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Notes: Top-of-the-range option from A&H, with a focus on pure analogue sound and ease of use. 4+2 channel design with four-band EQ, built-in soundcard and the brand's trademark Xone filters.

Supplier's notes:
Xone:96. The long-awaited follow-up to a genuine club classic.

A new, uncompromising analogue DJ mixer, destined to be the heart of your creativity, Xone:96 takes the legendary soul of the acclaimed Xone:92 and redelivers it, enhanced, and with state-of-the-art digital connectivity.

It's all here. The huge, detailed, space-shaking analogue sound that only Xone delivers. A refined, precision 4-band EQ. Unrivalled dual Xone:VCF filters with CRUNCH harmonic distortion. And a dual 32-bit USB soundcard (24 Channels @ 96kHz) with Traktor Scratch certification right out of the box.

Xone:96 lets you connect your whole rig, from laptops and turntables, to pedals, synths and drum machines.

Two dedicated FX sends, four stereo input channels (with 4-Band EQ), two stereo input channels with all new 3-Band Parametric EQ + two auxiliary stereo return channels. And a separate master insert for your outboard hardware.

Explore new possibilities with a familiar layout of beautifully tactile controls. And rely on the industrial build quality that exceeds the demands of relentless back-to-back performances, night after night.

Xone96: You mixed. We listened.

Notes: Combining the signature warm analogue Xone sound with class leading digital connectivity, Xone:PX5 breathes life and soul into electronic music performance. The built-in FX technology offers new levels of manipulation with our new Xone:Xcite FX suite of performance-focused delays, reverbs, modulators, flangers and distorters which are all assignable through simple hands-on control for fine-tuning the FX and expressing the DJ's inner creativity.

Xone:PX5 is a 4+1 channel mixer, equipped with the legendary Xone filter, 3 band EQ on all channels and an intuitive layout.

The versatile Send/Return feature allowing for the connection of external FX hardware with both Send/Return and Master Insert mode connections (Line or Hi-Z) equips Xone:PX5 for numerous enhanced setup scenarios. Each channel has its own dedicated send control for external FX processing and can also be routed to the internal Xone:FX engine.

Connect your laptop or computer to the premium internal 20 channel 24bit 96kHz USB2 soundcard for easy integration into digital DJ workflows, plus plug n' play connection via X:LINK to Xone:K series controllers for expanded MIDI control.

The crossfader has three switchable curve settings for blending or scratching styles and can be easily replaced or upgraded to an Innofader Pro 2 for ultimate crossfader performance.

No matter what your mixing style, Xone:PX5 combines a modern approach to DJing with all the tools required for creating your own individual sound.

Key Features

High quality internal soundcard

Xone:PX5 incorporates a high specification 20 Channel 96kHz, 24bit USB Soundcard, allowing it to be seamlessly integrated into digital DJ workflows.
Additionally the Xone:PX5 Soundcard supports DVS control of Native Instruments' TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 DJ software. Plug your PC/Mac into the Xone:PX5 and use the TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 control media (control vinyl or CDs) to intuitively control and scratch with digital audio files stored on your computer.

Xone:FX
Xone:PX5 features the Xone:Xcite FX suite, a new breed of FX specifically tailored for DJ performance. The array of spectral delays, resonators, gritty reverbs and more is accessed through familiar, hands-on controls for instant, instinctive operation, making it easy to add energy and excitement to a track or create entire FX soundscapes. A hybrid FX mode combines the internal and external send & return FX for more advanced FX processing.

Xone filter system

The original and best. The Xone filter is a legend in the DJ booth - none of its imitators come close. Xone:PX5's filter includes HPF, BPF, LPF, resonance control and frequency sweep, plus the option to route the Aux channel and External Return to the filter.

Xone:Sync MIDI clock engine

Xone:PX5 features an integrated MIDI clock engine which can send start/stop messages to external equipment. The 5-pin MIDI Sync/Out connection integrates external software/hardware instruments such as drum machines and synthesizers which can be connected via 14" jack input connections (mono/stereo). Xone:PX5 can also send/receive MIDI clock information through the USB connection.

X:Link
For the ultimate DJ setup, connect Xone:K series controllers to the Xone:PX5 over X:Link for hands-on control over your software, saving USB ports on your computer.

4+1 channels

On top of its four fully featured phono/USB/line channels, Xone:PX5 has a flexible mic / aux channel with XLR and 14" jack connectors and full 3 band EQ. If you don't perform with mics, the additional inputs allow this channel to be used as an extra stereo music source or USB Return channel.

Innofader compatible

Upgrade to an Innofader Pro 2 crossfader (available separately) for ultimate performance. Always a popular choice for scratch DJs.

Technical Specs
Type: Analogue
Channels: 4 + 1
EQ: 3-band / Total Kill (CH 1-4 + CH A)

USB Soundcard:
20 Channel (10 in / 10 out)
USB2 / Class Compliant
24bit / 96kHz
1 x MIDI IN
1 x MIDI Out

Line Inputs: 4 x RCA (CH 1-4), 1 x 1/4" TRS (CH A) Mono/Stereo
Phono Inputs: 4 x RCA (CH 1-4), LN/PH Switch for DVS
USB Inputs: 5 x USB (CH 1-4 + CH A)
Mic Input: 1 x XLR
Master Output: 1 x XLR (Balanced)
Master 2 Output: 1 x RCA (Un-balanced)
Booth Output: 1 x 1/4" TRS
Record Output: 1 x RCA (Un-balanced)
Master Insert: 1 x 1/4" TRS
MIDI Sync/Out: 1 x 5-Pin DIN, DIN Offset Control

Send/Return I/O
1 x 1/4" TRS Send
1 x 1/4" TRS Return
1 x LN/Hi-Z Switch

Internal Xone: FX Yes
Hybrid FX Mode: Yes (Internal < Dual > External)
FX Send: 1 x Pre/Post Selectable (CH 1-4 + CH A)

Filter:
1 x VCF Filter
HPF / BPF / LPF
Adjustable Frequency & Resonance
Assignable CH 1-4 + CH A + External Return

X-Link: 1 x RJ45

Headphones:
1 x 1/4"
1 x 3.5mm
Split Cue Monitoring

Channel Faders: 60mm VCA / Replaceable
Chanel Meters: 12 Segment LED
Channel Fader: Curve 3 Types
X-Fader: 45mm VCA / Replaceable / Innofader Compatible
X-Fader Curve Settings 3 Types
MIDI: Clock Send + Receive; Start / Stop / Pause / Tempo Bend (-/+)
MIDI Assignable: Yes (MIDI CC / MIDI Notes)
BPM Detection: Auto / Manual / Tap Tempo
Earth Ground Terminals: x 2
Headroom: 20dB

AC Mains:
100 to 240V
AC 50/60Hz
Consumption 35W max

Mains Adaptor: 3 pin IEC socket with cable clamp
Fuse Rating: 250V AC T1AL 20mm

Height: 4.3"
Width: 12.6"
Depth: 14.8"
Weight: 11.5 lbs.

Notes: The legendary Xone:92 gets a big update. Improved sound, mini innoFader Pro, updated build and more. The iconic filter circuits see major upgrades, with refined curves, silent switching and tweaked resonance. Better than ever.

Supplier's Notes:
The Xone:92 defined club music for a generation. Now, it's back to set new standards. Analog warmth, precision control, and bulletproof reliability - elevated for the next generation of underground innovators and Big Room stars.

The Evolution of a Classic

Building on the Xone:92's revered legacy and featuring hardware enhancements from the acclaimed Xone:92 Limited Edition, we've added silent VCF switching, a new custom innoFADERr crossfader, and a collection of precision upgrades that preserve the legendary 92 DNA while improving performance.

The Iconic 92 Sound. Refined

For two decades, the Xone:92 set the sonic standard for dance music with its all-analogue signal path.

The new Xone:92 delivers the iconic sound that DJs and clubbers have come to love, but with the latest high-performance analogue components in the audio path.

Experience bass that moves crowds, highs that cut through, and a warmth digital can't touch. Connect with your audience on a physical level - from intimate clubs to massive festivals.

The Legendary Filter. Perfected

The Xone:92 filter changed the game when it made its debut in 2004. Twenty years on, it's still the benchmark, and the new Xone:92 takes it further.

The updated filter provides extended frequency precision thanks to an optimised control curve while retaining the 92's fabled filter sound. Silent filter switching enables seamless transitions, and enhanced resonance lets you explore new dimensions in your performances.

Built for the Booth
The new Xone:92 is built to withstand the rigours of clubs, festivals, and relentless touring thanks to its rugged, tried and tested chassis designed for night after night of high-energy sets.

The crossfader has been updated to the industry-favourite mini innoFADER Pror, tuned to match the curve of the original 92 fader while providing a smoother, more precise and longer-lasting mixing experience.

The new Xone:92 revamps the classic Storm Grey colourway with enhanced UV printing for low light legibility, and a refocused legend for increased visibility of key controls, with recessed Filter and XFade assign switches further improving ergonomics.

The Ultimate Analogue EQ

The Xone:92's unrivalled analogue EQ delivers all the control you need to sculpt your sound and get creative with your transitions.

All phono/line channels feature our renowned 4-band EQ with total kill on HF and LF bands, plus dual mid-frequency controls for the ultimate in tonal control.

Mic channels include a 4-band EQ with +/- 15dB on all bands.

Precision Tuned Preamps

The Xone:92 phono preamp has been fine-tuned to get the best out of your vinyl with an RIAA curve tailored specifically for techno and house, and improved Line/Phono source matching for easy integration of analogue and digital sources.

Includes: Spare Knobs, Dual Ground Adapter, Mains Lead, QR Card, Safety & Regulatory Information

Notes: ALM's latest complete modular system, the Turismo combines classics like the Squid Salmple sampler and ASQ-1 sequencer to create a cohesive, engaging synth. The ultimate Eurorack starting point?

Supplier's Notes:
The Turismo is our fully modern Eurorack modular workstation, blending a curated mix of our
flagship analog and digital modules for a versatile and creative patching experience. It offers
a distinctive ALM character, designed for both precision and fun.
The workstation delivers everything from analog bass, bleeps and leads, lush chords, filtering,
extensive sampling, and DSP effects combined with various sequencing styles and numerous
modulation options plus full MIDI integration. It's an all-in-one creative hub that's endlessly
explorable.
Designed also with live performance in mind, the travel-sized 84hp system fits in a rucksack
and comes with a Decksaver cover for added protection. With MIDI, stereo line-level input,
and headphone output, it's perfect for live sets, DAWless jamming, and seamless studio integration. The system features a custom design with unique coloured controls and neodyme
bronze anodized side panels.
The Turismo is a perfect starting point for Eurorack beginners, offering a seamless pain-free
entry into modern modular synthesis that's immediately playable. For seasoned users, it's a
ready-to-use and well balanced cutting edge system designed for effortless creative exploration.

Feature List:

Numerous analog and digital sound sources including oscillators, chords, samples, noise
and more.
Sample recording and eight channel sample playback.
Five analog VCAs and numerous patch-able digital level controls.
Two fully analog multimode resonant filters.
Three inbuilt Sequencing options to run numerous synced melody and rythmic patterns.
Numerous modulation sources including LFOs, Envelopes, randomisation, quantisation,
syncing etc.
Stereo FX Processing with 18 different programs including reverbs, delays, granular processing and more.
Various utilites - S&H, mults, mixers, slew limiter, etc.
Stereo line level in and headphones out.
Three channel MIDI pitch, trigger and clock synchronisation.
Custom look modules and neodyme coloured case only available as part of the Turismo.
Includes international power, deck saver and patch cables.

Tech Specs:
Dimensions: 440 x 264 x 120mm
Weight: 3.24kg
Size: 6u / 84HP
Power: 12V 4A (approx)
Connectivity: TRS MIDI IN, Stereo Line level In, Stereo Line/Headphone out, USB-C ports
for firmware upgrade.

What's Included:

Turismo System & Modules
ALM023 / mmMidi & mmT expander
ALM022 / SQUID SALMPLE
ALM020 / QUAID MEGASLOPE
ALM026 / MULT
ALM036 / TAZM-O
ALM042 / CIZZLE
ALM032 / MFX
ALM037 / MEGA MILTON
ALM035 / ASQ-1
ALM034 / Pamela's PRO Workout
ALM028 / Pip Slope (mk II)
ALM030 / MCFx2
ALM033 / MEGA-TANG
ALM019 / HPO

Included patch cables:

15cm (x10)
30cm (x10)
60cm (x10)
90cm (x3)
120cm (x2)
MIDI DIN to TRS adapter cable
Squid Salmple USB stick with full sample banks
Universal 12V 5A power supply
Decksaver
Printed Manual

Notes: Celebrating a quarter of a century for ARS, the Model 1100 gets a red makeover. Same two-channel design with elite audiophile quality. Limited to 50 units worldwide.

Supplier's Notes:
MODEL1100 RED LE Music Mixer

2 channel table top mixer

MODEL1100 RED LE(broadcast mixer) Music Mixer
ARS Anniversary limited edition red face model

ARS MODEL 1100 DJ Mixer is a Japanese made, 4ch. rotary mixer with world's first 3band hybrid isoeq Hi-eq Mid-eq Low -Iso on each channel.

This 4 channel High Quality Rotary DJ Mixer has a 3 band Isolator on the master. Potentiometer and Switch are All ALPS .
A long time in the development phase, this mixer is a beautiful example of Japanese hand made precision workmanship.

Highly recommended.


It is designed with purist ideals with only essential features.

ARS 1100 has 3 band hybrid iso-eq hi-eq mid-eq low-iso on each channel and 3band Iso on the master.

The Master Isolators can be boost of cut from +18db ~ -8.

The Ch hi-eq mid-eq can boost or cut from +12db ~ -12db. LOW-ISO boost of cut from +6db ~ -8.

Each channel has Post Fader Send. also Return and Effect Loop.

* Due to the Model-1100 is designed for a professional use, The body is no power switch to avoid accidentally power off while playing.

* Minimizing the power noise by designing the All circuit board and the power circuit board independently and setting them apart.

Specs

Frequency Response: +/-1dB 20Hz-20Khz
Input: 2 x Phono: 47K Ohm /2 x Line: 20K Ohm
House Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Booth Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Effect Loop: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Effect Loop Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Send Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Return: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Isolator Frequency Response:
3band hybrid isoeq 1-2Ch /Low-ISO /MID-EQ/HI-EQ
Master 3Band Iso: 10 - 300 Hz / 300 - 3000 Hz / 3000 - 20000Hz boost of cut from +18db ~ -8.


Headphone Monitor Trim: Cue-Mix-Pgm
Power Consumption: 20w
Power Requirement: US-115V/EU-230V(Selectable)
Dimensions: (W)220 x (H)250 x (D)100 mm
Front Panel Colour: Red

Notes: Very limited numbers for this boutique audiophile mixer. Two-channel rotary design with hybrid three-band iso-EQ on each channel. Top quality sound and build.

Supplier's Notes:
ARS MODEL 1100 DJ Mixer is a Japanese made, 2ch. rotary mixer with world's first 3band hybrid isoeq Hi-eq Mid-eq Low -Iso on each channel.

This 2 channel High Quality Rotary DJ Mixer has a 3 band Isolator on the master.

Potentiometer and Switch are All ALPS .

A long time in the development phase this mixer is a beautiful example of Japanese hand made precision workmanship.

Highly recommended- it is designed with purist ideals with only essential features.

ARS 1100 has 3 band hybrid iso-eq hi-eq mid-eq low-iso on each channel and 3band Iso on the master.

The Master Isolators can be boost of cut from +18db ~ -8.

The Ch hi-eq mid-eq can boost or cut from +12db ~ -12db. LOW-ISO boost of cut from +6db ~ -8.

Each channel has Post Fader Send. also Return and Effect Loop.

* Due to the Model-1100 is designed for a professional use, The body is no power switch to avoid accidentally power off while playing.

* Minimizing the power noise by designing the All circuit board and the power circuit board independently and setting them apart.

Frequency Response: +-1dB 20Hz-20Khz
Input: 2 x Phono: 47K Ohm /2 x Line: 20K Ohm
House Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Booth Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Effect Loop: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Effect Loop Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Send Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Retrun: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Isolator Frequency Response: 3band hybrid isoeq 1-2Ch /Low-ISO /MID-EQ/HI-EQ
Master 3Band Iso: 10 - 300 Hz / 300 - 3000 Hz / 3000 - 20000Hz boost of cut from +18db ~ -8.
Headphone Monitor Trim: Cue-Mix-Pgm
Power Consumption: 20w
Power Requirements: US-115V/EU-230V(Selectable)
Dimensions: (W)260 x (H)250 x (D)100 mm
Front Panel Colour: Black

Notes: Brand new for 2021, premium rotary mixer from Japanese audiophile specialists ARS. Two-channel design with three-band EQs and three-band master isolator.

Supplier's Notes:
ARS MODEL 1100 DJ Mixer is a Japanese made, 2ch. rotary mixer with a 3-band hybrid isoeq: Hi-eq Mid-eq Low -Iso on each channel.

This 2 channel High Quality Rotary DJ Mixer has a 3 band Isolator on the master.

Potentiometer and Switch are All ALPS .

A long time in the development phase, this mixer is a beautiful example of Japanese hand made precision workmanship.

Highly recommended.


It is designed with purist ideals with only essential features.

ARS 1100 has 3 band hybrid iso-eq hi-eq mid-eq low-iso on each channel, aand 3band Iso on the master.

The Master Isolators can be boost of cut from +18db.

The Ch hi-eq mid-eq can boost or cut from +12db ~ -12db. LOW-ISO boost of cut from +6db.

Each channel has Post Fader Send. also Return and Effect Loop.

* Due to the Model-1100 is designed for a professional use, The body is no power switch to avoid accidentally power off while playing.

* Minimizing the power noise by designing the All circuit board and the power circuit board independently and setting them apart.


Frequency Response: +-1dB 20Hz-20Khz


Input: 2 x Phono : 47K Ohm /2x Line: 20K Ohm


House Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 1K Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 100 Ohm


Booth Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 1K Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 100 Ohm


Tape Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 1K Ohm


Effect Loop: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm


Effect Return: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm


Send Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm


Retrun: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm


Headphone Monitor Trim: Cue-Mix-Pgm Trim


Power Consumption: 25w


Power Requirements: US-115V/EU-230V(Selectable) 50/60Hz


Dimensions : (W)260 x (H)250 x (D)100 mm


Front Panel Colour: Black

Notes: ARS's four-channel Model9100 gets the red makeover to celebrate the brand's 25th birthday. Same beautiful audiophile design with three-band hybrid iso-EQ, master isolator and post-fader aux sends.

Supplier's Notes:
MODEL9100B RED Music Mixer

4 channel table top mixer

MODEL9100B RED LE(broadcast mixer) Music Mixer
ARS Anniversary limited edition red face model
(Headphone Monitor Trim: Cue-Mix-Pgm special version)

ARS MODEL 9100B DJ Mixer is a Japanese made, 4ch. rotary mixer with world's first 3band hybrid isoeq Hi-eq Mid-eq Low -Iso on each channel.

This 4 channel High Quality Rotary DJ Mixer has a 3 band Isolator on the master.

Potentiometer and Switch are All ALPS.

A long time in the development phase, this mixer is a beautiful example of Japanese hand-made precision workmanship.

Highly recommended.

It is designed with purist ideals with only essential features.

ARS 9100 has 3 band hybrid iso-eq hi-eq mid-eq low-iso on each channel and 3band Iso on the master. The Master Isolators can be boost of cut from +18db ~ -8. The Ch hi-eq mid-eq can boost or cut from +12db ~ -12db. LOW-ISO boost of cut from +6db ~ -8. Each channel has Post Fader Send. also Return and Effect Loop.

* Due to the Model-9100 is designed for a professional use, The body is no power switch to avoid accidentally power off while playing.

* Minimizing the power noise by designing the All circuit board and the power circuit board independently and setting them apart.

Specs

Frequency Response: +/-1dB 20Hz-20Khz
Input: 3 x Phono: 47K Ohm / 5 x Line: 20K Ohm
House Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Booth Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Effect Loop: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Effect Loop Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Send Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Return: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Isolator Frequency Response:
3band hybrid isoeq 1-4Ch /Low-ISO /MID-EQ/HI-EQ
Master 3Band Iso: 10 - 300 Hz / 300 - 3000 Hz / 3000 - 20000Hz boost of cut from +18db ~ -8.

