2020 – next generation semi modular beat machine software

We have a message from the founder:

Hello! I’m Yotaro Shuto, an electronic musician who performs in DUB-Russell.

DUB-Russell is a Japanese electronic music group, started in 2010. All of our original sounds are created with Cycling ’74 Max software, and alongside our live performance, we use real-time computer improvisation – non-reproducible music.vDUB-Russell has performed frequently in Tokyo, along with international events including Sonar Sound Tokyo (2012), ELEKTRA16 (2015, Montreal), meme city (2015, Hangzhou), BRDG and more. And now, I will introduce you to the beat machine that I have been developing for the past 6 years. This development has been based on past performance experience, as well as my philosophy for beats and sounds.

The concept of 2020 is very simple:

1. Generate a million sound/sequence variations from a single, small idea.
2. Make entire beats in just one screen. (without scrolling or switching windows)

A beta version is set for a May 2016 release. The user interface is designed like the console of a spaceship – all functions can be controlled in one simple screen.”

Features:


Clock:
Signal based punctual clock.
BPM 30 – 1000.
Swing

Sample Slicer:
Redesign any type of sound using a step sequencer.
Max 32 Beats.
Resolutions per beats : 1/4, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/20, 1/24, 1/28, 1/32.
Overdrive.
Highpass/Lowpass Filter.
LFO.
Triggers, Accents, Volumes.
Max 32 Beats.
Resolutions per beats : 1/4, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/20, 1/24, 1/28, 1/32.

12x ONE-SHOT SAMPLERS / KICK SYNTH:
Amp Envelope.
Pitch Envelope.
Overdrive.
Ring Modulation.
Highpass/Lowpass Filter.
Bit Crusher.
Overtone Filter.
LFO.
Simple sine wave kick synth to improve kick, or bass sound.

2x FM SYNTHS:
3x Operators, 5x Algorithms, 5x Waveforms.
Highpass/Lowpass Filter.
Bit Crusher.

EXTERNAL INPUTS / HIGURASHI GENERATOR / 3x SOUND LOOPERS:
EXTERNAL INPUTS
HIGURASHI GENERATOR
– Pretty nice beeper.
3x SOUND LOOPERS
– Loop players without dependence on a timeline.
– Overdrive.
– Highpass/Lowpass Filter.
– Ring Modulation.
– LFO.

9x CV TRIGGERED EFFECTS / EFFECT PATCHER:
Controlled by Beat Trigger (CV).
On each effect, you can patch freely.
2x Highpass / Lowpass Filters.
Comb Filter / Short Delay.
Ring Modulation.
Granular Scratcher.
Trick Generator.
Beat Repeater.
Bit Crusher.
Glitch Generator.
3x LFO (can modulate dials).

PITCH TRANSPOSER:
Transpose Pitches of sound sources.
You can set the scale, octave range, and probabilities.

3x SEND EFFECTS
2x Delay Effects and Reverb.

BUS MIXER

Mixed signals can be routed to OUT BUS 1 and OUT BUS 2.

MASTER EFFECTS / AUDIO OUTS

OUT BUS 1:
– EQ
– Bit Crusher
– Highpass/Lowpass Filter
– Beat Repeater
– Compressor
– Maximizer.
OUT BUS 2:
– EQ
– Bit Crusher
– Highpass/Lowpass Filter
– Reverb
– Compressor (enable to toggle side-chain)
– Maximizer.
AUDIO OUTS
– If you use multi-channel I/O, you can have OUT BUS 1 and OUT BUS 2 separated.

RANDOMIZING FUNCTIONS
2020 has many randomising functions built in, allowing over 500 parameters to be manipulated freely. By controlling the probabilities and variation ranges of these functions, you can perform and produce as a live conductor.

IN FUTURE
You can easily record your performance (WAVE, AIFF). I am also planning a new recording format with stem sounds and clock data – this will take a few months before it is featured, but once this is done, you will be able to overdub to you (or your friends’) records, perfectly in sync.”

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