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Review: Sam Don (the man behind recent lovers' rock and UK soul comps For The Love of You and Just A Touch) kicks off his brand new label Sweet Free Association with a reissue that takes us all the way back to 1984. The artist behind it, keyboardist and composer Carl Moore, only pressed up 100 copies of this when he put it out back then so it is a truly rare and coveted 7" that comes from a man who went on to be associated with peers with artists such as Phyllis Hyman, Janet Jackson and James Cleveland. The tune is an energetic and upbeat one with carefree grooves, nostalgia for teenage loves and plenty of great vocals from Moore.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Songs in The Key of E is a new offering the legendary soul man Everis, arriving in limited edition vinyl form just in time for Christmas. It features a number of superb new hair raising soul songs with some top guests too including a pair of award-winning singers, two international rappers, and a cult UK MC and sound system legend. There is an old school r&b tinge to the production and songwriting, with lavish keys and nice fresh beats all topped with emotive vocals that all swell the heart.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Item refurbished, repaired and in perfect working order.***


The Furthrrrr Generator has a main oscillator (carrier) with an extensive and fully voltage controllable wave multiplier and a modulation oscillator (modulator) that can cross-modulate the carrier. Each oscillator has hard and soft sync and also features an integrated tuner: if both LEDs are lit the VCO is at note A. Left LED is lit at note Ab and right LED at A#. Frequency potentiometers are ten-turn models and thus allow for easy tuning. Frequency range of the VCOs is 10Hz-10kHz (and much lower in modulator's LFO mode). Both VCOs feature 2 frequency CV inputs (1x with bipolar attenuator, 1x with 1V/octave), one FM input (jumper selectable between linear and exponential FM) as well as separate input for hard and soft sync. The voltage characteristic can be selected between 1V/octave and 1.2V/octave (Buchla norm).

The main oscillator (carrier) outputs the waveforms sine, saw, square and white noise. The two outputs marked with the magic eye are outputs of the "harmonic section" that generates very complex sounds by the wave multiplier and its parameters symmetry, order and Furthrrrr in the module's right-hand section. Symmetry lowers the level of even harmonics and amplifies the odd harmonics (this affects the pulse wave's width as well). Order adds saturation to the high order harmonics and resembles a low pass filter. Furthrrrr alters the level of harmonics set by the other parameters and produces very interesting, partly brute sounds with lots of harmonics by clipping and folding the wave. All three parameters can be voltage controlled. The carrier oscillator also has inputs for hard and soft sync, the sync-switch can synch directly to the modulator.

The modulation oscillator (modulator) has three wave forms with direct outputs: sine, saw and square. Using the internal modulation via the "mood section" the waveform is selected with a button; an additional staircase wave form is available here, but it can be overridden by inserting a signal into the external input socket. A switch activates the LFO mode.

The Mood section is responsible for the internal modulation of the carrier by the modulator. Switches determine the modulation destination(s) that can be activated simultaneously. These are the Furthrrrr parameter of the harmonic section, the amplitude and the frequency of the carrier oscillator. The "balanced" switch activates the ring modulation between both VCOs. intensity of modulation is controlled by the "mood index" potentiometer and the according CV input with bipolar attenuator.

Review: This Best Of The Morwells album originally landed back in 1981 but has not degraded in any way over the ensuring 40+ years. It is a superb collection of vocal roots that first came on the American label Nighthawk Records and might be best known for standout hits like 'In God We Trust' and 'Africa' as well as 'Educate Your Mind.' The lyrics muse on plenty of still relevant socio-political topics while riding on nice deep rhythms with earthy drums and meandering leads. The band went on to become well-regarded and prolific session musicians in Jamaica and you might well have heard of them... none other than The Roots Radics.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, but product is in excellent condition and in perfect working order***


Zoom's top-of-the-range handheld recording option, the H6essential records up to six tracks via built-in stereo mics and four mic/line inputs. Top quality 32-bit/96 kHz recording quality.

Supplier's Notes:
Zoom H6essential Handy Recorder

The Flagship - Zoom's most robust handheld recorder, the H6essential is a recording powerhouse. With 6 tracks of 32-bit float recording, the H6essential provides unprecedented quality and unmatched versatility.

