An analog FM synth that is actually fun to play!
What is Magnolia?
Magnolia is an 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.”
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.
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.
What is Magnolia?
Magnolia is an 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 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.”
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.
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.
Modular sound in a keyboard format.
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!
Modular sound in a keyboard format.
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!
Sound examples.
Sound examples.
Expressiveness and immediacy.
Magnolia is meant to be played, and so it must offer you many ways to dynamically interact with your sounds.
There are many physical access points, like its expressive Fatar keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, pitch and mod wheels, a Macro knob and a Morph knob, plus two expression pedal inputs
However, there is a total of 16 modulation sources and 38 modulation destinations, all equipped with an LED that tells whether that source or destination is active.
Three LFOs, three envelopes, and, most importantly, the Polymove: it is a refined random generator that creates a random control signal for every voice and every destination within that voice. If you’re in search for a quick way to animate your sounds, from subtle variations to complete chaos, look no further!
Expressiveness and immediacy.
Magnolia is meant to be played, and so it must offer you many ways to dynamically interact with your sounds.
There are many physical access points, like its expressive Fatar keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, pitch and mod wheels, a Macro knob and a Morph knob, plus two expression pedal inputs
However, there is a total of 16 modulation sources and 38 modulation destinations, all equipped with an LED that tells whether that source or destination is active.
Three LFOs, three envelopes, and, most importantly, the Polymove: it is a refined random generator that creates a random control signal for every voice and every destination within that voice. If you’re in search for a quick way to animate your sounds, from subtle variations to complete chaos, look no further!
Watch the presentation video:
Watch the presentation video:
Forget about operators!
Most of us think about frequency modulation as carriers, operators, and weird formulas. While this is an accurate depiction of the most refined linear FM implementation, we must not forget that, at the end of the day, FM is just a an oscillator modulating another one at audio rate to create complex sounds.
That’s what you’ll find on Magnolia! Just two oscillators and a big, orange knob to tweak. It is a more raw and in-your-face way of doing FM, without precise ratios and indices, but we guarantee: it’s incredibly fun!
And what does “thru-zero” mean? It is a label that makes sense only when talking about analog oscillators, and it just says: hey, I’m an analog circuit, but I can do real FM! You can learn more by watching the video below:
Forget about operators!
Most of us think about frequency modulation as carriers, operators, and weird formulas. While this is an accurate depiction of the most refined linear FM implementation, we must not forget that, at the end of the day, FM is just a an oscillator modulating another one at audio rate to create complex sounds.
That’s what you’ll find on Magnolia! Just two oscillators and a big, orange knob to tweak. It is a more raw and in-your-face way of doing FM, without precise ratios and indices, but we guarantee: it’s incredibly fun!
And what does “thru-zero linear FM” mean? It is a label that makes sense only when talking about analog oscillators, and it just says: hey, I’m an analog circuit, but I can do real FM! You can learn more by watching the video below:
Tech specs.
Architecture
Polyphonic, Bi-timbral Analog Synthesizer
Sound path
In-house developed full analog voices
Polyphony
8 voices
Effects
Stereo analog distortion. In parallel digital stereo effects.
Keybed
61 keys Fatar keybed with velocity and polyphonic Aftertouch
Controllers
Pitch Wheel, Mod Wheel, Macro Knob, Hold Button, Sustain Pedal input, 2x Expression Pedal input.
Panel Controls
33 knobs, 15 sliders, 50 buttons
Connections
Stereo Headphones Output, Main Output Left & Right, USBC, Sustain, MIDI In/Out/Thrum 2x Expression Pedal Input
Modulations
16 sources, 38 destinations, 64 slots per part (with 2 parts per program)
Monophonic Modulators
Pitch & Mod Wheels, Expression Pedal 1 & 2, Macro Knob
Polyphonic Modulators
Tracking, Velocity On & Off, Polymove, Aftertouch, 3x LFOs, 3x 6-stages Envelopes
Size
Weight
Box Size
Box Weight
~ 990 × 380 × 110 mm (knobs & feet included)
~ 15kg
~ 1100 x 510 x 245 mm
~ 18.3kg
Tech specs.
Architecture
Polyphonic, Bi-timbral Analog Synthesizer
Sound path
In-house developed full analog voices
Polyphony
8 voices
Effects
Stereo analog distortion. In parallel digital stereo effects.
Keybed
61 keys Fatar keybed with velocity and polyphonic Aftertouch
Controllers
Pitch Wheel, Mod Wheel, Macro Knob, Hold Button, Sustain Pedal input, 2x Expression Pedal input.
Panel Controls
33 knobs, 15 sliders, 50 buttons
Connections
Stereo Headphones Output, Main Output Left & Right, USBC, Sustain, MIDI In/Out/Thrum 2x Expression Pedal Input
Modulations
16 sources, 38 destinations, 64 slots per part (with 2 parts per program)
Monophonic Modulators
Pitch & Mod Wheels, Expression Pedal 1 & 2, Macro Knob
Polyphonic Modulators
Tracking, Velocity On & Off, Polymove, Aftertouch, 3x LFOs, 3x 6-stages Envelopes
Size
~ 990 × 380 × 110 mm (knobs & feet included)
Weight
~ 15kg
Box Size
~ 1100 × 510 × 245 mm
Box Weight
~ 18.3kg
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