Headphone Monitor Trim: Cue-Mix-Pgm
Power Consumption: 25w
Power Requirement: US-115V/EU-230V(Selectable)
Dimensions: (W)306 x (H)250 x (D)100 mm
model9100BW Unit weight:4700g
ACBOX: 1100g
Front Panel Colour: Red

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


Broadcast-ready update of ARS's flagship audiophile rotary mixer. Small design changes mean even better sound quality and improved cueing. Still hand built in Japan to the highest standards.

Supplier's Notes:
Model 9100B Music Mixer

4 channel table top mixer

Model 9100B (broadcast mixer) Music Mixer Wood TYPE (Headphone Monitor Trim: Cue-Mix-Pgm special version)

ARS Model 9100B DJ Mixer is a Japanese made, 4ch. rotary mixer with world's first 3band hybrid isoeq Hi-EQ Mid-EQ Low -Iso on each channel.

This 4 channel High Quality Rotary DJ Mixer has a 3 band Isolator on the master. Potentiometer and Switch are All ALPS .

A long time in the development phase this mixer is a beautiful example of Japanese hand made precision workmanship- highly recommended.

It is designed with purist ideals with only essential features.

ARS 9100 has 3 band hybrid iso-EQ hi-EQ mid-EQ low-iso on each channel and 3band Iso on the master.

The Master Isolators can be boost of cut from +18db ~ -8.

The Ch hi-EQ mid-EQ can boost or cut from +12db ~ -12db. LOW-ISO boost of cut from +6db ~ -8.

Each channel has Post Fader Send. also Return and Effect Loop.

* Due to the Model-9100 is designed for a professional use, The body is no power switch to avoid accidentally power off while playing.

* Minimizing the power noise by designing the All circuit board and the power circuit board independently and setting them apart.

Specifications
Frequency Response: +-1dB 20Hz-20Khz
Input: 3 x Phono: 47K Ohm / 5 x Line: 20K Ohm
House Output:RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Booth Output:RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Effect Loop: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Effect Loop Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Send Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Retrun: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Isolator Frequency Response:
3band hybrid isoeq 1-4Ch /Low-ISO /MID-EQ/HI-EQ
Master 3Band Iso: 10 - 300 Hz / 300 - 3000 Hz / 3000 - 20000Hz boost of cut from +18db ~ -8.

Headphone Monitor Trim: Cue-Mix-Pgm
Power Consumption: 25w
Power Requirement: US-115V/EU-230V(Selectable)
Dimensions: (W)306 x (H)250 x (D)100 mm
Front Panel Colour: Black

Notes: Upgraded to broadcast-ready specification for 2022, ARS's flagship Model 9100 is a thing of beauty. True hand-built Japanese audiophile quality, available here with wooden end cheeks.

Supplier's Notes:
Model 9100B Music Mixer

4 channel table top mixer

Model 9100B (broadcast mixer) Music Mixer Wood TYPE (Headphone Monitor Trim: Cue-Mix-Pgm special version)

ARS Model 9100B DJ Mixer is a Japanese made, 4ch. rotary mixer with world's first 3band hybrid isoeq Hi-EQ Mid-EQ Low -Iso on each channel.

This 4 channel High Quality Rotary DJ Mixer has a 3 band Isolator on the master. Potentiometer and Switch are All ALPS .

A long time in the development phase this mixer is a beautiful example of Japanese hand made precision workmanship- highly recommended.

It is designed with purist ideals with only essential features.

ARS 9100 has 3 band hybrid iso-EQ hi-EQ mid-EQ low-iso on each channel and 3band Iso on the master
.
The Master Isolators can be boost of cut from +18db ~ -8.

The Ch hi-EQ mid-EQ can boost or cut from +12db ~ -12db. LOW-ISO boost of cut from +6db ~ -8.

Each channel has Post Fader Send. also Return and Effect Loop.

* Due to the Model-9100 is designed for a professional use, The body is no power switch to avoid accidentally power off while playing.

* Minimizing the power noise by designing the All circuit board and the power circuit board independently and setting them apart.

Specifications

Frequency Response: +-1dB 20Hz-20Khz
Input: 3 x Phono: 47K Ohm / 5 x Line: 20K Ohm
House Output:RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Booth Output:RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Effect Loop: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Effect Loop Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Send Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Retrun: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Isolator Frequency Response:
3band hybrid isoeq 1-4Ch /Low-ISO /MID-EQ/HI-EQ
Master 3Band Iso: 10 - 300 Hz / 300 - 3000 Hz / 3000 - 20000Hz boost of cut from +18db ~ -8.

Headphone Monitor Trim: Cue-Mix-Pgm
Power Consumption: 25w
Power Requirement: US-115V/EU-230V(Selectable)
Dimensions: (W)306 x (H)250 x (D)100 mm
Front Panel Colour: Black

Notes: For Alpha Recording Systems' 25th birthday, the Model 9500 gets a limited-edition red paint job. Classic four-channel design with three-band EQ and world-class sound. Limited to 100 units worldwide.

Supplier's Notes:
MODEL9500 Music Mixer

4 channel table top mixer

MODEL9500 (broadcast mixer) Music Mixer STD

ARS MODEL 9500 DJ Mixer is a Japanese made, 4ch. rotary mixer with world's first 3band hybrid isoeq Hi-eq Mid-eq Low -Iso on each channel.

This 4 channel High Quality Rotary DJ Mixer has a 3 band Isolator and 5Band Equalizer on the master.

5Band Equalizer Control: 75Hz 300Hz 1Khz 3Khz 10Khz 5Band

Potentiometer and Switch are All ALPS. A long time in the development phase, this mixer is a beautiful example of Japanese hand made precision workmanship.

Highly recommended.

It is designed with purist ideals with only essential features.

ARS 9500 has 3 band hybrid iso-eq hi-eq mid-eq low-iso on each channel and 3band Iso and 5band EQ on the master.

The Master Isolators can be boost of cut from +18db ~ -8.

The Ch hi-eq mid-eq can boost or cut from +12db ~ -12db. LOW-ISO boost of cut from +6db ~ -8.

Each channel has Post Fader Send. also Return and Effect Loop.

* Due to the Model-9500 is designed for a professional use, The body is no power switch to avoid accidentally power off while playing.

* Minimizing the power noise by designing the All circuit board and the power circuit board independently and setting them apart.

Wood is a natural material, so there may be unevenness in the wood grain. Thank you for your understanding.

Specs

Frequency Response: +/-1dB 20Hz-20Khz
Input: 3 x Phono: 47K Ohm / 5 x Line: 20K Ohm
House Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Booth Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Effect Loop: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Effect Loop Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Send Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Return: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Isolator Frequency Response:
3band hybrid isoeq 1-4Ch /Low-ISO /MID-EQ/HI-EQ
Master 3Band Iso: 10 - 300 Hz / 300 - 3000 Hz / 3000 - 20000Hz boost of cut from +18db ~ -8.
5Band Equalizer Control: 75Hz 300Hz 1Khz 3Khz 10Khz 5Band

Headphone Monitor Trim: Cue-Mix-Pgm
Power Consumption: 30w
Power Requirement: US-115V/EU-230V(Selectable)
Dimensions: (W)366 x (H)250 x (D)100 mm
model9500BW Unit weight:5400g
AC BOX:1100g
Front Panel Colour: Red

Notes: Wooden side panel version of ARS's brilliant Model9500 mixer. Four-channel rotary design with unique three-band hybrid iso-EQ plus three-band isolator and five-band master EQ.

Supplier's Notes:
MODEL9500BW Music Mixer

4-channel table top mixer

MODEL9500BW (broadcast mixer) Music Mixer Wood TYPE

ARS MODEL 9500BW DJ Mixer is a Japanese made, 4ch. rotary mixer with world's first?3band hybrid isoeq Hi-eq Mid-eq Low -Iso on each channel.

This 4 channel High Quality Rotary DJ Mixer has a 3 band Isolator and 5Band Equalizer on the master.

5Band Equalizer Control: 75Hz 300Hz 1Khz 3Khz 10Khz 5Band

Potentiometer and Switch are All ALPS .

A long time in the development phase this mixer is a beautiful example of Japanese hand made precision workmanship.

Highly recommended.

It is designed with purist ideals with only essential features.

ARS 9500 has 3 band hybrid iso-eq hi-eq mid-eq low-iso on each channel and 3band Iso and 5band EQ on the master.

The Master Isolators can be boost of cut from +18db ~ .

The Ch hi-eq mid-eq can boost or cut from +12db ~ -12db. LOW-ISO boost of cut from +6db ~ .

Each channel has Post Fader Send. also Return and Effect Loop.

* Due to the Model-9500 is designed for a professional use, The body is no power switch to avoid accidentally power off while playing.

* Minimizing the power noise by designing the All circuit board and the power circuit board independently and setting them apart.

Wood is a natural material, so there may be unevenness in the wood grain. Thank you for your understanding.

Specs

Frequency Response: +/-1dB 20Hz-20Khz
Input: 3 x Phono: 47K Ohm / 5 x Line: 20K Ohm
House Output :RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Booth Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm/ XLR Balanced Impedance 50 Ohm
Effect Loop: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm
Effect Loop Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Send Output: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 600 Ohm
Return: RCA Unbalanced Impedance 20K Ohm

Isolator Frequency Response:
3band hybrid isoeq 1-4Ch /Low-ISO /MID-EQ/HI-EQ
Master 3Band Iso: 10 - 300 Hz / 300 - 3000 Hz / 3000 - 20000Hz boost of cut from +18db ~.
5Band Equalizer Control: 75Hz 300Hz 1Khz 3Khz 10Khz 5Band

Headphone Monitor Trim: Cue-Mix-Pgm
Power Consumption: 30w
Power Requirement: US-115V/EU-230V(Selectable)
Dimensions: (W)366 x (H)250 x (D)100 mm (WOOD 20MM Thickness)
Model: 9500BW
Unit weight:5400g
ACBOX:1100g
Front Panel Colour: Black

Notes: *** Update April 2025 - Apple Music Support added ***

AlphaTheta Corporation has made another step toward offering DJs complete creative freedom by adding support for Apple Music to its rekordbox DJ software and selected hardware systems. This update enables you to play seamlessly using Apple Music's massive library of over 100 million tracks, and its expertly curated playlists, when you play with rekordbox and supported DJ gear.

With the OMNIS-DUO, you can now connect directly to Apple Music via the internet and get instant access to the latest club tracks, chart hits, and nostalgic classics, plus your favorite playlists from your Apple Music account. This integration enables you explore new creative possibilities in your DJ sets.

To unlock these features, updates were released for rekordbox for Mac/Windows (ver. 7.1.0), rekordbox for iOS (ver. 4.4.0) and OMNIS-DUO firmware (ver. 1.21).

Through this collaboration with Apple Music, AlphaTheta will launch the AlphaTheta DJ Mix Curator page on the streaming platform. To provide new inspiration for DJ sets, the page will feature DJ mixes along with unmixed playlists of all the featured tracks so you can create your own version of each mix at home.

Key features:

Expand your sound with Apple Music's catalogue of over 100 million tracks and 30,000 playlists.
Use the latest rekordbox features with Apple Music.
Enjoy DJing anywhere with your smartphone and Apple Music.
Directly access Apple Music from the OMNIS-DUO.
Seamlessly manage your music library.


All-in-one wireless controller from Pioneer's parent company. A fresh new take on DJ units, featuring a two-deck setup with large touchscreen, up to five hours' playback from the internal battery. A flexible, portable option for all DJs.

Supplier's Notes:
Portability and playability

Easily carry the OMNIS-DUO anywhere thanks to its compact size, modest weight, and rounded corners. The system's 2-deck + mixer layout feels great for DJing, and there are 2 modes for the touchscreen - Light and Dark - so you'll always see the displayed information, even in bright outdoor settings.

Bluetooth audio input

Invite a friend to connect their phone to the OMNIS-DUO via Bluetooth and you can drop their favourite track into your set. With the Bluetooth Playback function, you'll have control of the audio on the deck. So, you can adjust the volume and EQ, apply effects to the sound, change the tempo, use Hot Cues, and scratch.

5-hour battery

Play for up to 5 hours without plugging into the mains. You can also connect the AC adapter or plug in a compatible power bank (45W or more) to the dedicated USB Type-C terminal. And if you combine the OMNIS-DUO with the battery-powered WAVE-EIGHT speaker, which features ultra-low-latency SonicLink technology, you can enjoy wireless DJing for total freedom.

Support for multiple music sources

USB Type-A drives and SD cards can be plugged straight into the OMNIS-DUO, as well as a PC/Mac via the USB Type-C terminal for use with rekordbox Performance mode. The Wi-Fi function offers easy access to tracks on a PC/Mac, smartphone, or the cloud without a wired connection.

Flexible audio output options

There's no limit to the places you can hold a party, thanks to the Bluetooth audio output function. And when the time comes to play in a venue like a bar, you can use the professional XLR output, while the RCA terminals are perfect for plugging in monitor speakers at home.

Brand-new design

The OMNIS-DUO looks at home everywhere you take it - from professional events to spontaneous outdoor parties. Its new indigo colour is inspired by denim jeans, a classic and hugely versatile fashion item, and the unique curves of the unit create a sleek silhouette.

Specifications

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
S/N Ratio: 112 dB (USB, SD)
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.003% (USB, SD)
Battery Section Capacity: 47.52 Wh (Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery)
Play time: Approx. 5 hours
Charge time: Approx. 3 hours
Inputs: 2 MIC (1x XLR & 1/4" TRS Jack, 1x 1/4" TRS Jack), 1 LINE (Bluetooth [exclusive from output])
Outputs: 1 MASTER (XLR), 1 MASTER (RCA), 1 MASTER (Bluetooth [exclusive from input]), 1 BOOTH (Combined use with RCA output), 2 HEADPHONE MONITOR (1/4" Stereo Phone Jack, 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack)
USB: USB-A for thumb drive x 1, SD card x1, USB-C for PC/Mac control x 1 USB-C for power input (USB PD 45W) x 1
Maximum Dimensions (WxDxH): 500 × 307 × 71 mm / 19.7" x 12.1" x 2.8"
Weight: 4.6 kg / 10.1 lbs.

Wireless LAN section

Supported standards: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency band used: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Bluetooth section

Wireless system Bluetooth: Ver.5.2
Frequency band used: 2.4 GHz
Compatible codecs: SBC, AAC

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


All-in-one wireless controller from Pioneer's parent company. A fresh new take on DJ units, featuring a two-deck setup with large touchscreen, up to five hours' playback from the internal battery. A flexible, portable option for all DJs.

Supplier's Notes:
Portability and playability

Easily carry the OMNIS-DUO anywhere thanks to its compact size, modest weight, and rounded corners. The system's 2-deck + mixer layout feels great for DJing, and there are 2 modes for the touchscreen - Light and Dark - so you'll always see the displayed information, even in bright outdoor settings.

Bluetooth audio input

Invite a friend to connect their phone to the OMNIS-DUO via Bluetooth and you can drop their favourite track into your set. With the Bluetooth Playback function, you'll have control of the audio on the deck. So, you can adjust the volume and EQ, apply effects to the sound, change the tempo, use Hot Cues, and scratch.

5-hour battery

Play for up to 5 hours without plugging into the mains. You can also connect the AC adapter or plug in a compatible power bank (45W or more) to the dedicated USB Type-C terminal. And if you combine the OMNIS-DUO with the battery-powered WAVE-EIGHT speaker, which features ultra-low-latency SonicLink technology, you can enjoy wireless DJing for total freedom.

Support for multiple music sources

USB Type-A drives and SD cards can be plugged straight into the OMNIS-DUO, as well as a PC/Mac via the USB Type-C terminal for use with rekordbox Performance mode. The Wi-Fi function offers easy access to tracks on a PC/Mac, smartphone, or the cloud without a wired connection.

Flexible audio output options

There's no limit to the places you can hold a party, thanks to the Bluetooth audio output function. And when the time comes to play in a venue like a bar, you can use the professional XLR output, while the RCA terminals are perfect for plugging in monitor speakers at home.

Brand-new design

The OMNIS-DUO looks at home everywhere you take it - from professional events to spontaneous outdoor parties. Its new indigo colour is inspired by denim jeans, a classic and hugely versatile fashion item, and the unique curves of the unit create a sleek silhouette.

Specifications

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
S/N Ratio: 112 dB (USB, SD)
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.003% (USB, SD)
Battery Section Capacity: 47.52 Wh (Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery)
Play time: Approx. 5 hours
Charge time: Approx. 3 hours
Inputs: 2 MIC (1x XLR & 1/4" TRS Jack, 1x 1/4" TRS Jack), 1 LINE (Bluetooth [exclusive from output])
Outputs: 1 MASTER (XLR), 1 MASTER (RCA), 1 MASTER (Bluetooth [exclusive from input]), 1 BOOTH (Combined use with RCA output), 2 HEADPHONE MONITOR (1/4" Stereo Phone Jack, 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack)
USB: USB-A for thumb drive x 1, SD card x1, USB-C for PC/Mac control x 1 USB-C for power input (USB PD 45W) x 1
Maximum Dimensions (WxDxH): 500 × 307 × 71 mm / 19.7" x 12.1" x 2.8"
Weight: 4.6 kg / 10.1 lbs.

Wireless LAN section

Supported standards: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency band used: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Bluetooth section

Wireless system Bluetooth: Ver.5.2
Frequency band used: 2.4 GHz
Compatible codecs: SBC, AAC

Notes: Like a greatest hits of recent Analogue Solutions synths, the Ample combines sound elements from the Fusebox with jack patch points, a patch pin matrix, plus sequencer and CV touch pads from the Generator, creating something new and unique.

Supplier's Notes:
Ample combines the best elements of several of Analogue Solutions' recent products.

The sound elements of Fusebox
Jack patch points of Concussor Eurorack
Patch pin matrix of Vostok
Echo from Dr Strangelove
Sequencer and CV touch pads of Generator

It shares all this yet still has its own sound!

Ample can be as complex or as simple as you want it to be

This synth has been given a large and diverse number of controls, that along side the patch sockets, will give even the best and experienced synthesist endless possibilities.

This synth presents the controls in a user friendly and familiar synth layout that, together with this manual and other resources, enable even the new guy to get great sounds.

Synth - Percussion - Audio Processor

Ample is a compact analogue synthesizer. Analogue - as in really analogue. Aside from the MIDI chip (which has to be digital), everything else is totally analogue using real transistors and op-amps. There are no CPU stabilised and quantised circuits, no DCOs, no digital LFOs and no digital EGs, as found on other so called analogue synths. The circuitry is based on designs dating back to the mid-1970s. So Ample has a genuine old sound.

Circuits included

3x Analogue Oscillators

There are three analogue VCOs - each providing a wealth of features and modulation choices. VCO3 can easily be utilised as a LFO.

2x Analogue Low Frequency Oscillator

LFO2(/Sync) has a triangle wave output. VCO3 can be used as an LFO and has Saw, Triangle and Square wave modulation signals.

Analogue Filter

Ample uses a four pole 24bB per octave low pass filter.

Analogue Amplifier

The VCA can be set to THRU so it is always 'open'. This allows Ample to be used as an effects processor.

2x Analogue Envelopes

There are two EGs - each having full control over ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN, and RELEASE.

Modulation

Great thought has been placed into modulation route choices, allowing a wide range of sounds to be produced, including percussion and 'modular' sounds further extended by patching with the jack sockets and pin matrix.

MIDI

MIDI is intentionally kept simple - so you can concentrate on making new sounds and making music - not getting tied up with SYSEX programming.

You get the all important control over filter cut-off using MIDI Velocity.

Patchable External CV Control Sockets

Ample has many input and output audio and CV sockets - to allow the synth to be effectively re-wired to make new sounds.

The sockets also enable it to be easily used with Eurorack and other modular systems. They can be patched together.

Sequencer

Ample has a vintage style 16 step sequencer.

Touch Keys

There are 6 touch keys that each output a set voltage. Use this to play the pitch or as modulation signals. A great tool for inspiration!

Pin Matrix

A neat way to patch the synth.

Echo

Nice lo-fi echo / delay.

