Homebrew 68K Machine Has A PCI BusThe Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus was first introduced all the way back in 1992. It quickly became the standard way to interface add-on cards on the PC platform, supplanting earlier buses like ISA and various other oddball standards. You wouldn’t expect to see a PCI bus on a Motorola-based machine, but [maniek86]’s homebrew rig offers just that. 
That’s a lot of soldering.
This computer is a beautiful piece of homebrew engineering, constructed out of protoboard and loose wires rather than any fancy PCB. At the heart of the build lies a Motorola 68000 running at 10 MHz. It’s got 1 MB of SRAM, 4 KB of ROM, and a MC68681P acting as a UART, timer source, and I/O controller. Where things get special, though, is in the inclusion of a Xilinx Spartan II FPGA (XC2S100), which acts as a PCI bridge. It provides the machine with two 32-bit 5-volt PCI slots which are interrupt capable, albeit with no bus mastering. A XC95144XL CPLD also sits present to act as glue logic to help lace everything together.
[maniek86] does a great job of explaining exactly why the PCI bus was hard to implement, and how it was pulled off in the end. The guide also covers how the system was able to interface various cards, from a PCI serial expansion to a Cirrus VGA adapter. It’s all good stuff.
We’ve featured other work from [maniek86] before, too, like this brilliant 486-based single-board computer. Video after the break.

Sonniss offers two FREE SFX libraries until September 3
Sonniss is giving away two sound effects libraries from 344 SFX until Thursday, September 3: Historical Weapons Vol. 1 and Ultimate Horror – Mini. We regularly cover Sonniss giveaways on BPB, including the massive GDC 2026 Game Audio Bundle and the recent Pinball Machines library. This offer is smaller but much more focused, with two [...]
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Behringer’s BCR32 is finally available to pre-order after five years: here’s everything you need to knowAfter a five year wait, Behringer’s highly-anticipated BCR32 MIDI controller is now available to pre-order.
Back in 2021, Behringer announced on social media that it was set to revise its BCR2000 controller after 15 years as the BCR32, with a host of modern upgrades and, most notably, with a key contribution from ZAQ Audio.

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The BCR2000 was released in 2004. An original Behringer product, it went on to become somewhat of a cult classic due not only to its affordable price point, but also its deep programmability, control, and the fact that it was embraced by none other than Daft Punk.
So, what’s new in the BCR32 version? And how do you get your hands on one? Find out all the details below…
Behringer BCR32 MIDI controller features
Starting with the all important contribution from ZAQ Audio, the BCR32 is now officially accompanied by the Zaquencer firmware that was created as an alternative firmware for the BCR2000 back in the day, which transformed the controller into a 32-step sequencer. Due to this, the BCR32 will allow users to switch between controller and sequencer modes without having to modify the device.
The controller’s 32 freely assignable multifunction rotary controls are accompanied by LED colour-coded rings, and other key features include eight push encoders with dual functionality, 20 programmable buttons, and storage for up to 192 patterns. Users also get two independent MIDI controls per track (Program Change, Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, CC), four virtual encoder groups, and a small OLED display.
Connectivity options are:

MIDI In + 2x MIDI Out / 1x MIDI Thru
4x CV/Gate output: 3.5 mm mini jack
Sync input and output: 3.5 mm mini jack
2 freely assignable footswitch input 6.3 mm jack
2x USB-C (power supply / data transfer)

How to pre-order the Behringer BCR32
Though the BCR32 is not yet live on the Behringer website, it is available to order on Thomann (also owned by Behringer’s parent company, MusicTribe). The website states that it will be in stock within 12-15 weeks.
How much is Behringer’s BCR32?
The Behiringer BCR32 is priced at £142 on Thomann, inclusive of VAT.
To find out more, head over to Thomann.
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Hot Shower Audio releases bathROOMs, a FREE reverb built from five bathrooms
Hot Shower Audio has released bathROOMs, a free pay-what-you-want reverb plugin for macOS and Windows. This one is a bit weird, but I don’t mind it. It’s basically a reverb that simulates five different bathroom spaces. The selectable spaces are Porcelain, Cove, Greenhouse, Lavender, and Baldosa, ranging from small and bright rooms to larger ones. [...]
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Neyrinck revive Avid D-Control surfaces V-Control Pro now includes a new feature named D-Control Basic, which allows the discontinued control surface to pair up with Pro Tools on Apple Silicon Macs.

