Exhibitors
4ms
4ms Company offers alternatives to traditional instruments with our poly-rhythmic clock modules that create evolving complex mathematical beat patterns, a resonator that can cast pop music into micro-tonal keys, a multi-channel wavetable oscillator, a routing matrix that's played like an instrument, and many more innovative devices. Rather than replicate concepts from the past, we strive to turn unique ideas into playable musical tools that expand the possibilities of music. We also offer Do-It-Yourself kits, and many of our designs are open-source.
1010music
1010music LLC is a company providing innovative digital music solutions. Most recently known for a suite of innovative touch screen eurorack modules including Blackbox, Bitbox, Bitbox Mk2, Bitbox Micro, Fxbox, Synthbox and Toolbox. Previous work includes Traktor DJ by Native Instruments, (2013 App of the Year); Looptastic, a top 10 selling iOS music app; and MixMeister (now part of inMusic). 1010music LLC looks forward to pushing the boundaries of music creation wherever and whenever possible. Voted #1 in the “Best New Samplers and Drum Machines” as determined by Music Radar 2019.
AI Synthesis
AI Synthesis was created to teach DIY synth building to those who have never held a soldering iron. AI modules are designed to be the best DIY Modules in the world. All modules have high-quality aluminum panels, wiring-free designs, free schematics, tech support, full how-to build videos, and feature easy to solder pads. The modules are also really cool! AI Synthesis was founded by Abraham Ingle, a Portland, Oregon maker who was obsessed with modular synths but had limited resources. Abe taught himself how to build and design modules, and wanted to create the 1 stop resource that he wished existed when he taught himself. Abe created AI Synthesis to be that all-encompassing source for people who want to build their own modular synthesizer, and offers education through a combination of guides, resources, and video tutorials.
DPW Design
DPW Design is a boutique effects pedal and Eurorack synth modular company based in Sweden. DPW Owner and Designer, Dan Wahlbeck, has been designing and building electronic equipment in various forms since the ’80s and has spent many years immersed in the professional music business. Drawing from his experience- and knowledge of the needs of studios and musicians - his products are designed with a mindset of quality and precision.
Empress Effects
Empress Effects strives to make original and exciting effects. Every effort is made to ensure the highest possible sound quality in every pedal. They aim to maximize the tonal possibilities with innovative features, yet remain focused on providing an intuitive user experience while keeping the footprint on the pedalboard minimal. Their goal is to inspire musicians, and give them the tools to create any sound they can dream of (and even some they can't). Empress Effects was founded in 2005 by Steve Bragg and is based in Ottawa, Canada's capital.
Expert Sleepers
Expert Sleepers is a one-man show helmed by Andrew Ostler, a UK-based musician and software designer. We specialize in integrating Erorack modular synth hardware with software environments. Our line is oriented around interfacing computers and controllers with CV-equipped gear and is designed to assist musicians in interconnecting their modular synths to various software environments.
Five12
Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Five12 specializes in easy to use hardware and software sequencers with a unique set of creative options for musicians working in diverse environments. The eurorack-format Vector Sequencer combines an intuitive analog-style control interface with a feature-rich digital implementation. Designed for compositional duties as well as improvised jams, the Vector's mix of step sequencing, modulation routings, generative tools and chance operations makes for a productive toolset for both new and experienced music makers. On the desktop side, Numerology for Mac OS provides an even more extensive range of compositional options.
Gamechanger Audio
Gamechanger Audio was founded by four friends committed to exploring the uncharted territories of music electronics, to create devices that provide real value while stretching the imagination of both musicians and engineers. The company has been praised for innovation in creating its inaugural PLUS Pedal, the world’s first sustain and sostenuto pedal for all melodic instruments, based around a proprietary audio algorithm that lets users capture and sample small parts of the connected instrument’s signal in real time and loop them into a seamless, warm, and responsive sustained tone; and its PLASMA Pedal follow-up, forming the basis of a unique approach within the realm of overdrive and distortion by transforming the connected instrument’s live signal into a series of continuous high-voltage discharges within a xenon-filled tube. The latter has since been applied to a 19” Rack format and Eurorack modular format. The company intends to continue this path with its latest development, Motor Synth, an analogue, electro-mechanical desktop synthesizer that uses electro-motors as its main sound source.
Genki Instruments
Genki Instruments is an Icelandic technology company founded in 2015. Genki develops products on the intersection of technology and design, with the mission of making technology feel natural. The team behind Genki believes that people should never have to change the way they express themselves in order to fit the devices around them. Genki's first product is Wave, a smart ring that allows musicians to control sound using gestures.
