Not available yet, but I’m so stoked about how v1.0 turned out I just had to post about it. ->Link I’m trying to find a reasonably-priced way to manufacture the desktop version but, in the meantime, I’m working on the modular versions – the INM Imp as well as the full INM.
posted by flight at 10:09 AM
11, April 2008
w00tz all around – the I.N.M prototype has been built and tested! What a pain in the location. So! Samples (lots) and a picture are up but, about the picture, it’s a prototype… Infernal Noise Machine
posted by flight at 9:55 PM
The site feed isn’t working. The default Blogger site feed doesn’t work for FTP-hosted sites, so I’ll have to work on that.
posted by flight at 5:43 AM
Okiedokie, here’s what’s been happening:
Plague Bearer modules: Thanks to all who’ve bought these, I only have a few left now! The current discounted price only applies to this batch, so get them while you can!
PB Barebones Packs: I had no idea these things would move like this! I have received many emails from proud PBBP owners, thank you all very much. I am looking for input on future Barebones/Building Block kits. What function do you want?
Infernal Noise Machine: Another unexpected response. Since enough have asked, here it is: I have enough joysticks for five INMs. I finally found enclosures that are very close to the one used on the v1.0. Thusly, I am now taking orders for 5 Infernal Noise Machines, price: $666.00 USD each (includes S&H), lead time: 6-8 weeks.
Also, the INM Imp eurorack module is nearing release. muahahahaha!
k, by brain just fizzled out…. more later.
~flight
posted by flight at 7:28 AM
flight of harmony mid-month newsletter October 2008
There’s been so much going on that a mid-month letter sounded good:
We now have a forum! Graciously supplied by His Wiggliness, Muff Wiggler: >here, scroll down to “Hosted Forums”. There are several discussions regarding the Plague Bearer, with users’ pictures and samples (much better than mine). You have to be registered to hear the samples, but it is worth it. There are also threads for suggestions of new modules and Barebones Packs, format discussions, and announcements of upcoming stuff.
The discounted first run of the PB-1E & PB-2E are almost gone, only a couple of each left.
There are a few hand-made Frac format PB modules left – single- and double-width. Make sure you check out the thread about them >in the forum.
The Imp Eurorack module nears completion, comments are greatly appreciated (forum again).
A limited run of the Infernal Noise Machine is now for sale. Five units are available at $666.00 each. INM page and in the forum (more details below on this page).
posted by flight at 12:44 PM
Now that the madness of developing the Parasite is over, we can tell you about some new developments and upcoming offerings.
Upcoming:
posted by flight at 8:39 AM
Eternity said…
Well written article.
So, yeah, things have been stupidly busy here. But here’s the good news:
The Choices joystick is now in production.
The eurorack panels are in, with the frac panels about a week away.
Here’s a picture of the euro panel, click on it for a larger image:
The Choices page is not up yet, but soon.
For our European customers: f(h) modules will soon be available at Schneiders Buero.
Many thanks to Andres Schneider for squeezing our modules in at Musikmesse ’09 at the last minute! Here’s a closeup of a Plague Bearer and a pre-release Choices at the Superbooth:
Thanks to Kent for taking this shot! Kent also made a most flattering writeup here:
Kent’s Musing & Updates
Further News:
The Plague Bearer r3.1 is also in production. The PB-1E will be in stock very soon at Analogue Haven and Schneiders Buero, with the PB-1F soon to follow.
I have also failed to update the Plague Bearer Page as of yet, but hope to get to that soon as well. I figure it would be better to get everything built & shipped first.
More news later, toodles.
~flight
posted by flight at 6:16 AM
*phew* It took a little longer than desired but, the Plague Bearer page is up!
There have also been a number of improvements (hopefully) made to the site, with more to come.
posted by flight at 11:21 AM
There were a few requests for some samples of audio being run through the Plague Bearer, so we recorded some and put them here. We had so much fun doing these that I had to design a unit that is more guitar-friendly: the Parasite.
The Parasite is a single channel Plague Bearer crammed into a smaller enclosure, but with more features. These enclosures are from the “Satellite” units that attached to the larger enclosure used for the Plague Bearer, and are of similar construction but flat. The Parasite features two LFOs and a Depth (or mix) control. Each LFO has Saw, Ramp, Triangle, Square, and Sine waveforms. Instead of High and Low CV inputs (no room), High and Low have a toggle switch to select either LFO 1, LFO 2, or none. I HAD to put the mix control in there, it was bugging me (a lot) not being able to squeeze one in on the Plague Bearer. The input and output jacks are 1/4″ Phone jacks (Switchcraft), and I am doing everything I can to make sure this thing is as rugged as possible. Due to space restrictions, the Parasite will be powered via wall-wart. I plan to produce some battery adapter units in the future, as this will make design a lot easier, with room for more features, and keep AC out of the enclosure.
One thing that was driven home to me while building the Plague Bearers – Be Sure Of Your Supply Chain! I had some mad scrambles trying to get everything out in reasonable time. The Parasite is presenting new difficulties. I have had to go almost entirely SMT just to cram everything in these enclosures! And, while there may actually be a manufacturer that makes the part you need, it is annoying likely – if you are doing anything that is not mainstream – that no distributor carries it! That means you have to either order 1000+ of it or re-design your product.
I would like to thank everyone who was willing to take a chance and send us money, I know that is a risky gamble with new web businesses. This is my full-time (and only) job, and your trust allows me to eat food (and pay back my student loans). I like food, and tend to get rather cranky without it. While most were very prompt in their payment, there were a few who just disappeared on me. With no notice. That is very rude and inconsiderate, no matter what size business you are dealing with. For me, it is very dangerous. To be honest, everything is riding on you. If I don’t fill an order, I don’t eat. I can’t afford to build a unit and then let it sit on the shelf while I wait for a response. For now, every unit built and shipped pays for the parts to build the next few units – that means if I am waiting, so are the rest of my customers!
From here onward, unless stated otherwise, orders must be prepaid upon confirmation. Confirmation meaning: You tell me you want it, I tell you OK (this is due to limited availability of particular models). Then I build it! I’m not going to build it if nobody wants it. Rest assured, however, that I will bust my ass to get it to you as soon as possible.
Oh yeah, very little (aside from what was just mentioned) is set in stone. If there are some changes, additions, or other modifications that you would like to be made to a device, let me know! If it can be done, I’ll probably do it – not necessarily for free but, maybe…
k, I’m done for now, back to work!
~flight
posted by flight at 2:23 PM