Duophonic Hybrid-Analogue Synthesiser Created in collaboration with the late Chris Huggett, the PWM MANTIS is a hybrid analogue synthesiser inspired by the Wasp and the OSCar, but with a modern design and capabilities. It's a fine blend of the sounds and techniques Huggett developed for EDP and Novation. A heritage that PWM is keen to honour today. The MANTIS is a duophonic synthesizer offering two independent voices with a sub-oscillator for a wide variety of sound mixes. The MANTIS oscillators are mathematically generated, running on their own DSP chip for uncompromised performance, then processed via an all-analogue signal path including a uniquely designed and capable VCF section. Based on SSI2164 VCA chips, the multi-mode filters can be controlled simultaneously in series or in parallel, with width control similar to that found on the OSCar. Complemented by a digital effects section, the Mantis stands out from other synths with unmistakable sounds. And like its little brother Malevolent, it has extensive MIDI control capabilities, with Control Change on all parameters. The Mantis is a modern synthesiser, combining the best of Chris Huggett's experience with resolutely modern features.
200 Patches
All patches in RAM so can be overwritten
Bank A: 100 Factory presets
Bank B: 100 User presets (all set to initial patch)
Compare function
Initialise patch function
Duophonic with 2 analogue signal paths
Mathematically generated oscillators designed by Chris Huggett
Analogue signal path designed by Chris Huggett
2 Oscillators plus sub-oscillator per voice
Sine / Triangle / Saw / Pulse plus additional wave types
Shape control and shape modulation input
Will create pulse width modulation on the pulse waveform with perfect square at the centre
Pitch modulation control
Octave selects per oscillator
OSC 1 SUB follows oscillator 1 parameters
Oscillator Drift
Creates random pitch variations between oscillators
Multi-mode state variable VCA filters with overdrive
2 Analogue filters - 1 per signal path
Low Pass / Band Pass / High Pass in 12dB and 24dB configurations
Additional WBAND (series) and WSTOP (parallel) types
Filter Cutoff
Filter Cutoff Modulation
Filter Resonance
Filter Width
Filter Width Modulation
Filter Keytrack
LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
2 LFOs
4 waveshapes per oscillator
Fade In / Fade Out parameter
SYNCable
Rate control
Envelopes
2 Independent envelopes
ENV 1 normalised to amplitude
ADSR
+ Sustain Fall parameter for shaping during key-down
+ Repeat which can be used to create looping envelopes
Velocity positive and negative control
Ring modulation
Mixer
First mix: OSC1 and OSC2
Second mix: OSCillators and noise
Third mix: OSCillators + noise and Ring modulator
VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier)
All amplification is done in the analogue domain in multi-stage VCAs
Modulation Routes
Control - 6 choices of modulation parameters
Source - 6 choices of effectors from envelopes and LFOs
Scale - choices of controls used to scale the effect of the modulation
Glide
Glide amount
Auto-glide mode
Indicator LEDs
Two LEDs for Voice
LED for Keyboard activity
Master tune
Master volume
Triggering
ENV 1 Legato
ENV 2 Legato
LFO Keytrig
CONNECTIONS
Master power switch
DC 9V input
USBC
MIDI IN / OUT / THRU
Sustain pedal input (switch)
Pedal input (continuous)
Stereo 1/4” line Outs: L/Mono and R
Stereo 1/4” headphone out
Multi-function Joystick control
Left / right for pitch bend
Performable vibrato
Latching hold mode
Arpeggiator
arpeggiator types: Up, Down, Up/Down 1, Up/Down 2, Played & Random
Sync rates control from 2nds to 32nds
Tap tempo button
Swing including positive and negative swing
Auto clock sync
Detects MIDI or USB-MIDI clock and synchronises the arpeggiator automatically
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