Make your own April Fool’s Product Announcement

In b4 Syntakt.

Is this real, or is it fake ?

This is about the Kodamo Infini.

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Feel free to report any other sightings in this thread !

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Remember the Loumavox ? That was an April Fools’ Joke, of sorts, back in December of 2021.

There was a YouTube “documentary” done about a forgotten but historic synthesizer from the 1960s discovered by a class of French students. Jean Michel Jarre was in the video too. SynthAnatomy ran an early article on it, with a link to the video.

Well on April 1st, in the same show that the Kodamo Infini, is being shown — SynthFest France — there is another exhibitor listed.

Loumavox !

Perhaps it will be a real pretend product.

Elektron Analog Floor.
New carpentry sequencing tool for construction workers.

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Introducing the Elektron Studio. A combination of the RYTM, Octatrack, Digitone and an updated version of the MonoMachine. Estimated delivery is two months. Estimated time to learn how to use it, four years.

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16 channel analog stereo mixer with 4 sends, rout-able channels (stacking like Ableton), onboard FX collab with a primo software fx company, no screen, usb compatible (soundcard) with 16 midi tracks and onboard sequencer Elektron style, user midi macro param section like the A4, scenes and a crossfader like the OT, all params mappable to the Cross, major LFO section, direct outs, built in compressor tape sim saturator.
Records to usb stick.

I saw that and forgot what thread I clicked in :sweat:

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Back in January i started the NoPost New Year thread.

It came out perfectly. It was never posted, and no one ever replied !

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Last year marked a sea-change in the music industry, with mergers and close cooperation of many electronic music companies.

Never to be outdone, Behringer has decided to clone three mergers of their own. They will begin by renaming their parent corporation, from Music Tribe to just Music, explaining that they’re no longer a loose collection of companies, but a united whole.

They announced they have already hired a head of one new merged division Dave Smyth, of Leeds England. He will lead their new ConSequential Division. Mr. Smyth has already announced his retirement.

In related and dramatic news, it has also been announced that Behringer is also hiring Clive King, also of Leeds England, as corporate wide Clone Safety Omsbudperson. The CSO, has an independent overseeing role, and acts as the clone representative at Behringer.

Expect more mergers in the near future.

How funny are you ?

Your big chance to exhibit your April Fools humor.

This is a challenging craft. It needs to be believable, and yet it progresses, sometimes with the punchline just flipping over into the unbelievable.

Give it a shot, or just read back through previous years submissions.

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RTFM

Elektron Revolutionizes User Support: Manuals Discontinued, Elektronauts Forum Promoted as Primary Resource

Elektron, the leading manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, announces the discontinuation of traditional manuals. Instead, users are encouraged to utilize the Elektronauts forum for support and guidance.

The Elektronauts forum offers a dynamic community-driven approach to support, ensuring prompt and personalized assistance for all users. In a bold move, Elektron encourages users to create new threads for every question, fostering an open environment where no query is deemed too trivial. Repeating questions are welcomed, reaffirming Elektron’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.

This shift reflects Elektron’s commitment to innovation and user-centric design.“

Good luck @mods

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Oh my !

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I know this is mean and I apologize, but I can’t stop myself.

I’m sorry

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I was joking about this in the Chase Bliss thread, but for April Fool’s they should do a fake release for a Lossy HiFi pedal, where your sound coming out is the exact same as it is going in.

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Teenage engineering’s constant dedication to innovation in design and progress towards the future landscape of modular living brings you a solution to the problem only we could create.

Have you ever felt burdened trying to operate your pocket operator with your adult sized hands? Do you ever wish there were a undeniably better and uncomfortably priced way to overcome your unsightly mitts?

Introducing the all new, partially tested, completely organic, fully biodegradable pocket operator operator. Sold in convenient pairs and soon available through all outlets where TE goods are bought and sold.

Enjoy the dexterity you’ve long dreamed of, it’s a dream no more!

Coming Summer 2025.

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"Introducing ‘Buildtakt,’ a collaboration between Elektron & Lego. The music box built for you, BY you!

Elektron is partnering with Lego to bring you a mix of something from your childhood and from the future. Buildtakt combines the engineering genius of Elektron with the imagination that Lego is known for. Buildtakt comes with a number of modular pieces. Encoders, screens, buttons, and more!

Ever dreamed of a Syntakt and Digitakt all in one multicolored plastic box? Now you can make that dream a reality with Builtakt!"

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I haven’t been this disappointed in a fake announcement since the Korg Volca Tape announcement.

Because, like the Volca Tape, that sounds AWESOME! :disappointed_relieved:

Edit: for reference

https://www.korgusa.com/volcassette

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That was like this one, that fooled quite a few :

It went so far that Nick had to ask Rolf about it.
It didn’t happen in April, perhaps it would have been caught earlier.

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I’m sorry :frowning:

It would be so awesome though… Although I’m not sure how I’d feel if Elektron went modular.

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