réactions à la news [MUSIKMESSE] Exodus Digital Valkyrie

Par contre les percussions ont l'air de bien claquer...

rien de bien nouveau côté son

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Par contre les percussions ont l'air de bien claquer...

tu parles de quelle(s) track, parce que les drums ne sont pas du synth sur la plupart apparemment

Pour la limité de polyphonie par part, je pense que c'est lié à l'allocation des DSP.

Valkyrie is a hardware synth. There’s no DSP chips here, that’s obsolete technology from the 90s. All sound generation and filtering is 100% custom build hardware that was designed from the ground up for interactive creativity.

Interview mit Manuel Caballero(the mastermind behind the Valkyrie)

Peter:
What was the idea behind the Valkyrie?

Manuel:
I wanted to build a great synth, it’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid (and that’s a long time ago!). Back in the 80s I build a synth out of 8 Commodore SID chips (I wish I still had it!) and that is where it all began really.

The idea came about when I was talking to some hardware guys I worked with at a previous employer. These guys were deep on FPGAs and we got talking. I had prototyped a few ideas using the tried-and-trusted route of using DSPs (e.g. SHARCs) but really, the performance wasn’t anywhere close to build a synth that would make an impact. From there, Valkyrie, in its current form, was born. I believe a hardware synth has to be able to offer more than virtual instruments, just being ‘hardware’ is not sufficient. Contrary to some of the discussions I see online, Valkyrie’s sound generation and filters really are hardware, they’re not software. Only the control and effects are software. No DSP would get anywhere close – I looked at them all.

Peter:
The Wavetable-Feature reminds me a little bit off the Microwave XT. Is it quite similar?

Manuel:
I’ve not used the XT but there’s that distinctive orange. I know people have mixed views on that colour but I love it. Having said that, nothing is set in stone as to the final retail appearance of Valkyrie – I can change the chassis and panel design to any colour and I will gather feedback at Musikmesse (and the wider online community) as to the best way to proceed in that respect. Physical design is highly subjective – my focus has been the sound and performance of Valkyrie.

Peter:
The new picture is a desktop-version but without the frame it looks like it could be fitted into a 19“ rack, correct?

Manuel:
Yes, spot on. It is designed so that the end panels can be replaced with rack ears. A 19’ format as well as a keyboard model are in development right now.

Peter:
Who is behind EXODUS DIGITAL?

Manuel:
Just me, Manuel Caballero. Valkyrie’s development was supported by a couple of hardware contractors and sound producers.

Peter:
Is this the first music-product of your company?

Manuel:
The company is actually an established digital consultancy in the streaming video space – this is a new development for the company. I have big plans for the platform so watch this space.

Peter:
I’m sure thats a prototype. But when will it come into the shops?

Manuel:
Just as soon as I can get distribution and support deals in place. That should be clearer after Musikmesse.

Peter:
Any idea about the retail-price?

Manuel:
That will depend on the distribution agreements but it will be ‘mainstream’ pricing. It’s definitely not a crazy-price curiosity.

Peter:
Thank you very much for this interview, Manuel.