New releases this week: Studio Equipment

Notes: The PlayFader 'mnml' Cr24 limited edition!

Featuring a black recycled ABS PlayCase, custom black flat keycaps and black chrome faders!

The Cr24 is a sleek re-interpretation of the classic OG Yellow PlayFader.

All the PlayFader button colours are now represented on the front panel allowing you to still use colour to learn your way around the functions.

Synesthesia is when you hear music, but you see shapes. Or you hear a word or a name and instantly see a colour. That's why Play All Day use colours and words on our panel, it makes learning click- and stick!

Inside every PlayFader you will now also get a handy laminated card with all the main menu button combos. This fits neatly into the lid so it's always with you when you need it.

The green LEDs of the main display finish off the design in style while being super-clear in the darkest and most demanding of situations.

PlayFader mnml has exactly the same functionality as the classic yellow edition and the Cr24 is currently a very limited run.

Please note, PlayFader does not ship with cables or adapters.

You can power PlayFader from any 9v Centre-negative guitar pedal power supply, or chose one of the innovative power solutions offered by myVolts, you can now chose to use USB-B or USB-C power solutions with their Ripcord and StepUp adapters.

You can also pick up 3.5mm to 5-pin Midi Type-A adapters and the awesome myVolts Modular CV Halo to Pedal (floating ring TRS to TS) cable for plugging into Expression inputs.

Supplier's notes:

PlayFader is a 2 channel CV & MIDI portable sequencer.

Each channel of PlayFader features CV and Gate outputs that are controlled by its Fader and Play button. Move the Fader to change the CV level, press the Play button to output a variable-width gate or trigger.

PlayFader also outputs 2 channels of MIDI - select from Notes, Chords, CC's and many more output options. MIDI mirrors the analogue outputs so you can control anything with a MIDI input while also controlling your analogue CV synths, pedals etc.

PlayFader runs either to its own internal clock with full transport controls and tap tempo, or loves making friends with external clocks. Sync can be by CV or MIDI, in or out.

Select from your own fully customisable user scales or smooth voltage ranges of 2, 3, 5 & 8v in addition to live transposition.

Each channel has two recording buffers which you can jump, swap and copy between.

PlayFader also has 7 FUN FX modes... for now.

Based on the TE pocket operator punchFX, there is a dedicated FUN button. The idea is that the FUN modes modulate and influence your recorded pattern contents while using the faders to change relevant parameters for the mode you're in.

All FUN modes will be addressable by the built-in accelerometer in future firmware (coming soon), which should be bonkers amounts of fun.

PlayFader has a protective lid that doubles as a stand and feels great in your hand if you want to hold it and play- this is the PlayCase.

When you're travelling, all the controls are safely protected by the lid, held in place with a handy wristband which supports LGBTQ+ equality around the world.

The lid can then be flipped onto the back of PlayFader when you're ready, giving you some grip and a bit more height, making it perfect to play all day!

PlayFader is a versatile CV, Gate and MIDI sequencer & looper that loves to make friends with modular synths, vintage synths, any synth or sampler with MIDI, guitar pedals, and anything else with CV and expression inputs. It can even be a great controller and sequencer for your DAW & computer-based workflow.

You can also read the official manual and quick reference guides and these are always instantly accessible from the QR code on the back of every PlayFader.

See below for all the technical details, what's in the box and more.

Technical Bits & Pieces

2 x 60mm-Throw Bourns Faders.
Custom Moulded Recycled Plastic Play Case with a protective Lid that doubles as a stand.
Unique Flat Keycap Buttons with Cherry MX Switches.
2 x ChromaCaps Mk2 Silicon Fader Caps.
Ultra Low Profile MultiComp Pro Jack Connectors.
5mm Perspex Laser Cut and Printed Acrylic Front & Rear Panels.
Stonewall Rainbow Wristband to hold Frame Case and Lid together for transport. All profits from sales of Stonewall merchandise go into funding their vital work for LGBTQ+ equality in UK and around the world.
2 x 3.5mm CV Outputs - Adjustable from 0-8v, Continuous or Pitch Quantised. Requires Mono Patch Cable.
2 x 3.5mm Gate Outputs - Adjustable from 3ms Trigger to 95% Duty Cycle. Requires Mono Patch Cable.
1 x 3.5mm Switchable Comms Output - Select between Analog Clock Pulse (Mono Cable) or MIDI Control & Transport (TRS MIDI).
1 x 3.5mm Switchable Comms Input - Select between Analog Clock Pulse (Mono Cable) or MIDI Control & Transport (TRS MIDI).
MIDI Type-A Communication.
Stackables will fit snugly!
MyVolts 9V Ripcord USB Power Cable included.
2 x 3.5mm to MIDI 5-pin Type-A Adapters included.
1 x 3.5mm to 1/4inch Floating Ring - CV to Expression Cable included.
4 x Knurlies 3M included.
4 x 3m Black Ultra Thin Flat Wafer Head Screws included.
Some nice stickers included, of course.

Notes: LAPS: A Multitrack Sound Design Tool

LAPS is a compact multitrack machine designed for layering soundscapes, crafting tape-style overdubs, and creating intricate sonic collages. Ideal for everything from glitchy loops to expansive, multi-layered recordings, LAPS offers a trove of creative possibilities.

Features at a Glance:

3 tracks (Laps) with up to 20 seconds of stereo recording each at 24-bit/48kHz.

Two modes: Replica (mirrored layers for melodic shifts) and Multiply (endless layering without erasing).

Stepped pitch shifting, band-pass filters, granular effects, and a tape-style "Age" effect.

Stereo in/out with on-board panning, true bypass, and high-quality A/D/A converters.

Designed for Sound Explorers

LAPS draws inspiration from Puremagnetik's Small Winters - a plugin built in collaboration with sound artist and 12k label manager Taylor Deupree. LAPS takes the concept beyond the digital realm with enhanced features and physical functionality. Whether you're sketching loops or building spacious compositions, LAPS transforms into a powerful, hands-on sound design tool.