Instruments of Things
Instruments of Things aims to create new kinds of musical possibilities by bridging the gap between IoT technologies and musical instruments to open up new levels of creativity and individuality.
IO Instruments
IO Instruments wants to give the synthesizer aficionado a mature product, which covers many useful features and keeps the price reasonable without compromising on the quality of the product. Their devices are designed for hands-on use and feedback from many artists have been reflected. Since the formation of IO Instruments in 2017 by Uwe George Giegler and Frank Kumm, the team has expanded into a diverse band of seven creative individuals. Designing, developing, programming and assembling their products from IOI office in vibrant Berlin/Germany.
Make Noise
What started as a re-visioning of jettisoned music technology has grown into a crew of folks working together in Asheville, NC, to design and build some pretty strange, but thoughtful modular synthesizers. We see our instruments as a collaboration with musicians who create once in a lifetime performances that push boundaries and play the notes between the notes to discover the unfound sounds. We want our instruments to be an experience, one that will require us to change our trajectories and thereby impact the way we understand and imagine sound. Also, we think what we do is fun and we hope you like it, too.
Modbap Modular
Modbap Modular is a line of eurorack modular synthesizers and electronics music instruments by Beatppl. Founded by Corry Banks (Bboytech), Modbap Modular was born of the Modbap Movement with a simple mission to dev tools for beat driven hiphop leaning modular artists. A technical background in Information Technology, having studied electronics and having been a creative as a performing artist, graphic designer and music producer, Bboytech eventually found his way to modular synthesis and the world cracked open.
Modulaire Maritime
Modulaire Maritime makes unique modular synthesizer equipment – including Eurorack modules, cases and accessories – designed and entirely handmade in Marseille, France. Modulaire Maritime started with the theoretical researches of its founder, around the artist’s experiments in science and technology, their extension in the collective context, and social link. The theoretical side found its practical incarnation through parallel researches in analogue electronics and ‘utilitarian’ design. MM gives a clear, modern shape to modular synths, as well as some essential creative tools. Modules are often named in connection with subjects pertaining to the radical progress.
Moog Music
Moog Music is the leading manufacturer of analog synthesizers in the world. Our Employee-owned company and its customers carry on the legacy of our founder, electronic musical instrument pioneer, Dr. Bob Moog. Moog employs a group of wonderfully diverse individuals who share a passion for discovering elegant solutions that empower creative self-expression and joyous experimentation and all of our instruments are made with love in our factory in Asheville, North Carolina. Throughout the 1960s, Bob Moog collaborated with over 100 artists and composers to develop the Moog Synthesizer. Ever since, our ability to create exceptional solutions with our customers has been the measure of our success. We learn by listening and connecting with the creators that make up our rich community -- these meaningful relationships are the genesis for every action we take.
Moon Modular
For more than 12 years the 'LUNAR EXPERIENCE' group of musicians and engineers is developing „MOON MODULAR“ modules for analog modular synthesizers following the Moog Unit - 5U - standard. Main objective is being ease of use, especially in live performance situations, on stage and in the studio. Over the years we established a full range of modular synthesizer modules and cabinets. Several large systems/configurations are used by e.g. Ed Buller (node), Martin Gore (Depeche Mode), Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XXL) and Hans Zimmer.
Mystic Circuits
Mystic Circuits doesn't do things like everyone else. We aim to push the boundaries of what is possible with synthesizers without getting rid of the fun and levity that makes working with synthesis so transformative. Rather than revamping old ideas, we are interested in the creation of new fundamental building blocks in synthesis.
Ritual Electronics
Based both in Paris and Marseille, France, Ritual Electronics don’t go gentle either into sound or their PCB artwork design. They build Eurorack modules and electronic musical instrument. Gruesome, but of the good kind. In 2018, they introduced their first product, Miasma, a voltage controlled distortion with a feedback loop you can push to self oscillation for insane results and interchangeable rectification diodes. As the company grows we are now two working on designing a complete Ritual Electronics Eurorack system with a lot of surprises for the coming years. We also now have two offices: one in Paris and one in Marseille.
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Sensel
Ilya Rosenberg and Aaron Zarraga founded Sensel to bring true human touch into computing with the PressureGrid™ technology. Growing from the two of them to over forty team-members, thousands of customers, and several large-scale enterprise clients, Sensel is working hard to rapidly redefine computer interaction to include pressure sensitivity, multi-touch, and meet the environmental challenges of ubiquitous computing. Sensel's mission is to build the next wave of touch technologies that will empower users, disrupt industries, and revolutionize interaction with the digital world. The Sensel Morph is the first product to use their PressureGrid technology, employing it into a multi-purpose interaction device for digital creativity.