Notes: Reboot of the classic Megacity sequencer, the AS500 follows the same unique approach with up to 64 steps presented in two banks, each split into groups of eight cascading steps.

Supplier's Notes:
New Analogue Sequencer!

Almost identical re-boot of Analogue Solutions' legendary Megacity sequencer.

Smaller form factor

Desktop design

Some general over enhancements, internal improvements.

Note: This version is pure analogue and does not feature a quantizer or MIDI.

Standalone 64 step analogue step sequencer with a host of unique features that sets it apart from others

What's so special about this sequencer?

AS500 is formatted differently and operates differently than other step sequencer.

Traditionally step sequencers run horizontally from left to right then loop back to step one. You can make the pattern shorter, but generally that's it.

AS500 patterns run vertically downwards in columns. As the end of each column is played, the next to the right is played.

AS500 has a unique Jump system. When a Jump switch is on, the rest of the column's steps are bypassed and the sequencer jumps straight to the start of the next column

These two features in particular as familiar enough ways of working to be intuitive, but different enough to force you to work and think in a slightly different way. The end result is you will get sequences and patterns that you might not have created otherwise.

More Variation

Many step sequencers can start to sound repetitive since it's usually the same single pattern looping endlessly.

AS500 allows you to split the sequencer in half and use the right half as a Fill-In pattern to add variation, much like vintage drum machines.

These Fills are activated via a Push Button, or via a trigger pulse from an external modular.

AS500's format and Jump switches, combined with excellent features like Fill-In, Split sequencers and other features makes AS500 a great sequencer package.

Use

If you are familiar with analogue sequencers in general, then most features of AS500 should be fairly self-explanatory, but it would still be worth having a read through the manual.

The sequencer is laid out in vertical columns, eight in total.

The sequencer runs from top to bottom, and left to right.

The Difference Between Reset and Jump

If a Reset is initiated the sequencer returns to step one, the first step of the sequencer.

Use Reset to shorten the sequence.

If a Jump is initiated the sequencer will advance (jump) to step one of the next column to the right.

Notes: The ARP 2600 is arguably the most iconic and recognizable synthesizer of all time. Having been used in countless records, film scores, TV shows and game soundtracks since its appearance from the 70's through to today, the ARP 2600's sound remains an essential part of the music world.

The new ARP 2600 M delivers the sound admired around the world, in a more compact and portable format and including added features that make it the ideal incarnation of this historic synth.

When the ARP 2600 FS was announced in January 2020, it quickly became a phenomenal success with musicians all over the world recognizing the faithfulness to the original ARP 2600.

The ARP 2600 M is around 60% the original size, making it lighter, more portable and easier to place and use in a studio. It integrates the same analogue circuitry and components as the ARP 2600 FS, thus faithfully reproducing the characteristic ARP sound.

The ARP 2600 M is built in Japan with the same care and extraordinary quality standard as the ARP 2600 FS, and uses the same analogue components to accurately reproduce the sound and feel of the original.

The Spring Reverb has been re-engineered and adapted to the new size body to the same lush effect.

The ARP 2600 M comes with a dedicated Carry Case that not only protects your instrument, but also makes it easier to transport, thanks to its custom casters with special anti-shock damping technology.

There is also enough space to carry other gear together, like your favourite volca, SQ-64 or MIDI controller!

It is not by chance that the ARP 2600 has been so extremely popular to this day.

More than a synthesizer, the ARP 2600 M is a complete sound design studio. Even today, the ARP 2600 stands as a bridge between the individual elements of modular synthesis and the immediacy of a production / performance instrument. Included are an ample supply of oscillators, envelopes, a filter and amplifier - all of the building blocks of analogue synthesis. But the ARP 2600 M goes even further, with a spring reverb tank and even a pair of built-in monitor speakers. Also present is much of the versatility of a vintage modular system, including a ring modulation, lag and voltage processors, an envelope follower, audio preamp, a clock-able switch, noise source, a sample-and-hold module, signal inverters, an auxiliary mixer, and even a set of parallel-wired/multi jacks.

The new ARP 2600 M is not only faithful to the original, it also includes an array of added features that will make it even easier to use:

Plug and play: Connect any class compliant MIDI controller such as a KORG microKeys, nanokeys or SQ-64 to one of the ARP 2600 M's USB ports (USB-A and USB-B) and automatically get full control of your instrument!

Resized: The new size makes it easier to visualize your patch and also allows you to use shorter patch cables

Filter Choice: Two types of filters from two versions of the original ARP 2600(4012 type, 4072 type)

More MIDI: 5-Pin DIN plug MIDI IN added

Modern Control: Pitch-bend, Modulation, Portamento ON/OFF and Portamento ON/OFF can be controlled through MIDI CC messages (USB/DIN MIDI)

Normalized voltage: The threshold of the trigger signal required to activate the ADSR through the S/H GATE JACK has been reduced from 10V to 5V, making it much easier to use in combination with other gear such as volcas or Eurorack modules

Tweaked Parameters: Improved Attack and Release time ratios

Easy Connections: L/R Stereo Output Jack (instead of XLR)

Speakers turn automatically off when using headphones- improved, smoother sliders

Celebrating the rebirth of this iconic synth, the first 1000 units will come with a special colour road case, as well as a KORG microKEY2-37 so you can start playing right away!

The ARP 2600 FS comes with a diverse variety of music software from Izotope including "Ozone Elements" which lets you not only create songs but also master them using AI, "Skoove" which will help you improve your keyboard playing skills, "Reason Lite" DAW software, as well as software synths from KORG and other brands.

In other words, the moment you get your hands on this synthesizer you'll have a variety of tools to help you take your music to the next level.

Notes: Arturia's 25 years of experience shine through in this beautifully crafted studio and stage instrument, packing 10 of the brand's famously precise sound engines into a user-friendly, ultra-playable package.

Supplier's Notes:
AstroLab is the culmination of 25 years of passion, innovation, and commitment to the pursuit of unhindered musical exploration. From must-have performance instruments that respond to every keystroke just like the originals do, to iconic keyboards and futuristic synth textures - instantly find that perfect sound, stay in the zone and set your creative flow on a flight path beyond space and time.

For many musicians and producers who utilize a plethora of tools, instruments and custom sounds in their home or studio setup, recreating this for a live performance is not always straightforward. This is where AstroLab comes in, offering both a robust, minimalist design and workflow-focused technology that lets you integrate all your sounds effortlessly.

A universe of iconic sounds?

AstroLab comes with over 1300 onboard presets brought to life with 10 in-built sound engines, from Virtual Analog to Wavetable and Granular. Instantly access an unparalleled library of sounds as well as the ability to integrate your own - expandable through the Sound Store and companion software.

A performance keyboard you can trust

AstroLab lets you travel from the stage, to the studio, and back, without ever needing to compromise on sound quality and playability. Every aspect of AstroLab has been designed with the live musician in mind.

Produce, rehearse, perform

Focus on performance with AstroLab's simple yet powerful controls. Featuring quick sound selection, 4 multi-purpose macros, customisable FX knobs and innovative play modes to help you stay in key and inspire new ideas.

On-the-go control

Customize and organize sounds on-the-go via AstroLab's mobile app which brings the convenience of mobile technology to your performance workflow. Edit your playlists and explore new sounds with the sound store, all completely independent from your DAW or computer.

Professional software included

Fine-tune, record and curate custom sounds for AstroLab using its counterpart software, Analog Lab Pro, extending the sonic range and power of AstroLab to suit your every need.

Features

61-note semi-weighted keyboard
10 sound engines
Virtual Analog
Samples
Wavetable
FM
Granular
Physical modelling
Vector Synthesis
Harmonic
Phase distortion
Vocoder
Piano-size keys
Over 1300 in-built sounds from Arturia instruments
Up to 10.000 sounds via Arturia software
Navigation wheel & screen for easy browsing
10 Preset Buttons for quick sound access
4 macro controls for quick editing
17 insert FX & dedicated Delay/Reverb
4 dedicated knobs to control FX
Multis/Keyboard Split
MIDI i/o, audio input, and control pedal I/o
USB-C connection and USB-A host
Bluetooth audio and WiFi for wireless control
Arpeggiator, Looper, Chord & Scale modes

I/O on offer:

Stereo Audio input
Four control inputs
Stereo audio outputs
Dedicated headphone out
USB MIDI Host
USB C Connection to host computer
Locking DC power input

Included software

Make use of AstroLab's software ecosystem which enhances ease-of-use when on the road and offers greater control, customisation and an even greater range sounds:

AstroLab Connect (iOS + Android)
Analog Lab Pro
Compatible with V Collection and Pigments (not included)

Box Content

Quickstart
Registration card
USB Cable (C/A)
User Manual
Power Supply

Notes: Arturia's flagship audio interface is designed for maximum versatility as well as top quality sound. With 16 analogue inputs, 12 analogue outputs and an array of digital I/O including ADAT, MIDI and clock, your creative process won't be interrupted by reconfiguring your hardware.

Supplier's Notes:
AudioFuse 16Rig

Studio mastermind interface

AudioFuse 16Rig is a high-density audio interface that combines an unmatched array of connections with a creativity-first workflow, built to handle a hardware-focused setup and keep your devices always in sync, always sounding pristine, and always ready to go.

Make your sound count

Introducing an interface that lets you leave everything connected, route anything to anything, and be more creative with your projects.

A workhorse hub of connections and smart features designed to get the job done, no matter the complexity. A powerful, reliable production tool that can be moulded to suit your audio setup, your workflow, and your sound.

A standalone mixer

For DAWless recording, live mixing, and outside-the-box audio configuration, AudioFuse 16Rig just works. Fire up its two low-latency internal mixers for sessions away from the studio, process audio & MIDI without a computer connection, and save your configurations for instant recall and quick setup switching.

Intricate audio routing

Get hands-on with an interface that lets you configure its connections to suit any need, including multiple sends/returns for effects, quick A/B speaker monitoring, and more. The included AudioFuse Control Center even features a matrix for quick 'connect anything and everything' configuration.

Quantity, meet quality

Give every recording the shine, clarity, and projection it deserves with two high-quality digitally-controlled preamps and 24-bit AD/DA converters from ESS and Cirrus Logic. Whether it's red-hot synths, dynamic guitars, delicate vocals, or any combination of inputs, expect top-notch sound across the board.

Choose your workflow

Your interface should adjust to suit your setup, not the other way around. Control AudioFuse 16Rig's settings via the display or the included software, configure it for desktop or 1U rackmount operation, use the DC-coupled outputs to send signals to synth modules, and connect your high-impedance headphones.

It's time your music had an upgrade

x16 ADAT I/O
x8 Analog Line DC coupled Outputs
x16 Analog Line Inputs
x1 MIDI In & 2x MIDI Out/Thru
Wordclock I/O
24-bit AD/DA 192kHz
Creative FX Bundle Included

Smart design

Sometimes it's the little things that matter most. You need your gear to complement and enhance the way you work, and that's the driving force behind AudioFuse 16Rig.

See how every piece of the AudioFuse 16Rig puzzle fits together to deliver a dream interface for audio & music hardware lovers.

Premium FX included

Every AudioFuse interface comes with an ever-evolving suite of creative plugins curated from Arturia's award-winning FX Collection. Refine any incoming audio with vintage studio tools, get experimental with contemporary effects, and embark on a journey through classic & modern sounds with Analog Lab.

AudioFuse Range

The new studio reference

The AudioFuse interface range connects your computer to the world of music. Record with the highest quality, monitor with absolute precision, and bring all of your gear together to create the music you always wanted to.

Analogue signal path

The highest quality components are used in the input and output signal paths of the AudioFuse series, giving you an audiophile-quality experience with no compromise.

Powerful monitoring

Multiple outputs, integrated A/B switching, monitor mix options, and even headphone outputs with both 3.5mm and 6.35mm connectors. The AudioFuse makes monitoring a joy.

Huge versatility

Each AudioFuse interface has its own unique set of features designed to make recording as fun and easy as possible.

Main Features

16 x TRS analogue inputs
Includes 2 x high-quality digitally-controlled preamps
Inputs 3 & 4 also available as 3.5mm stereo input

12 x analogue outputs
Includes 8 x DC-coupled TRS line outputs
Stereo monitor outputs
6.35mm front-panel outputs for reamping, dual-headphones

2 x ADAT in, 2 x ADAT out

Up to 16 channels of I/O at 48kHz, 8 channels at 88.2/96kHz

Wordclock in & out

1 x MIDI in, 2 x MIDI out/thru
5-pin DIN connectors
Route MIDI standalone

Low-latency USB-C connection

Class-compliant MIDI
3 x USB hub connections

Two internal standalone mixers

No computer connection needed
Cue mixer for sub-mixing and added flexibility
Main mixer controllable by MIDI

Color display with rotary control & menu buttons
Desktop or 1U rackmount configuration
Includes AudioFuse Control Center
Includes AudioFuse Creative Suite

Analog Lab Intro
Comp DIODE-609* NEW
Pre 1973
Pre V76
Pre TridA
Filter MINI
Chorus JUN-6
Comp FET-76
Delay TAPE-201
Rev PLATE-140
Phaser BI-TRON

What's in the box

Box content
AudioFuse 16Rig unit
Power supply
2x USB cable

Instrument dimensions
size : 17.3 x 11.6 x 1.7 inches (493 x 294 x 43mm)

Platform requirements

Windows
Win 10+ PC: 4 GB RAM; Intel i5 CPU or faster
1GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Apple
10.13+: 4 GB RAM; Intel i5 CPU or Apple Silicon CPU
1GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


Arturia's flagship audio interface is designed for maximum versatility as well as top quality sound. With 16 analogue inputs, 12 analogue outputs and an array of digital I/O including ADAT, MIDI and clock, your creative process won't be interrupted by reconfiguring your hardware.

Supplier's Notes:
AudioFuse 16Rig

Studio mastermind interface

AudioFuse 16Rig is a high-density audio interface that combines an unmatched array of connections with a creativity-first workflow, built to handle a hardware-focused setup and keep your devices always in sync, always sounding pristine, and always ready to go.

Make your sound count

Introducing an interface that lets you leave everything connected, route anything to anything, and be more creative with your projects.

A workhorse hub of connections and smart features designed to get the job done, no matter the complexity. A powerful, reliable production tool that can be moulded to suit your audio setup, your workflow, and your sound.

A standalone mixer

For DAWless recording, live mixing, and outside-the-box audio configuration, AudioFuse 16Rig just works. Fire up its two low-latency internal mixers for sessions away from the studio, process audio & MIDI without a computer connection, and save your configurations for instant recall and quick setup switching.

Intricate audio routing

Get hands-on with an interface that lets you configure its connections to suit any need, including multiple sends/returns for effects, quick A/B speaker monitoring, and more. The included AudioFuse Control Center even features a matrix for quick 'connect anything and everything' configuration.

Quantity, meet quality

Give every recording the shine, clarity, and projection it deserves with two high-quality digitally-controlled preamps and 24-bit AD/DA converters from ESS and Cirrus Logic. Whether it's red-hot synths, dynamic guitars, delicate vocals, or any combination of inputs, expect top-notch sound across the board.

Choose your workflow

Your interface should adjust to suit your setup, not the other way around. Control AudioFuse 16Rig's settings via the display or the included software, configure it for desktop or 1U rackmount operation, use the DC-coupled outputs to send signals to synth modules, and connect your high-impedance headphones.

It's time your music had an upgrade

x16 ADAT I/O
x8 Analog Line DC coupled Outputs
x16 Analog Line Inputs
x1 MIDI In & 2x MIDI Out/Thru
Wordclock I/O
24-bit AD/DA 192kHz
Creative FX Bundle Included

Smart design

Sometimes it's the little things that matter most. You need your gear to complement and enhance the way you work, and that's the driving force behind AudioFuse 16Rig.

See how every piece of the AudioFuse 16Rig puzzle fits together to deliver a dream interface for audio & music hardware lovers.

Premium FX included

Every AudioFuse interface comes with an ever-evolving suite of creative plugins curated from Arturia's award-winning FX Collection. Refine any incoming audio with vintage studio tools, get experimental with contemporary effects, and embark on a journey through classic & modern sounds with Analog Lab.

AudioFuse Range

The new studio reference

The AudioFuse interface range connects your computer to the world of music. Record with the highest quality, monitor with absolute precision, and bring all of your gear together to create the music you always wanted to.

Analogue signal path

The highest quality components are used in the input and output signal paths of the AudioFuse series, giving you an audiophile-quality experience with no compromise.

Powerful monitoring

Multiple outputs, integrated A/B switching, monitor mix options, and even headphone outputs with both 3.5mm and 6.35mm connectors. The AudioFuse makes monitoring a joy.

Huge versatility

Each AudioFuse interface has its own unique set of features designed to make recording as fun and easy as possible.

Main Features

16 x TRS analogue inputs
Includes 2 x high-quality digitally-controlled preamps
Inputs 3 & 4 also available as 3.5mm stereo input

12 x analogue outputs
Includes 8 x DC-coupled TRS line outputs
Stereo monitor outputs
6.35mm front-panel outputs for reamping, dual-headphones

2 x ADAT in, 2 x ADAT out

Up to 16 channels of I/O at 48kHz, 8 channels at 88.2/96kHz

Wordclock in & out

1 x MIDI in, 2 x MIDI out/thru
5-pin DIN connectors
Route MIDI standalone

Low-latency USB-C connection

Class-compliant MIDI
3 x USB hub connections

Two internal standalone mixers

No computer connection needed
Cue mixer for sub-mixing and added flexibility
Main mixer controllable by MIDI

Color display with rotary control & menu buttons
Desktop or 1U rackmount configuration
Includes AudioFuse Control Center
Includes AudioFuse Creative Suite

Analog Lab Intro
Comp DIODE-609* NEW
Pre 1973
Pre V76
Pre TridA
Filter MINI
Chorus JUN-6
Comp FET-76
Delay TAPE-201
Rev PLATE-140
Phaser BI-TRON

What's in the box

Box content
AudioFuse 16Rig unit
Power supply
2x USB cable

Instrument dimensions
size : 17.3 x 11.6 x 1.7 inches (493 x 294 x 43mm)

Platform requirements

Windows
Win 10+ PC: 4 GB RAM; Intel i5 CPU or faster
1GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Apple
10.13+: 4 GB RAM; Intel i5 CPU or Apple Silicon CPU
1GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Notes: One of the best synths money can buy. Hugely expressive PolyBrute engine expands to 12 voices with the same beguiling combination of FullTouch keyboard, Morphee control and ribbon strip. Immense

Supplier's Notes:
Unleashing the full power of PolyBrute

Continuing the legacy of its predecessor as one of the most powerful and expressive analogue synths ever made, PolyBrute 12 goes a step further.

A multi-faceted tool for musical expression, PolyBrute 12 lets you seamlessly evolve and control any parameters while playing. The input-perfect sensitivity of the keyboard, the bi-timbral morphing presets, the multi-axis Morphee controller, the Ribbon controller - all work in perfect harmony so you can breathe vitality and intricate dynamics into your sound.

PolyBrute's in-the-moment sonic display would not be possible without the raw energy of its Brute oscillators and dual enhanced classic filters. This, combined with its intuitive interface, elegant modulation Matrix and advanced software companion make PolyBrute 12 a synth for the ages - a matrimony of Brute force and human touch.

Full touch, full control

Discover a next-generation keybed and new aftertouch modes that bring you into a direct and tactile connection with your sound.

PolyBrute's patented FullTouch keyboard provides the exact position of every key across the entire range of movement. This not only allows for precise and dynamic aftertouch expression but it also puts versatility at PolyBrute's core - allowing you to go from regular playing modes to exceptional aftertouch and envelope control at the touch of a button.

You can also use PolyBrute 12 to control any MPE-compatible VST. If you don't have a MPE compatible DAW, you can still record expressively using MIDI 1.0, although at a lower resolution.

Mono Aftertouch

In this mode, the note is triggered by regular keyboard velocity and the classic aftertouch area corresponds to an assignable aftertouch signal, where all the voices receive the same level and amount of expression. Great for applying a unified modulation effect to a chord or phrase.

Morph between sonic worlds

Seamlessly blend from one patch to another and find that perfect middle ground

Each preset is made up of two sonic states, A & B. A dedicated Morph knob lets you seamlessly explore a continuum of sound between them. This, combined with the Morphee controller and PolyBrute's keyboard, paves the way for endless patch evolution and expressivity.

