malekko manther growl exploration

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the malekko manther growl is a synth voice for eurorack based on their manther desktop synth. it includes a cem3340 vco chip and an ssm2044-based analog filter. it has separate levels and outputs for the square, saw and triangle oscillators. it has two adsr envelopes with outputs and an lfo with multiple destinations and an output. it has a wavefolder with two modes: tri or all. the all mode folds all waveforms and the external input post-filter.

i've had my eye on the manther desktop for some time but knew i wouldn't utilize the built-in sequencing capabilities. upon discovering the manther growl i realized i could replace a number of modules in my existing rack (including my a-105 vcf which is based on the same ssm2044 chip) with room to spare.

after spending a few hours with the manther growl i'm very impressed. it's straightforward and sounds as good as the specifications suggest. the filter has a nasty, vintage character. the oscillators are beefy. the wavefolder is a unique addition that introduces unpredictable sonic variety. all the tools i like in a single oscillator synth are there.

my only critique is that driving the levels doesn't seem to alter the tone. the manther growl sounds as though it's always being driven. that said, it's still capable of subtle sounds. what it excels at though are thick, heavy, nasty, dirty tones. in short, it does what is says on the tin.

filter sweeps at 0:05
bass line at 4:30
saw arp at 6:45
wavefolder chaos at 10:31
triangle arp at 14:43

patch notes:
malekko manther growl thru walrus audio fathom x2 and boss dd-8

disclaimer: module was purchased out of pocket for music production purposes"

Malekko Manther Set to Ship March 31

The new Manther from Malekko is set to ship on March 31.

Click here for previous posts featuring the Manther including demos.

The following is a recap of the features:

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Malekko Manther Sounds

Published on May 11, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"The Malekko Manther is a standalone analog synthesizer with the ability to make sounds similar to single oscillator bass synths from the past as well as adding new features like a tunable sub-oscillator and wave-folder. The Manther also has a powerful sequencer with motion recording and a built in delay effect that goes from short chorus/flanger lengths all the way up to regular delay times. The Manther also has patch points for CV input and output compatible with eurorack synthesizers.

Manther available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/m..."

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MALEKKO MANTHER GROWL - SOUNDS

Published on Apr 30, 2019 Malekko HeavyIndustry

"Some of the sounds of the new Malekko Manther Growl Eurorack module now shipping."

Malekko Manther Growl

Squarp Hermod Sequencing Manther Growl & Drums

Published on Jun 12, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Squarp's Hermod is a powerful option for sequencing your eurorack as well as sending midi out to other gear or even turning external midi into CV. The sequencer has 8 tracks with independent track length and built in midi effects for adding ratcheting and probability as well as other effects.

The synth line is made with a Malekko Manther Growl run through Qu-Bit's Prism. The Manter Growl is the synth voice from the Manther as a eurorack module with added CV controls and outputs for each waveform. The Prism is a stereo processor that combines comb filter, decimating and filtering effects into one with a freeze option built into the delay of the comb filter.

The kick drum is from Befaco's Kickall, snare is Intellijel's Plonk and hats are from WMD's Fracture. Everything is mixed together with Warm Star's Fragment."

https://www.perfectcircuit.com/squarp
https://www.perfectcircuit.com/malekko-manther-growl.html

MALEKKO - MANTHER GROWL

Published on Nov 14, 2019 Malekko HeavyIndustry

"For more info on Manther Growl visit: https://malekkoheavyindustry.com/prod..."

You can find previous posts featuring the Malekko Manther Growl here.

Malekko's Manther Now Shipping

via @malekkoheavyindustry

"malekkoheavyindustryWe are now shipping MANTHER! Major thanks to everyone on the team: Ben Davis, Austin Lightfoot, Julia aka The Synth Witch, Scott Goodwin, Rico Loverde, Jay Schwab, Andrew Dobbels, Anna Sitko, Brian Kirby, Devin Walsh, Sarah Holley, McKenzie Gaby, Steve Hamari, Corey Bauer, Chris Forns & Baseck! More info on malekkoheavyindustry.com #synthesizer"

You can find previous posts featuring Malekko's Manther here.

Malekko Heavy Industry - Manther *Squarepusher / Warp Records Vibes*

Published on Jul 5, 2018 DivKidVideo

"You asked and I delivered ... I just can't remember who asked! :) ... I had a comment about the Manther from Malekko Heavy Industry asking about how it would sound with some Squarepusher and Warp Records "vibes". Specifically relating to the nice Roland SH-101 liquid melodic line that's drenched in reverb in 'Theme From Ernest Borgnine' from Squarepusher. So here's that melody. I changed a note or two at the end to hopefully avoid the potential take down but you can hear it does that resonant liquid filter style sound you hear in that track and others from Warp and that era/genre. The reverb is the Halls of Valhalla card in the TipTop Audio Z-DSP, which is also lovely."

Malekko Manther DivKidVideo

Malekko Manther Growl Now Shipping

Manager Growl growls! The harshness is from the wavefolding being switched from triangle, to all (fold signal post-filter). Now shipping! 💥 pic.twitter.com/KOO3U2i1wk

— Malekko Heavy (@malekkoheavy) April 30, 2019

"$499.00

MANTHER GROWL is a full featured, Eurorack monophonic synth voice with an analog signal path, and like the Manther Tabletop, it includes a coveted CEM3340 VCO IC chip. The analog filter is based on an SSM2044 chip. Square, Saw and Triangle waveforms have their own individual level controls (manual control as well as CV jack inputs), as well as their own individual outputs. Wavefold control can be set to Tri or ALL (folds all waveforms and external input post-filter). Dial the independent LFO level controls to modulate pitch, pulsewidth and filter cutoff. Also includes manual controls over both VCA and filter ADSR and both the VCA and filter have individual gate inputs. MORE DETAILS BELOW!

