Bonedo-Synthesizers Takes Us on a Trip: Tiptop Audio at SUPERBOOTH 2025

At the heart of Tiptop Audio’s new offerings is the multi-pass filter, a piece of kit that promises to upend traditional filtering methods. It’s like a filter that’s had one too many pints – unpredictable, lively, and full of surprises. With three modes—low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass—it’s designed for those who love a bit of madness in their mixes. This filter is polyphonic, boasting eight filters under its hood, allowing for complex, lush soundscapes or downright anarchic noise, depending on how you twist those knobs. Paired with it is the OctoLFO, a module that sounds like it’s having an existential crisis, sporting eight LFOs designed for polyphonic systems.

Each LFO can operate independently, or they can join forces for some truly chaotic modulation—ideal for anyone who likes their patches to sound like a frenzied mob of angry synths. The flexibility it offers is immense, providing options to control LFO speeds, shapes, and offsets individually or en masse. There’s also a clock input and options for one-shot or continuous operation. It’s a synth-head’s dream, offering endless modulation possibilities with the twist of a dial. Think of it as the sonic equivalent of a group of mates arguing over which kebab shop to stagger into after a night out.

The MERV, or the multiple arbitrary function generator, is another highlight that takes old-school Buchla vibes and gives them a new lease of life. Originally a bit of an enigma, the MERV is now fully realised, bringing a bizarre, glitchy charm to any system. What was once an unfinished dream is now a reality, albeit one that’s still as eccentric and challenging as its heritage suggests. The LEDs flash in such a wild manner that it’s reminiscent of a broken traffic light at a busy junction—impossible to ignore and intriguingly erratic.

Bonedo-Synthesizers gives us a glimpse of the MERV in action, though it’s more a taste of what might be rather than a full demonstration. This module embodies the quirky, restless energy of Buchla, with all the unpredictability synth enthusiasts crave. If you’re into gear that makes you question the very foundation of sound synthesis, the MERV is a fitting choice. It captures the spirit of those late-night experiments when you dare to venture into uncharted sonic territories.

As the tour wraps up, Bonedo-Synthesizers highlights the stars of SUPERBOOTH 2025: the OctoLFO, the multi-pass filter, and the MERV. These modules capture the essence of what makes the modular community so vibrant and unpredictable. Each piece is like a character in its own right, with quirks and capabilities that invite experimentation and discovery.

It’s clear that Tiptop Audio is all about pushing boundaries, blurring lines between order and chaos, just like a late-night jam session that could go off the rails at any moment. Whether you’re into making lush, evolving landscapes or you fancy pushing your system into the red for some outrageous mayhem, these modules have got you covered. It’s no wonder they’re leaving such a mark on the scene, embodying the spirit of innovation and rebellion that SUPERBOOTH is all about.