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Real
analog. Really intense.
The Ultimate Polyphonic
Analog Synth
In a world filled
with "almost-analog" and "sort-of-analog" synthesizers, Andromeda
is the real deal: a high-performance instrument fueled by true analog synth technology.
In a single, powerful package you’ll find a huge range of tonal possibilities:
searing leads, warm pads, fat bass lines, extreme sound effects and more. With
Andromeda you can get all these sounds simultaneously, while enjoying the creative
control to reach out, grab knobs and instantly reshape Andromeda’s mind-blowing
sonics.
Real Analog Powerhouse
Andromeda’s
fully analog signal path is controlled by a high-speed Coldfire™ microprocessor,
offering 16-voice polyphony with 16-part multitimbral capability. Andromeda features
two analog oscillators per voice, with standard waveforms (available simultaneously),
suboscillators, hard and soft sync, and more. It provides two analog filters per
voice: these 2-pole (multimode) and 4-pole (lowpass) resonating filters are classically-derived
designs, and offer you an astounding range of sonic variability.
Andromeda also provides external audio inputs that allow you to route any signal
through its filters. Andromeda has three LFOs, each with six waveforms and many
powerful features. It also has three 7-stage, 3-level envelopes capable of functions
never before found in any analog synthesizer. An extensive mod matrix offers you
enormous freedom in configuring Andromeda’s sonic firepower, adding to its
monstrous capabilities.
In-Depth Control of Your Sound
Andromeda’s
61-note synth-weighted keypad features velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, and
its ribbon controller offers multiple, assignable functions. A distinctive, futuristic
front panel features 72 knobs and 144 buttons (the majority are single function),
optimally arranged for rapid-fire tweaking and in-depth experimentation. Andromeda’s
large, backlit LCD display provides real-world values of parameters (time, frequency,
BPM, etc.) and high-resolution graphics. No other synth has ever offered such
a sophisticated, informative control panel for creating analog pyrotechnics.
Extensive Features
In addition to its
real analog synth engine and hands-on interface, Andromeda provides a wide range
of performance features, including multiple keyboard modes, portamento with nine
slopes, and legato functions. For added grins, Andromeda provides a built-in arpeggiator
and analog-style sequencer with MIDI sync, high quality digital effects (reverb,
chorus, echo and more), and a nasty little analog distortion circuit. Internal
program memory features 256 preset and 128 user-defined programs. Andromeda also
offers a PCMCIA-format memory card slot for additional programs and mixes.
A Pedal-To-The-Metal Creative
Tool
Be warned: Andromeda
is not for the faint-of-heart, and its beefy sound is highly addictive. But if
you seek pure analog bliss, you’ll find it here. With its authentic analog
design, incredible responsiveness and uncompromising control, Andromeda is the
perfect combination of brute power and sheer attitude.
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