Analogue heart, seismic sound

PolyBrute's sound begins with two analogue VCOs sharing much of the same sonic architecture that has made the Brute family renowned.

Each oscillator generates sawtooth, triangle and square waves simultaneously, and you can mix between them to shape just the right signal source and timbre.

Dial in VCO 1's Metalizer wavefolding to escalate from pure to punchy. Bring in VCO 2's sub-oscillator to add an extra lower octave and some added rumble.

Dial in edgy FM effects by modulating VCO 1's frequency with VCO 2, or subtly alter a continuous range of harmonics with soft or hard sync.

1 VCF 1 Steiner

A 2-pole 12db/octave Steiner filter design with continuous sweepable slope types, as seen across the Brute range. The addition of the proprietary Brute Factor feedback control lets you add anything from subtle warmth to a electrified growl.

2 VCF 1 Ladder

Inspired by Dr. Bob Moog's legendary 4-pole 24db/octave ladder design. A low-pass classic, with added gain compensation and asymmetrical distortion to add upfront grit to your polyphonic patches.

Modern modulation sources

Modulation has always been essential in animating synth sounds.

PolyBrute weaves a web of envelopes and LFOs that's intricate and unpredictable in equal measure - a dynamic display of sonic motion.

Three Envelope Generators

PolyBrute's VCF and VCA have velocity-sensitive ADSR envelopes hardwired outside the Matrix for instant gratification. The third Envelope Generator features a delay stage (DADSR) and can be assigned to sculpt any Matrix modulation targets. Use the various repeat and loop modes to add complex movement to your patches.

Three Envelope Generators

PolyBrute's VCF and VCA have velocity-sensitive ADSR envelopes hardwired outside the Matrix for instant gratification. The third Envelope Generator features a delay stage (DADSR) and can be assigned to sculpt any Matrix modulation targets. Use the various repeat and loop modes to add complex movement to your patches.

Three LFOs

PolyBrute's three syncable LFOs span an extremely wide range - facilitating anything from beautiful evolving soundscapes to clangorous audio-range modulation. Options for waveshaping, polarity and retriggering let you take your sound way outside the box. Experiment with Matrix routing and tempo/MIDI sync for hyper-rhythmic effects.

Enter the matrix

The flexibility of modular patching combined with digital precision and analogue richness makes for a transcendent polysynth experience.

32 target parameters, 64 connections in total. Rearrange PolyBrute's signal chain with the touch of a single button. Dial in positive or negative amounts, intuitively assign one or more destinations via any relevant controls, instantly route PolyBrute's array of performance controllers and advanced modulation sources to influence just about anything in the instrument's chain - all without a convoluted array of wires.

But the Matrix doesn't just take care of PolyBrute's all-encompassing modulation routing - it's the centrepiece of every aspect of its architecture. In Presets mode, use the Matrix to select any of the 768 patch memory locations. Morph mode accesses advanced morph state editing. Sequencer mode transforms the Matrix into an intuitive visual pattern editor.

Main Features

61-keys with FullTouchr MPE Technology keyboard
Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Ribbon controllers
Morphee touch and pressure sensitive 3D controller
Osc and Noise Mixer with Filter routing
12dB/Oct Steiner Parker Filter

Continuous LP>Notch>HP>BP morphing
Cutoff, Resonance, Brute Factor

24dB/Oct Ladder Filter with Distortion
Three Envelopes
Looping capability
Two ADSR
One DADSR
Three stereo digital effects
Modulation FX : Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Ring Modulation
Delay : 9 algorithms including BBD, Digital delay
Reverb : 9 algorithms including Hall, Plate, Spring, Shimmer
Distortions : Subtle Tape, Classic Distortion, Soft Clip, Worn Out Tape, Germanium, BitCrusher, DownSampler
Arpeggiator, Matrix Arpeggiator, Sequencer
Stereo audio output
2 expression and 1 sustain pedal inputs
Two Analogue VCO's
Saw
Triangle + Metalizer
Square + Pulse Width
Sub
Linear FM
Hard Sync
Noise Generator
Continuous tone from rumble noise to white noise
Three LFOs
LFO1 and LFO2 with waveform selection
LFO3 with waveform shaping using Shape and Symmetry
Rate control & Tempo Sync
Various retrig options
480 presets and 768 preset slots
12x32 Modulation Matrix
Notes, Accent, Slide per step
3 tracks of automation
MIDI and USB I/O + analogue clock I/O

Platform specifications

Windows
Win 10+ (64bit)
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
3GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
ARM processors not supported on Windows

Apple
Mac OS 11+
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
3GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

Required configuration
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit.

Work with ASC
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What's in the box

Box content

PolyBrute 12 Unit
Power Cord
User Manual
Registration Card

Instrument dimensions
Size : 38.3 x 17.1 x 6.1 inches (972 x 435 x 156mm)
Weight : 50.7lbs (23kg)

Notes: The top dog of the Hydrasynth range, featuring a dual synth engine offering 16 voices (double the standard model) and a larger six-octave keyboard. Serious synth power with great wavetable sound.

*** New 2.0 Firmware update for all Hydrasynth models - March 2023 ***

This is a free of charge update for all current and new users of Hydrasynth. The biggest news in this update includes:
Expanded memory to 8 banks (Keyboard, Desktop, and Explorer only)
NEW modulation source: VOICE MODULATOR
OSC Bit reducer
LFO quantizer
ENV quantizer
LFO Step Advance
Global FX bypass
Increased Vibrato resolution
New Sustain pedal options including Sostenuto
More LED options
Glissando in glide options
Arp Range goes to 6 octaves
Arp Step Offset parameter
More Rand/Init shortcuts (all STEP LFO steps, Wavescan waves, Voice mod offsets)
Local On/Off saved
......And more!
This is the first major update to the Hydrasynth family in a little, which adds a tonne of new features.


Supplier's Notes:
The ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe is the new flagship Hydrasynth. Offering a dual-engine setup with a total of 16 voices plus an all new 73-note keybed featuring ASM's much sought after PolyTouchr polyphonic aftertouch functionality, clearly in a class of its own. With essentially two Hydrasynths in one instrument, KeySplit and Dual voice mode patches with 8 independent voices each are possible. You also have separate balanced stereo audio outputs for each of the two parts. The easily accessible 4 octave ribbon controller adds for truly expressive playing. The Hydrasynth Deluxe of course offers CV/GATE I/O for interfacing to modular and other voltage controlled synths. There's a ton of potential for sound creation, using ASM's WaveScan oscillators together with the Mutator waveshaping section and user configurable filters. A plethora of LFO's and Envelope's plus Insert and Master Effects makes this a dream sound creation tool and quite possibly the ultimate synthesizer and controller combo for your rig.

Tech Specs

Type: Polyphonic Wave Morphing Synthesizer
Sound Engine Type(s): Wavescan
Analog/Digital: Digital
Number of Keys: 73
Type of Keys: ASM POLYTOUCH Polyphonic Aftertouch Keyboard, On/Off Velocity-sensitive
Other Controllers: Ribbon Controller, Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel
Polyphony: 16 voices (Full/Layer/Split)
Number of Presets: 1024 Single Programs, 1280 Programs in Multi (Upper/Lower)
Number of Multis: 640 Programs
Oscillators: 3 x Wavescan oscillators (219 Waveforms), 4 x Mutator wave shapers (8 Types), Noise (7 Types)
Mutators: 8 Types (FM-Lin, WaveStack, PW-Orig, PW-Squeeze, PW-ASM, Harmonic Sweep, Hard Sync, PhazDiff)
Noise: 7 Types (White, Pink, Brown, Red, Blue, Violet, Grey)
LFO: 5 per Voice (Sine, Triangle, Saw Up, Saw Down, Square, Pulse27%, Pulse13%, S&H, Noise, Random, Step), Tempo syncable, Semitone Lock
Envelopes: 5 per voice, Tempo syncable, Variable trigger sources
Filter Types: 1 Multimode Filter (16 types) and 1 Variable LP-BP/Notch-HP filter, series or parallel routing
Filters: Filter 1 (LP Ldr12, LP Ldr24, LP Fat12, LP Fat24, LP Gate, LP MS20, HP MS20, LP 3-Ler, BP 3-Ler, HP 3-Ler, LP Stn12, BP Stn12, HP Stn12, LP 1 Pole, LP 8 Pole, Vowel), Filter 2 (LP-BP-HP, LP-Notch-HP)
Effects: 9 Insert Effects, 5 Delays, 4 Reverbs
Effects Types: Chorus, Flanger, Rotary, Phaser, Lo-Fi, Tremolo, EQ, Compressor, Distortion, Delay, Reverb
Arpeggiator: 8 types (Up, Down, Up&Down, Up/Down, Order, Random, Chord, Phrase)
Other: Mod Matrix (32 slots), Macro Controllers (8), Favorites (32), Randomizer (Patch and Module), MPE Compatibility, Warm Mode, Microtuning
Audio Outputs: 4 x 1/4" Balanced (L/Mono Upper, R Upper, L Lower, R Lower)
Headphones: 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8", Separate volume control
USB: 1 x Type B
MIDI I/O: In/Out/Thru
Pedal Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (expression, sustain)
Other I/O: 2 x 1/8" Inputs (Mod 1, Mod2), 5 x 1/8" Outputs (CV, Gate, Mod1, Mod2, Clock)
Power Supply: 12V DC switchable power supply
Additional: Utility shelf
Height: 3.62" / 9.2cm
Width: 44.45" / 112.9cm
Depth: 13.62" / 34.6cm
Weight: 29.33lbs / 13.3kg
MPN: HSLX

Notes: One of the most exciting new synths of 2020. Extremely high-quality wavetable synth engine with great expressive features like a CS80-style ribbon controller and polyphonic aftertouch. Powerful.

*** New 2.0 Firmware update for all Hydrasynth models - March 2023 ***

This is a free of charge update for all current and new users of Hydrasynth. The biggest news in this update includes:
Expanded memory to 8 banks (Keyboard, Desktop, and Explorer only)
NEW modulation source: VOICE MODULATOR
OSC Bit reducer
LFO quantizer
ENV quantizer
LFO Step Advance
Global FX bypass
Increased Vibrato resolution
New Sustain pedal options including Sostenuto
More LED options
Glissando in glide options
Arp Range goes to 6 octaves
Arp Step Offset parameter
More Rand/Init shortcuts (all STEP LFO steps, Wavescan waves, Voice mod offsets)
Local On/Off saved
......And more!
This is the first major update to the Hydrasynth family in a little, which adds a tonne of new features.


Supplier notes:
The HYDRASYNTH keyboard is both a sound designers dream synth as well as a performing musicians ideal. The sound engine is designed for maximum flexibility. At the same time, we designed the user interface in a way to allow you to edit the patch quickly with a minimal amount of paging and many workflow shortcuts.

Utilizing an advanced wavetable synthesis engine, 3 Oscillators, dual Wave Mutators and 2 filters that can be configured in series or parallel, the tone generating capabilities are unmatched.

As for the performance capabilities, The HYDRASYNTH keyboard has our proprietary Polytouch keybed that offers polyphonic aftertouch over each note, giving you the type of expressive control found only in certain vintage synths.

Add to this a 4 octave ribbon controller and ergonomically designed pitch and mod wheels and you have expression and control that is not equaled in any other hardware synthesizer on the market.

The new ASM Polytouchr keybed allows not only the standard velocity and aftertouch found on other keybeds but it also supports fully polyphonic aftertouch.

In recent years companies have been trying to find ways to give the keyboard musician more ways to better express themselves. The problem is that their solution is almost never a keyboard, so you have to learn a new technique to play them.

The Polytouch keybed features a high quality, standard sized keys, so you can start playing it instantly.

The tone generation capability is the heart of any synthesizer.

The 3 oscillators allow you to choose from a selection of 219 single cycle waveforms.

Wavemorphing is a feature usually found on synths with preset wave tables. Creating user wavetables is arduous or downright impossible. Unlike most wavetable synths, the oscillators 1 & 2 have our WAVELIST mode.

This mode allows you to pick and choose 8 waves, from the bank of 219, arrange them in the order you want, and then morph from one to another.

Oscillators 1 & 2 are routed into our MUTATORS. The Mutators allow you to modulate, bend and sculpt the sound in new (and old) ways.

Each MUTANT allows you to choose from the following processes:

FM-Linear - for making classic FM sounds. Choose multiple FM sources, including external inputs.

Wavestack- creates 5 copies of the incoming sound and allows you to set a detune amount.

Hard Sync - This gives you those classic hard sync sounds. Try hard syncing a morphing wavetable for some fun.

Pulse Width - This will pulse width modulate ANY input sound.

PW - Squeeze - This is a different form of pulse width mod that creates a smoother sound.

PW-ASM - this mode divides the incoming wave into 8 slices and allows you to set how much pulse width mod will happen in each section.

Harmonic Sweep - this will sweep the harmonics of the incoming sound.

The Mutant's can also generate its own waveforms in both FM and Sync modes so that you do not have use another oscillator....Of course the routing is flexible so you can choose the other oscillators as mod sources if you like.

The 3 Oscillators are fed into a mixer along with the Noise generator and Ring Modulator.

The Mixer allows you to mix levels as well as pan the input source.

There is a balance control that allows you to choose how much signal of each source is routed to filters 1 and 2.

The filters can be set to be parallel or series for ultimate flexibility.

If oscillators and tone generators are the heart of a synthesizer, the filters are the soul.

The Hydrasynth has two filters that can be configured in series or parallel.

The first filter has 11 different filter models, giving you multiple options for tailoring your sound.

The second filter is a 12db per octave has a continuous sweep from Low pass to bandpass to high pass, similar to the way the classic SEM filter worked.

5 DAHDSR Envelopes.

An advanced sound engine needs plenty of modulation sources. Our 6 stage envelopes feature Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain and Release stages.

The time settings for the stage can be set in seconds or in time divisions, giving you envelopes that play in
sync to your song.

You can also loop the envelopes to create LFO's whose shape can be voltage controlled in the modulation matrix.

The modulation capabilities on the Hydrasynth are endless.

With 32 user definable modulation routings, you will have plenty of ways to use the 29 modulation sources and 155 modulation destinations.

Almost everything in the synth engine can be a modulation destination including the effects and arpeggiator.

The Modulation matrix points themselves can also become modulation destinations.

Notes: (ISE-NIN) VOICE brings the legendary Japanese discrete analogue sound into a compact 100% analogue Eurorack creation. Ideal for combination with an x0x techno rig, the full depth of rich sonic potential and programmability of ISE-NIN can now be patched into new modular concoctions. A full complement of iconic analog oscillators, filters, envelopes, and modulation make this at once a full-featured semi-modular synth on its own, and a powerful addition to any rig with the addition of ISE-NIN BREAKOUT.

Two Oscillators with Deep Modulation

This is a no-compromise compact recreation of a complete voice - lacking only the desktop synth's polyphony. Two oscillators each include multiple waveforms (triangle, ramp, pulse, and square on the VCO-1, with sine and noise replacing triangle and square on VCO-2). Hard sync is available, as is configurable modulation, with dedicated PWM (controlled manually, via LFO, or via envelope 1), and tweakable modulation amounts from both LFO and envelope 1 to VCO-1, VCO-2, or both. The LFO section provides access to waveform (sine, saw, square, random), rate, and delay.

Unmistakable Filter, Dual Envelopes, Musical Control

The unique classic 80s Japanese filter sound is fully embodied here, with highpass filter, lowpass with two slope options (-12 dB, -24 dB), and resonance, all with their own controls. Dual envelopes, each with four stages, are assignable to the filter, VCO modulation (ENV-1), and VCA (ENV-2), with an envelope mod fader. Envelope 1 also sports a polarity switch. As with our desktop synths, musical control is front and center, literally: you'll find dedicated controls for toggling keyboard input to each envelope, a keyboard amount to VCF fader. If you're using ISE-NIN alone as a voice, you'll have access to 1v/octave and gate inputs with glide control.

Unprecedented Patchability

Start with ISE-NIN VOICE (36HP), and you'll already have a deep semi-modular instrument on its own. But add ISE-NIN BREAKOUT (22HP), and you can place every single control under one-to-one voltage control for unmatched patchability and programmability. This is a level of sound possibility that could would normally require investing in several rows of modules; here, they're all readily accessible on one convenient, compact front plate. Not only do you get dedicated inputs for the oscillators, filters, and each separate envelope stage for both of the two envelopes, but there are separate FM inputs to each oscillator and every possible routing of the LFO, envelope, and keyboard. XMOD amount and VCO-2 quantized range each get their own input.

Power consumption: 110mA at +12V and 30mA at -12V

Depth: 38mm

36 HP

Notes: Inspired by the RSF Polykobol, the mighty Kijimi is a serious analogue synth, packing eight voices of two-VCO architecture and SSI2140-based filters. MK2 upgrade features more powerful firmware, extensive LFO options and neat wooden end panels.

Supplier's Notes:
KIJIMI MK2 is crafted to be one of the most powerful polysynths ever built, all behind intuitive front-panel controls, from its continuous timbral variation to its exhaustive modulation matrix. The Black Corporation original features planetary-sized analog sound, inspired by the best of rare and classic synths, but unique to our own parallel galaxy.

Continuous analogue timbral control

Instead of fixed waveforms, KIJIMI's voltage-controlled oscillators can morph continuously through waveform types. Sine, triangle, sawtooth, and variable pulse waves are smoothly variable, with pulse width as you turn to the far right. It's a scheme that provides unique, independent timbral over each of the eight voices.

Deep 8-voice architecture

Each of KIJIMI 's 8 voices features 2 analogue oscillators each with a square sub-bass oscillator, for buttery timbres with extensive sound design options. The sub-oscillator produces an octave lower than the combined VCO1 and VCO2 outputs, meaning you can tune two sub-pitches. Hard sync is available in VCO sync and VCO1->2 and 2->1 configurations for maximum flexibility. There's also a noise source for adding bite and percussion components. A rich lowpass filter is built around the legendary 2140 chip and the ability to frequency-modulate it via VCO2, creates a full range of sounds from metallic and aggressive to subtle. Both filter cutoff and resonance are available as modulation destinations.

Unique envelope functionality with dedicated controls

Two ADSR envelopes come with independent rate multipliers, keyboard control of attack rate, and versatile routing. Engage the CYCLE button for a cycling trapezoidal mode, similar to that on vintage instruments like the EMS Synthi. Few polysynths offer this level of detailed control, let alone with front-panel controlsino menu diving needed.

Endless modulation programmability

Modulation possibilities set the KIJIMI apart from other polysynths. Two LFOs can be routed independently to up to eight destinations, directly on front-panel buttons, controlling frequency and waveform modulation, sub-oscillator amount, filter cutoff and frequency, and amplitude modulation. Each LFO includes multiple waveform options (sine, triangle, saw, ramp, square, random) and separate attack and decay knobs in addition to rate. ADSR2 sports four independent destinations, also via front-panel push buttons and knobs. Even velocity and aftertouch get their own dedicated control section for applying velocity or aftertouch to each parameter (LFO rate, waveform morph, sub, pitch bend, and VCA). Dedicated knobs let you apply your aftertouch and poly-aftertouch, to taste, right where you want it. You'll rarely use the menus, and when you do, it'll only be to unlock even more advanced functionality (like multiple LFO features!). KIJIMI is a rare case of fusing straightforward one-control-per-feature design with unrestricted possibilities.

Full MIDI and expressive control, tuning support

Combine all the elements, and KIJIMI is an instrument that's playable like no other. Each note you play separately triggers modulation, independently on each voice, with full control via aftertouch. Add in full MIDI control, complete MIDI polyphonic expression (MPE) support, advanced tuning capabilities (including microtuning via SCALA and 128 memory locations for tuning settings), and velocity polyphonic aftertouch, each with up to six more destinations with its own bipolar settings. KIJIMI finally brings a synthesizer architecture that can unlock the possibilities of your expressive controller of choice.

