Merlin Status Update

As the festive period hits and the end of the year draws ever closer it seems like the perfect time to provide a quick status update on Merlin and how things are progressing. For those who have been keeping an eye open for new updates there is a mix of news to share. The first (good) news is that re-designs of the initial concept circuit-boards are moving along nicely and should make Merlin easier to build both as individual units and as batch jobs when we get to that stage. If we can finalise the design of the boards it will then enable us to confirm the size of the casing to house it and how that then compares with the more traditional Eurorack module sizes. So what about other news? As some readers will know there have been busy periods in the past where the day job has taken [...]

2014-12-20T10:30:07+00:00December 20th, 2014|

Merlin Confirmed – New Synth From Exclusively Analogue

We're pleased to confirm that 'The Merlin' is now real and in direct response to feedback and suggestions from Exclusively Analogue customers. In keeping with the aviation link the 'Merlin' is named after the iconic Rolls Royce engine that powered a number of aircraft including the Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito, and Lancaster. The aim of Merlin is to provide a powerful analogue synthesizer with maximum flexibility and at a competitive price (approximately £800 depending on format). Part of the flexibility comes from making it small enough to fit into the Eurorack format but without compromising usability. To this end all of the jack sockets are on the bottom to avoid patch leads crossing the controls which is a common drawback of a lot of Eurorack modules. Merlin is available either as a self powered 19" rack mount module, a self powered desktop module, or in Eurorack format able to utilise an [...]

2014-08-13T20:20:01+00:00August 13th, 2014|

Project Merlin Confirmed And Why Knob Size Matters

Depending on where you come from, and your particular interests, the word 'knob' can refer to a number of things including things not really suitable for this website dedicated to Analogue Synthesizers! I've just had the pleasure of visiting someone in Germany who really enjoys analogue synths and he has an enviable collection of modulars, including an Emu which is why I was there. Looking around the room my eyes always focused on the big old modulars like the Moogs and then at the newer, smaller and compressed modulars. Whilst I can appreciate that small knobs and small format modulars work for a lot of people, (it saves building an extension to your house or flat just to hold the modular!), for me 'Big is Beautiful'. In particular the large format of the Emu modular is a favourite which is why I've spent a vast amount of time and effort [...]

2013-05-28T08:47:46+00:00April 20th, 2013|
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