"Incorporating the power of 8 wavetable oscillators, CRAFTsynth 2.0 is an exciting modern monophonic synthesiser, not confined to just ‘mono synth’ sounds. With its complex and rich sonic spectrum, CRAFTsynth 2.0 produces modern and contemporary synthesiser sounds for new-school musicians, performers, sound designers and producers.
"We show how to master the mighty wavetable synth engine of CRAFTsynth 2.0 in this tutorial to create interesting and unique sounds from scratch. With 8 oscillators, unlimited possible wave combinations, powerful filters and countless modulation options, CRAFTsynth 2.0 is a wonderland for creative sound designers and musicians, seeking to expand their sonic palette with inspiring custom sounds."
"The Modal Electronics CRAFTsynth 2.0 is now LIVE on Kickstarter!
http://www.modalelectronics.com
- Monophonic wavetable synthesiser
- 8 oscillators in total with 2 selectable waveforms and mixer stage
- 40 unique waveforms available split into 8 banks of 5 morphable waveform sets
- VA, digital and generative waves are available along with selections from the Modal 002
- Process and cross modulate waveforms with 1 of 16 oscillator modifiers including Frequency / Phase Modulation, Hard / Window Sync, Ring / Amp Modulation, Derez / Bitcrush, Wavefolders and Waveshapers - Oscillator modifiers are applied to Wave 1. In some cases, such as for FM or AM, Wave 2 is used as the modulating signal for Wave 1
- Multi option Unison / spread to detune the 8 oscillators for a huge sound
- 3 x envelope generators for Filter, Amplitude and Modulation
- 2 x audio rate LFOs
- 8 slot modulation matrix with 8 sources, each source can have 1 destination. (LFO1, LFO2 and MOD-EG assignable from CRAFTsynth, Velo, Note, ModW, AftT and Expression assignable from MODALapp)
- Program and transpose patterns with the built in sequenced arpeggiator
- 2-pole resonant filter that can be morphed from low pass, through band pass, to high pass
- Delay and distortion (waveshaping overdrive, not bitcrushing) effects
- Optional MIDI clock sync for LFOs and Delay
- 64 preset storage locations
- 8 key touch MIDI keyboard with 8 custom scales and root note selection
- MIDI DIN in and out
- Analogue clock sync in and out (configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering specification)
- Class compliant MIDI provided over USB connection to host computer or tablet
- Headphone and line output Powered by USB or 3 x AA batteries
- Optional software editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
- Portable and compact design
- Dimensions: 150mm x 135m x 68mm (6”x5 1/2”x 3”)"
"With CRAFTsynth 2.0's currently finding their way from the factory to backers doorsteps, here's a sub 1 minute demonstration of how to turn on /off and program CRAFTsynth 2.0's Arp-Seq.
Used in combination with the onboard scales this can be an extremely powerful tool when writing.
You can see just how quick it is to program and, if you get lost with your sequence and want to return back to normal arpegiation, simply program a single note in."
"Friday Jam #8 - CRAFTsynth 2.0 showing off one of many chord patches with the Basic Lead patch overdubbed in this trippy jam.
We're also happy to announce that the CRAFTsynth 2.0 manual is available to download and read on our website now!"
"Friday Jam #16 - Some hyper jazz to send you off into the weekend. We have SKULPT providing some chords & CRAFTsynth 2.0 bringing some brooding bass to the party. Have a lovely weekend!"
"Here's a demo of the late 70's/early 80's Evans MX-99 Mini Echo BBD Delay (also known as the Melos MX99, Multivox MX99, Univox MX99 etc...) with Modal CRAFTsynth 2.0 Monophonic Wavetable Synthesizer and Boss BX-4 4 Channel Stereo Mixer. Enjoy!
Recorded on a Q2n Zoom Handy Video Recorder (Video + Audio) with some software compression.
"An inverted filter envelope helps bring the squelch to this bass patch on CRAFTsynth 2.0. SKULPT was played on top to add keys that creep in and eventually take over."
"Friday Jam #7 - With a CRAFTsynth 2.0 for bass and leads and a SKULPT Synthesiser for chords and arp we’ve created this quick jam to take you into the bank holiday."
"Modal Electronics showed us some of the preset sounds from their new CRAFTsynth 2.0. There is an accompanying app where you can see all of the settings and waveshapes as they change in real time."
"Shown at Superbooth for the first time, the SKULPT puts a lot of synth power into a small box and provides four true polyphonic voices of synthesis with sound creation features.
Also launched was the CRAFTsynth 2.0 which offers some 40 waveforms to choose from, and with the ability to select and morph between the waveforms in a bank. It includes eight oscillator banks covering Virtual Analogue, Digital and Generative waves.
Audio demo at 5:02"
"Here's a quick tip for jamming with multiple devices.. send the same MIDI to everything!
Here we have captured some chords that we are sending from the Keystep to both SKULPT (pads) & CRAFTsynth 2.0 (arp).
This shows how, with very little input, you can get a lot working quickly in return. We have added some drums and a little reverb (thanks to a lovely Eventide Orville) to gel everything together."
"CRAFTsynth 2.0 is a monophonic wavetable synthesiser from Modal Electronics and shares the same form factor as their SKULPT synthesiser. Craft is considerably smaller and cheaper than SKULPT, but sounds dramatically different. There’s really nothing else that sounds like it anywhere near this price point."
"Modal Electronics are proud to announce the next generation of the successful CRAFTsynth - the Modal CRAFTsynth v2.0.
Monophonic wavetable synthesiser
8 oscillators in total with 2 selectable waveforms and mixer stage
40 unique waveforms available split into 8 banks of 5 morphable waveform sets
VA, digital and generative waves are available along with selections from the Modal 002
Process and cross modulate waveforms with 1 of 16 oscillator modifiers including Frequency / Phase Modulation, Hard / Window Sync, Ring / Amp Modulation, Derez / Bitshift, Wavefolders and Waveshapers
Multi option Unison / spread to detune the 8 oscillators for a huge sound
3 x envelope generators for Filter, Amplitude and Modulation
2 x audio rate LFOs
8 slot modulation matrix with 8 sources, each source can have 1 destination. (LFO1, LFO2 and MOD-EG assignable from CRAFTsynth, Velo, Note, ModW, AftT and Expression assignable from MODALapp)
Program and transpose patterns with the built in sequenced arpeggiator
2-pole resonant filter that can be morphed from low pass, through band pass, to high pass
Delay and distortion (waveshaping overdrive, not bitcrushing) effects
Optional MIDI clock sync for LFOs and Delay
64 preset storage locations
8 key touch MIDI keyboard with 8 custom scales and root note selection
MIDI DIN in and out
Analogue clock sync in and out (configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering specification)
Class compliant MIDI provided over USB connection to host computer or tablet
Headphone and line output
Powered by USB or 3 x AA batteries
Optional software editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
"This is the first evening and the first soundscape with the Craft Synth 2.0. Just tweaked some sound patches and tried to discover the sonic potential of this tiny synth. And got out some experimental, minimal ambient.
At first, I like the endless knobs, the smooth glas surfaced keyboard (perfect to slide your finger over the keys) and the harsh, digital, agressiv sound.
I used for the recording the following FX chain:
CraftSynth 2.0 - Alesis Ampliton - Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe - GFI System Specular Reverb 2. Depending on the recorded track some FX are deactivated
The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. The final song was then mastered with a bit EQ and compression on some tracks and some limiting on the master track."
