Frap Tools has announced that it is now shipping Magnolia, the eight-voice analog through-zero linear FM synthesizer.
Besides the classic analog polysynth sounds, its design allows programming some less conventional timbres closer to a particular family of synthesizer modules known as “complex oscillators.”
With the Magnolia, it is thus possible to bring advanced synthesis techniques in the world of analog polysynths and retain their known advantages: polyphony, immediacy of use, powerful sound, and those little unpredictable details generally known as “analog warmth.”
Frap Tools says Magnolia is a highly playable instrument thanks to its expressive Fatar keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, and encourages sound exploration through its large and relaxing front panel.
We made Magnolia because we wanted to offer our iconic modular analog sound in a more straightforward instrument that could play chords and other 12-note music right away.
Inside, we put all of our signature sound tools: analog triangle-core oscillators, thru-zero FM, wavefolders, analog distortion, and wild, resonant filter. It is a powerful instrument, capable of a wide gamut of sounds that range from soft, glass-like pads to earth-shattering distorted leads.
A hands-on modulation matrix allows you to connect 16 modulation sources to 32 modulation destinations by just pushing a button and twisting a knob.
We always designed from scratch every single circuit and Magnolia is no exception: it is an actual shrinked version of our popular Eurorack modules, without any stock ICs whatsoever.
Frap Tools Product Designer and Founder Simone Fabbri
Key Features
- 8-voice polyphony.
- All-analog signal path.
- Analog through-zero frequency modulation.
- 5-octave, velocity-sensitive keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch and adjustable curves.
- Bi-timbral programs with Morph, Dual, and Split capabilities.
- Two oscillators per voice: an “east coast” one with PWM and a “west coast” one with linear TZFM, wavefolder, and flip sync.
- Continuously variable wave form selector.
- 18 dB/oct high-pass and 24 dB/oct low-pass resonant filters with linear FM.
- Analog pre-filter saturation.
- Three loopable DAHDSR digital envelopes.
- Three digital LFOs with continuously variable wave forms.
- Per-part arpeggiator.
- Per-part 16-step sequencer.
- 200 memory slots for presets.
- Analog global distortion.
- Two global digital effect slots with choruses and delays.
- Hands-on modulation matrix with explicit visual cue.
- Velocity-off modulation source.
- “Polymove,” an expanded polyphonic randomization source.
- A Macro knob assignable to every parameter.
- 16 modulation sources.
- 38 modulation destinations.
- 64 modulation slots per part.
- Independent MIDI channels.
Pricing & Availability
Magnolia is available now with an MSRP of €4,199.00 EUR (including VAT).
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