nABC - "Not Another Boring Compressor": sidechain made fun!

A project in Stockholm, Sweden by Stefano Sorrentino
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The first sidechain compressor triggered by audio, analog gate/CV, MIDI, USB and even a pedal, for unprecedented creativity!
Backers: 43
Average Pledge Per Backer: kr2738 SEK

Funded: kr117,729 SEK of kr50,000 SEK
Dates: Jun 11th -> Jul 11th (30 days)
Project By: Stefano Sorrentino
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Latest News

Isn't she a beauty?

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This is the render for the case that we just ordered to our custom aluminium machining factory. We hope you like it as we do ;)  (Read More)

48h left, don't miss out :)

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends, what a great journey, and lots of fun to interact with you and see your interest in our creative sidechain compressor! Today we will disclose a few fun news. The first one, is that we just placed our orders with our suppliers and our... (Read More)

Just 3 days left! New comparison video published

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends! This successful Kickstarter adventure is soon ending, but hopefully more of you will wish to support the nABC and get it before anyone else at a reduced price. Only 3 days left! Last week was very busy fine tuning the last hardware... (Read More)

Balanced I/O: we heard you!

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends! a few of you asked about balanced connections support. Given the interest, we decided to revise the design and support "impedance balanced" audio input and output on the nABC :) Balanced connections are useful to preserve low noise on... (Read More)

Lab comparison: nABC vs Roland modular synth

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends and backers, it is really fun to receive many messages and positive comments on the nABC!  Some of you inquired about the maximum speed of the nABC envelopes (minimum attack and release times). So I did an A/B lab test comparing with a... (Read More)

Experimenting with the nABC and modular synths

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The nABC can be used with any instrument (guitars, voices, drums, bass, synths,...). Personally, I really enjoy using it with analog modular synths because of the flexibility of this setup.  The nABC has an uncommon feature for a compressor: it is... (Read More)

New video demo, check it out!

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, we MADE it!! We exceeded our goal in just 4 days, this is beyond fantastic and we are really happy for all your kind words and support. One year of really hard work feels well worth it, now :) Many of you have asked for more video tutorials... (Read More)

New sound demo: drum machines and loops! And 96% of goal!

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends! As promised, I started making quick videos to show you how the nABC sounds and to share some inspiration. Here comes the first one, more will come in the next days.  And btw, we are 96% of the funding goal after only 3 days, which is... (Read More)

OMG! 84% after 48 hours!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for all the messages and 100x thank you to all who have already backed!!  There have been a few more PRs, on Future Music, Music Radar, and other important sites. But even more important, I read many excited comments on Facebook, both... (Read More)

Would you like us to demo the nABC with your favorite sound?

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
During the first 24 hours we received lots of questions about the nABC: -"Can the nABC be used to process drums?": YES, and I will record a demo tonight to give you a feeling. -"Does the nABC give a warm analog distortion when saturated?": It does :)... (Read More)

Fantastic start, thank YOU!

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
After 24h, 57% of the target is already achieved. We could have not dreamed for anything better, and this is thank to you! Also, fun to see lots of interest on websites and groups and an unexpected traffic peak from South Korea :) Please expect lots... (Read More)

First review, what a start! :)

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The best Italian music instruments journalist, Giulio Curiel, has written a very nice piece about the nABC and this campaign: https://newmusicalinstruments.it/2019/06/suonobuono-nabc-intro/  Can one wish for a better start? :) Stefano  (Read More)

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