Updated package

The MK2 version of KIJIMI includes all the acclaimed sonic power and character of its predecessor, in an improved package. Updated firmware now includes the ability to assign different LFO settings (rate, waveform, envelope, and depth) to each individual destination. In addition to 128 factory and 1152 user presets, we've included user banks by Mathew Jonson, Richard Devine, and Paul Schilling. All this comes in a compact, 2.71kg/5.97 lb device with wood panels attached (or the option of metal rack ears instead). DIN MIDI and isolated USB are onboard.

Notes: It starts with a dream

We are all fans of synthesizers, their vintage sound, classic and modern at the same time, their ability to mix several timbres. We love the musical journey that transports us while listening to each new presets.

We also like guitar and bass. Standing or sitting, in your studio or on stage, playing on guitar or bass is this tremendous energy, this way in which the intensity of the playing is in total connection with the music you want to create. A sweet ballad, a melodious arpeggio, a hell of a bass line, a stratospheric lead, an awesome riff.

What if we could express all that but with a great synth sound?

The dream came true, and even more!

A modern synth played like a guitar or a bass

Elyra is played with the typical gestures of playing guitar and bass and all the energy that comes from it. You play with your whole body.

There are two strumming aera for strings, one dedicated to back and forth and another dedicated to bass and arpeggios.

Elyra is designed to be played by both right-handed and left-handed people.

You can also play it placed on a table or on your knees like a groove box.

A powerful and unique composition tool

With up to 16 voices polyphony, spread across 16 instruments/layers and with is powerful sequencer, Elyra is more than a groovebox, it is a composition tool.
You can have one instrument with 16 voices or 16 instruments with one voice and everything in between.

Because Elyra is battery powered, you can carry it anywhere with you and play for several hours.

You can play and sequence all your other instruments via MIDI port.

A sound engine is made for this instrument by Kodamo.

At the core of Elyra there is a powerful and beautiful sound engine created for by Kodamo.

It is a virtual analogue engine based on subtractive synthesis with just enough FM synthesis to offer a vast sound territory.

It has many parameters to sculpt and create a unique sound.

Electronics and wood

Elyra is made of electronics and wood.

The electronic parts are designed in France and comply with environmental standards and in particular RoHS.

The body of the instrument is made of wood. It is cut and assembled in France. The wood is only chosen from sustainable or recycled sources.

Elyra is built to last.

Raised touch buttons

All Elyra buttons are touch sensitive pads made up of a slightly raised area allowing the user to feel physical feedback.

This is capacitive sensor technology which offers an extremely fast response time of 2 ms.

There are 5 distinct areas on the main panel:

the fretboard composed of 4 * 12 pads
the strumming area separated into two types, A and B
two assignable sliders
an OLED screen with its wheel and its 8 contextual buttons

Guitar/bass mode

At first you need a double trig to play a note in Guitar or Bass mode: the hand on the fretboard selects the note to be played, and the other hand uses one of the two strumming areas.

Each one of the four strings has its own two strumming areas.

The strumming area A, is made of a long and very thin relief pad. It is ideal for playing back and forth on one or more strings.

The strumming area B, is a double pad surrounded by holes in the main layer, it allows both bass type playing and is ideal for playing arpeggios.

Elyra retains the essential subtleties of guitar playing, when a note has just been played you can also, like in guitar, slide to another note, or do a Pull-off or a Hammer-on without using the strumming area again.

You can use the slider with your thumb to bend the notes.

Elyra can be tuned according to your needs. there are basic tunings, like the first 4 strings of a guitar E, A, D, G, or any open tuning, or like a Ukulele.

You choose the root notes of each string, and the choice is specific to each track in one project.

Specifications

Fretboard: 12*4 capacitive pads (2ms latency)
Sound Engine: Virtual analogue + FM
Polyphony: 16 voices shared by all tracks
Multitimbrality: up to 16 instruments/layers
Presets: 256 factory presets
1024 user presets
16 presets per project
Oscillators: 15 waveforms including sine, triangle, saw, pulse and noise
Pitch envelope
Amp envelope ADSR + delay
FM: envelope modulator (osc 2) + feedback level
Filter: filter type : HPF, LPF
Filter slope: 2 poles -12dB/oct, 4 poles -24d B/Oct
Envelope ADSR
LFO: 2 LFOs, 5 waveform, speed depth, delay, retrig position, sync to BPM
Effects: 3 master effects with individual send by tracks
Effect 1: distortion/overdrive
Effect 2: bitcruch or chorus
Effect 3: stereo delay or reverb
Sequencer: a pattern = up to 256 steps per track, 128 patterns per project
max 999 project by SD card
Power Supply: 5v USB bus power supply
Memory: SD card

Size and Weight

Width: 435 mm - 17 - 1/8 inches
Depth: 170 mm - 6 - 11/16 inches
Height: 40 mm - 1 - 37/64 inches
Weight: 1.2 kg / 2 lbs 12,3 oz

Notes: Latest incarnation of Buchla's legendary modular synth. Massively creative with incredible sound and history stretching all the way back to the 1960s.

Supplier notes:
The evolution of the legendary modular analog synthesizer by Don Buchla. The Buchla Easel Command is the newly updated 208C in a standalone desktop form with MIDI and CV control.

Buchla's own Joel Davel led the charge to create a new version of the legendary Music Easel instrument with more modular flexibility and independence, while also providing the means to easily interface with more devices, such as the various DAWs like Ableton and MIDI controllers, including the very expressive Sensel Morph. It's still fully analog in its default configuration and provides the unique and exquisite Buchla experience with greater functionality at a lower cost.

Notes: Buchla's touch-sensitive keyboard updated for the 21st century. Third-generation version offers expressive control for Buchla, MIDI and Eurorack. Iconic.

Supplier's Notes:
Though our lives are dominated by touchscreens, when it comes to music, there's still a lot of magic in capacitive touch control. Don Buchla was one of the first to apply this technology to electronic music in the Buchla 112 module. The non-traditional sounds were controlled with a futuristic interface. This fantastic idea met many iterations in Buchla history: the Music Easel, 400, 700, Thunder, and 223 all employed touch technology.

Buchla USA is proud to present the third iteration of one of the most used touch interfaces, the 218, as the LEM218v3: The 218e version3 Lunar Excursion Module. The first design appeared in the 1973 release of the Buchla Music Easel and named for the spacecraft that delivered astronauts to the moon. Providing the familiar piano key layout for this early mobile music machine, the additional controls and capabilities were an interface for exploring uncharted musical territory. With the new version 3, it's been updated with a new foundation of stable, modern electronics and plenty of inputs and outputs to integrate with your Buchla, MIDI, and Eurorack gear.

Capacitive Magic

The incredible sensitivity and accuracy of the redesigned touch bed means the lightest touch will produce triggers and control voltage for your setup. The adjustable sensor has the dynamic range and durability to handle your playing. The new texture not only improves the sensing, but provides a satisfying tactile experience.

As always, pressure is an expressive output, adding an extra dimension to the control. MIDI outputs velocity and polyphony, as well as channel pressure, making the LEM218 a uniquely expressive controller for all your synthesizers. The configurable touchstrip adds a fantastic addition for pitch bend or as an additional modulator to patch into your system.

MIDI Polyphony, Velocity & More!

More than just MIDI compatible, the LEM 218 v3 gives you a unique interface to playing your existing MIDI gear and soft synths. Each touch outputs note name, channel pressure, and velocity for every note, along with sustain controls from a pedal. Polyphonic MIDI mode lets you play chords. The touchstrip can act as a pitch bend control, or as a mod wheel for additional expressive control. Easily configured using the front panel controls, you can send notes and controls on any MIDI channel. Send the LEM some MIDI, and it gets converted to voltages and gates for eurorack and Buchla control.

Get More For Your Euro

Even if you don't have any Buchla products, the LEM 218 v3 is designed to work with your Eurorack-compatible gear. Four 3.5mm jacks output 1v/octave pitch, 0-8 volts pressure, touchstrip voltage, and gate outputs for use with Eurorack equipment. Or, combine your Euro with your Buchla instruments. If NATO can do it, so can you. The sound design possibilities will blow your mind.

Arpeggiate

A pulse input allows the arpeggiator to be driven by external inputs and are allowed to interact with the automated notes to make the pattern more complex. Additional controls allow you to blend different patterns and randomness to easily change from the expected to the surprising.

Control

The classic preset voltage knobs offer several possible ways to shift your sounds into new territory. Not only can the knobs be used for quick access to voltages for your patch, they can control arpeggiation modes and octave shifting. Pads output pulses for additional control

Set It Up Your Way

Such a unique device will spark many ideas. With easy front panel configuration, you can quickly customize the velocity and pressure sensitivity, MIDI channel, knob behavior, and more. No cumbersome software setups, just simple settings with the keys and knobs, and you're ready to play.

Notes: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this truly iconic synth, the 'modern' take on the classic Buchla Music Easel doesn't mess with a winning formula, paring the 208C sound source with 218e touch-sensitive keyboard.

Supplier's Notes:
The Buchla Music Easel was one of the first truly portable electronic music instruments. Fifty years ago, in 1973, only a few dozen were made. Unlike many iconic technologies, the influence was not grown through force of scale, but rather the force of the ideas. The Music Easel made available virtually every musical dimension: timbre, melody, rhythm, and time; how these dimensions intersected was no longer the court of acoustics and material, but signals and voltage. The 208 Stored Program Sound Source engendered "a new functional organization [with a] particularly rapid system of patching and program storage via plug-in cards."

Taking cues from the then-recent discipline of cybernetics, the 218 touch plate was for "real-time communication" to help realize the "potential vocabulary" of the Easel, rather than exploiting existing modes of musical virtuosity. The Stored Program Cards ensured rapid repeatability and repertoire on its own terms. The battery terminals made sure the music was as portable as any acoustic instrument. And the name let you know it was designed for art rather than science.

Buchla is ecstatic to revive the Music Easel for its third run in 50 years. Buchla first released the updated 208 Stored Program Sound Source, dubbed the Easel Command, with expanded MIDI and USB capability. Next came the update of the Easel Program Manager - a complete kit for storing and recalling sounds sources, even more rapidly than imagined in 1973. The new 218 Touch Activated Voltage Source provides the optimal input facility, as originally envisioned. It is now all together in a rugged case and the advanced EMBIO module that unifies all the audio and control inputs and outputs for integration with the rest of your musical world.

More than a retro novelty, the Music Easel still speaks to a future we strive for. A technology that invites conversation, not chats, and controls that engage expression, not work. There are many new worlds to explore in this instrument created at the crossroads of the jazz and computer ages. Designed as "an integrated assemblage of functions", rather than a collection of modules, the Music Easel's colour coding, comfortable access to controls, and solid patch connections allow for satisfying sessions of sonic discovery.

The Music Easel is available for pre-order starting June 16 at Buchla.com and your favourite Buchla Dealer. Delivery of the Music Easel (modern) is expected fall 2023.

Stored Program Sound Source Model 208C

The sound source of the Music Easel is the 208C, which includes a complex oscillator and a modulation oscillator (which can also serve as another voice), each with independent switchable waveforms, as well as a noise generator, allowing for rich and intricate sound design. The 208C also features a five-stage sequencer, envelope generator, pulser and modulation source - with switchable triggers - allowing for complex patterns and evolving textures. The dual low pass gate provides dynamic control over the tone and amplitude of the sound, as well as natural-sounding decay and sustain. The 208C has a number of modulation sources, including a random voltage generator, the envelope generator, modulation oscillator, and an envelope detector. These sources can be used to modulate various parameters via the extensive patchfield - creating movement, texture, and complexity. The 208C also includes a mixer section with spring reverb.

Touch Activated Voltage Source Model 218e (v3)

The first design appeared in the 1973 release of the Buchla Music Easel and named for the spacecraft that delivered astronauts to the moon. Providing the familiar piano key layout for this early mobile music machine, the additional controls and capabilities were an interface for exploring uncharted musical territory. With the new version 3, it's been elevated with a new foundation of stable, modern electronics with incredible sensitivity and accuracy - the lightest touch will produce triggers and control voltages. The adjustable sensor has the dynamic range and durability to handle your playing. The new texture not only improves the sensing, but provides a satisfying tactile experience. As always, pressure is an expressive output, adding an extra dimension to the control. MIDI outputs velocity and polyphony, as well as channel pressure, making the 218e a uniquely expressive controller. The 218e includes portamento and an arpeggiator, which can be driven by external inputs and are allowed to interact with the automated notes to make patterns more complex. Additional controls allow you to blend different patterns and randomness to easily change from the expected to the surprising. The classic preset voltage knobs offer several possible ways to shift your sounds into new territory. Not only can the knobs be used for quick access to voltages for your patch, they can control arpeggiation modes and octave shifting. Pads output pulses for additional control. The 218e also gives you a unique interface to playing your existing MIDI gear and soft synths. Each touch outputs note name, channel pressure, and velocity for every note, along with sustain controls from a pedal. Polyphonic MIDI mode lets you play chords. The touchstrip can act as a pitch bend control, or as a mod wheel for additional expressive control. Easily configured using the front panel controls, you can send notes and controls on any MIDI channel.

Electric Music Box Input/Output (EMBIO)

Maintaining the spirit, sound, and process from the original, the new Music Easel adds a variety of new features. Buchla's latest renditions of the Stored Program Sound Source and Touch Activated Voltage Source are tied together with the Electric Music Box Input/Output (EMBIO) module. This of course provides MIDI out (mini jack and USB) and CV out from the 218, MIDI in to the 208, and the audio out from the 208C. Additional creative control comes from the Audio Mixer, for integration with other Buchla modules and systems, and the CV conditioners and controls. The slew control can turn your sequencer into a wavy modulator, or soften up a square LFO. The attenuator and crossfader gives you the opportunity to find new levels and combinations of voltages from existing ones. The pulse converter offers new rhythms to trigger. And a simple LFO provides another valuable modulator when you just can't quite let yourself flip that Mod Osc switch from "high" to "low."

Notes: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this truly iconic synth, the 'modern' take on the classic Buchla Music Easel doesn't mess with a winning formula, paring the 208C sound source with 218e touch-sensitive keyboard.

Supplier's Notes:
The Buchla Music Easel was one of the first truly portable electronic music instruments. Fifty years ago, in 1973, only a few dozen were made. Unlike many iconic technologies, the influence was not grown through force of scale, but rather the force of the ideas. The Music Easel made available virtually every musical dimension: timbre, melody, rhythm, and time; how these dimensions intersected was no longer the court of acoustics and material, but signals and voltage. The 208 Stored Program Sound Source engendered "a new functional organization [with a] particularly rapid system of patching and program storage via plug-in cards."

Taking cues from the then-recent discipline of cybernetics, the 218 touch plate was for "real-time communication" to help realize the "potential vocabulary" of the Easel, rather than exploiting existing modes of musical virtuosity. The Stored Program Cards ensured rapid repeatability and repertoire on its own terms. The battery terminals made sure the music was as portable as any acoustic instrument. And the name let you know it was designed for art rather than science.

Buchla is ecstatic to revive the Music Easel for its third run in 50 years. Buchla first released the updated 208 Stored Program Sound Source, dubbed the Easel Command, with expanded MIDI and USB capability. Next came the update of the Easel Program Manager - a complete kit for storing and recalling sounds sources, even more rapidly than imagined in 1973. The new 218 Touch Activated Voltage Source provides the optimal input facility, as originally envisioned. It is now all together in a rugged case and the advanced EMBIO module that unifies all the audio and control inputs and outputs for integration with the rest of your musical world.

More than a retro novelty, the Music Easel still speaks to a future we strive for. A technology that invites conversation, not chats, and controls that engage expression, not work. There are many new worlds to explore in this instrument created at the crossroads of the jazz and computer ages. Designed as "an integrated assemblage of functions", rather than a collection of modules, the Music Easel's colour coding, comfortable access to controls, and solid patch connections allow for satisfying sessions of sonic discovery.

The Music Easel (retro) is available for pre-order starting in June 16 at Buchla.com and your favorite Buchla Dealer with delivery expected in winter 2023.

Stored Program Sound Source Model 208C

The sound source of the Music Easel is the 208C, which includes a complex oscillator and a modulation oscillator (which can also serve as another voice), each with independent switchable waveforms, as well as a noise generator, allowing for rich and intricate sound design. The 208C also features a five-stage sequencer, envelope generator, pulser and modulation source - with switchable triggers - allowing for complex patterns and evolving textures. The dual low pass gate provides dynamic control over the tone and amplitude of the sound, as well as natural-sounding decay and sustain. The 208C has a number of modulation sources, including a random voltage generator, the envelope generator, modulation oscillator, and an envelope detector. These sources can be used to modulate various parameters via the extensive patchfield - creating movement, texture, and complexity. The 208C also includes a mixer section with spring reverb.

Touch Activated Voltage Source Model 218e (v3)

The first design appeared in the 1973 release of the Buchla Music Easel and named for the spacecraft that delivered astronauts to the moon. Providing the familiar piano key layout for this early mobile music machine, the additional controls and capabilities were an interface for exploring uncharted musical territory. With the new version 3, it's been elevated with a new foundation of stable, modern electronics with incredible sensitivity and accuracy - the lightest touch will produce triggers and control voltages. The adjustable sensor has the dynamic range and durability to handle your playing. The new texture not only improves the sensing, but provides a satisfying tactile experience. As always, pressure is an expressive output, adding an extra dimension to the control. MIDI outputs velocity and polyphony, as well as channel pressure, making the 218e a uniquely expressive controller. The 218e includes portamento and an arpeggiator, which can be driven by external inputs and are allowed to interact with the automated notes to make patterns more complex. Additional controls allow you to blend different patterns and randomness to easily change from the expected to the surprising. The classic preset voltage knobs offer several possible ways to shift your sounds into new territory. Not only can the knobs be used for quick access to voltages for your patch, they can control arpeggiation modes and octave shifting. Pads output pulses for additional control. The 218e also gives you a unique interface to playing your existing MIDI gear and soft synths. Each touch outputs note name, channel pressure, and velocity for every note, along with sustain controls from a pedal. Polyphonic MIDI mode lets you play chords. The touchstrip can act as a pitch bend control, or as a mod wheel for additional expressive control. Easily configured using the front panel controls, you can send notes and controls on any MIDI channel.

Electric Music Box Input/Output (EMBIO)

Maintaining the spirit, sound, and process from the original, the new Music Easel adds a variety of new features. Buchla's latest renditions of the Stored Program Sound Source and Touch Activated Voltage Source are tied together with the Electric Music Box Input/Output (EMBIO) module. This of course provides MIDI out (mini jack and USB) and CV out from the 218, MIDI in to the 208, and the audio out from the 208C. Additional creative control comes from the Audio Mixer, for integration with other Buchla modules and systems, and the CV conditioners and controls. The slew control can turn your sequencer into a wavy modulator, or soften up a square LFO. The attenuator and crossfader gives you the opportunity to find new levels and combinations of voltages from existing ones. The pulse converter offers new rhythms to trigger. And a simple LFO provides another valuable modulator when you just can't quite let yourself flip that Mod Osc switch from "high" to "low."

Notes: Discover the perfect harmony of our top-of-the-line modules with our ORACLE system - a meticulously crafted 66hp stereo desktop instrument that seamlessly integrates our selection of eurorack modules: a full-featured system that offers a vast array of capabilities in a compact form factor. With ORACLE, you can dig into unorthodox sequencing, interactive modulation, and innovative stereo sounds- spanning styles ranging from ambient to techno, as well as experimental soundscapes and sound design.

At the heart of the system is our renowned module Chaos; within this compact ecosystem, it can unleash its full potential and seamlessly integrate with the other modules.

Chaos can produce control signals quickly and creatively with minimal user input. It can be used as a rhythmic or melodic sequencer, as a random or deterministic source of modulation: A random stream of data that you can manipulate at your linking and then loop.

Our ORACLE system is, indeed, built on the fundamental concept of loops, a powerful and versatile technique used in many forms of audio production. While loops are traditionally used to repeat audio samples, our system, ORACLE, expands on this concept by allowing you to loop various elements, including gestural movements, waveforms, note progressions, and beats from random sources.

With Thererec, our sketchable dual-channel function generator, you can experiment with your system's interaction differently. Move your hands over the sensors and loop your movements to create intricate voltage patterns, envelopes, or LFOs. With Thererec, you can unlock a new level of creativity in your system design.

