Oliver Wittchow, developer of the Nanoloop iOS app has introduced Nanoloop, a digital Synthesizer/Sequencer in a handheld format. It features 4 channels with different sound engines: dual square wave + analog filter, poly stereo FM, mono FM, and noise & clicks.
This engine is powered by 4×4 matrix and step sequencer with variable pattern length per channel. Cool here is that it features mini-jacks for in/out CV and MIDI sync. All this can be used with 2x AAA batteries (50+ h) or with a micro-USB.
nanoloop is a handheld sequencer/Synthesizer with game-pad buttons and LED display.
Features
Synthesizer
- 4 channels:
- dual square wave with true analog filter (mono)
- 4-voice polyphonic FM (stereo)
- monophonic FM (stereo)
- noise & clicks (stereo)
Sequencer
- 4×4 matrix
- per-step control for all parameters
- pattern transpose for all parameters
- “meta step”: play note only every 2nd or 4th loop
- variable pattern length per channel
- individual channel tempo
- ping pong and random modes
- shift pattern in four directions
- randomise all parameters
Display
- 8×4 bi-color LED dot matrix
- 5 LED digits
- 8 menu icons
- various color combinations available
Interface
- silicone rubber buttons with plastic caps:
- d-pad + 4 buttons
- volume dial
Connections
- 3.5 mm mini-jack stereo headphone/line out
- 3.5 mm mini-jack input for CV and MIDI sync
- 3.5 mm mini-jack output for CV and MIDI sync
Case
- bent acrylic glass
Power
- 2 x AAA batteries, micro USB (power only)
- physical power switch -> zero “standby” power
- battery life: 50+ h
Memory
- 99 banks à 4×8 patterns each
- song 999 patterns length
- backup / restore via audio cable
- micro-SD slot for near infinite projects (SD-card not included)
Sync
- MIDI sync in & out
- analog 1/24, 1/16, 1/8 in & out
Dimensions
- 12 x 6 x 2.5 cm, 100 g (incl. batteries)
Nanoloop is available now for pre-order on Kickstarter for 97€ until April 1st, 2019.
More information here: Nanoloop
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