New Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

US Futuresonus Parva combines all-analog signal chain with digital control for under $1000      30/01/15

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Futuresonus has announce Parva, which they describe as a revolutionary new polyphonic analog synthesizer. They tell us that Parva combines the classic warmth of an all-analog signal chain with the modern convenience of digital control in an elegantly designed tabletop package.

Futuresonus founder Brad Ferguson, said, "I designed Parva from the ground up with the intention of producing a completely new synth while still maintaining the character of the classics from the '70s and '80s."

Here are more details and specifications directly from Futuresonus:

Each of Parva's eight voices features three digitally-controlled analog oscillators, producing sawtooth, triangle, and PWM waveforms with extremely accurate pitch and rock-solid tuning stability. A pair of two-pole state-variable filters can be configured for a 12dB or 24dB low-pass or high-pass response, or split for bandpass or notch filtering. Four four-stage envelope generators and four multi-waveform low-frequency oscillators feed a flexible modulation matrix, allowing for virtually limitless sound design options.

Parva is the first analog synthesizer to feature a USB Master port, which enables the user to connect any class-compliant USB MIDI keyboard -- or other controller -- directly, without the need for a computer. Analog potentiometers provide immediate access to the most commonly used parameters, while the high visibility OLED displays on the front panel show additional settings, making it simple to dial in the perfect patch.

From the aluminum enclosure to the custom-machined aluminum knobs on sturdy panel- mounted potentiometers, Parva was designed with working musicians in mind, and built to last. Each unit will be hand-assembled in Austin, TX.

Futuresonus was founded by Brad Ferguson in Austin, TX in 2014, and is dedicated to designing high quality synthesizers and effects.

OSCILLATORS
3 Digitally-controlled analog oscillators
Sawtooth, triangle, and PWM waveforms
Tunable +/- 5 octaves
Hard Syncable
Independent level controls


FILTERS
2 configurable state-variable filters
24db or 12db low-pass or high-pass modes
12db bandpass and notch modes
Self-oscillating
Filter FM


ENVELOPES
4 4-stage (ADSR) envelopes
Exponential curves for punchy attack and natural decay
Linear mode also available
Routable to >40 destinations


MODULATION
4 LFOs
Sine, sawtooth, triangle, and square waveforms
Random sample-and-hold
Free-running or key-synced
Routable to >40 destinations


INPUTS / OUTPUTS
Dual 1/4" TS line-level outputs
Stereo 1/4" headphone jack
MIDI input and ouput
USB port for MIDI input and output
USB Master port for direct connection of USB MIDI controllers


DIMENSIONS
10" x 8" x 3.5" (25.4cm x 20.3cm x 8.9cm)


 

Pricing and Availability:
Parva is expected to ship in summer 2015. Pre-orders will begin in February, with the standard polyphonic Parva retailing for under $1000. An expandable monophonic version will also be available for under $500.

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