Effects units

Notes: Developed in conjunction with Dutch software dons 112dB, the Echolocator brings precise, ultra-controllable delay to the hardware realm. Full stereo design with filter and shimmer modes, freeze function and foot switch input.

Supplier's Notes:
The Echolocator is a hands-on precision tool that lets you take manual and very musical control over small nuances. Like a bat navigating its environment in the dark, you can feel your way through your live performances and shape the delay response and character on the fly. Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and a sleek aluminium case to match our lineup of compact desktop units, the Echolocator will let your setup take flight in any live show, studio or sonic experiment.

Notes: Developed in conjunction with Dutch software masters 112dB, Erica's stereo reverb is the best of both worlds: deep DSP power with plenty of hands-on control. Designed for musicality, ideal for synths, drum machines and more.

Supplier's Notes:
A stereo reverb with a unique and musical algorithms developed by 112db, save/recall functions for all parameters, all in sleek aluminum case to aesthetically match our lineup of compact desktop units.

Erica Synths focused on the musical aspect of the effect - extremely long decay tails are possible without losing harmonic integrity and since multiple parameters can be adjusted at once, notes can be played individually and held in chords, pitch-shifted at a whim or used to create massive, ambient textures.

Notes: An interesting creative take on delay from Lorre Mill. The Comb Room combines echo and filtering to create reverb and resonant feedback effects. Banana plug patch points allow you to tweak the signal routing.

Supplier's Notes:
Comb Room

The comb room effect combines a dual delay (room circuit) and a comb filter to make echo/reverb-type sounds and resonant feedback. The comb filter is in the feedback path of the delays. An envelope follower gives movement to either the comb filter or the room circuit. The comb resonance control in conjunction with the comb return control can create self oscillation. The preamp for the 1/4" input has selectable gain of 10x or 40x and a soft clipping characteristic. The comb and room circuits are both built around 1 bit delta-sigma converters. In the case of the delays, the analog to digital conversion is done in the PT2399 echo IC. The comb filter uses a simple and gritty A/D converter built of logic chips and op-amps. Which gives the filter a characteristic sound. Clock noise can be heard at lower frequency settings. Patching the room output to the return will bypass feedback through the filter, allowing all frequencies to echo.

Specs

Banana Patch Points
Banana CV inputs max voltage +/- 8v.
Banana Signal Inputs and Outputs are AC Coupled.

Audio Inputs
1/4" TS instrument input, gain of 2x or 12x
1/8" TRS line input summed to mono

Power Input
standard 12v DC 5.5mm x 2.1mm supplying at least 500mA of current

Audio Outputs
1/4" TS line or intstrument output (selected with push-pin switch)
1/8" TRS line output dual mono

Notes: Compact acid sound with flexible application possibilities.

Inspired by the look of the classic TB-303, the mother of all bass synthesizers, the DT-303 from Dtronics offers a distinctive and original design.

It is designed to fit perfectly next to an original TB-303 or a clone.

Three adjustable blends with subtle frequency spectrum variations allow distortion levels from very subtle to total distortion. The filter can be used to suppress high frequencies and the volume control can be used to adjust the output level to your own needs.

The three modes, Classic, Turbo and O Drive, can be quickly changed using three buttons, while the bypass knob allows you to quickly return to the original sound. The positioning of the connections (Line In, Line Out, Power) on the back prevents a tangled mess of cables on the instruments.

DT-303 not only works in combination with TB-303 and RE-303, but also with other synthesizers and drum machines. The robust metal housing, its low weight and its compact size make it easy to transport and flexible to use.

Notes: The legendary Kaoss Pad returns as part of Korg's DIY Nu:Tekt range. Simple to build, easy to use and infinitely customisable for those who want to go deep. Great value.

Supplier's Notes:
Build your KAOSS

Discover the Nu:Tekt NTS-3 KAOSS Pad: the iconic KAOSS Pad reimagined in a build-it-yourself format. This compact, customizable DIY effects unit integrates Korg's legendary KAOSS touch interface with up to 4 simultaneous effects. It offers intuitive controls, extensive effect customization via logueSDK, and versatile connectivity. Perfect for dynamic performances, it's designed for musicians and DIY enthusiasts seeking to explore new sonic territories with ease and creativity.

Build-it-yourself creativity

The NTS-3 KAOSS Pad goes beyond the boundaries of conventional effects units. It's a playground for creativity, offering up to four simultaneous effects with extensive editing options. From essential filters and compressors to imaginative delays and reverbs, the NTS-3 KAOSS Pad opens up a universe of creative possibilities. The ability to work with individual effects or combine them seamlessly, along with the freedom to tweak each parameter, makes it a perfect tool for live performances and studio sessions alike.

