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Duophonic hybrid-analog synthesizer with dual filter, 200 patch memory, full USB-C MIDI control and sustain and expression pedals.
The PWM Instruments Mantis hybrid analog synthesizer is a collaboration between the late Chris Huggett (Gnat, WASP, OSCar) and PWM. In development over the last period of his life, Huggett threw everything he could into the Mantis. Although incomplete when he passed away, he handed his part of the project over to Paul Whittington to see what could be made of it.
Oscillators
The OSCs are generated at boot-up using complex mathematics. They run on a DSP chip that gives ultimate stability and control without compromising the unique sound. This is what makes the synth a hybrid; however, everything after that through the mixer, gain staging and the filter is analog.
VCF
The Filter is a multi-mode state variable VCA Filter with overdrive. It’s built using the SSI2164 chip in special configuration designed by Chris Huggett. There are two filters—one for each analogue signal path. They can be combined in series or parallel and used with the width control and width modulation to create that distinctive sound only heard on the OSCar.
FX
The Mantis has two simple digital effects: Reverb and Chorus. Reverb has a time and level adjustment but also a high- and low-pass filter that can be switched in to limit unwanted lower mud and/or higher bouncy twinkles.
Envelopes
The Mantis has two ADSR envelopes but each has an additional Sustain Fall parameter and negative and positive velocity modulation level hardwired for convenience. Sustain Fall allows you to create a drop before release even while a key is held for greater sound design possibilities. Each envelope can also be put into repeat mode to act as a pseudo LFO if you wish.
VCA
The gain staging on Mantis is all-analog and is run through the SSI2164 VCAs. The signal is twice amplified to ensure the overdriven sound is warm and clips naturally.
The Mantis includes a power supply (9V 600mA), USB-C lead and a getting started guide.
Proline PSS10 Universal Metal Sustain Pedal
The Proline PSS10 universal metal sustain pedal features switchable polarity that allows compatibility with nearly all keyboards with a 1/4" sustain jack—Yamaha, Roland, KORG, Williams and much more. Its rugged metal chassis and heavy-duty rubber bottom tread keeps it from moving while you play, while the internal mechanism offers silent operation on stage and in the studio. It includes a top-quality six-foot cable with 1/4" plug.
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Proline PXP10 Universal Expression Pedal
The Proline PXP10 universal expression pedal is designed to control volume, vibrato or any other continuous controller parameter you have available to your keyboard or effects setup. Its Range Knob limits the sweep of the pedal, keeping effect changes to a usable area. The PXP10's switchable polarity allows compatibility with nearly all devices with a 1/4" sustain jack—Yamaha, Roland, KORG, Williams and much more. A rugged-build quality and tough chassis ensures reliable usage for years, while its thick-coated rubber bottom mitigates "pedal creep" on the floor. The Proline PXP10 is also an ideal add-on for guitarist pedal boards with expression pedal effects options. The PXP10 includes a top-quality six-foot cable with 1/4" plug.
- Mixer with Noise and Ring Modulation
- Oscillator density and drift
- Modulation Routes with fast configuration
- Selectable triggering
- USB-C
- Powered via DC PSU
- MIDI Din IN, OUT and THRU
- Sustain pedal input
- Controller pedal input
- 1/4" Stereo master outputs
- 1/4" Stereo headphone output
- Works with most keyboards via polarity reverse switch
- Momentary switching
- Low-profile look and solid response
- Heavy-duty metal construction
- Stable-grip rubber sole for superior stability
- 6' attached cable with standard 1/4" jack
- Compatible with most keyboards, effects units, and controllers
- Polarity Reverse Switch swaps the direction of the pedal
- Range knob limits the sweep of the pedal, keeping effects changes to an optimal area
- Thick rubber-coated bottom keeps pedal from moving during performances
- Six-foot cable with 1/4" jack
Order the PMW Mantis hybrid synthesizer with sustain and expression pedals today.
- Bank A: 100 Factory presets
- Bank B: 100 User presets (all set to initial patch)
- Compare function
- Initialize patch function
- Mathematically generated oscillators designed by Chris Huggett
- Analog signal path designed by Chris Huggett
- Sine/Triangle/Saw/Pulse, plus additional wave types
- Shape control and shape modulation input
- Pitch modulation control
- Octave selects per oscillator
- OSC 1 SUB follows oscillator 1 parameters
- Creates random pitch variations between oscillators
- Multi-mode state variable VCA filters with overdrive
- Low Pass/Band Pass/High Pass in 12dB and 24dB configurations
- Additional WBAND (series) and WSTOP (parallel) types
- Filter Cutoff
- Filter Cutoff Modulation
- Filter Resonance
- Filter Width
- Filter Width Modulation
- Filter Keytrack
- 2 LFOs
- 4 waveshapes per oscillator
- Fade In/Fade Out parameter
- SYNCable
- Rate control
- Envelopes
- 2 Independent envelopes
- ENV 1 normalized to amplitude
- Sustain Fall parameter for shaping during key-down
- + Repeat which can be used to create looping envelopes
- Velocity positive and negative control
- Ring modulation
- Mixer
- First mix: OSC1 and OSC2
- Second mix: OSCillators and noise
- Third mix: OSCillators + noise and Ring modulator
- All amplification is done in the analog domain in multi-stage VCAs
- Control: 6 choices of modulation parameters
- Source: 6 choices of effectors from envelopes and LFOs
- Scale: choices of controls used to scale the effect of the modulation
- Glide
- Glide amount
- Auto-glide mode
- Two LEDs for Voice
- LED for Keyboard activity
- Master volume
- Triggering
- ENV 1 Legato
- ENV 2 Legato
- LFO Keytrig
- LFO Keytrig
- Master power switch
- DC 9V input
- USBC
- MIDI IN / OUT / THRU
- Sustain pedal input (switch)
- Pedal input (continuous)
- Stereo 1/4" line Outs: L/Mono and R
- Stereo 1/4" headphone out
- Multi-function Joystick control
- Left/right for pitch bend
- Performable vibrato
- Latching hold mode
- 6 arpeggiator types: Up, Down, Up/Down 1, Up/Down 2, Played & Random
- Sync rates control from 2nds to 32nds
- Tap tempo button
- Swing including positive and negative swing
- Auto clock sync: Detects MIDI or USB-MIDI clock and synchronizes the arpeggiator automatically
- Latch via joystick HOLD
- 6-octave range
- Dedicated tempo control
- Duo mode
- Duo mode with simple filter
- Pan control for duophonic voicing
- Reverb time
- Reverb level
- Reverb High Pass Filter
- Reverb Low Pass Filter
- Chorus level
- Chorus type
- 37 full-size semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keys
- Channel aftertouch
- Octave shift
- 24.5" x 12.5" x 4.5"
- 11.5 lb.
