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<\/a><\/p>\nLaguna Berlin<\/p>\n
Berlin is a new standalone hardware groovebox. The device shown in the picture is a prototype. To me, it looks like a brick. According to Laguna, they will refine the look of the Berlin groovebox, but it will retain the same dimensions.<\/p>\n
The operation and its associated interface are also unique, featuring a touch-screen, two macro-style rotary encoders, and 12 clicky retrocaps buttons. It\u2019s a very minimal interface with no deep menu diving.<\/p>\n
This will also be finely tuned and will likely look somewhat different in the final, commercial version.<\/p>\n
Laguna describes its first product as a digital hyper groovebox. At its core are 16 all-synthesis groovemachines, each with a distinct set of features and sound. They use various synthesis methods, including chiptune or FM.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once selected, the groove engine transforms the groovebox into a new instrument. Berlin has five voices: three synth voices and 2 drum voices.\u00a0 You can assign parameters to the hardware controls to use later in a performance.<\/p>\n
Alongside the 16 groovemachines, it features multiple effects processors and modulation that can be applied to the voices.<\/p>\n
Like every groovebox, Berlin also features a built-in sequencer. This has 32 steps with variable pattern lenghts, a song mode, and a unique pattern morphing functionality. 128 patterns can be saved in each groove machine.<\/p>\n
On the connection side, it has a stereo output (2x 6.35mm sockets), a headphone socket, and MIDI in\/out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
First Impression<\/p>\n
An interesting concept for a groovebox. Sonically, it didn\u2019t completely convince me at SynthFest; this could also be because it\u2019s a convention where you\u2019re surrounded by a lot of noise.<\/p>\n
I think we need to re-evaluate everything once the Laguna Berlin is finished and new sound demos have been recorded. Nevertheless, I\u2019m looking forward to the final product.<\/p>\n
Laguna Berlin will be available in Summer 2026 for around 360\u20ac, but will be under 400\u20ac for sure.<\/p>\n
More information here: Laguna\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n