Majella Audio Introduces the IMPLEXUS West-Cost Style Desktop Synth

Majella Audio

"The Majella Audio IMPLEXUS is a new desktop west-coast style synthesizer. "

Majella Audio · Implexus first recording session

via Majella Audio

"The IMPLEXUS is a hardware desktop synthesizer combining west – and east-coast syntheses techniques into a single formfactor. The IMPLEXUS uses analog waveshaping, folding and audio rate modulation to create a immense range of sounds and textures! It will be available at KICKSTARTER soon!

In short
The IMPLEXUS is a performance-oriented musical instrument which will inspire you to compose music and explore it’s unique soundscape. The IMPLEXUS has a carefully designed analogue signal path with many unique ways to create intriguing sounds. The many sound shaping methods and modulation possibilities help you to create west-coast style harmonically rich sounds as well as thick east-coast analog sounds.

The IMPLEXUS has a powerful “one-knob-per-function” interface with graphical feedback, utilizing LED rings to indicate modulators. The drone mode, tap tempo and looping envelopes let’s you explore the IMPLEXUS as a standalone sound generator. The MIDI and Eurorack compatibility and clock synchronisation options make sure it can be played in every setting. The IMPLEXUS is build to last. It has metal shaft potentiometers, an aluminium casing with scratch and solvent resistant graphics and an internal power supply (no adapter!). The IMPLEXUS is a characteristic, unique and complete musical instrument.

“West coast”
The characteristic sound of the IMPLEXUS comes from shaping and folding a sinewave, resulting in a complex waveform. The shaping and folding can be modulated at audio-rate in a single knob turn utilizing the second generator. Instead of subtracting you will be adding harmonics. After tweaking for a while you will be surprised to find out you didn’t touch the filter… yet.

Graphical feedback
The IMPLEXUS makes complex synthesis accessible with a performance-oriented “one-knob-per-function” interface. Different knob sizes will guide you to the most unique parts of this synthesizer and the LED’s will indicate modulating signals. You will not only hear what is happening, but you will actually see the effect of a knob tweak!"

majella Implexus meets Karmeliet Tripel

video upload by Wein Glas

"This time it is not about the wine, it is about the beer: The awesome Karmeliet Tripel!
Just kidding. It is about the majella Implexus, maybe the most impressive monophonic synthesizer currently available. A great blend of Eastcoast and Westcoast synthesis.
And about the beer! Cheers!

Btw: If you are here for the alcohol, fast forward to 1:57

0:00 Intro
0:11 Rhythmic encounters with the majella Implexus
1:57 Weinglas and his gloves
2:44 Karmeliet Tripel
2:58 Cheers"

IMPLEXUS - Percussive

Majella Audio

"A short tease of Erwin Tuijl (Pocket knife army) creating drums and percussion with his IMPLEXUS."

Majella IMPLEXUS

IMPLEXUS Review - Majella Audio

video upload by GEOSynths

"Back in 2020 I had the pleasure of Interviewing the Team behind the IMPLEXUS, which at that time was on Kick Starter. It reached the Goal and was then released, however as we know the World changed a lot during the intervening years with costs, gaining parts and a whole lot of other issues which have impacted Synthesizer Manufacture.

Interview back in 2020

Jasper from Majella Audio reached out to me to see if I would like to Review the IMPLEXUS and I've been lucky to try out the Synth for a couple of weeks.

Like I have done previously with Mono Synth Reviews, I decided to make a complete Track using ONLY the IMPLEXUS for every Sound source, including Drums and Percussion. The process is to make each Drum Sound and Sample into NI Machine to build a Kit, then make each of the other Sounds, like Bass, Sequences and even Pads, then Track them into Logic Pro.

While I have done this before, it really was a pleasure doing it with the IMPLEXUS as the range of tones and texture is much greater than a typical Monosynth and I really enjoyed making the Review.

If you would like to download the Drums and FX Samples. you can join my Patreon where I have uploaded the NI Maschine Project and if not, there are the Samples too. https://www.patreon.com/GEOSynths

If you like the Track, you can hear it on Soundcloud too - https://soundcloud.com/magikroom/impl...

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IMPLEXUS - Global Feature Overview

Majella Audio

"This video shows the IMPLEXUS features in a global overview."

You can find additional details on Majella Audio's IMPLEXUS on their website here: https://majella-audio.com

Implexus - Majella Audio - Superbooth 23

video upload by GEOSynths

"I recently had the chance to catch up with Jasper from Majella Audio at Superbooth 23 to discuss the fantastic Implexus. He previously sent me one to Review and I ended up doing a complete Track with it. You can check it out below."

IMPLEXUS Review - Majella Audio

Majella Implexus : A Fusion of East and West Coast Synthesizer Voices?!

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Implexus takes some of the most compelling sonic aspects of Buchla and Moog's respective styles of synthesis, pairing them in uncommon ways to present a fresh take on otherwise classic sounds!

