Synth mit Bananenstecker-Patch-System

Kilpatrick Audio Phenol: ein pfiffiger halbmodularer Analogsynthesizer

von Redaktion, 3. Juli 2018

Kilpatrick Audio hat mit dem Phenol einen interessanten Analogsynthesizer mit vielen Patch-Möglichkeiten an den Start gebracht.

Phenol ist ein als Kickstarter-Projekt realisierter monofoner Desktop-Synthexpander mit kompakten Maßen und vielen klanglichen Möglichkeuten. Er besitzt zwei VCOs, zwei analoge Filter (Low- und Band-Pass), ein Delay-Effekt, einen internen Sequenzer und kann auch als MIDI/CV/DIN-Converter agieren. Das Gerät kostet 849,- US Dollar.

Hier die Features von Phenol:

Banana patch system with colour-coded jacks and voltages compatible with Kilpatrick Format and other modular systems – PHENOL Panel Layout
Two analog VCOs – triangle, ramp and pulse outputs
Two analog filters – low pass and band pass (formerly labeled high pass)
Two analog VCAs with level control
Two envelope generator / LFO combos with many unique features (digital)
An LFO with sine and random output (digital)
Internal MIDI to CV converter with DIN and USB MIDI interfaces
Built-in MIDI sequencer / looper
Compact mixer with digital delay (330ms of delay time)
Digital pulse divider – divide MIDI clock, LFOs or audio signals into useful musical divisions
Buffered analog mixer / mult / inverter with level control
Two external audio inputs buffer and amplify line-level signals – process drum machine or other audio sources through the system
Rear panel connections / controls:
- USB-B port for USB MIDI connection to a PC / Mac
- Headphone and line outputs (1/4″ jacks)
- Power button
- DC power input – 2.1mm coax – centre positive 24VDC
- Ground banana jack
- External input (1/4″ jacks)
Power input: 24VDC @ 250mA (500mA regulated supply required)
Operating temperature: 15C to 30C (59F to 86F)
Storage temperature: -10C to 45C (14F to 113F)
Dimensions: 15.8″W x 8.8″L x 2.5″H (including feet and knobs)
Weight: 5lbs (2.27kg)
Universal input power supply (100-240V) included with plugs for most countries
Designed and made in Canada using high quality parts
Warranty: 1 year (30 day warranty on cables)
Comes packaged with 10x starter banana cables. More may be ordered below.