“Always in key, in time, and under your control”: Meet Lucid, a new granular effect powerhouse from Minimal AudioMinimal Audio has launched Lucid, a new granular effect plugin that’s able to rebuild any sound grain by grain into complex musical textures and harmonies.
Offering “complete musical control over time and pitch”, Lucid rebuilds sounds completely in key with your project, with “industry-first grain scale-locking” to ensure each grain is in key with your chosen scale, while timeline sync keeps stretching, freezing and playback locked to your session.

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As a plugin available within your DAW of choice, Lucid can be placed onto any audio source for immediate granular processing.
At the core of the plugin is its granular engine, which rebuilds any incoming sound grain by grain in real time, resulting in otherworldly textures and sounds. There’s also 350 presets to browse at launch, with searchable tags and performance-ready macros.

As you can set Lucid to rebuild sounds within a specific key, it’s easy to play with granular harmonies, chords and arpeggiated sequences, too.
In addition to the granular engine at the heart of the plugin, Lucid also includes a flexible effects rack ripe for sonic enhancement and creative processing. Eight swappable effects are included, including multi-band compression, frequency shifting, reverb, distortion and more.
The plugin also features a powerful modulation system shared with Minimal Audio’s other products, Current and Rift. This enables you to modulate any parameter with sequencers, envelope followers, and LFOs to add movement and depth.
Lucid is available now. For more info, head to Minimal Audio, and take advantage of an early discount over at Plugin Boutique.
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SoundBridge's TURN server tutorial SoundBridge have recently put together a tutorial video that offers a step-by-step guide on how to set up a private TURN server.

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Cognition CEO denies report that SpaceX tried to acquire the startupSpaceX was reportedly in talks to buy AI coding startup Cognition. SpaceX has already acquired Cursor as it races to catch up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI.

Cortis Brings the Explosive Energy to YouTube TheaterOn stage, South Korean boy group Cortis have a magnetic presence that you just can't look away. It's hard to believe the group barely debuted one year ago on Aug. 18. The group consists of five members: James, Juhoon, Martin, Seonghyeon, and Keonho. James and Martin, respectively, had a lot of buzz surrounding them before their debut. James is recognized for choreographing and writing songs for major K-pop acts like ILLIT and Tomorrow X Together (TXT).  Martin is known for his writing and producing, notably ILLIT’s "Magnetic," TXT’s "Deja Vu," and LE SSERAFIM’s "Pierrot". 
What sets Cortis apart from other K-Pop is that they don’t follow the typical formula. They don’t have flashy over-the-top visuals. Their sound is more westernized and global with motifs of rap and hip-hop. They have a youthful aura, viral dance moves and explosively addictive sound, so it’s no surprise they would also put on a fantastic show. 
Cortis’ “Put Your Phone Down” Tour stopped by the YouTube Theater on Aug. 13. As the title suggests, the tour encourages fans, COER, to put their phone down and live in the moment. In honor of the theme of the show, the group created an app called "PYPW." The ‘PYPD’ app captures, in real-time, every movement and physical activity created together by the artist and fans at the venue. It encourages attendees to put their phones away and enjoy the show.
The show production is simple. It’s just them on stage with a couch on the side. This gave the show a more authentic vibe. There were no dress changes or VCRs, it was just them on stage dancing and singing to the music. The enormous screens behind them would light up and show the lyrics of the song in huge fonts. It felt more like an underground rap show than a K-pop show. The group focused on building up the energy of their fans. The group seemed very thrilled to be back in Los Angeles. Cortis created a lot of their music here in Los Angeles and mentioned at the show that they consider LA to be their second home.
All the members are so comfortable onstage; they would often run down through the aisles and interact with fans - dancing and singing along. Each member used handheld mics, giving them more control of their vocals. The delivery of each song was strong. Unfortunately, Keonho had to sit down on the couch for some of the choreographed moments as he suffered fractures in both pinkies due to a fall. That didn’t stop him from dancing along with his groupmates and showcasing his strong vocals. 
Cortis only has two EPs in their catalog, so it makes sense why they decided to sing the same songs multiple times to fill in time and make the concert worth it for fans. It would have been nice for the group to sing song covers, especially since they are BigHit Music's third group after BTS and TXT. At times the show felt a bit repetitive, but no one in the venue seemed to mind too much, as each performance was different; for example, they performed an explosive remix version of “GO” and extended version of “TNT.” Keeping their set interesting. One of the most memorable moments was when they slowed things down with “Joy Ride” “Lullaby” and “Blue Lips,” highlighting their melodic vocals and group harmonies. 
Towards the end of the night, the group gave some touching farewell speeches. James’ speech in particular was very sweet and endearing, ending the show on a high note. "You know LA is a very special city. It's in LA that we first put our heads together and wrote our first line of lyrics. It's in LA that we first rode into the practice room and choreographed our first choreo. It’s in LA that we made this album Color Outside the Lines that started our careers. LA is a melting pot of so many cultures all together. I see every single type of people, everyone beautiful. Everyone United, every single one enjoying music, enjoying life. This is why we’re on tour. To see every single one of you enjoying yourselves. LA, you are a very, very special city and you will always be our base,” finished James to thunderous applause. The post Cortis Brings the Explosive Energy to YouTube Theater first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Bitcoin.com integrates UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin into self-custodial walletThe integration expands access to USDU, the UAE’s first central bank-registered US dollar stablecoin, as it builds distribution beyond institutional channels.

