Modal Electronics Modulus.002 61-key Analog/Digital Hybrid 12-voice Synthesizer

Digital Power with Analog Sound

Modal Electronics' Modulus.002 12-voice polysynth is an analog/digital hybrid keyboard synthesizer that bridges the gap between analog sound and digital convenience. Providing you twelve discrete voices of polyphony with the option of full multi-timbrality, you can play split keyboard parts or build a densely layered soundscape. The 002 features two NCOs and an LFO for each voice along with two sub-oscillators with individually variable waveforms that essentially give you four oscillators per voice. Add to those a global LFO, a range of modulation options, easy navigation, and semi-weighted keys with expressive aftertouch, and the Modal Electronic Modulus.002 synthesizer becomes the clear choice for an electronic musician who wants to evolve with the music-making landscape.

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• The precision of digital with analog sound
• A synthesizer with the power of the Cloud
• Powerful and flexible sequencing capabilities
• Flexible input and output options
• Premium construction for years of use

The 002's analog/digital hybrid nature provides 12 discrete voices of polyphony with full multi-timbrality for great analog sound born of digital precision. Each voice has two NCOs (Numerically Controlled Oscillators) that provide super-high resolution, stability, and vast amounts of waveforms to choose from. Add to the NCOs two sub-oscillators that you can switch from square wave to match the waveform of the main NCO, essentially giving you four oscillators per voice - the potential soundscapes you can build are limitless. A distinct ladder filter shifts from 24dB/octave four-pole transistor to a 6dB/octave one-pole filter and everything in between, producing amazing effects you can't get from just any synth. The voices also have their own individual LFO as well as a global LFO and huge range of modulations, giving you more sound to create with. All of the touch-sensitive controls are easily accessible from the front panel. As you touch a control, the screen automatically changes to reflect the knob's function - no more digging through menus in the middle of the gig.

As you look over the 002's screen, you'll notice an icon that gives you access to the new.cloud system via the Ethernet port. This open-platform Cloud allows completely internet-based updates for profile settings, patches, sequences, and more - no more time-intensive MIDI SysEx dumps! You can easily load your sounds onto any - you can have one for the studio and one for gigs, easily load your patches onto a rented 002 while you're on tour, or share your patches with collaborators around the world. Ethernet connectivity also allows you to edit and build sounds on your computer and move them to the 002's sound bank. Over the years here at Sweetwater, we've seen the impact of technology on music and the way we create it. Modal's Modulus.002 is the synthesizer that incorporates the technology that other devices and instruments have been taking advantage of and provides the proper platform to keep your music moving forward.

The Modulus.002 features sequencing options that give you tons of onboard flexibility for sequencing. From the built in 12-track, 12-row, 32-step sequencer with dedicated front panel control knobs to in-sequence transposing capabilities to the MIDI sync capabilities, 002's sequencer is as powerful and is it is flexible. The multi-mode arpeggiator includes a 'hold' mode, letting you use the arpeggiator and sequencer together to create sequences on-the-fly and save them for later recall and editing. The Animator function gives you the ability to sequence any parameter including filter transitions, wave forms, and modulation.Once you've created a patch or sequence that you love, simply save it to a slot in your quick recall bank. You can use the bank to store often used patches, or use it to get rid of your setlist by saving each song in its own slot for quick and easy transitions during the gig. And a snapshot button auto-records and saves what you're playing as you're playing it. Even after you turn the 002 off and back on, your snapshot will still be there - you'll never lose another great idea.

The 002 features balanced XLR and unbalanced TRS outputs for direct input into your amp, mixer, or audio interface. A D-sub connection provides individual outputs for each of the synth's 12 voices, giving you flexibility for advanced routing options and outboard processing. You also get two audio inputs for processing external audio through the 002's onboard filter section, expanding your sonic possibilities. And the two expression pedal inputs have one-button parameter assignments, adding even more your performance capabilities.

Modal made sure you'd be rocking your 002 for years to come. The rugged-designed, truly roady-worthy, steel chassis is at home on tour stages as it is in the safe confines of the studio. For an elegant touch, the sides are clad in leather. All of the knobs are easily accessed from the front panel and are constructed of turned aluminum, giving them much more longevity than their plastic counterparts.

• Aftertouch-enabled premium Fatar semi-weighted, five-octave key bed
• Pure analog signal path from oscillators to output
• Two audio inputs for internal audio processing from the VCF onwards
• Individual output per voice via D-sub connection
• One-touch parameter assignments for expression pedals and XY joystick
• Digital NCOs for stability and expanded sound-building abilities