EDGE is Behringer’s new semi-modular percussion synthesizer with 2 oscillators, multi-mode filter, dual 8-step sequencer and 16-voice poly chain. If you’ve been searching for the perfect companion to your Behringer CRAVE then the brand new EDGE provides all the tools you need to complete your synth setup and become a master beat-maker. The powerful, flexible analogue drum&bass machine  includes dual VCOs with a huge range of sounds, a dual 8-step sequencer with pitch and velocity controls.

Analogue Goodness

Great care has been taken in designing the EDGE to achieve new possibilities in sound creation by reviving timeless analogue designs and technologies. By taking a fresh and modern approach on classic circuits, the EDGE gives you the power to create super-tight percussive sounds to dark and moody bass lines.

Live Performance Beat Maker

Built to enhance the way you perform, the EDGE boasts a pure analogue signal path, dual VCOs with pulse and triangle waves, oscillator sync, and FM, plus a white/pink noise source for a huge range of sounds and timbres. Its dual 8-step sequencer with pitch and velocity controls can also provide you with a degree of control that will let you create any groove and rhythm you can imagine. If that wasn’t enough, the EDGE’s sequencer can go up to an astounding 10,000 BPM so you can turn your beats into mind-blowing waveforms that’ll surprise even the most hardcore synthwave fan out there.

Synthesizer Architecture

• Number of voices: Monophonic
• Type: Analogue
• Oscillators: 2
• VCF: 1 HP/LP 4-pole (-24dB/Oct) ladder filter
• Envelope: 1 per VCO, 1 VCA decay, 1 VCF
• Noise: White, pink

Growing up in New York City, Alan R. Pearlman was nicknamed ‘ARP’. The name stuck, and after leaving his job at NASA — where he designed amplifiers for the Gemini and Apollo programs — he established the ARP company. ARP’s instruments soon became known for their quality of sound, and it was here that his stable oscillators, and cordless patching technique really turned heads. Pearlman created the ARP 2500 in 1970, followed by the classic ARP Odyssey and ARP 2600. These cemented the company’s legacy as a leader in the growth and development of instruments for the electronic musical market.

In 2015, ARP’s history was thrust into the spotlight as the production of authentic reissues of the Odyssey commenced, and in 2019 his daughter Dina founded The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation. Created to honour Pearlman’s legacy, the organisation’s mission was to inspire future generations to imagine and create by ensuring Pearlman’s inventions remain publicly accessible. From the full-sized keyboard of the ARP Odyssey FS, to the long-awaited ARP 2600 FS and 2600 M, ARP synths once again stood at the forefront of modern music. Now, with the release of the ARP Odyssey FS Kit, musicians can take the ARP legacy into their own hands by building their own.

Staying true to the ARP Odyssey FS, the kit uses the exact analogue circuitry, preserving the original warm and rich sounds we’ve all grown to love. The kit also features all the original specs of the Rev. 3 model, with a full-size keyboard and a black panel design with orange lettering. To facilitate assembly of the Odyssey, a pictorial guide is included; no technical knowledge or soldering is needed. The ARP Odyssey FS Kit is a one-of-a-kind collector’s instrument, and can be distinguished from other Odyssey units by the engraved serial number plate.

The original ARP Odyssey was a 2VCO duophonic instrument — and the inclusion of oscillator sync, sample and hold, PWM, HPF, two types of envelope generator, and pitch bend using the PPC meant that it was able to create a rich range of tonal variation. The new ARP Odyssey FS Kit faithfully reproduces these functions and its distinctive penetrating character at the circuit level. Reproduced to spec, and accessible via a single switch, the ARP Odyssey FS Kit provides all three flavours of the original filter circuit variants. TYPE I (Rev1) is a 12 dB/Oct circuit that produces a sharp, punchy sound; TYPE II (Rev2) is a 24 dB/Oct filter with great-sounding lows; and TYPE III (Rev3) maintains excellent stability even when resonance is raised.

Benefitting from the reliability and stability of a new synth, the ARP Odyssey FS Kit features a spacious panel layout, smooth-action faders, and a standard-sized keyboard for comfortable playability. With a reputation centred around its analogue sound — and with a weight and essence to match the original — this is a true resurrection of the ARP Odyssey.

Specifications:

Keyboard
37-note (Standard key or Full size key, No velocity sensitivity, No aftertouch)

Maximum Polyphony
2 voices for duophonic; normally monophonic

Controllers
Transpose Positions: 2 octaves down, normal, 2 octave up
Proportional Pitch Control: b (Pitch down) Pad: about -2 / 3 octave, – (Modulation) Pad, # (Pitch-up) Pad: about +2 / 3 octave

Noise Generator
Noise Spectrum Types (white and pink)

Portamento
Maximum Speed: about 0.01 msec./oct
Minimum Speed: about 1.5 sec./oct

VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator)
Waveforms: Sawtooth, Square, Pulse (Dynamic Pulse)
Frequency Range: VCO-1 in low freq. mode, 0.2Hz – 20Hz, VCO-1 and VCO-2 (audio range) about 20Hz – 20kHz
Warm Up Drift: 1/30 semitone from turn on max
Pulse Width: 50% – 5%
Pulse Width Modulation: ADSR +45%, LFO +15%
Voltage Controlled Response: 1 V/oct
Maximum Frequency Shifts: LFO sin wave +1/2 oct, LFO square wave +1.5 oct, ADSR +9 oct, S/H +2 oct
* VCO-1 is low note priority, VCO-2 is high note priority

VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter)
Types: Low pass (I: 12 dB/oct., II III: 24 dB/oct.)
Frequency Range: 16 Hz – 16 kHz
Maximum Usable Q: 30
Resonance: 1/2 – self oscillate
Voltage Controlled Response: C3 key (left edge) 0V, C6 key (right edge) 3 V

VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier)
Dynamic Range: 80dB

Ring Modulator
Type: Digital
Input Signal: VCO-1, VCO-2 (square wave)

Sample & Hold
Command Sources: Keyboard or LFO trigger
Sampled Signals: VCO-1 sawtooth wave and square wave, VCO-2 square wave and pink noise

ADSR Envelope Generator
Attack Time: 5 msec. – 5 sec.
Decay Time: 10 msec. – 8 sec.
Sustain Level: 0 – 100 % or Peak
Release Time: 15 msec. – 10 sec.

AR Envelope Generator
Attack Time: 5 msec. – 5 sec.
Release Time: 10 msec. – 8 sec.

Stock due to arrive Late March 2023
RRP A$3,499.00
SSP A$2,799.00

Introducing the limited-edition PolyBrute Noir. Rediscover the morphing analog powerhouse with a fresh Noir finish, sleek redesigned knobs, and ionised parts, culminating in a deeper, darker aesthetic straight from the abyss. A 6-voice analog synthesizer that treads new ground between sonic universes, reimagined with black-hole aesthetics. Users can morph seamlessly between sounds within sounds, discover unparalleled multi-axis expression, and push analog timbres deeper into uncharted darkness.

As part of the PolyBrute Noir’s introduction a bonus set of wooden legs, normally A$419, are available free with every PolyBrute Noir purchase.

An Expressive Dark Horse
Create dramatic sonic shifts with a single movement, explore infinite sweet spots between two sonic states, and enjoy new levels of instrument control and musicality that feels like an extension of yourself.

Morph
PolyBrute Noir’s presets exist in two simultaneous states, and the Morph control lets you sweep effortlessly between them. Adjust numerous parameters at once for huge variety within a single preset.

The Morphée Controller
An X-Y-Z controller that combines pressure with position for unique multi-axis control over your sound. Assign it to preset morphing, voice controls, sequencing randomisation – the choice is yours.

The Ribbon Controller
A resurrected synthesizer staple, modernised and positioned conveniently above PolyBrute Noir’s keybed. Assign it to your chosen modulation destination and glide effortlessly across your sonic spectrum.

The KeyboardCoupled with a premium velocity/pressure-sensitive keybed, pitch wheel and assignable mod wheel, and foot pedal controller inputs, PolyBrute Noir is a synthesizer that you won’t want to take your hands off.

Sound Shaping Paradise
PolyBrute Noir’s voice is a collision between signature Brute oscillators and dual analog filters for sounds that quickly move between the light and the dark, the familiar and the otherworldly.

The Oscillators
Start your voice right with two powerful Brute analog VCOs that generate sawtooth, triangle, and square waves simultaneously, with jagged Metalizer wave-folding, cavernous sub-oscillator, and cross-mod & sync controls right at your fingertips.

The Filters
Add colour and shape to your timbres with two classic filter designs, configurable in series, parallel, or continuously variable. The first, a Steiner 12db/octave filter with continuous slope type, enhanced with signature Brute Factor feedback; the second, the legendary 24db/octave Ladder filter for that essential low-pass smoothness, supercharged with biting distortion.

MAIN FEATURES

Analog Morphing Synthesizer

• 6 voices of Polyphony
• Mono, Unison, Poly voicing
• Single, Split, Layer modes

61-Keys With Velocity & Aftertouch

Pitch Bend, Mod Wheel, Ribbon Controllers

Morphée Touch & Pressure Sensitive 3D Controller

Sound Morphing Capability

• Part A and B for each preset

Two Analog VCOs

• Saw
• Triangle + Metalizer
• Square + Pulse Width
• Sub
• Linear FM
• Hard Sync

Noise Generator

• Continuous tone from rumble noise to white noise

Osc & 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

Three LFOs

• LFO1 and LFO2 with waveform selection
• LFO3 with waveform shaping using Shape & Symmetry
• Rate control & Tempo Sync
• Various retrig options

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

768 Preset Slots

12×32 Modulation Matrix

64 Step Polyphonic Sequencer

• Notes, Accent, Slide per step
• 3 tracks of automation

Arpeggiator & Matrix Arpeggiator

Stereo Audio Output

MIDI & USB i/o + Analog Clock i/o

2x Expression & 1X Sustain Pedal Inputs

Box Contents

• PolyBrute unit
• Power cable

Size & Weight

• Instrument size: 972 x 378 x 110mm
• Instrument weight: 20kg
• Leg height: 66.5cm, with adjustable length of 10mm
• Leg weight: 3.4kg

Stock due to arrive Mid February, 2023

Erica Synths has announced that its highly anticipated SYNTRX II desktop synthesizer is now available. Based on lessons learned from the SYNTRX, the company has decided to create an instrument that integrates even deeper into contemporary electronic and experimental music setups, covering 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’s 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 the signature matrix mixer, and topped off with powerful FX on our new DSP platform.

​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 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

Erica Synths SYNTRX II is priced at U$2179.