NOW SHIPPING TO DEALERS AND AVAILABLE FRIDAY!"

Malekko manther-Analog Synthesizer

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"MANTHER is a full featured, tabletop monosynth with an analog signal path, an advanced 64-step digital sequencer and onboard delay. The heart of this beast is a coveted CEM 3340 based VCO IC chip. The analog filter is based on an ssm2044 chip. The Source Mixer allows for total control over the Square, Triangle, Saw, Tri Shape, Noise and Sub levels and waveforms also include individual outputs. Dial everything from heavy basslines to screaming leads to stomping kicks. Manther growls like no other!"

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MALEKKO MANTHER - In-Depth Video Manual

Published on Aug 4, 2018 Daniel Dehaan

"This video serves as a video manual for Malekko's tabletop synthesizer, Manther.

To hear the Manther in action, check out my 1-Hour Soundtest video: [posted here]

Table of Contents:
0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - Video Overview
1:19 - Inputs & Outputs
2:27 - Display & Menu
3:50 - Controls
4:16 - Morph
5:07 - Identify & Delete Automations
6:29 - VCA
7:58 - ADSR
10:08 - Source Mixer
14:45 - VCO
16:31 - VCF
20:14 - LFO
23:03 - Delay
26:29 - Keyboard
27:04 - Sequencer
32:47 - Creating a Sequence
33:24 - Step Probability
34:07 - Step Repeat
34:52 - Step Delay
35:23 - Step Gate
36:10 - Step Accent
36:45 - Step Copy
37:16 - Automations
39:39 - Saving & Recalling
40:39 - Song Mode
43:28 - Conclusion
43:36 - Thanks!"

Malekko Manther + Elektron Model Samples and Horn Quartet

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"Malekko Manther analog sequencer/synthesizer+ Elektron Model:Samples and Horn Quartet classic. Composition.
I have written the score with the Staffpad score player and editor. The library used for the horn sounds is Berlin Brass from Orchestral tools (Staffpad version)"

Acid Jam // MALEKKO MANTHER GROWL // ELEKTRON DIGITAKT // SympleSeq Digitakt

LESINDES

"ACID JAM SESSION with MALEKKO MANTHER GROWL triggered by HEXINVERTER SYMPLESEQ step sequencer and accompanied by ELEKTRON DIGITONE."

Malekko Manther 32 Step Sequence

Here’s a 32 step sequence from our Manther Synth. Happy Friday! pic.twitter.com/d7jANNx5zk

— Malekko Heavy (@malekkoheavy) May 4, 2018

"Here’s a 32 step sequence from our Manther Synth. Happy Friday!"

Malekko Manther NAMM 2018

Published on Jan 25, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"Some audio from the great sounding Malekko Manther standalone synthesizer at NAMM 2018."

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Malekko - Manther Audio 1

"HQ recording of the Manther monosynth currently in development."

You can find more posts on Malekko's upcoming Manther synth here.

1st Demo of the Upcoming Malekko Manther Desktop Synth

A post shared by Malekko Effects & Modules (@malekkoheavyindustry) on May 4, 2017 at 9:21am PDT

This one spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

You can find more posts on the Manther here. Malekko also has a Mr.D all analog drum machine with individual outs, and the BFF synthesizer groovebox (a collaboration with Industrial Music Electronics) in the pipeline. Can't wait.

BASECK VS MALEKKO MANTHER! New Demo of the Upcoming Desktop Synth From Malekko Heavy Industry

baseckmantherfull7 480 Published on Nov 6, 2017 Malekko HeavyIndustry

You can find previous posts featuring the Manther here.

Malekko Heavy Industry Manther, Mr. D and BFF first look - NAMM 2017

Published on Jan 23, 2017 FACTmagazine

"Malekko Heavy Industry was one of many modular synth companies with new gear at NAMM 2017, but it wasn't its modules that caught our eye - it was two desktop synths and a drum machine tucked away behind the booth.

Malekko's new standalone range consists of an analog mono synth called the Manther inspired by Roland's MC-202, the Mr. D drum machine and BFF, a synth collaboration with Industrial Music Electronics.

All three devices works by themselves, but each comes with the necessary outputs to patch into an existing Eurorack modular system. They were only on show in non-working prototype form at NAMM 2017, but FACT spoke to Malekko's Ben Davis to find out more."

Also see: NAMM 2017: Malekko and Industrial Music Electronics Groovebox Collaboration

Manther From Another Panther (DFAM + Manther)

Published on Aug 31, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio

"We paired the Malekko Manther mono-synth with the Moog DFAM on drums for this video. Since both of these synths have built in sequencers you can create a jam by just synching the two together. The Manter has SH-101 style architecture with extra features like a tunable sub oscillator, wave-folder and built in delay effect. The DFAM has two oscillators as well as a noise generator and Moog ladder filter. The DFAM features percussive envelopes and interesting routing options to make many different drum and synth sounds.

You can get the bundle in this video here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/m..."

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