One of the key features that sets our system apart is our advanced stereo oscillator, Proteo. With its innovative approach, it can convert any voltage source into high-quality audio waveforms and put them in a loop.Waveforms can be frozen or left in a constantly evolving state, giving Proteo an unheard distinctive sound. With Proteo, you can explore new territories and experiment with different audio sources, allowing you to create truly unique stereo sounds.

Axis includes all the classic blocks for audio amplitude management, such as a dual-function generator, dual VCA, a crossfader, channel volume, AM modulation, and dynamic control capabilities like velocity.The idea is to manipulate a sound over three axes: its length, its volume, and its place inside the stereo field.

At the end of the chain, Endline is our ultimate solution for your summing and outputs needs. This high-quality module offers four stereo channels of summing, sub-mix capabilities, two sends and returns, a headphone output, and transformer-balanced outputs.

Notes: Discover the perfect harmony of our top-of-the-line modules with our ORACLE system - a meticulously crafted 66hp stereo desktop instrument that seamlessly integrates our selection of eurorack modules: a full-featured system that offers a vast array of capabilities in a compact form factor. With ORACLE, you can dig into unorthodox sequencing, interactive modulation, and innovative stereo sounds- spanning styles ranging from ambient to techno, as well as experimental soundscapes and sound design.

At the heart of the system is our renowned module Chaos; within this compact ecosystem, it can unleash its full potential and seamlessly integrate with the other modules.

Chaos can produce control signals quickly and creatively with minimal user input. It can be used as a rhythmic or melodic sequencer, as a random or deterministic source of modulation: A random stream of data that you can manipulate at your linking and then loop.

Our ORACLE system is, indeed, built on the fundamental concept of loops, a powerful and versatile technique used in many forms of audio production. While loops are traditionally used to repeat audio samples, our system, ORACLE, expands on this concept by allowing you to loop various elements, including gestural movements, waveforms, note progressions, and beats from random sources.

With Thererec, our sketchable dual-channel function generator, you can experiment with your system's interaction differently. Move your hands over the sensors and loop your movements to create intricate voltage patterns, envelopes, or LFOs. With Thererec, you can unlock a new level of creativity in your system design.

One of the key features that sets our system apart is our advanced stereo oscillator, Proteo. With its innovative approach, it can convert any voltage source into high-quality audio waveforms and put them in a loop.Waveforms can be frozen or left in a constantly evolving state, giving Proteo an unheard distinctive sound. With Proteo, you can explore new territories and experiment with different audio sources, allowing you to create truly unique stereo sounds.

Axis includes all the classic blocks for audio amplitude management, such as a dual-function generator, dual VCA, a crossfader, channel volume, AM modulation, and dynamic control capabilities like velocity.The idea is to manipulate a sound over three axes: its length, its volume, and its place inside the stereo field.

At the end of the chain, Endline is our ultimate solution for your summing and outputs needs. This high-quality module offers four stereo channels of summing, sub-mix capabilities, two sends and returns, a headphone output, and transformer-balanced outputs.

Notes: Selection of five Droid sequencer modules for Eurorack, including MASTER18 master module, two M4 motor fader controllers, a P2B8 controller and a B32 controller. Excellent value for a comprehensive package.

Supplier's Notes:
This kit is two things at once:

1. A full featured total innovative musical performance sequencer controlled by motor faders and haptic feedback.

2. A powerful self contained Droid setup with motor faders that can do and can be anything - at a very good set price.

The sequencer

Let's talk about the sequencer first! In the configuration that it is shipped, it has four independent tracks, each controlling one voice, either via CV/Gate plus extra modulation CV, or via MIDI. MIDI connectivity is provided with two DIN/TRS (mini jack) outputs and one USB port. In our free software "Droid Forge" for Windows and Mac there is a tool called "patch generator", which allows you to not only configure the MIDI routings but also decide about the feature set and even the button layout.

The modules come all prepared so that within a few minutes the sequencer is setup and ready to go. Once your are satisfied with your configuration, you can use the include stickers to label the buttons of your modules (as shown in the images).

This Droid motor fader sequencer is very unique and innovative in many ways. Most importantly the direct control with the motor faders makes it stand out. The big faders allow easy instant control and real "playing". In the normal mode, each fader represents one step in the sequence. With eight fingers you can change eight notes at once.

When you switch to another track or to another function within the track (e.g. to the velocity / modulation CV), all faders immediately move to the correct position of these settings, so you can immediately see what's going on and change the values without any "pickup", as is necessary for sequencers with normal sliders.

When you edit alues that are stepped in nature - first of all the selected notes of the scale - the faders use ther tiny motors to give you haptic feedback! For every note you feel a little notch. You can change by say exactly two notes by feeling the notches and don't need any display for hitting the correct note.

Musical functions

The Droid motor fader sequencer is built to improvise and play music, for being creative, finding new melodies, and everything right in the moment - a perfect tool for live performances, but also for jamming and recording in the studio and get inspired. It does this not only by its unique haptic interface but also by including lots of interesting musical features and algorithms - all of them accessible by a single button press.

Chord note selection: Use seven buttons (on the P2B8) to select those notes from the scale that are allowed. Play with these buttons to temporarily make a melody simpler and more complex, again. Or change its harmonic structure but removing the root and third and add the ninth or 13th. Since all seven notes are part of the scale, you can never go astray, however. You will always by "in tune", even without any knowledge of music theory.

Diatonic transposition: Shift up and down a melody by a number of notes - within the scale and within the selected notes. One simple movement of a fader brings a great and refreshing alteration to your melody. Touch one button and you are back to normal.

Built-in arpeggiator: Press one button to switch from the sequenced melody to an algorithmically created melody - based on the same scale and selected chord notes. More than different controls change the played pattern - all of them can be combined, which creates millions of melodies - without any randomness!

Pitch accumulator: The note of one step moves up or down within the scale by one or two notes every cycle of the sequence. So with just one little setting, you can create a 32 step melody from just 8 steps.

Conditional gates: For example play a step just every second time. This doubles the length of the sequence and creates musical variations - without need of randomness.

Mini arpeggiator for reapeats and ratches: Make every repeat of a step (you can repeat each step up to 16 times) use a different note. Similar for the ratchets (ratchets divide a step into multiple faster sub-steps).

Inversion: Press just one button and lower notes get higher and higher notes get lower - like a vertical mirror of your melody.

Forms like AAAB and AABB: Split up your melody into two halves - for example 16 steps are split into 8 and 8. The first half is called A, the second half is B. Now A is played three times, than once B. So the essential length of the melody is double, in a very musical way.

Activity: For each step select an activity level that is needed for the step to be played. Then with a global fader you select the activity. This allows you to make your melody more sparse or more complex - in a very controlled way and again without any randomness.

Autoreset: Restart the sequence after a fixed number of clock cycles. This is done with one fader with virtual notches.

Shift steps: Again with one fader, rotate all steps. The changes the musical timing of your melody in relation to the rest of the tracks. Again this can be undone with one flip of a fader.

Transpose by root: When this is turned on, your melody is transposed along with the root note whenever that changes.

Contents of the Moto Kit

The Moto Kit is a selection of five Droid modules. Even if you don't need a sequencer, you get these modules for a very good price as set. Or maybe your start with the sequencer but then use the free Droid Force software to change the configuration, change some of its features, add new features. Droid is a super flexible universal CV processor that is not limited to sequencing!

The Moto Kit contains the following ingredients:

MASTER18
P2B8 controller (special Moto Kit edition with red LED in button 8)
B32 controller (special Moto Kit edition with various coloured LEDs)
2x M4 motor fader controller
2x MIDI TRS-DIN adapters (type B, matching MASTER18)
USB-A to USB-C cable
All necessary ribbon cables for power and controller connection, of course.
One addition 80 cm controller cable in case you want to put the MASTER18 at a different place in your rack.
Micro SD card with standard start patch in MASTER18
Extra SD card with Motor Fader sequencer (put this into your MASTER18 to use the sequencer)
SD card reader
Folded cheat sheet for the Motor fader sequencer
3x Sticker sheet for the sequencer (three times, so you can rearrange things later if you like)
2x 1HP blind plates (if you can afford the extra space, it is recommended that you put one after MASTER18 and one between the B32 and the M4s)

Notes: SOLAR 42F is a unique experimental electro-music instrument, an analogue microtonal ambient drone machine. It will inspire you to find a new and spontaneous approach to composing music. It gives you the ability to create a multi-layered, massive sound. The instrument is oriented for live performances, creating film soundtracks, theatre soundtracks, atmospheric sounds, microtonal and background music.

It is an improved version of the older SOLAR 50 model. The instrument was inspired by early electronic musical instruments of the 1920s and 1950s, notably Leo Theremin's "Harmonium" instrument, as well as science fiction film soundtracks.

The new version of the Solar 42F has added a LIN/EXP CV switch, sub oscillators in volt octave voices and a band pass and stereo distortion mode to the filter. Other quality of life improvements include modified graphics - inputs have been labeled in black and outputs in red for convenience - bypasses for each channel of the effector and a LED indication in the joystick unit.

Notes: SOLAR 42F is a unique experimental electro-music instrument, an analogue microtonal ambient drone machine. It will inspire you to find a new and spontaneous approach to composing music. It gives you the ability to create a multi-layered, massive sound. The instrument is oriented for live performances, creating film soundtracks, theatre soundtracks, atmospheric sounds, microtonal and background music.

It is an improved version of the older SOLAR 50 model. The instrument was inspired by early electronic musical instruments of the 1920s and 1950s, notably Leo Theremin's "Harmonium" instrument, as well as science fiction film soundtracks.

The new version of the Solar 42F has added a LIN/EXP CV switch, sub oscillators in volt octave voices and a band pass and stereo distortion mode to the filter. Other quality of life improvements include modified graphics - inputs have been labeled in black and outputs in red for convenience - bypasses for each channel of the effector and a LED indication in the joystick unit.

Notes: SOLAR 42F is a unique experimental electro-music instrument, an analogue microtonal ambient drone machine. It will inspire you to find a new and spontaneous approach to composing music. It gives you the ability to create a multi-layered, massive sound. The instrument is oriented for live performances, creating film soundtracks, theatre soundtracks, atmospheric sounds, microtonal and background music.

It is an improved version of the older SOLAR 50 model. The instrument was inspired by early electronic musical instruments of the 1920s and 1950s, notably Leo Theremin's "Harmonium" instrument, as well as science fiction film soundtracks.

The new version of the Solar 42F has added a LIN/EXP CV switch, sub oscillators in volt octave voices and a band pass and stereo distortion mode to the filter. Other quality of life improvements include modified graphics - inputs have been labeled in black and outputs in red for convenience - bypasses for each channel of the effector and a LED indication in the joystick unit.

Notes: SOLAR 42F is a unique experimental electro-music instrument, an analogue microtonal ambient drone machine. It will inspire you to find a new and spontaneous approach to composing music. It gives you the ability to create a multi-layered, massive sound. The instrument is oriented for live performances, creating film soundtracks, theatre soundtracks, atmospheric sounds, microtonal and background music.

It is an improved version of the older SOLAR 50 model. The instrument was inspired by early electronic musical instruments of the 1920s and 1950s, notably Leo Theremin's "Harmonium" instrument, as well as science fiction film soundtracks.

The new version of the Solar 42F has added a LIN/EXP CV switch, sub oscillators in volt octave voices and a band pass and stereo distortion mode to the filter. Other quality of life improvements include modified graphics - inputs have been labeled in black and outputs in red for convenience - bypasses for each channel of the effector and a LED indication in the joystick unit.

Notes: Process up to four channels of audio with a range of hands-on EQ, compression, saturation, filters and multiple independent delays. A creative approach to real-time effects.

Supplier's Notes:
Creative multi-channel audio processor

The GodFather is the first creative multichannel audio processor designed to inspire.

Its secret is a unique combination of manipulation parameters that will make you definitively abandon the conventional mixing concepts and immediately improve your creative skills.

Unlock limitless possibilities in sound design and music creation with this unique device.

Equipped with advanced features and expertly crafted for musicians and producers, this revolutionary product sets a new standard in audio processing and creativity.

This is a product that:

Processes 4 separate audio channels, allowing you to mix, equalize, compress, saturate, filter, and add emphasizing effects.

Stimulates your creativity both in the studio and on stage with multiple independent delays for each channel, capable of generating captivating grooves, surprising rhythmic junctions, and complex polyrhythms. Enhance your music production experience, offering unique sound manipulation possibilities.

Creates additional sound layers by adding filtered repeats within the main repeats for each of the 4 channels.

Offers an immersive experience by adjusting the offset between left and right channels, creating engaging bounces.

Features a large OLED display and numerous LEDs that provide instant, precise, and effective feedback on various functions, allowing you to focus on the creative aspect even in the most challenging lighting situations?


Here's what else this product can do:

Expands sound design possibilities almost infinitely with dedicated buttons to add, replace, and delete sounds within the repetitions for each channel.

Controls all parameters through 2 internal LFOs and 4 multi-assignable external CV inputs.

Correlates the dynamics of individual channels through a side-chain compressor, giving the right space and presence to the sounds of different channels.

Adds atmosphere, depth, and three-dimensionality to your mix with a large stereophonic reverb equipped with dedicated hi-pass filters.

Syncs with the rest of your setup via MIDI or CV Clock, receives external signals, or controls other devices.

Integrates into a 60Hp semi-modular rack, offering total manipulation of audio, MIDI, and CV.

Is crafted with the attention to detail typical of a Made in Italy product, using high-quality potentiometers, aluminium knobs, durable finishes, and precious wooden side panels.

After two years of hard work, design, emotions, technical challenges, and crucial choices, are excited to present this revolutionary device.

The Challenge

Featurings and Power all in small-scale spaces

The Electronic, Mechanical and Graphic Designs have been synergically worked out to be able to insert all the controls, the LEDs, the buttons necessary to create a device that would allow a naturalness in the use without compromises.

Tailor made knobs

For a performer, staying focused on the creative phase requires that the right number of controls are available, and that they are positioned in such a way as to allow natural use. This naturalness comes from a meticulous study and from dozens of configurations tested before reaching the perfect solution! To achieve the high level of usability prefixed, 36 knobs and 11 buttons needed, accurately positioned in the right places. To be able to get the right size, finish, feel, design and hide the potentiometer nuts, Enjoy have designed and made aluminium knobs manufactured exclusively for this product!

High quality potentiometers, aluminium knobs, durable finishes, involve high costs, but are essential to create a high-end device that will last over time.

LEDs

On the panel there are 154 LEDs to drive!

Thanks to the meticulous positioning, the instant feedback they offer is essential for those who must focus on the creative aspect and have everything under control at a simple glance. It wasn't easy at all! But, for us, it was essential to have them, and to have them like this! Enjoy had to design and test different solutions and prototypes before finding the ideal configuration, which would satisfy targets such as position, luminous homogeneity, no-light interference between neighbouring LEDs. Attention to detail remains the guideline.

Case: design, shape and compatibility

The unique shape of the case is produced in a single piece of aluminium thanks to the extrusion technique.

To get it, Enjoy worked closely with aluminium extrusion experts to create a matrix that granted us very tight tolerances, despite the multitude of curves, corners and grooves.

Aluminium and wood case

This strong shell is powder-coated in black, offering the highest resistance against scratches, dents and absolutely no chance for paint flaking. To make it, Enjoy are committed to ordering a huge volume of parts and investing significantly in advance.

Performance Oriented

Months were spent to carefully consider all the function and parameters. After that Enjoy invested a lot of time in designing the "one-knob-per-function" interface with a studio and stage performance perspective. All the visual indication that "The Godfather" provides are extremely useful and intuitive. Despite the great complexity behind The Godfather, it is surprisingly simple to use. You will see and feel the effort when playing with the GodFather.

60HP Semi-Modular footprint

Despite the unique design, The Godfather has the same footprint as a Mother32, DFAM, SubHarminicon, allowing it to perfectly fit into Tier Rack stands (4,3,2 sizes)

All functions

Complex mixing functions:

4 CHANNEL AUDIO IN
4 CHANNEL AUDIO OUT
COMPRESSOR
SIDE CHAIN
SHAPE EQ
PAN
STEREO WIDTH
GAIN STAGING
4 independent DELAY
4 INFINITE LOOPER FEEDBACK
4 STEREO OFFSET
4 Double Pulse Delay
13 HP/LP FILTERS
4 SATURATORS
CUSTOMIZABLE STEREO REVERB engine with DEDICATED HP FILTER
2 MULTI ASSIGNABLE LFO?s
4 independent TRIGGER BUTTONS
3 independent TRIGGERING MODES for creative routing possibilities

Connectivity:

4 AUDIO MONO IN
4 AUDIO MONO OUT (2 stereo pairs)
4 CVs input from -8V to 8V
2 CVs outputs from 0 to 5V
2 Gate input / Clock input 5V
1 Gate / Clock output 5V
MIDI IN/OUT (TRS and CLOCK to DIN adaptors included)

Design:

60hp EURORACK
LED INDICATOR on each channel
OLED DISPLAY
ALUMINIUM CASE
ITALIAN WOOD PANELS
BACKLIT SIDE PANELS

Technical Specifications

Power Supply: 100 to 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz, +12 VDC 1200 mA (included)
Dimensions: 319 x 107 x 133 mm
Patchbay: 19 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm jacks

Notes: The excellent Bullfrog synth gets a new bigger brother in the form of the XL, an expanded and enhanced version of this collaborative analogue instrument, featuring built-in speakers, oscilloscope and plenty of new synth options.

Supplier's Notes:
Bullfrog invites you to unlock your musicality while combining the thrill of electronic music production with a comprehensive learning experience. Bullfrog XL is designed specifically for teachers to use in front of the classroom and it expands the concept of the regular Bullfrog by inflating its size by a factor of 3 (literally!). With its expanded size and built-in oscilloscope, Bullfrog XL isn't just for classrooms but will be a great addition to any studio.

Features

Fully analogue design
Highly accurate voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) that tracks great over 8 octaves
Manually adjustable and voltage controlled waveshapes - sine-shark fin and pulse wave with pulse width modulation (PWM)
Zener diode-based noise generator
Resonant lowpass voltage controlled filter (VCF)
Voltage controlled amplifier (VCA) with adjustable offset
Delay effect with adjustable delay time and feedback amount
Two looping attack-sustain-release envelope generators (EG)
Sample & Hold circuit with an individual clock
Attenuverter
Slew processor with adjustable slew time
Two buffered splitter circuits
Two channel oscilloscope
6.3 mm jack sockets
Manual gate button
Gate and Trigger out
Voice card slot
Built in speakers
DIN5 MIDI input
USB connector
Keyhole slots on the rear panel
Dimensions (mm): 820x505x65 (250 with the side panels)
Mass: 8.3 kg

What's included:

BULLFROG XL synthesizer with side panels
Universal 12VDC wall wart adapter with the power cable
User manual
12 1/4" patch cables
Sequencer, Sampler/Looper, Acid Bassline, Hi-pass filter, LFO and Electric Organ Voice cards
3 DIY voice cards

Created by Erica Synths & Richie Hawtin, Bullfrog is an educational electronic music instrument designed to captivate and inspire both youth and professionals alike. Bullfrog invites you to unlock musicality while combining the thrill of electronic music production with a comprehensive learning experience.

In order to provide a well-rounded understanding of the functionality of this synthesizer and sound synthesis in general, a comprehensive user manual is created to accompany the learning process.

Notes: Erica's superb Perkons returns with a stealthy new black paint job. Four hybrid voices each with a range of different sound engine modes, paired with analogue filters, overdrive and a superb sequencer.

Supplier's Notes:
PERKONS HD-01 is a unique live performance and sound design instrument that tears down the borders between drum machine, synthesizer, and drone instrument.

PERKONS features four sonically versatile hybrid voices (digital sound engine + analogue multimode filter with overdrive) and a sequencer with simultaneous control over all four percussion tracks.

Each voice has 3 sound engine modes, an HP/BP/LP filter and 8 controls for nuanced sound design, including an internal BBD FX send. All voice parameter settings can be saved as KITS. To add dynamics to the performance, parameter automation is implemented and a modulation LFO can be assigned to all parameters.

For a real thunderstorm, integration with external gear is considered - each voice has a dedicated trigger input, individual output, and FX send and return with 6.3mm jack sockets, along with extensive MIDI implementation. All voices are summed and run through a built-in compressor.

