Modal Electronics CRAFTsynth v2.0

Modal Electronics CRAFTsynth v2.0 monophonic wavetable synthesiser is a new and innovative compact desktop synth that can be run via USB and batteries. With an inspiring creative sound and direct access to control filters etc. it is an obvious creative tool both in the studio and on the go. Modal is based in the UK and was previously best known for their large extremely good-sounding synth. which is in the top class both in terms of sound and price, CRAFTsynth v2.0 has the well-known Modal sound scaled down and placed in an extremely compact and transport-friendly chassis and with app control.

Specifications :

Monophonic wavetable synthesiser 8 oscillators in total with 2 selectable waveforms and mixer stage 40 unique waveforms available split into 8 banks of 5 morphable waveform sets VA, digital and generative waves are available along with selections from the Modal 002 Process and cross modulate waveforms with 1 of 16 oscillator modifiers including Frequency / Phase Modulation, Hard / Window Sync, Ring / Amp Modulation, Derez / Bitcrush, Wavefolders and Wave shapers
Multi option Unison / spread to detune the 8 oscillators for a huge sound
3 x envelope generators for Filter, Amplitude and Modulation
2 x audio rate LFOs
8 slot modulation matrix with 8 sources, each source can have 1 destination. (LFO1, LFO2 and MOD-EG assignable from CRAFTsynth, Velo, Note, ModW, AftT and Expression assignable from MODALapp)
Program and transpose patterns with the built in sequenced arpeggiator 2-pole resonant filter that can be morphed from low pass, through band pass, to high pass Delay and distortion (waveshaping overdrive, not bitcrushing) effects Optional MIDI clock sync for LFOs and Delay 64 preset storage locations 8 key touch MIDI keyboard with 8 custom scales and root note selection MIDI DIN in and out Analogue clock sync in and out (configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering specification) Class compliant MIDI provided over USB connection to host computer or tablet Headphone and line output Powered by USB or 3 x AA batteries Optional software editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android Portable and compact design Dimensions: 150mm x 135mm x 68mm (6″ x5 1/2”x 3”)

How does it sound?

https://soundcloud.com/modalelectronics/modal-craftsynth-20-demo-1