Fred's Lab Manatee

632.57 GBP*

Description

Desktop synthesizer, VA synthesis, 4 parts, 16 voices, multimode filter, saturator, 2 envelopes, arpeggiator, effects, 300 presets Digital desktop synthesizer 4 Part multitimbral 16 voices Synthesis mix of Virtual Analog, Waveform & 2-Operator FM Spectral Generator Sub-Oscillator Noise Module Ring Modulator Resonant Multimode Filter Saturator Module 2 meta envelopes 3 Custom LFOs (2 per voice, 1 per part) Modulation matrix with 3 slots Arpeggiator per part Stereo Delay (mono, ping-pong, stereo) with BPM sync Equalizer Insert reverb 300 presets 32 multi-presets polyphonic Aftertouch (MPE MIDI) complete MIDI implementation high-quality 24-bit Burr Brown DACs Stereo & Aux Audio Outputs headphone output MIDI In, Out & Thru analog clock input Manatee - Audio Examples The Fred's Lab Manatee digital synthesizer at a glance Manatee is the fourth synthesizer from Bonn-based synthesizer manufacturer Fred's Lab. The purely digital synth can be played multitimbrally on four parts, meaning that up to four different sounds can be elicited from the instrument within the 16-voice polyphony. It is easy to use after a short time, and the robust workmanship is immediately noticeable. The high level of quality continues right through to the audio outputs, where high-quality 24-bit Burr Brown DACs are used. The Manatee makes no secret of its digital origins and knows how to convince with charm and an independent character in the best sense of the word. There are 300 memory locations for your own sounds and a further 32 presets for multisets. The latter contain a combination of the four parts, including level and panorama adjustment and an overriding reverb effect. The Reverb sounds very musical and is represented with several algorithms, allowing it to be adapted even better to the desired sound. Thanks to the full MIDI implementation, the Manatee can be automated in conjunction with a master sequencer or DAW. Polyphonic aftertouch (MPE MIDI) should benefit anyone who values expressionistic keyboard playing. The digital sound generation in detail The digital sound generation for a single voice starts with the oscillator block, which is called the Spectral Generator in the Manatee. This generates a melodious synthesis mix of virtual analog, waveform and 2-operator FM. With a manageable number of parameters, a spectrum rich in overtones is created that can be manipulated in many ways and, above all, modulated. The Spectral Generator is complemented by the Sub-Oscillator, which is capable of much more than just sounding an octave lower thanks to various waveforms including Super Saw and Super Pulse. If you want, you can even import your own short waveforms to make the sound generation even more versatile. The noise generator in the Manatee can be adjusted in the sound spectrum with a lowpass/highpass filter and allows the sample rate to be reduced until only crackling, hissing and glitches can be heard. This is perfect for atonal sounds, percussive and effect-like...