Embracing the essence of KAOSS products, the NTS-3 KAOSS Pad features user-friendly controls and adaptable connectivity, packaged in a performance-ready design. The XY pad is at the heart of its interface, enabling dynamic control over effects, rhythm, and depth, enhancing your performance with a fresh, tactile approach.

Customise the KAOSS

The NTS-3 KAOSS Pad isn't just about sound; it's about making your mark. With an open development API and logueSDK, you can dive into creating unique effects, while the included Librarian application allows for easy management of your custom creations. The physical customization options, including reversible side panels and 3D schematics, mean you can even add a personal touch to your performance hardware.

Seamless integration and effortless DIY assembly
The Nu:Tekt NTS-3 KAOSS Pad is meticulously designed for straightforward integration into any musical setup, offering advanced connectivity with Sync IN/OUT and MIDI In/Out ports. But what truly sets it apart is its effortless DIY assembly process. Emphasizing the joy of building your own gear, the NTS-3 can be assembled quickly and safely, with no soldering required. This ease of assembly ensures that you can start exploring its vast sonic possibilities in less than 20 minutes, making it a delight for both seasoned musicians and DIY beginners.

Specifications

Effect: 35
Filter: 5
Modulation: 6
Delay: 4
Reverb: 5
Other: 5 (looper, grainshifter, vinyl break)
Mastering: 7
OSC: 3
Performance programs: 200 programs (more than 100 preload, 100 user programs)

Input/output jacks:

Headphone / AUDIO OUT jack (3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack), AUDIO IN jack (3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack), SYNC OUT jack (3.5 mm TRS mini-phone jack, 5V output level), SYNC IN jack (3.5 mm TRS mini-phone jack, 20V maximum input level), USB port (Type-C),

Power supply: USB bus power mode
Current consumption: 500 mA or less
Dimensions (W × D × H): 104 × 101 × 39 mm
Weight: 119 g/4.20 oz

Notes: A super simple, yet highly innovative way to automate expression control, letting you conjure sounds you never thought possible from any pedal with an expression input. It's time to release your Inner-Ramper!

A ramper is a device that creates motion on your expression-enabled devices. Simply put, the Expression Ramper HK allows you to pick two expression settings (point A and point B) and the way it moves between.

Following the success of the Expression Ramper X3 released in early 2024, OBNE are yet again expanding on the concept of expression ramping and present to you the Expression Ramper HK, an enhanced version of the expression movement shaper capable of manipulating expression-controlled devices with even more copious control and options.

With the Expression Ramper HK, Old Blood Noise Endeavors not only clads their top-selling utility device into a new graphical design originated by OKC art duo Holey Kids that makes it perfectly fit in with the rest of OBNE's latest utility series releases. Additionally, the familiar Expression ramper gets a Tap Tempo switch that can be used to tap in the desired LFO speed, overriding the knob setting for Rate.

It can either change settings in one motion or as a continuous LFO activated by a single footswitch. Just hook up the Expression Ramper HK to your expression-enabled effects pedal, simply pick your first expression setting in the A position, then your second in the B position and you're good to go. It's utilitarian, but opens up a number of sounds from your existing pedals.

Then, set Expression Ramper HK to move between A and B in one of six different ways. In Triangle mode, it glides in a linear Triangle wave sweep from A to B, while in Square mode it will make instant Square Wave jumps. Both Triangle and Square are LFO modes- you start the LFO when you hit the footswitch once, then stop it as you press the switch again. Alternatively, 1 Shot mode triggers a cool one-off sweep, where every press of the footswitch jumps from one position to the other. The speed of the LFO or 1 Shot movement can be set via the Rate knob or Tap Tempo button.

To access the hidden three alternative shapes the Expression Ramper HK provides, simply hold down the tap button while switching the shape toggle. Now the Triangle shape changes to Smooth Random, which repeatedly moves to a random spot between A & B in a linear fashion, Square becomes Sharp Random, which immediately moves to a new random spot between A & B at the start of each cycle and the 1 Shot setting becomes 1 Shot Random, where each press of the footswitch snaps to a new random spot between A & B.

These simple and intuitive features can unlock worlds of sound. For instance, if you have Expression Ramper HK hooked up to a pitch shifter, you can create classic Whammy-like octave glides in one-shot mode, stretchy modulation in Triangle wave mode or hypnotic pitch sequences in Square wave mode. Got an expression-enabled phaser? Turn it into a step-filter with Expression Ramper HK's square wave. Or maybe an expression-enabled delay pedal? Use Expression Ramper to create swelling Feedback waves in Triangle mode or jump between two preset delay times in one-shot mode. The list goes on and on and the possibilities are basically endless.

While it should suit most effects pedals right out the box, Expression Ramper HK can easily be configured for different polarity or types of expression pedal simulation by using the internal jumpers.

All of this goodness is packed into a highly compact enclosure, ensuring that you can fit the Expression Ramper HK (or several Rampers) into any setup.