The MOTOR SYNTH MKII has two seperate voices with three types of optical waveshapes (sine, saw, square), an electromagnetic inductive wave (M), and adjustable four-note poliphony.
Each voice has independent controls for volume, scale, waveform, amp envelope and pitch envelope. The analog amp envelopes can be run in multiple modes (ADSR, AD, AR, DADSR, ADSHR) with adjustable curve parameters.
The Motor oscillators take full advantage of the innovative pitch envelope system with detailed controls for ACCELERATION & BRAKE functions.
HOW IT WORKS
This is one of the Synth's eight motor oscillators. It can produce four distinct waveforms - the optical disc creates sine, saw and square waves through reading wave reflections via infra-red sensors while the electromagnetic pickups at each motor's base produce the inductive "M" waveform.
The sine, saw and square waveforms are produced by a set of specially designed optical discs that are mounted to each motor’s shaft. Each motor disc has three “tracks” engraved onto its reflective surface - designed as circular optical representations of the sine, saw and square waveforms.
Each reflective “track” is paired with a separate infra-red laser and sensor that picks up the reflected beam. As the disc rotates and brings the differently shaded areas in circular motion, the infra-red reflectivity sensor begins outputting a so-called “Optical Waveform” - technology that we developed specifically for the MOTOR Synth.
The "M" waveform is produced by a set of electromagnetic pickups that are placed next to each motor’s rotating inner coils. These create electromagnetic fluctuations that can be amplified to produce a unique motor waveform.
The MKII features an additional third DIGITAL VOICE (DCO) with fully independent controls of all parameters, adjustable four note poliphony and other features:
• proprietary virtual-analog oscillator and noise engine with waveshaping
• dedicated multimode digital filter with extensive functionality
• multiple routing options for Filter and Output
Each Motor Voice has it's own separate analog FILTER with fully independent controls of all parameters:
• four filter modes: 24 dB Low Pass, 12 dB Band Pass, 12 dB Hi Pass, 24 dB All Pass with self-oscillating resonance
• analog drive circuit
• multi-mode analog filter envelopes (ADSR, AD, AR, DADSR, ADSHR) with adjustable CURVE parameters
• keytrack engine with gradual control over amount, direction, and GLIDE
The MKII offers a flexible MODULATION SECTION with:
• two destination slots each (A, B) assignable to any parameter
• MOD Shape selector and detailed editing menu with extensive wave-shaping options for each LFO
• independently adjustable clock sources and subdivisions per modulator
• multi-mode modulation envelopes (ADSR, AD, AR, DADSR, ADSHR) with adjustable CURVE parameters
• additional CROSS MOD and DRIFT/DETUNE master effects with accessible front panel knobs
Built-in PERFORMANCE INTERFACE:
• eight non-velocity sensitive KEYPAD for inputting notes, sequences, patterns
• four rotary PITCH ENCODERS for editing note values and microtonal pitch adjustments
• innovative CLUTCH function (temporary parameter editing buffer)
ARPEGGIATOR
Assignable ARP ENGINE with Note Repeat, Pattern repeat, Pattern Shift and Accent functionality
SEQUENCER
Internal note SEQUENCER ENGINE with savable patterns, pattern chaining, ratcheting, micro-timing, probability and step-repeat functionality
MOTION RECORD
Powerful MOTION RECORD ENGINE with eight editable lanes (playback speed, direction, duration, quantization)
MIDI & CV control
• MIDI IN & MIDI OUT connectors for sending and receiving Note and Clock info
• multiple mod wheel and channel pressure slots assignable to any parameter with depth control
• three assignable CV inputs (3.5 mm)
• three assignable Trigger Inputs (3.5 mm)
• USB for MIDI in/out and for file transfer to MICRO SD card
I/O
• single TRS 1/4' OUTPUT Jack with adjustable Split Voice Routing (can be used as MONO Out)
• two Separate SEND/RETURN loops jacks (3.5 mm TRS) for each MOTOR voice (pre-VCF, post-VCA)
• headphone output
• single MONO 1/4' INPUT Jack for Input Signal processing
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Taxes:
US: No Sales Tax, but you will need to pay 2.7% customs duties on arrival
EU: VAT will be added to orders without an EU-VAT number
Intl: All other countries will face customs duties
You may cancel your order any time by emailing us at [email protected]
To celebrate the arrival of the MOTOR Synth MKII, we released an epic synthesizer space journey video, created by the MOTOR Synth's designer Fricis Kalvelis, and featuring an exquisite all-MOTOR Synth composition "SEE YOU SOON MY STARDUST FRIEND"by Martins Melkis - Gamechanger Audio's lead development engineer and one of the creators of the MOTOR Synth.
All of the sounds in "SEE YOU SOON MY STARDUST FRIEND" are made with MOTOR SYNTH:
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