Features

6-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
Clip-free recording with no need to set gain
Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
Interchangeable Mic Capsule System 3.0 with 32-bit float support
Included X/Y Mic Capsule captures up to 135 dB SPL
4 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector
Colour LCD Screen
Built-in mixer to adjust each track's audio level
Built-in speaker for quick reference playback
3.5mm headphone output plus 3.5mm line output
Voice Guidance accessibility for the visually impaired
32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
Use as an interface and record to SD card simultaneously
Using the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via bluetooth
Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with the H6essential Control App for iOS
Record to SD cads up to 1TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included

Outputs you need

Use the line output to connect to a camera and the headphone output to monitor your audio.

Quieter controls

Recording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for silent operation.

Onboard speaker

Use the improved onboard speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.

Six perfect tracks

The 4 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature ultra-clean Zoom preamps, and the included X/Y microphones can capture up to a booming 135 dB SPL, equivalent to a jet taking off.

Record and stream

Use the USB-C port to connect to PC, Mac, iOS, and Android device to use the H6essential as a 32-bit float interface while simultaneously recording all 6 tracks to an SD card.

Pair with your iOS device

Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with your iOS device to remotely hit record, adjust your mix, view your waveforms, and change settings.

Bluetooth timecode

With the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync. *BTA-1 Adapter not included.

Specs

Input & output channels

Inputs
Mic capsule: 1
MIC/LINE (mono): 4

Outputs
LINE OUT: 1
Headphones: 1
Built-in speaker (mono): 1

INPUTS
XY mic: XYH-6e: 90O XY stereo format
Directionality: Unidirectional
Sensitivity: -42dB/1Pa at 1kHz
Maximum sound pressure input: 135 dB SPL

MIC/LINE (mono)
Connectors: 4 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR:2 HOT TRS:TIP HOT)
Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuits used)
Input impedance: MIC: 3.8 kO or more, LINE: 39 kO or more
Maximum input level: MIC: +4 dBu, LINE: +24 dBu
Phantom power: +48 V
Channel total: 32 mA or less
Equivalent input noise MIC: -120 dBu or less(IHF-A) @150 O input, LINE: -95 dBu or less(IHF-A) @600 O input

OUTPUTS

LINE OUT
Connector: Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: +1 dBu
Output impedance: 110 O or less

Headphones
Connector: Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW(when 32 O load)
Output impedance: 10 O or less

Built-in speaker
Type: 20 mm x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker
Effective maximum output: 250mW

RECORDER
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 8
Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 6

Recording formats:
WAV
44.1/48/96 kHz,
32-bit float mono/stereo
BWF and iXML formats supported

Recording media: 4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification, 64GB-1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification

Display: 2.0-inch full-colour LCD 360 x 240

USB
Connector: USB Type-C - Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
Audio Interface : USB 2.0 High Speed
Input and output channels: 6 in / 2 out (Multi), 2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only), 44.1/48 kHz (AIF + onboard recording)
Bit depth: 24-bit, 32-bit float
File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed

Remote

Dedicated wireless adapter: ZOOM BTA-1

Power

4 AA batteries: Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries
AC Adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) - USB bus power is supported.

Estimated continuous operation times using batteries: 2-track recording (XYH-6e)
Alkaline batteries: About 18 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): About 14.5 hours
Lithium batteries: About 30 hours

48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, no headphones, no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

Estimated continuous operation times using batteries: 6-track recording (XYH-6e and inputs 1-4)
Alkaline batteries: About 3.5 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): About 4 hours
Lithium batteries: About 9 hours
48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, headphones used (33O load), no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

Power consumption: 5 W maximum

Dimensions
Recorder: 78.1 mm (W) × 160.1 mm (D) × 42.8 mm (H)
XYH-6e: 69.1 mm (W) × 50.8 mm (D) × 43.0 mm (H)
Weight Recorder: 381 g (including batteries)
XYH-6e: 42 g
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

Review: Metronomy mark their signing to Ninja Tune with a new single that comes not long after their Posse EP Volume 1, a collection of tunes all made in collaboration with up-and-coming artists like Biig Piig, Spill Tab, Sorry, Brian Nasty and Folly Group. This one is another collaboration, this time with Pam Amsterdam. 'Nice Town' deals with the lead singer's own battles such as "internal versus the external or, intangible versus the tangible." It is a delightfully snappy dance-pop ditty with great and tight synth sequences, old-school rap vocals and nice broken early electro beats. Metronomy and Alain Ogue add their own remixes to a great label debut.

