is going on, but loving the sound of this thing.

[@axis_8]

A really interesting use of 34hp!

[@memepredator]

The irony runs deep... and wide.

[@serdarsaydan]

amazing product specialist

[@VocalChainsStudio]

Amazing module, looks like a formidable centerpiece for a live system built around sampling and many other sound-related dark arts.😈

[@pmwmartens]

Tom Erbe, always interesting, love his concepts, Erbe-Verb is a piece of art.

[@hj-82]

It's alive! Frankenstein in Synth form

[@andrewm503]

I wish I knew what he was talking about a bit more, but sounds great.

[@neonmelk]

Happy patching makes happy noise.

[@chadwick2661]

It's like a more edgy version of the Rossum Panharmonium - which I could never afford. This is a much nicer price point for a re-synthesis-ish engine.

[@proxyfriction4889]

Trust me this nothing like the Panharmonium that could never get near what this is doing

[@chadwick2661]

@@proxyfriction4889 Well, that's exciting to hear.

[@chadwick2661]

@@CoofTrempington-nn4id I suppose it's worth saying that most times I've looked into the Rossum it's been on the secondary market because there was no or limited stock of it, resulting in inflated secondary prices. You're right though: sticker price is similar.

[@GlennArango]

That looks like an SD-card slot on the left edge of the 'new' CV bus... see min 7:12). Wonder what that's about. Any insights?

[@richarquis]

One week after I finally get XPO, they announce this. I know exactly where this is headed.

[@hakonsoreide]

If I won the lottery, I'd have bought myself a loaded Eurorack setup just with MakeNoise modules. They are so great for the kinds of interesting timbres I love exploring.

[@saren6538]

Yeah the silver ones

[@hakonsoreide]

@@saren6538 I used to prefer the look of the black ones, but after having used the Kilpatrick Phenol with a white front panel, I think I prefer the main colour of synth panels to be bright. White, silver or light grey. It is simply easier to see what you're doing, it's gentler on the eyes, easier to light for and film, and LED's flashing to indicate signals are less glaring. So, yes, silver panels all the way.

[@jfracine_composition]

5:23 that finale ... !!!

[@ekisnaar]

Does it have built-in coil whine noise source like Morfagene and others though?

[@Wagoo]

Ooh.. very interesting module

[@jfracine_composition]

wow ! awesome

[@arnaldocap0]

pretty cool

[@GizzyDillespee]

2:36 to 3 should be the music in the horror movie, when you're in the doll room, right when the first couple of dolls start to come alive, in starts and stops.

[@jungstrauma4]

this ..Brett Naucke performs... vid is dope

[@newsles2]

Blimey!

[@digicat247]

I want it. It sounds like Mutable Rings on Steroids and Psilocybin. I would love to know if debates happened between making it fully eurorack or standalone, this with a Strega and 0-Ctrl is going to be like... magic.

[@arpaddanos9416]

Does this module "Make Noise" like morphagene and other modules from this company do, or have they resolved those issues with this release?

[@minecraftavatarofhunterbiden]

Nice : )

[@charlesbronson2806]

Finally something innovative in eurorack.

[@MatKelcey0]

2:23 Portal GLaDOS mode activated

[@apeirogonmusic]

Wow Looks like 40HP Sounds Wild

[@fray3dendsofsanity]

34hp

[@PspiralifeTutorials]

what is the maximum amount of partials for each oscillator ?

[@jaygregory8219]

OOOOH MY FUCING GAWD WHT!!??? \(o.O)/

[@bobbychaos]

🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@amphiprionvisualmusic8435]

Now I am even more sad that I did not make it to superbooth

[@danielprovder]

Unfortunately I’ve had some pretty bad noise problems with my morphagene, I hope this one doesn’t suffer from the same problem, given it’s digital nature

[@McEnroe911]

Dayuuuuum

[@ScottofOakland]

I need a more comprehensive rundown of its features and more importantly, its raw sounds without modulation or inputs.

[@7177YT]

Very musical! ❤ ...and appealing to nerds 😂

[@rbeny]

glad the spectrulation is over

[@pdbianchi1471]

[@Jkeane1337]

everyone is buying this

[@eddy_sonik]

👍I LOVE ! 💙⚪❤

[@pdbianchi1471]

Walker’s smile this time had some Chuck Norris’ vibe...like “hey” 🤠

[@maleficenthardware]

omg 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@markbooth]

Take my money…

[@Indianabones007]

Seriously disappointed in hearing about this new case, I just got mine 2 weeks ago and out of power already and only 3/4 full, 😡

[@joshuamorganmusic]

Holy crap! That thing looks amazing!! Also, first!😂

[@kdsf12]

If you're using the words "fundamental" and "partials" then you're referring to the overtone series. Fundamental and "over"tones, "over" the fundamental. As musicians, when someone is asked to perform a "harmonic" it is a specific instruction written in a / very / specific way. The words "harmonic" and overtone are not interchangeable. For example: if you asked a violinist to play an overtone they would either look at you like you had an arm growing out of your forehead, or play an open string and ask "How many would you like? Here are fifteen."

[@johnnylucid]

I don't always bleep, but when I do, I also bloop. Are you not embarrassed? JFC...

[@smalltown2223]

Sounds and looks like an old fashioned telephone exchange. Where is the screen with all the presets? Schoolboy error.

[@tweakmc]

Aperture Labs be like

[@Epleselger]

So nothing to weird then....

[@herzaincarmona4810]

I’m sorry but all the demos of this thing have sounded terrible to me.

[@thecylonsmusic]

Dont understand, i dont think in hipster unfortunately