Time to ride the skies!

Erica Synths are pleased to see the enjoyment the PERKONS has brought to users worldwide over the past two years! To celebrate its success, they have decided to transform the beast by giving it a new demeanour - a timelessly black finish to match Erica Synths' other instruments and to visually complement the dark aesthetic that has become synonymous with Erica Synths modules and desktop instruments all over the world.

Notes: No oscillators, 8 voice polyphony.

The Steampipe is a true physical modelling synthesizer developed in close collaboration with Dutch company 112.dB.

The Steampipe has no conventional oscillators. Instead, it mimics the way sound is created in wind instruments and it is fine-tuned to create a wide range of sounds - everything from wind instruments to strings, pipe organs, crazy effects and beyond. The Steampipe has three major sections - STEAM, PIPE and REVERBERATOR.

The STEAM section can be compared to the lungs and mouth of a musician. The generator creates the flow of air or "steam", the envelope in this section determines the force with which it is blown out. DC/noise is the noise you get when blowing out. DC/Noise on the Steampipe can also be replaced with an external audio source.

The PIPE section can be compared to a flute. In the pipe, the tune is formed. Push (in feedback) bounces the steam like it does in a flute and generates the tone. The delay box subsection changes the flute's tuning and shape.

The REVERBERATOR adds space and ambience to the sound.

The Steampipe is optimized for performance with wind MIDI controllers and it works great with any MIDI keyboard. The overtones the Steampipe produces are very organic and rich and it comes with great-sounding presets. The Steampipe is rather versatile and allows for nuanced sonic exploration, conjuring sonic imagery ranging from from wisps of cloud to fairground band organs, then to industrial horns of the railroad and finally, to massive, otherworldly ambiences.

Notes: Updated version of Erica's superb EMS-inspired synth, featuring a powerful dual oscillator synth architecture, piano roll sequencer, modulation matrix and recordable joystick.

Supplier's Notes:
Based on lessons learned from the SYNTRX, Erica Synths decided to create an instrument that would integrate even deeper into contemporary electronic and experimental music setups and cover sonic territory from daunting drones to powerful basslines and glitched noisescapes - the SYNTRX II is a new dark horse for experimental sonic rides.

The SYNTRX II is the culmination of Erica Synths' analogue sound design circuits - two perfectly stable main oscillators with waveshapers, a modulation oscillator with 1V/oct tracking, a versatile multimode filter, supercharged external instrument inputs with an envelope follower, a unique, great-sounding ring modulator, a recordable joystick, built-in piano roll sequencer and stepped modulation sources, all arranged around Erica Synths' signature matrix mixer and topped off with powerful FX on their new DSP platform.

"The SYNTRX 2 is awesome, a very different instrument from V1. My first synths were the VCS3 and the AKS and are still among my favorites today. The Syntrx 2 is pushing the boundaries of possibilities & experimentations much beyond the original analogue version. The Syntrx 2 is an instant classic". - Jean Michel Jarre

Features

Two perfectly stable main oscillators with CV-controlled waveforms
Modulation oscillator with variable waveforms
Highpass and Lowpass filters in series
Free running or gate synced sample and hold circuit
Multi-colour noise generator
DC coupled instrument inputs with signal inversion and envelope follower
Ring modulator of unique design
Looping trapezoid envelope generator and VCA
Two output VCAs
Signal meter with a dedicated audio/CV output
FX section with great sounding Delay and Reverb developed in collaboration with 112db.com
Recordable Joystick
Analogue patch matrix with 3 attenuation levels in each patch point
254 patch memory
Piano roll sequencer and two stepper modulation sources
DIN5 MIDI Input and MIDI Thru
Two assignable outputs
Headphone output
Dimensions: 309mm x 457mm x 115mm (with the joystick in centre position)
Weight: 3.9 kg

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


Compression, expansion, noise gates and limiting are the cornerstones of the 50th anniversary Model 2830*Au Omnipressor, a true powerhouse of dynamic processing from one of the most iconic names in the business.

Supplier's Notes:
In 1973, Eventide Clockworks introduced the Omnipressor, the first studio product to encourage the use of dynamics for special effects. It joined the Instant Phaserr in studios worldwide, with the Instant Flanger following shortly after. All were used on countless recordings and are now considered truly classic products. Unlike the Phaser and Flanger, the Omnipressor, with its still-unique dynamic reversal, infinite compression, variable gating and separate "side chain," was discontinued a few years later. It had become difficult to obtain some exclusive parts and even more difficult to explain it to an industry that was much less sophisticated than it is today.

Omnipressor was the first dynamics effects processor of any kind, suddenly making possible a new, wide range of dynamics effects unlike anything that had come before it. Originally invented by Eventide's founder, Richard Factor (and later redesigned for production by Jon Paul), the Omnipressor made a host of dynamic effects possible. It featured variable control of all aspects of dynamic modification. It also introduced the notion of the 'side chain' and foretold techniques that today we take for granted like 'look ahead' processing. One of Eventide's first customers was Brian May, the lead guitarist of Queen.

Eventide now announces the golden-anniversary Omnipressor Model 2830*Au. The original handdrawn schematics were in the Eventide archives, and the new model is a faithful replica designed with the same circuitry and the same sound as the original 2830.

The new *Au model features the ability to link multiple units and is fitted with input and output audio transformers, which were a costly option on the original. Other improvements include a universal power supply and a back-lit meter, as well as more convenient TRS/XLR connectors replace the original terminal strip.

Specifications

Analogue Audio I/O

XLR and 1/4" Line In
XLR and 1/4" Line Out
XLR and 1/4" Side Chain In
XLR and 1/4" Side Chain Out
1/4" Link In
1/4" Link Out

Physical

Size

Inches: 3.5h x 19w x 8.9d
Metric: 8.9h x 48.3w x 31.7d
Weight
14 pounds (6.4kg) net

What's in the box:

Omnipressor
US-type IEC power cord
Omnipressor poster
Omnipressor manual
Eventide sticker
Eventide guitar pick

Notes: *** Osmose 2.0 Firmware Update- August 2024 ***

What's New in Osmose 2.0?

Here's a quick overview of the new features:

Press Glide in External MIDI Mode
MPE Arpeggiator in External MIDI Mode
Preset Favourites & Playlists
2048 Preset Slots
Preset & Playlist Changes via Program Changes
New Soundbank Management System
and more!


Next-gen standalone expressive synthesizer. Add emotion & movement to your music with a simple touch.

Osmose is the new standard for musical expressivity. Use intuitive gestures to control this standalone synthesizer and upgrade your playing & production skills. Press, bend, shake, strum & more to interact with keyboards & electronic sounds in a new organic way. Whether you're a veteran keyboardist, a workflow-oriented producer, a daring sound designer, or anything in between, Osmose will take your musical journey to uncharted places.

Explore new ways to play

Behind the expressivity of Osmose lies a few natural gestures you already know well. Discover how they interact with Osmose and enhance your musicianship from the very first touch.

Design & build quality

Designed in France to stand the test of time and touring with style, Osmose is made of quality components and boasts a high repairability index.

A sound engine by Haken Audio

Made for expressivity by Haken Audio, the EaganMatrix sound engine is at home with FM, virtual analogue, and physical modeling synthesis, as well as everything in-between.

Fun to play

Easy-to-tweak presets, a playful interface, and an innovative keybed make for a fun & refreshing playing experience, for players of all levels.

Osmose's browser has been tailored to make it a hassle-free experience. It offers various filters and sub-filters based on both sound types and colours so you can find the sounds in your head quickly.

Main features:

49 Key MPE keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
Full-size keys with 3-dimension MPE control
EaganMatrix sound engine by Haken Audio: a digital modular sandbox allowing subtractive, FM and different physical modeling synthesis
24 voices of polyphony
Assignable mod and pitch sliders
500 factory presets
128 user presets
Configuration modes: standalone synthesizer, MPE MIDI Controller, and classic MIDI Controller
Filters and sub-filters for browsing
Customisable sensitivity and velocity curves
Multi-mode MPE arpeggiator and innovative pressure glide feature
Digital stereo effects: select between reverb , mod delay, swept echo,analog echo or LPF and HPF delay
Large colour display
9 push encoders
2 Line outputs: Two 14" TS pseudo balanced line outputs
MIDI input, output, and MIDI-thru
USB MIDI
Separated 1/4" TRS headphone output on the front panel (with its dedicated volume knob)
2 continuous pedal inputs assignable to macro or sustain: 6.35 mm Jack
Power: External PSU with lockable connector, 12V, 1.5A, center positive
Dimensions (W x H x D): 894 x 316 x 87.5 mm / 35.2" x 12.4" x 3.4"
Weight: 8.3 kg / 18.4 lbs
Includes a software updater for new firmware and library versions
Includes a Mac/PC editor to create and edit sound

Notes: Future Retro's unique modern take on vector synthesis takes full advantage of an impressive hybrid synth engine. Digital oscillators, ring modulation and complex envelopes meet a multi-mode analogue filter with paraphonic capabilities. Quirky and flexible.

Supplier's Notes:
The Vectra is a unique hybrid synthesizer with a flexible architecture that allows many different forms of synthesis to be realized. It's the best of both worlds... The Vectra utilizes digital oscillators, ring modulators, noise sources, vector mixer, LFO's, complex envelopes, and modulation routings providing many capabilities that would be very difficult to produce with analogue circuitry alone. This allows for accurate tuning, repeatability of complex patches, and patch storage. The Vectra also provides a multi-mode analogue filter, VCA, and final output, as these provide the best sonic qualities.

The Vectra includes a powerful and fun sequencer and arpeggiator, with many new capabilities. Although the Vectra is a self contained instrument, MIDI can be used to interface with other devices.

The Vectra provides four oscillators, white and pink noise sources, four ring modulators, a four-channel mixer, five LFO's, six morphing envelopes, six primary multimode analogue filter types, a main analogue VCA, and numerous internal modulation routings and VCA's controlling modulation amounts.

It really is like having a powerful self-contained semi-modular synthesizer with approximately 500 internal signal routings, and around 256 storable sound parameters.

The synthesizer architecture is designed to allow the greatest flexibility in recreating multiple synthesis techniques of the past while introducing several new innovations. The sound section has been inspired by features of the greatest synthesizers ever made, while not focusing specifically on recreating any instrument in particular. The Vectra is in fact it's own unique self-contained instrument.

The oscillators are digital as this provides the highest degree of tuning stability, while allowing both virtual analogue and digital waveform generations. With features like oscillator Sync, PWM, the new waveform Phase Slice, and Fade features, independent glide times per oscillator, constant beat detuning, and paraphonic voice modes, not to mention FM, AM, ring-modulation, and dedicated LFO's, envelopes, and VCA's per oscillator really make these oscillators a power house.

The four-channel mixer is unique in that it provides an even balance when mixing multiple sources, either manually with the joystick, or applying automated vector mixing, or mixer modulation.


OSCILLATORS (1-4)
Frequency Range: <0.01 Hz to 20.00 kHz
Analogue Modelled Waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square, Pulse Width Modulated
Pulse Width Range: 1% to 99%
Pulse Width Modulation Sources: Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y,
LFO, Envelope
Digital Waveforms: 500
Number of Digital Waveforms per Oscillator: 2
Waveform Modulation Types: PWM, Slice, Fade
Waveform Start: 0 to 255 samples
Waveform Modulation Sources: Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y,
LFO, Envelope
Waveform Modulation Amount: 0 to 100
Octave Range: -7 to +5
Pitch Tuning: Semitones
Fine Tuning: 128 steps per semitone
Constant Beat Detuning: -/+5.00Hz
Paraphonic Modes: 8 total
Sync: Off/On, 0-360 degrees
Glide Time per Oscillator: 0ms to 14.7 seconds
Key Tracking: On/Off

OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY MODULATION (1-4)
Modulation 1 Source: LFO
Modulation 1 Control: Off, Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO,
Envelope
Modulation 2 Source: Envelope
Modulation 2 Control: Off, Randon1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO,
Envelope

Modulation 3: Randon1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, Filter LFO, Filter Envelope, Amplifier Envelope

Total Modulation Range: 0.5 to 10 octaves
Individual Modulation Amounts: -99 to 100

LFO (1-4, Filter)
Analog Modelled Waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Ramp, Sawtooth, Square, Random
Digital Waveforms: 500
Waveform Start: 0 to 255 samples
Initial Frequency Range: 0.001 to 1001Hz (greater with key tracking and modulations)
Fine Tuning: 128 steps per semitone
Key Tracking: On/Off
Sync: Off/On, 0-360 degrees
Frequency Modulation Sources: Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y,
LFO, Envelope, Filter LFO
Total Modulation Range: 1 to 10 octaves
Modulation Amount: -99 to 100

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ENVELOPES (1-4, Filter, Amplifier)
Initial Envelope Stages: Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain, Release, Repeat/Loop
Modulated Envelope Stages: Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain, Release, Repeat/Loop
Normal Envelope Contours: 5
One-Shot Envelope Contours: 4
Looping: On/Off with repeat time
Envelope Times per Stage: 0ms to 14.7 seconds
Sustain Level: 0 to 100%
Key Sync: on/off (retriggering)
Attack Reset: Off/On
Time Modulation Sources: Off, Random1, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y

MIXER
Channels: 4
Audio Sources:
Oscillator (1-4)
Oscillator (1-4) controlled by Envelope (1-4)
Oscillator (1-4) controlled by LFO (1-4)
Ring-Modulation of Osc 1&2, Osc 2&3, Osc 3&4, Osc 4&1
White-Noise
White-Noise controlled by Envelope (1-4)
Pink-Noise
Pink-Noise controlled by Envelope (1-4)
Mixer Types: Manual, Envelope, One-Shot, Key-Synced, Free-Running, Modulated
Automix X:Y Location Stages: 4
Automix Stage Times: 0ms to 14.7 seconds
Mod Mix X:Y Location Stages: 2
Mod Mix Control Sources: Off, Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y,
LFO, Envelope
Mod Mix Sources: Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO, Envelope,
Filter Envelope
Mod Mix Amount: 0 to 100
Output Gain: 1.00x to 5.00x

ANALOG FILTER
Primary Filter Types: 4p low-pass, 2p low-pass, 1p low-pass, 2p band-pass, 2p high-pass, 2p notch
Filter Frequency Range: approximately 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Resonance: 0 to 100
Key Tracking: Off/On
Modulation 1 Source: LFO
Modulation 1 Control: Off, Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO-4,
Filter Envelope
Modulation 2 Source: Envelope
Modulation 2 Control: Off, Randon1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO-4,
Envelope-4
Modulation 3: Randon1/2, Key1, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, DC+, Mix-1, Mix-2,
Mix-3, Mix-4, LFO-1, Env-1, Amplifier Envelope
Individual Modulation Amounts: -99 to 100
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ANALOGUE AMPLIFIER (see also Envelope parameters)
Additional Envelope Type: Drone

Envelope Amplitude Modulation Control: Off, Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-
Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO-4, Envelope-4

KEYBOARD / SEQUENCER
Keys: 29
Scales: 29
Linear Transpose: -12 to +16
Scale Transpose: -12 to +16 notes
Octave Reiterations: -3 to +3
Tempo: 10 to 250 BPM
Swing: 50% to 75%
Sequencer Modes: Play, Arpeggiate, Fill, Edit, Real-time, Auto
Max Steps per Sequence: 16
Sequencer Parts: Pitch, Velocity, Rhythm (Note-On/Off, Glide, Sustain)
Time Signatures: 1-4, 2-4, 3-4, 4-4, 6-4, 8-4
Directions: Down, Up/Down, Up, Random, (plus 25 complex directions)
Loop Point: 1 to 16 steps

MEMORY
Max Number of Sounds and Sequences: 999
Global Parameters Saved: Output level, MIDI Channel, Fine Tuning, Screen Saver Time, Last File

MIDI
Channels: 1-16
MIDI Messages Supported: Note-Pitch, Note-On/Off, Velocity, Aftertouch, Pitch-Bend, Mod-Wheel,
MIDI Sync: Clock, Start, Stop

OTHER
Input/output: 15V DC input, MIDI (IN/THRU/OUT), 1/4" unbalanced Audio Out
Unit Dimensions: (width) 18.25" x (depth) 11.0" x (height) 3.5"
Unit Weight: 5.0 lbs
Power: 15V DC (centre-pin positive) rated at 1 Amp current.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


Future Retro's unique modern take on vector synthesis takes full advantage of an impressive hybrid synth engine. Digital oscillators, ring modulation and complex envelopes meet a multi-mode analogue filter with paraphonic capabilities. Quirky and flexible.

Supplier's Notes:
The Vectra is a unique hybrid synthesizer with a flexible architecture that allows many different forms of synthesis to be realized. It's the best of both worlds... The Vectra utilizes digital oscillators, ring modulators, noise sources, vector mixer, LFO's, complex envelopes, and modulation routings providing many capabilities that would be very difficult to produce with analogue circuitry alone. This allows for accurate tuning, repeatability of complex patches, and patch storage. The Vectra also provides a multi-mode analogue filter, VCA, and final output, as these provide the best sonic qualities.

The Vectra includes a powerful and fun sequencer and arpeggiator, with many new capabilities. Although the Vectra is a self contained instrument, MIDI can be used to interface with other devices.

The Vectra provides four oscillators, white and pink noise sources, four ring modulators, a four-channel mixer, five LFO's, six morphing envelopes, six primary multimode analogue filter types, a main analogue VCA, and numerous internal modulation routings and VCA's controlling modulation amounts.

It really is like having a powerful self-contained semi-modular synthesizer with approximately 500 internal signal routings, and around 256 storable sound parameters.

The synthesizer architecture is designed to allow the greatest flexibility in recreating multiple synthesis techniques of the past while introducing several new innovations. The sound section has been inspired by features of the greatest synthesizers ever made, while not focusing specifically on recreating any instrument in particular. The Vectra is in fact it's own unique self-contained instrument.

The oscillators are digital as this provides the highest degree of tuning stability, while allowing both virtual analogue and digital waveform generations. With features like oscillator Sync, PWM, the new waveform Phase Slice, and Fade features, independent glide times per oscillator, constant beat detuning, and paraphonic voice modes, not to mention FM, AM, ring-modulation, and dedicated LFO's, envelopes, and VCA's per oscillator really make these oscillators a power house.

The four-channel mixer is unique in that it provides an even balance when mixing multiple sources, either manually with the joystick, or applying automated vector mixing, or mixer modulation.


