February 2025

A while ago, a friend from the modular synth community introduced me to the incredible buttons you see above. My immediate thought? These would make fantastic blank front panels!

With that idea in mind, I reached out to black-mosquito.org — the creators of these buttons — and we agreed to adapt the design into English and produce modular synth front panels. They’ll be selling the Eurorack version, while the AE Modular version will be available in our shop. Additionally, black-mosquito.org will offer English-language buttons and T-shirts (keep an eye on their store in the coming weeks!). All of our proceeds from these items will go toward anti-fascist initiatives.

For me, political neutrality is no longer an option. Recent events in both the U.S. and Germany have made it clear that I need to take action — however small it may be. And in the modular community, we already stand for something greater: freedom, self-expression, tolerance, and diversity. These values deserve not only to be celebrated but also protected and defended.

To be clear: I oppose all forms of violence. But I am also firm in my stance against the rise of fascism — something we’re seeing on a large scale, and as a German, this is especially concerning to me. This is what Antifa means to me: standing against oppression and safeguarding the freedoms that allow us to create, express, and exist as we are.

Let’s make some noise—not just with our synths, but for democracy and freedom: You can buy the panels in the shop.

New Products

2VCO R2

The completely redesigned VCO is now available! The module replaces its predecessor and purges one of the last remaining legacy modules from the early AE days – and definitely one of the most important ones ;-) One more step towards AE modular becoming a serious, quality modular synth system!

We are happy to offer this completely redesigned module, that offers a really good volt/octave tracking over 5-6 octaves (using both CV inputs) and an amazing temperature stability.

You can buy it now in our online shop.

​2OSC R2

Another successor of a classic AE module, the 2OSC/d. The 2OSC is also a dual oscillator module, digitally based, with a great feature set:

Oscillator 1:

• Sawtooth
• Multi-Sawtooth detuned
• Pulse wave
• Triangle waveform with wavefolder
• Sinewave (we all love sine waves, right?)
• Suboscillator output
• Mix output (primary wave plus sub oscillator)

Oscillator 2, Noise:
This oscillator is focused on square waves; additionally, to a pulse width controlled and – CV-controllable square wave, it offers also a “synced square wave” (sounds really nasty!) and synced to oscillator 1.

A separate sub oscillator output is available too, additionally, a separate noise output is included.
The octave range switches are the same as in 2OSC/d.
On top of the usual 1V/octave pitch control, the module can be controlled also via IMDI, the internal, patchable MIDI! Oscillators 1 and 2 are separated via different MIDI channels.

It's available already in our shop!

​SEQ8 r2

This module was featured in last month's newsletter and is now available on our online shop. The primary new feature is the added IMDI capability, which enables direct MIDI sync with variable time signatures, scaling the notes and octave transposition, The older version is no longer for sale, the SEQ8 R2 directly replaces its predecessor.

https://www.tangiblewaves.com/store/p100/SEQ8_R2.html
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MASTER R6
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Almost not recognizable, but the MASTER module has received an important addition: It now also includes an IMDI output, that makes all incoming MIDI messages available for direct patching to IMDI-capable modules.

Together with the mentioned 2OSC R2 and the SEQ8 R2 this means that IMDI is by default an inherent feature of any AE modular STARTER SYSTEM now!

Currently on the lab bench:

4IMDICTRL

This module allows the generation of MIDI controllers, provided on two IMDI outputs. 4 knobs, three CV inputs and three gate inputs can be individually configured to send certain MIDI controllers. By this, parameters of modules with IMDI input can be directly modified; amongst this, in-depth configuration of the uOSC, uFM, uPOLY and other modules can be accomplished.

IMDI2CV

Finally, the long anticipated multi-channel MIDI/IMDI to CV module! Especially due to the introduction of IMDI, we decided to make this module based on IMDI in, not directly MIDI. The advantage is a smaller module (no need for TRS MIDI socket), and with IMDI available by default with the new MASTER module this makes the module doable at a lower price. 
It will include 4 CV/Gate outputs and 8 additional CV outputs; different assignment modes (individual channels, polyphonic voice assignment, individual MIDI controller to CV assignment).

Third Party Products

Symbolic Circuits is open for business! 

This new 3rd party maker of AE modular accessories is known as @thegrandmother on the forum and Discord. His first product is really cool, you should check it out.

On the forum:
https://forum.aemodular.com/board/38/symbolic-circuits 

Online Store:
​https://lectronz.com/stores/symbolic-circuits 

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Bus Buddy

The BusBuddy from Symbolic Circuits is a fixed busboard for the AE system which not only replaces the ribbon cable but also provides attachment points for the modules. With the BusBuddy you can transform any AE case into an approximation of the quick swap case and swap a module in tens of seconds with essentially zero hassle!
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You can buy it here: https://lectronz.com/products/busbuddy

​News and Music from the Community

coils x piko x piko - Slowscape is back with his first AE video in years! Check it out. ​

​Ad Nauseam - A new Album from Aditi
https://aditivienna.bandcamp.com/album/ad-nauseam
​You can discuss it on the forum: https://forum.aemodular.com/thread/3425/new-record

Praying to the Rhythm Gods - a new Album from tIB on Bandcamp with a single patch using the Samplyr module:
https://therapyinterferingbehaviour.bandcamp.com/album/praying-to-the-rhythm-gods 
Discuss here: https://forum.aemodular.com/thread/3427/tib-praying-rhythm-gods 

A Dance for AE Modular - New video by Maydonpoliris 
Discuss on the forum: https://forum.aemodular.com/thread/3428/dance-ae-modular 

L'uovo e il pinguino galassie interagenti is a new AE Modular experiment from Professore Saltatempo discuss it here: https://forum.aemodular.com/thread/3416/luovo-pinguino-galassie-interagenti-seq16 

Space Beasties by running in
discuss: https://forum.aemodular.com/thread/3413/space-beasties

Escape from Darkness by alesczx
discuss: https://forum.aemodular.com/thread/3405/escape-darkness 

​DIY

DIY Ring Modulator Module

Gerif is showing off his DIY Ring Modulator module with pictures and a demo sound file. It sounds awesome! Find out more about this here: https://forum.aemodular.com/thread/3436/ ​ 

Lego(™) Fader Module

This looks really cool and shows how easy it is to create an original module for AE. It's a working fader module which works great for live playing. More info here:
https://forum.aemodular.com/thread/3424/cvfaderst 

3d Printed Quickswap Case

If you have a 3d printer you can now make your own quick swap case! Find out how here:
https://forum.aemodular.com/thread/3408/3d-printed-quickswap-case

​Meetings and Events

Our first AE Modular Zoom Meetup was on Saturday 22nd of February and we had a great turnout again. 

Next Meetup is scheduled for March 25th. Please check the forum for more details (you need to be logged in as a member to see this post).

https://forum.aemodular.com/thread/3437/online-meetup-march-25th-tuesday 

Alternatively you can check the Discord where links to the Zoom meeting will be posted the day before the meeting.

Yes, Superbooth is coming up in May again and it will be our 7th lucky year to present AE Modular at this synth community super event! Again our booth will be shared with 3rd party makers: John from Wonkystuff, Zeno and Gregory from BF Synths and new this year, Henrik from Symbolic Circuits. 

We would love to see you in person! So better plan your travel and secure your tickets:

https://www.superbooth.com/en/tickets.html