Modal Electronics: CraftSynth 2.0 Monophonic Wavetable Synthesizer

LAB POINTS

• versatile monophonic synthesizer housed in unique desktop enclosure
• flexible 8-oscillator wavetable synth architecture produces modern + contemporary synth sounds
• portable and lightweight with real-time controls and 16 touch keys
• design + save up to 40 wavetable sounds w/ morphable filter + flexible effects
• integrated Scale function + 32 step arp sequencer
• built-in distortion + delay effects
• full-size MIDI in / out + 3.5 mm Sync in / out for easy integration into your existing setup
• expand the instrument's functions and access firmware updates via the MODALapp
• powered via USB bus or 3x AA batteries

“Incorporating the power of 8 wavetable oscillators, CRAFTsynth 2.0 is an exciting modern monophonic synthesiser, not confined to just ‘mono synth’ sounds. With its complex and rich sonic spectrum, CRAFTsynth 2.0 produces modern and contemporary synthesiser sounds for new-school musicians, performers, sound designers and producers. CRAFTsynth 2.0’s ergonomic user interface with 12 encoders invites you to tweak and modify sounds while playing. Musical programmable arpeggiator patterns elevate moving performances and integrated effects add depth and character to the rich sonic wavetable experience. Powered by USB or batteries CRAFTsynth 2.0 comes in a portable, compact desktop-style enclosure with full size MIDI connections and analogue Sync I/Os. It can be easily integrated into music creation environments in studios or live rigs and delivers countless hours of fun and inspiration while travelling.” - Modal Electronics

TECH SPECS

• inputs: MIDI DIN in, 1/8” Analogue clock sync in
• outputs: 1/8” TRS dual-mono output, 1/8” TRS headphone output, MIDI DIN out, 1/8” Analogue clock sync out
• oscillators: 8, split into 2 wave groups
• filter: pre-filter mixer for wave levels, analog-style morphing 2-pole filter with resonance, seamless morphing from low pass through band pass to high pass
• modulation: 3 x envelope generators for Filter, Amplitude and Modulation, 2 x audio rate LFOs, sync to internal and external tempo sources, 8-slot modulation matrix with 8 sources and 36 destinations
• arpeggiator / sequencer: fully featured programmable arpeggiator w/ transposable pattern of up to 32 steps
  
• effects: distortion (waveshaping overdrive), delay with modulation, sync to internal and external tempo sources
• memory: 64 sound memory locations
• controls: 8-key scalable touch MIDI keyboard, 12 endless encoders, 16 touch pad buttons to access synth parameters for sound programming and real-time tweaks while performing
• power: USB cable (not included) or 3x AA batteries 
• dimensions: 5.9″ x 5.3″ x 2.7″ / 15 x 13.5 x 6.8cm
• weight: 0.62 lbs / 0.28 kg