Modal Electronics CRAFTsynth v2.0

Modal Electronics CRAFTsynth v2.0 monophonic wavetable synthesizer is a new and innovative compact desktop synth that can be run via both USB and batteries. With an inspiring creative sound and direct approach to control of filters etc. it is an obvious creative tool both in the studio and on the go.

Modal is based in the UK and is previously best known for their great extremely well-sounding synth. which is both top-class in terms of sound and price, CRAFTsynth v2.0 has the well-known Modal sound scaled down and placed in an extremely compact and transport-friendly chassis and with app control.

Specifications:

Monophonic wavetable synthesizer
8 oscillators in total with 2 selectable waveforms and mixer stage
40 unique waveforms available split into 8 banks of 5 morphable waveform sets
VA, digital and generative waves are available along with selections from the Modal 002
Process and cross modulate waveforms with 1 of 16 oscillator modifiers including Frequency / Phase Modulation, Hard / Window Sync, Ring / Amp Modulation, Derez / Bitcrush, Wavefolders and Waveshapers
Multi option Unison / spread to detune the 8 oscillators for a huge sound
3 x envelope generators for Filter, Amplitude and Modulation
2 x audio rate LFOs
8 slot modulation matrix with 8 sources, each source can have 1 destination. (LFO1, LFO2 and MOD-EG assignable from CRAFTsynth, Velo, Note, ModW, AftT and Expression assignable from MODALapp)
Program and transpose patterns with the built-in sequenced arpeggiator

2-pole resonant filter that can be morphed from low pass, through band pass, to high pass
Delay and distortion (waveshaping overdrive, not bitcrushing) effects
Optional MIDI clock sync for LFOs and Delay
64 preset storage locations
8 key touch MIDI keyboard with 8 custom scales and root note selection
MIDI DIN in and out
Analogue clock sync in and out (configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering specification)
Class compliant MIDI provided over USB connection to host computer or tablet
Headphone and line output
Powered by USB or 3 x AA batteries
Optional software editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
Portable and compact design
Dimensions: 150mm x 135mm x 68mm (6 ”x5 1/2” x 3 ”)

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