Notes: "Transform your musical experience with Chroma Caps - vibrant, tactile, coloured knobs and faders for ultimate control. Chroma Caps are designed by real DJ's and musicians who know what you need to elevate your control, offering a personalized touch to your setup. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a budding enthusiast, Chroma Caps bring a new level of creativity and functionality to your DJ gear. Upgrade now and unleash your unique style on the decks!"

What's included:

12x 90 degree Super Knobs, 5x Fader Pro, 3x Magvel Fader Pro

Fits

"Allen & Heath Xone:42/62/92, Allen & Heath Xone:4D, Allen & Heath Xone:DB2/4, Allen & Heath Xone:PX5
Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000/SRT, Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000SRT, Pioneer DJ DDJ-SZ2, Pioneer DJ DJM-700/750/800
Pioneer DJ DJM-900NXS/2, Pioneer DJ DJM-A9, Pioneer DJ DJM-S11/SE
Pioneer DJ DJM-S9, Pioneer DJ Opus Quad, Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX/2/3
Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ, Pioneer DJM-V10, Traktor Kontrol S3"

Super knob base diameter: 14.2 mm x 19.6 mm tall
Faders/Fader Pro: 22mm long x 12mm wide x 14.25mm tall (improved fit for P-Lock Pioneer faders)
Magvel Pro Fader: 22mm long x 12mm wide x 14.25mm tall (improved fit for P-Lock Pioneer faders)
Weight: 0.01 lb / 0.005 kg

*** Please note: the mixers and turntables are not included, they are shown in the photos for demonstration purposes only. ***

Notes: "Transform your musical experience with Chroma Caps - vibrant, tactile, coloured knobs and faders for ultimate control. Chroma Caps are designed by real DJ's and musicians who know what you need to elevate your control, offering a personalized touch to your setup. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a budding enthusiast, Chroma Caps bring a new level of creativity and functionality to your DJ gear. Upgrade now and unleash your unique style on the decks!"

What's included

12x 90 degree Super Knobs, 5x Fader Pro, 3x Magvel Fader Pro

Fits
"Allen & Heath Xone:42/62/92, Allen & Heath Xone:4D, Allen & Heath Xone:DB2/4, Allen & Heath Xone:PX5
Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000/SRT, Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000SRT, Pioneer DJ DDJ-SZ2, Pioneer DJ DJM-700/750/800
Pioneer DJ DJM-900NXS/2, Pioneer DJ DJM-A9, Pioneer DJ DJM-S11/SE
Pioneer DJ DJM-S9, Pioneer DJ Opus Quad, Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX/2/3
Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ, Pioneer DJM-V10, Traktor Kontrol S3"

Super knob base diameter: 14.2 mm x 19.6 mm tall
Faders/Fader Pro: 22mm long x 12mm wide x 14.25mm tall (improved fit for P-Lock Pioneer faders)
Magvel Pro Fader: 22mm long x 12mm wide x 14.25mm tall (improved fit for P-Lock Pioneer faders)
Weight: 0.01 lb / 0.005 kg

*** Please note: the mixers and turntables are not included, they are shown in the photos for demonstration purposes only. ***

Review: Scottish band Texas have announced the release of their new album, The Muscle Shoals Sessions, which is a collaboration between Texas and American songwriter and pianist Spooner Oldham and was recorded at the renowned Fame Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The album features 12 of Texas' greatest hits, reimagined with Oldham's delicate piano lines. The result is a stripped-back, timeless sound that allows each track to shine. The album also includes two covers: 'Would I Lie To You' by Charles and Eddie and 'Save The Last Dance' by The Drifters. Texas described the album as 'like nothing we've ever done before,' and it is sure to be a must-listen for fans of the band and lovers of classic songwriting.

Review: Filipino-born artist Albert Maligmat aka Lil Albert (or in this case Danny Dee) was an original member of Society of Seven. Japan's P-Vine present a vinyl reissue of his highly sought after 1976 album Movin' In. Proper, good old fashioned soul music, with arrangements by the late great Ernie Freeman. Maligmat was also known for his work with other short-lived outfits such as The Mob and The Rocky Fellers. He still continues performing to this day with his brother Eddie, now based in Hawaii, under their new name - The Fellers in the Rockys.