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GAMECHANGER AUDIO MOTOR SYNTH MKII
The MOTOR Synth is an electromechanical analog synthesizer. It uses electric motors as the main sound source instead of conventional oscillators.
The MOTOR Synth has two ways to produce its main sound. It spins eight electric motors at precise speeds corresponding to specific musical notes. A magnetic sensor is placed next to each motor. The rotating coils produce a raw, exciting, and very industrial analog sound. Imagine eight harmonious motors producing an intimidating noise! Special reflective discs are attached to the shafts of each motor. Each disc contains a graphical representation of three standard audio waveforms. When the motors spin, the discs move in a circular motion. Each waveform is read by an infrared sensor and then converted into an audio signal.
UNIQUE MOTORIZED OSCILLATOR ENGINE
The MOTOR Synth is based on a unique motorized oscillator engine – a system of electric motors capable of instantly and precisely changing their rotational speed to produce musical notes. These motor oscillators can produce four distinct waveforms – sine, saw, square, and the so-called M waveform.
The M waveform is produced by a set of electromagnetic sensors placed next to the internal rotating coils of each motor. As the coils spin, they create electromagnetic fluctuations that can be amplified to produce a unique waveform.
The sine, saw, and square waveforms are produced by a set of specially designed optical discs mounted on each motor’s shaft. Each motor disc has three "tracks" engraved on its reflective surface. These "tracks" are designed as circular optical representations of the sine, saw, and square waveforms.
Each reflective "track" is paired with a distinct infrared laser and a sensor that captures the reflected beam. As the disc spins and brings the different shaded areas into circular motion, the infrared reflectivity sensor begins to emit an "optical waveform" – a proprietary technology we developed specifically for the MOTOR Synth.
TWO INDEPENDENT MOTOR VOICES
The MOTOR Synth offers two distinct MOTOR voices with 4 electric motor oscillators each – both voices can operate in mono, unison, or four-note polyphonic mode.
Both MOTOR voices are equipped with a separate set of controls to adjust VOLUME, SCALE, WAVESHAPE, individual motor AMP ENVELOPES for each musical note, as well as very detailed control over a deep and versatile PORTAMENTO / PITCH MOD section (called "Acceleration / Brake").
INDEPENDENT ANALOG MULTIMODE FILTERS
Both motor voices are equipped with a separate analog multimode filter section with adjustable DRIVE, CUTOFF, RESONANCE, ENVELOPE SHAPE & AMOUNT, and FILTER TYPE.
There are four types of analog filters – 24 dB LP, 12 dB BP, 12 dB HP, 12 dB AP (All-Pass). The new analog filtering circuits have greater headroom, better envelope response speed, and a very precise analog Keytrack mode with adjustable depth, direction, and filter "glide".
DIGITAL VOICE (DCO)
The MOTOR Synth MK II features a third additional voice – a high-quality digital engine that can be used either independently or to enhance the raw sound of the MOTOR Voices. The digital engine (DCO) can be used to produce various classic waveforms (with wave shaping), or as a noise generator.
The DCO is also equipped with a separate and fully controllable AMP ENVELOPE, a PORTAMENTO section, and its own digital multimode filter designed to emulate the 4 analog filter modes.
CONFIGURABLE STEREO OUTPUT
The MOTOR Synth has a single output jack that can be configured either in mono or stereo, allowing routing of the synth’s two motor voices to separate channels. The digital voice can also be routed to the V1 or V2 outputs, or both.
MODULATION SECTION WITH THREE ASSIGNABLE LFOS:
The MOTOR Synth MKII also features an extremely powerful modulation section that includes 3 individual LFOs with adjustable positive and negative depth controls. Each LFO can be easily assigned to almost any button or encoder value on two independent modulation slots A and B.
Five independent modulation waveforms are available for each LFO – each with a detailed wave shaping engine.
CROSS MODULATION AND DETUNE OPTIONS:
The MOTOR Synth has a dedicated central knob to create amplitude cross modulation with Voice 1 or Voice 2. The Detune / Drift button offers you two types of oscillator detune effects.
ARP, MOTION RECORD, SEQUENCER:
The powerful arpeggiator engine offers detailed control over a wide variety of parameters, including note accentuation, pattern shifting, note repetition, and much more.
Multiple independent motion recording lanes assignable to all sound parameters.
An integrated monophonic sequencer engine with controls for micro timing, probability, ratchets, pattern length, saving and chaining patterns, and much more.
PERFORMANCE KEYBOARD:
8-key non-velocity-sensitive keyboard with 4 pitch shift encoders – a small but powerful note input system with lots of performance tricks up its sleeve.
Additionally, the MOTOR Synth is fully MIDI and CV compatible and can be used with all your favorite keyboards, controllers, and sequencers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Sound engine Electromechanical with additional digital voice
- Signal path Fully analog
- Polyphony 4 notes, 3 voices per note
- Filters: Analog multimode VCF 24 dB LP, 12 dB BP, 12 dB HP, 12 dB AP / Digital multimode 24 dB LP, 12 dB BP, 12 dB HP, 12 dB AP
- MIDI support: Notes, CC, PC, Transport, Channel pressure, NRPN, sysex parameter dump (see online manual)
- Presets and sequences 128 preset banks with 128 patches each, 64 projects/sequences
- Input type 1/4" TS unbalanced
- Input impedance 500k Ω
- Maximum input level 6Vpp (+9dBu)
- Output type 1/4" TRS unbalanced (stereo)
- Output impedance 220 Ω
- Maximum output level 10Vpp (+13dBu)
- Frequency response 5Hz to 22kHz
- Controls See image
- OLED display 128x64
- Connectors
- IN, OUT, headphone output, V1 send/return, V2 send/return,
- 3 CV triggers, 3 CV inputs, DC input, DIN5 MIDI IN, DIN5 MIDI OUT,
- USB (MIDI, FW updates, uSD card storage)
- Power supply INCLUDED, positive center barrel plug 3.0 x 6.5 mm
- Power 5A, 24VDC
- Average consumption 20W
- Product dimensions 21 CM (W) x 29 CM (D) x 7.5 CM (H)
- Product weight 3.25 KG
- Shipping dimensions 28 CM (W) x 48 CM (D) x 10 CM (H)
- Shipping weight 4.9 KG
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