Tempera is an electronic musical instrument, a hardware granular synthesizer which allows for a full hands-on approach to sound design and live performance. Blend tones like paint on canvas with pristine audio processing in a compact, sturdy build.
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Emit grains that travel in the opposite direction
Per-finger, per-voice pressure detection as modulation source
If Tempera's output is too clean for you, Age, Slip and Compress will change that
Up to 16 per-voice steps to modulate any target
Familiar approach to create non-trivial rhythms per emitter
Populate the tracks with all the samples from a folder
Big thanks to the whole beetlecrab community for feedback, suggestions, bug reports and beta testing
Eight audio samples are arranged in columns, one next to the other. Placing and moving grain emitters on the grid, thousands of playheads can travel across the surface to build up delicate grain clouds, chopped breakbeats, dramatic orchestra scores and lush soundscapes – even all at the same time.
Tempera's powerful granular engine can produce movements, loops, chaotic scatters, and organized rhythms, all with precise scrubbing or broad sprays.
Tempera is packed with connectivity. Loud and clear audio is delivered by a compact arrangement of two TS jacks as left+right, and a stereo headphones jack. You can sample incoming audio in mono or stereo, accommodating line-in signals, instrument signal, microphones, and pickups.
Integrate and sync clocks with other gear using MIDI TRS, compatible with both Type A and Type B wiring, or with your DAW through USB. Transfer audio files and canvases to and from your computer as a mass storage device. Connect USB MIDI controllers and keyboards directly into Tempera, or a USB flash drive for extra storage, or both with a USB hub.
For drones, textures and ambient pads, this is one of the most inspiring, effective instruments we've used in a long time.
Once you learn to appreciate its weirdness, it'll surprise you with an endless string of sounds, rhythms, and textures you simply wouldn't come across any other way.
An original, well-designed and reasonably priced granular synth with phenomenal amounts of flexibility and playability.
From the moment I first switched on the Tempera, I was hooked.
A fascinating take on granular synthesis. The first demos are pure ear candy.
Tempera offers a novel approach to sound design and manipulation.
Users are encouraged to listen and explore with their fingers.
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Beetlecrab.audio is a synthesizer manufacturer in Prague, Czech Republic. We design robust and high quality hardware, develop cutting-edge algorithms and intuitive human-machine interfaces into hand-assembled electronic instruments for performers, producers, and sound designers.
Our machines have been delivered to musicians in over 60 countries. We provide strong aftersale support, and take care of a wonderful community of musicians 🐢.
