New modular toy: GTE
Make Noise Music launched the GTE (Gestural Time Extractor), a new module for modular synth setups aimed at expressive timing and gesture extraction — a tool that could be interesting for sound designers and DAW users exploring hybrid modular workflows (soundonsound.com). Meanwhile, the Dali Oberon 5 speakers are being phased out but still recommended as a high‑value entry‑level hi‑fi monitor option for bedroom producers (whathifi.com).
Make Noise lists the GTE at $179 and ships it in an 8HP panel with a maximum depth of 29mm and a power draw of 25mA on +12V and 2mA on −12V. (soundonsound.com) The module derives up to eight individual channel pulses from motion at its Span input, outputs a GTE pulse stream that tracks the speed of motion, and provides two dedicated gate outputs for activity on even and odd channels. (makenoisemusic.com) GTE includes a Clock input for external synchronization and is documented by Make Noise to integrate with the New Universal Synthesizer System (N.U.S.S.) while remaining fully compatible with standard Eurorack setups. (makenoisemusic.com) Make Noise and retail listings point to the GTE being positioned to pair with modules such as PoliMATHS, MATHS and MultiWAVE (or Jumbler) to turn motion-derived pulses into patchable rhythmic control streams. (martinpas.com) DALI’s Oberon line is being succeeded by the new Sonik range—What Hi‑Fi cites Sonik as the natural successor to the Oberon series, which DALI launched in 2018. (whathifi.com) Despite the transition to Sonik, new Oberon 5 pairs remain listed at dealers (for example $1,500 at one U.S. retailer) while the second‑hand market shows widespread availability with listings ranging from roughly €400 to $1,200 depending on condition and location. (audioadvice.com) The Oberon 5 continues to receive favorable catalog mentions as an economical yet musically engaging floorstander in buyer guides, reinforcing its standing as a value option for bedroom producers shopping used or clearing remaining new stock. (theabsolutesound.com)
