Sonicsmith released new Squaver P1 Semi-modular, audio controlled analog synthesizer Video

Already at the NAMM Show 2017, Sonicsmith announced two new semi-modular, audio controlled analog Synthesizers. Today, the company released a new video demo about the flagship model Squaver P1. Interesting new devices with a different synth approach than classical synths. They use here audio signals to control the devices and not midi. More informations just below.

Squaver P1

Offering one ACO with it’s square and sawtooth waves mix, the Squaver P1 pulls the whole analog audio – synth – CV performance together. Along with two envelope followers that can be assigned to either the VCA, PWM or the VCF and still have all the important CV ins and outs on the front panel.

The input preamp is powerful and clean with +40dB gain to accommodate electric instruments as well as dynamic mics. Two input filters can be used in cases help with pitch detection is needed: a switchable 2 pole HPF and a sweepable 4 pole LPF. One expression pedal is assigned to the input’s LPF for “riding” its cut-off frequency in such cases where a fix position LPF might limit the players pitch range. The 2nd expression pedal input can be assigned to either the octave CV or harmony CV via the 3 position switch as well as to any other destination via it’s dedicated “Exp CV” output. The ENV is generated from an ENV follower that can extract the dynamics from the main audio input and a second ENV follower extracts dynamics from the side-chain audio input.

Both the main input and side has their thru jacks for chaining an infinite amount of synths together for a multi voice synth chain. An ENV amount knob can determine how much you want to mimic the input dynamics from 1:1 to a completely flat response or completely reverse the ENV. ACO CV inputs for octave and semitones are accessible via front panel knobs and stereo minijack for easy arpeggiation from external CV sources like analog sequencers and LFO’s. Two foot-switches “ACO CV In on” and “Side-chain on” give you real-time control over activating the arpeggiation CV inputs and engaging the alternative ENV follower input instead of the main input’s ENV.

Features:

Single ACO design
Extracts gate, pitch, envelope and trigger CV from input audio
40 db gain range on the input preamp (high impedance)
Side Chain input to feed the 2nd Env follower
LP, BP/HP, 12/24 db/oct resonant filter with CV Input control
Dual 4 character LED meter shows both the main input level and the side-chain input’s
Plays analog synth along with the input audio
Mix knob can blend between square and sawtooth waves
3 thru jacks for daisy-chaining multiple units and record source directly
Ring mod audio input will invert at the audio frequency
9V battery operation or standard 9V pedal supply
Total of 3 audio inputs, 5 CV outputs and 6 CV inputs