Check out our deep dive on the Implexus https://bit.ly/3KZ9giD

#buchla #moog #synthesis #modularsynthesizer #eurorack #analog #westcoast #eastcoast"

IMPLEXUS - Patch Example #2 // Subtile Audio Rate Modulations

Majella Audio

"In this video Erwin Tuijl (Pocket Knife Army) shows a patch example of the IMPLEXUS receiving an arpeggio over MIDI and playing with different audio rate modulations. Adding a bit of the sub-oscillator with it and synced LFO's and you have something thick, unique and beautiful! :)"

IMPLEXUS - Patch Example #3 // String style sounds


"The IMPLEXUS is not always gritty and grumpy.. With a longer attack, velocity and a bit of LFO send to the wavefolder you will get a organic, almost string like sounds. You can play with vibrato and audio rate modulations for expression and add a reverb pedal for some space. Also you could create harmony and thickness by blending in the sub-oscillator and the second oscillator as well!"

https://majella-audio.com/

IMPLEXUS "HOW ITS MADE" - Electronics

Majella Audio

"A brief look inside the Majella Audio headquarters where we design, develop and test all software and electronics for the IMPLEXUS.

Note: all music and sounds made by the IMPLEXUS, created by Erwin Tuijl (Pocket Knife Army).
Shots by: Remco Becker"

Majella Audio | IMPLEXUS - Complex Generator

Majella Audio

"This video of the IMPLEXUS (prototype) shows the wide range of possibilities using the Complex Generator with West-Coast style synthesis techniques as the main focus for sound generation.

Film: Remco Becker
Video edit: Desirée Coumans
Music and performance: Erwin Tuijl (Pocket Knife Army)"

See the Majella label below for more.

IMPLEXUS - Making the indicators

Majella Audio

"The IMPLEXUS has LED indicators for modulation signals and octave/waveform selectors. A company nearby has offered us to use their CNC machine to create the plexiglass windows.

The music is from a IMPLEXUS recording session, created by Erwin Tuijl (Pocket Knife Army)."

See the Majella Audio label below for more.

Majella IMPLEXUS // Wild West (Coast) Wave Wrangler - Is it worth it? Review and Tutorial

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Overview
3:35 Connectivity
4:05 East vs West
5:20 Complex gen
6:05 Sub osc
6:20 Complex mods
9:30 LFOs
10:50 Filter
12:50 Delay
13:50 Envelopes
14:50 MIDI
16:30 Tuner
17:05 Pitch control
17:25 PATCH IDEAS
17:25 Paraphony
19:10 Filter kbd trk
20:10 Filter FM
20:50 Velocity mods
21:45 Clock to Gate
23:45 LFO to Clock
25:10 Pros & cons
28:30 Outro

Other gear in the video:
► Arturia KeyStep 37 and KeyStep Pro)
► DINSYNC.info RE-909
► Cremacaffe stands
► Scopes by Melda: https://www.meldaproduction.com/

IMPLEXUS/GSF Agency/#3

video upload by GSF AGENCY

"Cracklin' percussive slaps and grit from Majella Audio's IMPLEXUS. No outboard effects between IMPLEXUS and your ears."

IMPLEXUS/GSF Agency/#11

video upload by GSF AGENCY

"Distant fuzzy heartbeats morph to a fully fledged emergent liftoff with Majella Audio's IMPLEXUS. No outboard effects between IMPLEXUS and your ears."

MATTHS talks Majella Audio - IMPLEXUS Synth

MATTHS

https://majella-audio.com

Also see the Majella label at the bottom of this post for previous posts including demos.

MATTHS Studio Broadcast IMPLEXUS by Majella Audio First Jam

video upload by MATTHS

"#MATTHS aka Matt Hodson takes us on a ride with an impromptu studio broadcast as he plays with the Majella Audio #IMPLEXUS #synth for the first time"

🕸 WEBSITE - https://www.matthsmatthsmatths.com

West- and East-coast synthesis combined | Majella Audio IMPLEXUS

video by Sonic Circuitry

"I added a little bit of Soundtoys EchoBoy and Little Plate to give the sounds a little context. The sequencer is the Arturia Keystep and the synth is going directly into my RME Fireface UC DI. For more clips, check out my instagram @soniccircuitry"

Ambient Live Looping #11 | Majella Audio IMPLEXUS, TC Electronic Ditto

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Majella Audio IMPLEXUS Demos

videos upload by GSF AGENCY

"A complete super hero music cue from one beautiful box: Majella Audio's IMPLEXUS. No outboard effects in the mix"

IMPLEXUS - "HOW IT'S MADE" - Woodworking

Majella Audio

"On a rainy day, at a local barn in the middle of a meadow near Amsterdam.. We made the wooden side panels for the prototypes. We tried a couple of wood finishings!

Note: all music and sounds made by the IMPLEXUS, created by Erwin Tuijl (Pocket Knife Army)."

See the Majella label below for more.

New Majella Audio IMPLEXUS Desktop Synthesizer In the Works

Update: details are in - click here for video, demos, and new pics.

It looks like a new hardware desktop synth from Majella Audio is in the works.

Just some teaser pics for now. It appears to have a Complex Generator for one oscillator and a Basic Generator for the other. You should be able to see the following on the front panel:

Complex Generator with Range, Lin FM, Fine

Harmonics with EG AMT, LFO1 AMT

Folder with EG AMT

Complex Off Basic switch with #, A & Flat LEDs

Basic Generator

Mixer Section with knobs for three sources, the Complex oscillator, a Sub oscillator, and I'm guessing the Basic Generator oscillator.

Filter

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