OSCILLATORS (1-4)
Frequency Range: <0.01 Hz to 20.00 kHz
Analogue Modelled Waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square, Pulse Width Modulated
Pulse Width Range: 1% to 99%
Pulse Width Modulation Sources: Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y,
LFO, Envelope
Digital Waveforms: 500
Number of Digital Waveforms per Oscillator: 2
Waveform Modulation Types: PWM, Slice, Fade
Waveform Start: 0 to 255 samples
Waveform Modulation Sources: Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y,
LFO, Envelope
Waveform Modulation Amount: 0 to 100
Octave Range: -7 to +5
Pitch Tuning: Semitones
Fine Tuning: 128 steps per semitone
Constant Beat Detuning: -/+5.00Hz
Paraphonic Modes: 8 total
Sync: Off/On, 0-360 degrees
Glide Time per Oscillator: 0ms to 14.7 seconds
Key Tracking: On/Off

OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY MODULATION (1-4)
Modulation 1 Source: LFO
Modulation 1 Control: Off, Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO,
Envelope
Modulation 2 Source: Envelope
Modulation 2 Control: Off, Randon1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO,
Envelope

Modulation 3: Randon1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, Filter LFO, Filter Envelope, Amplifier Envelope

Total Modulation Range: 0.5 to 10 octaves
Individual Modulation Amounts: -99 to 100

LFO (1-4, Filter)
Analog Modelled Waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Ramp, Sawtooth, Square, Random
Digital Waveforms: 500
Waveform Start: 0 to 255 samples
Initial Frequency Range: 0.001 to 1001Hz (greater with key tracking and modulations)
Fine Tuning: 128 steps per semitone
Key Tracking: On/Off
Sync: Off/On, 0-360 degrees
Frequency Modulation Sources: Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y,
LFO, Envelope, Filter LFO
Total Modulation Range: 1 to 10 octaves
Modulation Amount: -99 to 100

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ENVELOPES (1-4, Filter, Amplifier)
Initial Envelope Stages: Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain, Release, Repeat/Loop
Modulated Envelope Stages: Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain, Release, Repeat/Loop
Normal Envelope Contours: 5
One-Shot Envelope Contours: 4
Looping: On/Off with repeat time
Envelope Times per Stage: 0ms to 14.7 seconds
Sustain Level: 0 to 100%
Key Sync: on/off (retriggering)
Attack Reset: Off/On
Time Modulation Sources: Off, Random1, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y

MIXER
Channels: 4
Audio Sources:
Oscillator (1-4)
Oscillator (1-4) controlled by Envelope (1-4)
Oscillator (1-4) controlled by LFO (1-4)
Ring-Modulation of Osc 1&2, Osc 2&3, Osc 3&4, Osc 4&1
White-Noise
White-Noise controlled by Envelope (1-4)
Pink-Noise
Pink-Noise controlled by Envelope (1-4)
Mixer Types: Manual, Envelope, One-Shot, Key-Synced, Free-Running, Modulated
Automix X:Y Location Stages: 4
Automix Stage Times: 0ms to 14.7 seconds
Mod Mix X:Y Location Stages: 2
Mod Mix Control Sources: Off, Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y,
LFO, Envelope
Mod Mix Sources: Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO, Envelope,
Filter Envelope
Mod Mix Amount: 0 to 100
Output Gain: 1.00x to 5.00x

ANALOG FILTER
Primary Filter Types: 4p low-pass, 2p low-pass, 1p low-pass, 2p band-pass, 2p high-pass, 2p notch
Filter Frequency Range: approximately 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Resonance: 0 to 100
Key Tracking: Off/On
Modulation 1 Source: LFO
Modulation 1 Control: Off, Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO-4,
Filter Envelope
Modulation 2 Source: Envelope
Modulation 2 Control: Off, Randon1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO-4,
Envelope-4
Modulation 3: Randon1/2, Key1, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, DC+, Mix-1, Mix-2,
Mix-3, Mix-4, LFO-1, Env-1, Amplifier Envelope
Individual Modulation Amounts: -99 to 100
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ANALOGUE AMPLIFIER (see also Envelope parameters)
Additional Envelope Type: Drone

Envelope Amplitude Modulation Control: Off, Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-
Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO-4, Envelope-4

KEYBOARD / SEQUENCER
Keys: 29
Scales: 29
Linear Transpose: -12 to +16
Scale Transpose: -12 to +16 notes
Octave Reiterations: -3 to +3
Tempo: 10 to 250 BPM
Swing: 50% to 75%
Sequencer Modes: Play, Arpeggiate, Fill, Edit, Real-time, Auto
Max Steps per Sequence: 16
Sequencer Parts: Pitch, Velocity, Rhythm (Note-On/Off, Glide, Sustain)
Time Signatures: 1-4, 2-4, 3-4, 4-4, 6-4, 8-4
Directions: Down, Up/Down, Up, Random, (plus 25 complex directions)
Loop Point: 1 to 16 steps

MEMORY
Max Number of Sounds and Sequences: 999
Global Parameters Saved: Output level, MIDI Channel, Fine Tuning, Screen Saver Time, Last File

MIDI
Channels: 1-16
MIDI Messages Supported: Note-Pitch, Note-On/Off, Velocity, Aftertouch, Pitch-Bend, Mod-Wheel,
MIDI Sync: Clock, Start, Stop

OTHER
Input/output: 15V DC input, MIDI (IN/THRU/OUT), 1/4" unbalanced Audio Out
Unit Dimensions: (width) 18.25" x (depth) 11.0" x (height) 3.5"
Unit Weight: 5.0 lbs
Power: 15V DC (centre-pin positive) rated at 1 Amp current.

Notes: Serious synth options here, with a 24-voice polyphonic, four-part multi-timbral design based on the iconic PPG wavetable approach, updated and blended with analogue filters. An absolute powerhouse of an instrument.

Supplier's Notes:
The 3rd Wave desktop module a powerhouse wavetable synth with 24-voice polyphony and 4-part multi-timbral capability that's like having four independent synthesizers at your fingerprints.

It has all of the power, all of the polyphony, all of the multipart capability, all of the I/O, and all of the awesome sound quality of the full keyboard version.

Each of its 3 oscillators per voice can be any of these 3 choices:
A classic PPG 8-bit wavetable with all the original processing
A high-resolution anti-aliased 96KHz wavetable
Analogue modelled waveforms with spline interpolation

Create up to 64 custom wavetables of your own using the built-in Wavemaker. With the sample-to-wavetable capability, you can connect an audio source to the audio input and generate a wavetable at the touch of a button.

Classic legacy, modern sound

While the 3rd Wave has roots in the classic digital wavetable synths of the past, it takes that concept into the 21st century with a lush, expansive sound that's a product of its expanded wavetables and warm, organic-sounding analogue filters, 4 independent parts, and 24 voices.

It boasts not only a punchy, Dave Rossum-designed 2140 analogue low-pass filter with variable saturation, but a second, SEM-style state-variable filter (low-pass, high-pass, notch, and band-pass) for additional tone-sculpting. Run both filters in series for harmonically complex textures.

4-part multi-timbral

With 24-voices, the 3rd Wave has enough power for the most note-intensive performances.

And that polyphony really comes into play with its ability to layer up to 4 independent parts or split zones -- each with a completely different sound, sequence, and dual effects.

Each part has independent panning, volume, and a dedicated stereo physical output. Use the multiple outputs and part placement to create spatial audio mixes.

Modulation matrix

The secret weapon of any synth is its mod matrix, and the 3rd Wave doesn't disappoint.

With 16 assignable slots, 12 additional fixed-source slots, 27 sources, and 114 destinations, it has the flexibility of a modular.

And all of this power is per multipart. That means up to 4 independent layers of sound, each with its own mod matrix.

Sequence notes, songs and parameters

The 3rd Wave's sequencer is an inspiring tool for both composers and sound designers because it is pattern-based and can sequence notes, songs, and parameter changes.

For composing and performing, enter notes and chords in real time with or without quantization for maximum groove and arrange up to 24 patterns of up to 32 measures in length into songs just as easily.

Sound engine

3 High-resolution Digital Oscillators Per Voice

64 total user wavetable positions with 48 wavetables that contain 64 waveforms per table (32 legacy PPG waves with room for another 16 of this type)
32 original 8-bit wavetables from the PPG 2 series instruments with room for 16 more user created 8 bit wavetables
7 high-resolution modelled analogue waveforms (sine, saw, triangle, supersaw, pulse, white noise, pink noise)
VCO sync
Free-running oscillators
Linear FM
6-stage wave envelope per oscillator with variable time and position that can be looped
Optional wave flow section that allows for no wavetable as well as no waveform interpolation
Upper wavetable mode as with the original PPG 2 series
Unison, poly unison, and chord unison mode with variable voice count

Analog Low-pass Filter (per voice)

Dave Rossum designed, classic, 2140 low-pass resonant filter
24 dB per octave slope
variable saturation amount
optional resonance compensation

State-Variable Filter (per voice)
12 dB per octave slope
Continuously variable between low-pass, notch, and high-pass, operation with optional band-pass mode

4 ADSR+ Delay Envelopes
Filter, Amplifier, plus 2 additional envelopes switchable between exponential and vintage PPG-style response
Freely assignable to multiple modulation destinations

4 Low-Frequency Oscillators
Triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, pulse 1, pulse 2, pulse 3, and random (S&H)
Variable delay
Note reset
Syncable to master clock BPM

2 Digital Effects
BBD, stereo delay, tape delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, distortion pedal, rotating speaker, ring mod, room reverb, hall reverb, super plate reverb - most modelled on famous hardware devices
Syncable to master clock BPM
Parameters modulatable via mod matrix

Wave maker tool

Built-In Custom Wavetable Maker

"Sample-to-wave" functionality. Connect an audio source to the 3rd Wave's Audio In port, press "Make Waves" and the synth samples the audio to create a custom wavetable
Samples to convert can also be brought in as a 96 kHz wav file through USB
Store up to 32 custom wavetables
64 waveforms per wavetable
Accepts pitched or un-pitched material as input
96 kHz sampling rate
16-bit resolution
1024 cycles per waveform, converted automatically to cover entire keyboard range
Flexible wave-sampling length

Sequencer

Performs both Note and Parameter Sequencing
1 song per multi-part
24 sequences per song
32 measures per sequence
Variable quantization resolution per sequence (32nd, 16th, 8th, quarter, half, whole note, or quantization off)
Swing

Arepggiator

1 Arp per Multi-part
Up, down, up/down, and assign modes
Variable range (1, 2, or 3 octaves)

Mod matrix

16-slot Modulation Matrix Per Multi-Part

16 slot modulation matrix with 27 mod sources and 114 mod destinations
12 additional fixed-source mod paths
Modulation assignment buttons enable quick and easy modulation routing
Mod Matrix runs at audio rates
Sequencer can record and play mod parameter changes in real time

Controls

77 knobs and 39 buttons enable deep, comprehensive editing with minimal menu diving
Pitch and Mod Wheels
Full-sized, five-octave, semi-weighted, premium Fatar keyboard with velocity and aftertouch

Programs

500 factory programs. User rewritable

In/out

4 Stereo outputs (2x 1/4" phone jack per part)
Headphone out (stereo 1/4" phone jack)
MIDI In, MIDI Out, and MIDI Thru
USB port for bidirectional MIDI communication
Audio Input for creating user wavetables from external audio source (1/4" phone jack)
Sustain/footswitch input
Volume pedal input
Expression pedal input

Power

1 universal IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply

Notes: A serious, serious synth. PPG-esque wavetable synthesis with huge 24-voice polyphony, dual analogue filters and four-part multitimbrality. Incredible sound, incredible versatility.

Supplier's Notes:
The 3rd Wave is a powerhouse wavetable synth with 24-voice polyphony and 4-part multi-timbral capability that's like having four independent synthesizers at your fingerprints.

Each of its 3 oscillators per voice can be:

A classic PPG-era wavetable
A high-resolution complex wavetable
An analogue-modelled waveform
Create up to 64 custom wavetables of your own using the built-in Wavemaker. With sample-to-wavetable capability, you can connect an audio source to the audio input and generate a wavetable at the touch of a button.

Classic legacy; modern sound

While the 3rd Wave has roots in the classic digital wavetable synths of the past, it takes that concept into the 21st century with a lush, expansive sound that's a product of its expanded wavetables and warm, organic-sounding analogue filters

It boasts not only a punchy, Dave Rossum-designed 2140 analogue low-pass filter with variable saturation, but a second, SEM-style state-variable filter (low-pass, high-pass, notch, and band-pass) for additional tone-sculpting. Run both filters in series for harmonically complex textures.

4-part; multi-timbral

With 24-voices, the 3rd Wave has enough power for the most note-intensive performances.

And that polyphony really comes into play with its ability to layer up to 4 independent parts or split zones - each with a completely different sound, sequence, and dual effect.

Each stereo part has independent panning, volume, and a dedicated stereo physical output.

Modulation Matrix

The secret weapon of any synth is its mod matrix, and the 3rd Wave doesn't disappoint.

With 16 assignable slots, 12 additional fixed-source slots, 27 sources, and 114 destinations, it has the flexibility of a modular.

And all of this power is per multipart. That means up to 4 independent layers of sound, each with its own mod matrix.

Sequence notes; songs & params

The 3rd Wave's sequencer is an inspiring tool for both composers and sound designers because it is pattern-based and can sequence notes, songs, and parameter changes.

For composing and performing, enter notes and chords in real time with or without quantization for maximum groove and arrange up to 24 patterns of up to 32 measures in length into songs just as easily.

Specs

Sound Engine

3 High-resolution Digital Oscillators Per Voice
64 total user wavetable positions with 48 wavetables that contain 64 waveforms per table (32 legacy PPG waves with room for another 16 of this type)
32 original 8 bit wavetables from the PPG 2 series instruments with room for 16 more user created 8 bit wavetables
7 high-resolution modelled analogue waveforms (sine, saw, triangle, supersaw, pulse, white noise, pink noise)

VCO sync

Linear FM
6-stage wave envelope per oscillator with variable time and position that can be looped
Optional wave flow section that allows for no wavetable as well as no waveform interpolation
Upper wavetable mode as with the original PPG 2 series
Unison mode and chord mode with variable voice count

1 Analogue Low-pass Filter

Dave Rossum designed, classic, 2140 low-pass resonant filter
24 db per octave slope
variable saturation amount
optional resonance compensation

1 State-Variable Filter

12 db per octave slope
Continuously variable between low-pass, notch, and high-pass, operation with optional band-pass mode

4 ADSR+ Delay Envelopes

Filter, Amplifier, plus 2 additional envelopes switchable between exponential and vintage PPG-style response
Freely assignable to multiple modulation destinations

4 Low-Frequency Oscillators

Triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, pulse 1, pulse 2, pulse 3, and random (S&H)
Variable delay
Note reset
Syncable to master clock BPM

2 Digital Effects

BBD, stereo delay, tape delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, distortion pedal, rotating speaker, ring mod, room reverb, hall reverb, super plate reverb - most modelled on famous hardware devices
Syncable to master clock BPM
Parameters modulatable via mod matrix

Wavemaker Tool: Built-In Custom Wavetable Maker

"Sample-to-wave" functionality. Connect an audio source to the 3rd Wave's Audio In port, press "Make Waves" and the synth samples the audio to create a custom wavetable
Samples to convert can also be brought in as a 96 kHz wav file through USB
Store up to 32 custom wavetables
64 waveforms per wavetable
Accepts pitched or un-pitched material as input
96 kHz sampling rate
16-bit resolution
1024 cycles per waveform, converted automatically to cover entire keyboard range
Flexible wave-sampling length
Imports Serum wavetables

Sequencer: Performs both Note and Parameter Sequencing

4 parts per sequence
24 sequences per preset
Up to 32 measures per sequence
Variable quantization resolution per sequence (32nd, 16th, 8th, quarter, half, whole note, or quantization off), that is settable in real time
Variable swing

Arpeggiator: 1 Arp per Multi-part
Up, down, up/down, and assign modes
Variable range (1, 2, or 3 octaves)

Mod Matrix: 16-slot Modulation Matrix Per Multi-Part

16 slot modulation matrix with 27 mod sources and 114 mod destinations
12 additional fixed-source mod paths
Modulation assignment buttons enable quick and easy modulation routing
Mod Matrix runs at audio rates
Sequencer can record and play mod parameter changes in real time

Controls

77 knobs and 39 buttons enable deep, comprehensive editing with minimal menu diving
Pitch and Mod Wheels
Full-sized, five-octave, semi-weighted, premium Fatar keyboard with velocity and aftertouch

Programs

500 factory programs. User rewritable

In/out

4 Stereo outputs (2x 1/4" phone jack per part)
Headphone out (stereo 1/4" phone jack)
MIDI In, MIDI Out, and MIDI Thru
USB port for bidirectional MIDI communication
Audio Input for creating user wavetables from external audio source (1/4" phone jack)
Audio Input can also route audio through the filters, output chain, and effects
Sustain/footswitch input
Volume pedal input
Expression pedal input

Power

1 universal IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply
Operates worldwide on voltages between 100-240v, 50-60 Hz, 65 watts maximum power consumption

Dimensions

Shipping Box Dimensions: 44 x 20 x 13 inches, 35 lbs
Synth Dimensions: 38.5 x 14.25 x 5 inches, 27 lbs

Notes: GS Music's fully analogue six-voice synth module. Huge sonic power from the classic single-oscillator design, brought up to date with modern touches like balanced stereo outputs and USB control. Also available in blue.

Supplier's Notes:
The JHS Pedals 3 SerieThe Bree6 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer that features a fully analog sound generation. It offers six voices of polyphony, each equipped with a single voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), and a sub oscillator. The signal path includes a mixer, a 4-pole low-pass voltage-controlled ladder filter (VCF), and a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA). The control signals are digitally generated, incorporating one low-frequency oscillator (LFO) and two ADSR-type envelope generators. Additionally, the Bree6 integrates an effects processor with chorus and delay.

The Bree6 interface is engineered for straightforward and intuitive use, featuring one knob per function and ensuring ease of access to its robust features, including MIDI connections, USB, balanced stereo audio outputs, headphone output, and CV inputs.

The signal path in the Bree6 is entirely analog, including a single VCO per voice, a sub oscillator, a mixer, a 4-pole low-pass ladder VCF, and a VCA. The control voltages are digitally generated, comprising one LFO and two ADSR-type envelope generators. It also features a stereo digital effects processor with Delay and Chorus.

The Bree6 features a single VCO plus a sub oscillator per voice. The oscillator includes sawtooth and pulse waveforms, with pulse width modulation control that can be modulated by the LFO. The oscillator tuning can be adjusted, and modulation can be applied from the LFO. The sub oscillator generates a square wave one octave below the main oscillator.

The Bree6's filter is a 4-pole ladder-type low-pass filter with resonance control. It can be modulated by EG1, with velocity affecting the modulation depth, and can also be modulated by the LFO. It can also be controlled by the modulation wheel and aftertouch.

The synthesizer offers a stereo ensemble type chorus effect. It simulates a string or vocal ensemble using multiple delay lines modulated by their dedicated LFOs. The stereo delay can reach a maximum delay time of up to 1 second.

The Bree6 contains one LFO with selectable waveforms (triangle, ramp up, ramp down, square, and random with sample and hold). The LFO's frequency can be set from 0.1Hz to 100Hz, and modulation can be applied to the VCO, VCF, and VCA.

There are two ADSR-type envelope generators in the Bree6, designed for precise control over the dynamics of both the filter and the amplifier.

The synthesizer supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), facilitating detailed performance dynamics when used with compatible MPE controllers. The Bree6 has been carefully tested with Osmose, Linnstrument and Geoshred.

Notes: Blue version of the Bree6, GS Music's fully analogue six-voice synth module. Huge sonic power from the classic single-oscillator design, brought up to date with modern touches like balanced stereo outputs and USB control.

Supplier's Notes:
The Bree6 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer that features a fully analog sound generation. It offers six voices of polyphony, each equipped with a single voltagecontrolled oscillator (VCO), and a sub oscillator. The signal path includes a mixer, a 4-pole low-pass voltage-controlled ladder filter (VCF), and a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA). The control signals are digitally generated, incorporating one low-frequency oscillator (LFO) and two ADSR-type envelope generators. Additionally, the Bree6 integrates an effects processor with chorus and delay.


The Bree6 interface is engineered for straightforward and intuitive use, featuring one knob per function and ensuring ease of access to its robust features, including MIDI connections, USB, balanced stereo audio outputs, headphone output, and CV inputs.

The signal path in the Bree6 is entirely analog, including a single VCO per voice, a sub oscillator, a mixer, a 4-pole low-pass ladder VCF, and a VCA. The control voltages are digitally generated, comprising one LFO and two ADSR-type envelope generators. It also features a stereo digital effects processor with Delay and Chorus.

The Bree6 features a single VCO plus a sub oscillator per voice. The oscillator includes sawtooth and pulse waveforms, with pulse width modulation control that can be modulated by the LFO. The oscillator tuning can be adjusted, and modulation can be applied from the LFO. The sub oscillator generates a square wave one octave below the main oscillator.

The Bree6's filter is a 4-pole ladder-type low-pass filter with resonance control. It can be modulated by EG1, with velocity affecting the modulation depth, and can also be modulated by the LFO. It can also be controlled by the modulation wheel and aftertouch.

The synthesizer offers a stereo ensemble type chorus effect. It simulates a string or vocal ensemble using multiple delay lines modulated by their dedicated LFOs. The stereo delay can reach a maximum delay time of up to 1 second.

The Bree6 contains one LFO with selectable waveforms (triangle, ramp up, ramp down, square, and random with sample and hold). The LFO's frequency can be set from 0.1Hz to 100Hz, and modulation can be applied to the VCO, VCF, and VCA.

There are two ADSR-type envelope generators in the Bree6, designed for precise control over the dynamics of both the filter and the amplifier.

The synthesizer supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), facilitating detailed performance dynamics when used with compatible MPE controllers. The Bree6 has been carefully tested with Osmose, Linnstrument and Geoshred.