Ballista Blast

Substractive, Wavetable and FM voice

The Ballista Blast is a monophonic synthesizer voice with a digital / analog architecture. The module proposes a vast sonic palette thanks to its three engines

Classic: combines saw and square waves in various configurations, driving two switchable analog VCFs with different flavors (acid or bubbly), a VCA, and a distortion unit.

Wavetable: provides a wide and customizable set of wavetables, processed through the same analog chain as the classic engine.

FM: Original algorithms processed by an LPG and a VCA. These algorithms use up to four operators and are controlled by three macro controls, enabling precise manipulation of the different algorithms.

To animate those engines, the Ballista Blast incorporates a handy envelope, a random generator, and a velocity input, all of which can be assigned to nearly any parameter.Like all the latest Shakmat releases, the module also features a non-volatile memory of 100 presets (stored on an SD card) and supports the select bus protocol.

The Ballista Blast packs all the essential features for a modern and highly versatile synth voice into its 12hp size, covering a vast range of sounds from analog squelchy basslines to complex digital textures, and from mellow harmonic tones to harsh chaotic sounds.

Feature list

Hybrid digital / analog synthesizer voice
Classic, Wavetable and FM engines
Onboard envelope
Assignable velocity and gate inputs
Assignable random generator
SD card storable presets
Select bus compatible
Width 12hp Depth 29mm