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Analogue Solutions shared this preview of their new Filtopia synthesizer, a stereo monosynth that features a unique 5 filter filterbank.

Filtopia’s key USP is a bank of 5 analog filters wired in parallel, which means you can create multi-band filter sweeps and even vowel types sounds. By having offset filter-cutoff frequencies, with some high resonance levels, you can mimic the way the human voice works.

Aside from the uniqueness of a multi-channel filter bank for filtering, Filtopia is fully loaded with VCOs, LFOs, EGs, etc.

Features:

• 3 VCOs – can be routed to some or many of the filters as dictated by the front panel.
• 5 VCFs – Multi-Mode – wired in parallel.
• 2 VCAs – one has Echo.
• 3 EGs – full ADSR.
• 2 LFOs.
• Noise.
• 2 Sub-Osc.
• MIDI to CV.
• 8 step CV sequencer.
• Stereo Outs.

Filtopia is available to pre-order for £1,799.00.

M-VAVE has introduced the FM-1, a portable digital FM synthesizer built around a six-operator FM synthesis engine with 32 algorithms.

The instrument combines a compact desktop format with a 27-key silicone keyboard, onboard controls, rechargeable battery power, MIDI connectivity, and integrated sequencing functions.

The M-VAVE FM-1  synthesizer supports wired and wireless MIDI workflows and can operate as a standalone sound module, portable instrument, or compact desktop synthesizer for studio and mobile use.

Features:

• Six-operator FM synthesis engine
• Thirty-two FM synthesis algorithms
• Twelve-voice polyphony
• Twenty-seven-key silicone keyboard
• Seven rotary control knobs plus dedicated volume control
• Color TFT display
• Built-in arpeggiator
• Integrated step sequencer
• Preset storage for user and factory sounds
• Built-in multi-effects processing
• MIDI input via 3.5 mm TRS connection
• MIDI over USB-C
• Wireless Bluetooth MIDI support
• Simultaneous USB, TRS MIDI, and Bluetooth MIDI operation
• USB-C connection for power and data
• Built-in speaker
• 5 mm stereo audio output
• Rechargeable 2000 mAh battery
• Up to 12 hours of battery operation
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android via wireless MIDI

The FM-1 is available now, priced around $75-100 USD.

This video, via Perfect Circuit, captures an Arturia Polybrute 12 sound design masterclass.

The class was led by Matt Piper, professor of synthesis at the Los Angeles College of Music.

In the video, Matt explores the capabilities of Arturia’s Polybrute 12, covering everything from its core signal flow and expressive controls to in-depth sound design and patch creation.

Topics covered:

00:00 Intro

00:34 Polybrute 12 Overview

02:16 FullTouch Demonstration

04:25 Poly Aftertouch Demonstration

05:27 FullTouch Demo Part 2

07:55 Modulation Matrix

09:24 Morphée Controller Demo

10:50 Morph Knob Demo

13:55 Morph Edit Options

15:02 Knob-per-function Layout

16:48 Sequencer/Arp Patch Playthrough

18:47 Panel Recall

20:09 VCO Section Intro

20:39 Ladder Filter Intro

21:57 VCO1 Demo

23:47 Metalizer Demo (Wavefolding)

26:27 Ladder Filter Self-Oscillation

27:35 Steiner Filter Demo

29:14 Brute Factor Demo

31:06 Parallel Filtering

33:28 Sub Oscillator

34:06 FM VCO 2 – VCO 1

35:34 Oscillator Sync (Hard Sync)

36:38 Filter FM (VCO 2 – Steiner Filter)

38:12 Noise FM – Ladder Filter

40:25 Parallel Filter Metallic Percussion Patch

41:39 The Most Realistic Accordion Patch

43:32 Party Drop