How The Kount (BROCKHAMPTON, Logic) brings a loop to life
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Mini Blinking Barrels Keep Desktop Traffic in CheckYour desk or bench is a work area, so why not make it look the part? That’s the idea behind the miniature blinking traffic barrels that [Glen Akins] recently put together. Of course, just a single blinking light doesn’t really sell the idea of a busy construction zone, so he spent a somewhat surprising amount of time and effort optimizing the design for small-scale production.
The end result is a fascinating write-up that dives into the design decisions [Glen] made. Every aspect of this project, from the overhang of the “handle” on the 3D printed barrel to the number of passive components on the PCB was carefully considered. Critics may say [Glen] put too much thought into something that didn’t need to be so complex, but projects like these are an excellent way to keep your skills sharp — there’s no such thing as practicing too much.
Starting with the design of the barrel itself, we appreciate that [Glen] kept the capabilities of his desktop 3D printer in mind. By breaking the design up into multiple pieces and avoiding overly steep angles, he produced a design that prints cleanly without the need for support material. His step-by-step documentation and screenshots also serve as a great introduction to designing parts in Fusion if that’s something you’re interested in.
From there, things switch over to the electronics. Some in the audience will bemoan that he’s using a PIC12F1612 microcontroller to blink a single LED instead of a 555, but [Glen] brought the receipts on this one. Not only does the PIC offer more flexibility in terms of getting the blinking to look the way he wants, but it requires fewer passive components on the board and is considerably more energy efficient than the iconic timer IC. Even if you ignore all the other advantages, he calculates that going with a 555 would have cut the battery life of the finished product by approximately 15%.
This is one of those projects that’s difficult to summarize in such a terse format, as every time you think the write-up must be about over it takes a new turn on you. We were mildly bemused when the second iteration of the PCB popped up, but by the time he introduced the custom programming adapter board, we knew [Glen] wasn’t messing around.
Unsurprisingly, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen [Glen]’s handiwork. You may recall seeing his RP2040-powered sound board earlier this year, but his name has been popping up on these pages for more than a decade now.

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KKR to acquire minority stake in BookMyShow, the company behind Coldplay and Ed Sheeran’s India concertsThe deal gives KKR a position in the business whose live division, BookMyShow Live, has staged concerts in India by Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Travis Scott, Guns N' Roses and Post Malone.
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