STEM Modular
STEM Modular is an NYC-based synthesizer manufacturer connecting electronic music creation with STEM education. They are currently producing a line of eurorack synthesizer modules with functions that will be familiar to experienced players while also providing modular beginners with fundamental functions and offering a creative option for classroom and at-home STEM learning. When they're not building synths they provide education and workshops to offer a bridge between STEM and synths through hands-on creative projects, in a fun and inclusive environment.
Submodular Systems
Submodular Systems specializes in slimline airline-friendly travel cases that are as capable on the road as they are in the studio. Using modern design, manufacturing techniques, and materials, nearly every aspect of our cases has been custom engineered to exacting detail. Modularity being a key design element, our new Manifold add-on, premiered at Superbooth 2018, allows two cases to be cross-patched and snapped together, maintaining airline-friendly dimensions. Other products we have in the pipeline include a knock down desk top frame to hold 2 or more cases for studio or gigs and a monolithic studio console mounted on a Knape & Vogt motorized stand-up-sit-down frame which can be configured in groups of 3 of our powered case shells to yield a 3, 6 or 9 shell console or in modular terms - 624, 1248 or 1872 hp configurations!
SynthCube
SynthCube was founded in 2011 with the goal of increasing the quality and availability of modular synthesis products in all of the popular synth formats. With a focus on synth DIY, we offer numerous modules, kits, parts, pcb+panel sets and other items to help enthusiasts explore and expand their modular synthesis projects. SynthCube is the home of well-known synth brands including Music From Outer Space, Blacet Research and MOTM DIY Analog Modular, operates a brick and mortar shop -- New England Synthesizer Center-- in Bedford, MA, and offers modules, kits and accessories from most eurorack, 4U and 5U synth makers from around the world. SynthCube is also the home for certain ‘big’ synth DIY project kits including the TTSH, Klee Sequencer, PRO2021 DIY Sequencer, 1601 DIY Sequencer and Black Corporation DDRM, Expander and Kijimi kits.
tangible waves
After a very successful Kick Starter campaign more than 3 years ago, tangible waves, based in Germany, has created a new modular synthesizer that is smaller, lighter and more affordable than any other format. Now the AE Modular system offers over 50 modules ranging from the must-have oscillators, filters, envelopes, sequencers and I/O to exotic noise machines and programmable sound computers! There are also modules and kits to encourage you to experiment and build your own DIY sound circuits. It is truly a modular synth for everyone!
WMD
WMD is a manufacturer of music hardware including Eurorack Modular Synthesizers, Guitar Pedals, and stand alone music instruments. Our focus is to create quality products with an emphasis on features and versatility. We manufacture everything here in Denver, Colorado, USA. Real hands, real people. More than a brand or a company, we are truly a team of artists. Each and every one of us make art or music in one way or another. We strive to make products that we would actually use in our everyday musical lives. In order to do this we run an extensive beta testing program in which potential products get put into rigs of our employees and well known artists we have grown close to over the years. They go on tour, get recorded and gigged before they hit the market ensuring a powerful, intuitive feature set and top notch build.
Weston Precision Audio
Weston Precision Audio designs analog electronic music machines created specifically for the DIY enthusiast in Portland, Oregon. Our ever-expanding range of modular synthesis modules, as well as the unique full-on analog monosynth, PRO2021, are made with the goal that you can feel the pure joy of building your own great-sounding analog synthesis instruments! All Weston Audio instruments are designed with an ethos of using robust, old-school mechanical and electrical design, solid materials and through-hole construction whenever possible, and simple and elegant aesthetic design. We also pride ourselves in providing industry-leading build documentation to make sure your build is a success!
WORNG Electronics
WORNG Electronics design innovative and unique Eurorack modules which focus on specialization and creative use of the stereo field. They combine unique features with well thought out ergonomics and distinctive design. WORNG Electronics is based in the creative hub of Melbourne, Australia.
Zlob Modular
Zlob Modular (pronounced Zwob, with an inflection on the Ż like the g in “mirage”) is a Chicago, Illinois based Eurorack manufacturer specializing in analog modular synthesizers since 2015. As an artist and musician, rather than an engineer, Żłob creates elaborate looking utility modules that don’t sacrifice quality or ergonomics for size and functionality. Based on a fascination rooted in geometry, tessellations, fractals, and Turkish carpet motifs, Żłob designs each module/panel to be a unique work of art. Żłob offers DIY Eurorack projects for beginners through advanced with detailed build documentation, 99% through hole parts, and full customer support. In a time when machines dominate electronics manufacturing and assembly, we take pride in meticulously hand soldering every single module with superior quality control, so every solder joint is personally cared for and ready to stand the test of time.
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