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The first XPatch-96 undergoing thermal soak test

The first XPatch-96 was completed this week (Jan 2022) and is undergoing thermal tests.. Housed in the same 2U rack box as the XPatch-64 it was a tight fit! The XPatch-96 runs a little warmer than the XPatch-64 as was expected.

The processor card is mounted behind the front panel, this has allowed the front panel is used as a heat sink. Extension leads are used to bring the USB and Ethernet to the rear panel. The Front panel jack is used as a Midi input for snapshot selection.

There is a small Internal fan, the thermal tests are made with the Fan Off. The XPatch4 software or front panel settings can switch the fan between off and slow speed. An internal thermal override will switch the fan to full speed if overheating is detected.

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RTP MIDI Send and Receive added to both TC-5net and TC-7
RTP MIDI Send and Receive added to both TC-5net and TC-7

The latest TC-5net and TC-7 software now includes both RTP net and ArtNet Midi, as part of the upgrade we have expanded the front panel Locate menu to include the ability to set the TC-5/7 IP Address and separate Destination addresses for both RTPmidi and ARTnet. The download pack includes updated manuals for both the TC-5net and TC-7.

New CB Electronics User Facebook Group
New CB Electronics User Facebook Group

We have created a CB Electronics Users Facebook Group, for our customers to chat about their product, ask questions, tell us what they love about our products and make feature requests.

First two Finished EuroRack modules
First two Finished EuroRack modules

Finally - We are happy with the silk screen, we are sending out the first modules to be tested by users next week. We can now get the Gain module silk screened! Happy Days.

New Product Range Designed for EuroRack Synths
New Product Range Designed for EuroRack Synths

New Product Range Designed for EuroRack Synths.

In November 2023 we were aked if we could make a version of the XPatch for EuroRack Synthesisers, This has been an interesting and enjoyable project and we are now at the prototype stage.

Release of the TC-7 Midi & TC-5net Midi
Release of the TC-7 Midi & TC-5net Midi

We are proud to announce the release of the TC-5net Midi and the TC-7 Midi.

The TC-5net adds an Ethernet port with Artnet timecode support to the TC-5B-Midi. It is available with the ethernet port fitted or without the ethernet port fitted, with the ability to upgrade to have an ethernet port at a later date.

The TC-7 Midi adds dual LTC inputs, timecode distribution and Status display to the TC-5net Midi, in a 1U unit.

Sound on Sound in Depth XP-Relay Review
Sound on Sound in Depth XP-Relay Review

Another great in depth review from Matt Houghton at Sound on Sound for our XP-Relay!

It’s a winning combination of sophisticated software and refreshingly simple hardware.

Read the review with the link below to see what he thinks.

Connecting The Pyra-Sum Passive Summing Mixer to XPatch
Connecting The Pyra-Sum Passive Summing Mixer to XPatch

Recently a customer asked for advice on how to connect the Prya-Sum to an XPatch. I looked at the specification of the Pyra-Sum it seemed to be a natural fit with the XPatch and that they would work well together. I decided to generate an example using the XPatch-64, Pyra-Sum, equalizers and Compressors. The XPatch-96 should be used for larger systems.

Saving XPatch setup with the DAW Session
Saving XPatch setup with the DAW Session

Users have asked if we have a plug-in that would allow them to save the xpatch setup with their session. While looking at this for the future we have an interim solution.

NAMM 2023 Who's Coming to See Us?
NAMM 2023 Who's Coming to See Us?

It’s the first day of the show.

Meet Hardware and Software Designer Colin Broad at NAMM 2023, Stand 15624.

Who's coming round for a chat/demo of our new products?

NAMM 2023
NAMM 2023

Next Month (April 13th to 15th) CB Electronics will be exhibiting with Wes Dooley at the NAMM show in Anaheim.