Trying out a new configuration based on the building blocks of an SH-101 / Intellijel Atlantix, but with a few extra spices thrown in based on the patches I've been doing lately. The STMIX/Output Bus combo may seem redundant but has been solving voice composition and external gear integration problems fairly well. I would have liked to fit a proper sub-osc but the Compare seems to be working to fill the gap. I might swap out one of the OBF LFO's for an OCHD but I really like the sync on the OBF.

Input pre-amps and MIDI interfaces are kept in a small sidecar since I don't use them in live performance very often and didn't want to use up rack space. I've got fat fingers and like to keep 1hp of space between every module where possible for usability and additional venting.

I've wanted to build this out for a while but I had to redo the power supply in the case first.

I intended it primarily as a monosynth, though it’s capable of duophonic or paraphonic patches depending on how the oscillators and filters are routed. I'll likely shuffle the positioning for better workflow. Patch wise ... I'm all over the place lately so this seems like a nice playground to explore a wide variety of ideas and styles.

I'll likely pair it with a Keystep or EP-133 K.O. II for live sequencing/play and backing/percussion tracks.


Swapped out the Compare2 for a uTides2. As much as I love the stereo PWM from Compare2, I just didn't see a need for all the trigger generation in this case (or for this concept). The uTides2 offers up LFO, envelopes, as well as sub-harmonic generation. Gain staging in this case has been manageable so far with the mixing and attenuation I included.

Using Maths to square off the Tides waveforms works well. Modulating the smooth parameter to just slightly fold the Tides output pre-squaring adds some nice grit.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.