Sequential Trigon-6 Six-Voice Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

Full Description

Powerful analog sound with unique 3 oscillator ladder filter design

This all-new synthesizer from Sequential borrows elements from their classic designs such as the Prophet-6 and OB-6 synths with 6-voice polyphony and a switchable 2/4 pole resonant filter design. The newly designed voltage-controlled oscillators provide the choice of triangle, saw and pulse waves accompanied by an upgraded version of the same ladder filter found in Sequential’s Pro 3 mono synthesizer. The resonant filter features dedicated drive/feedback controls so you can dial-in your sound with ease. The unique architecture results in massive sonic power, providing a punch that only three oscillators and a ladder filter can.

Equipped with a semi-weighted keybed with velocity sensitivity and channel aftertouch, the Trigon-6 provides fluid playability, spanning four octaves in total. The variety of wave shapes on offer can be simultaneously selected so you can create massive sounds with ease. Each oscillator also features pulse width control for added tonal flexibility. Program sequences and create melodic rhythms using the built-in polyphonic step sequencer and arpeggiator. Showcasing its sonic power, Trigon-6 features 500 factory presets (and 500 user presets) that span powerful basses and leads to pads and everything in between.

Advanced sound shaping with knob-per-function controls

As well as the 2/4 pole resonant filter, the Trigon-6 features a wide range of onboard controls for shaping and sculpting your sound. Super snappy envelopes and a syncable LFO with multiple waveforms and destinations and knob-per-function controls allow you to fully harness your creative power and create any sound you can imagine. A white noise source is also included as well as hard sync for oscillator 1 and 2 (oscillator 1 syncs to oscillator 2) as well as allow frequency mode on oscillator 3.

Poly Mod section

One of the most unique features of the Trigon-6 is the Sequential’s classic Poly Mod section that has been used to create new and exciting sounds. The filter envelope and oscillator 3 (with bi-polar control) act as the modulation sources with destinations including oscillator 1, 2, and 3 frequency, oscillator 1, 2, and 3 pulse width, filter cutoff, and feedback. Expand your oscillator count to 18 (simultaneous) using the Unison mode, with a configurable voice count for added flexibility.

Dual effects section and vintage knob

Take your sound design a step further, adding colour and texture using the powerful dual effect section. Comprised of studio-grade reverbs, delays (standard and BBD), chorus, flanger, phaser and ring modulator effects; the Trigon-6 has everything you need to achieve the sound you want. There is also an independent stereo distortion effect which is fully analog to push your sound to the extreme and dial-in some aggression.

Recreate the classic sound of vintage analog synthesizers using the groundbreaking ‘Vintage Knob’ the replicate the imperfection and voice-to-voice variations associated with vintage synths. The knob allows you to dial-in these imperfections ranging from subtle to extreme to replicate the sound of classic gear with one simple control.

Design and connectivity

Sequential has long been revered in the music world for creating some of the most legendary synths that have been used to craft countless hit records. Staying true to the design and character of classic synths, the Trigon-6 features a vintage-style look, complete with wooden side panels and classic-style controls. Whilst staying true to their vintage roots, Sequential's Trigon-6 is designed with modern users in mind, with a backlit pitch/mod wheel and a built-in USB connection so you can use it for digital music production. The rear of the synthesizer also features MIDI I/O/Thru connectivity as well inputs for the volume, sustain, sequencer and LP filter parameters. It also features stereo audio outputs and a 1/4-inch headphone output.

Features

• Three powerful voltage-controlled oscillators per voice
• Simultaneously selectable wave shapes:
  • Triangle
  • Sawtooth
  • Reverse sawtooth
  • Variable-width pulse
• Pulse width per oscillator
• Switchable 2/4 pole resonant low-pass ladder filter per voice
• Filter can self-oscillate using the resonance control
• Bi-polar filter envelope amount
• Advanced sound shaping capabilities with syncable LFO with multiple wave shapes and Sequential’s powerful ‘Poly Mod’ section
• Four-stage ADSR envelope generator
• ’Vintage Knob’ replicates the sound of vintage synths by adding voice-to-voice variations in component behaviour
• Dual effects section with studio-quality reverbs, delays, chorus, phaser, flanger and stereo analog distortion
• Semi-weighted, four-octave keybed with velocity and channel aftertouch
• Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps and rests
• 500 factory presets and 500 user presets
• Variety of connections including MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB and headphone output

Specifications

• Three discrete VCOs per voice
• Simultaneously selectable wave shapes: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, and variable-width pulse
• Pulse width per oscillator
• Hard sync: oscillator 1 syncs to oscillator 2
• Low frequency mode (oscillator 3)
• Keyboard tracking on/off (oscillator 3)
• Oscillator feedback and drive controls for increased signal saturation
• White Noise source
• Keyboard pitch tracking on/off

• Switchable two/four-pole, discrete, resonant, low-pass, ladder filter per voice
• Filter can be driven into self-oscillation with the Resonance control
• Bi-polar filter envelope amount
• Velocity modulation of envelope amount
• Keyboard tracking: off, half, full

• Four-stage (ADSR) envelope generator
• Velocity modulation of envelope amount

• Four-stage (ADSR) envelope generator
• Velocity modulation of envelope amount

• Five wave shapes: sine, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, and random (sample and hold)
• LFO sync
• Initial amount
• Mod destinations: oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 2 frequency, oscillator 3 frequency, oscillator 1 pulse width, oscillator 2 pulse width, oscillator 3 pulse width, filter cutoff, amp (VCA)

• Sources: oscillator 3 (bi-polar) and filter envelope (bi-polar)
• Destinations: oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 2 frequency, oscillator 3 frequency, oscillator 1 pulse width, oscillator 2 pulse width, filter cutoff, feedback amount

• Source: channel (mono) aftertouch with bi-polar amount
• Destinations: Destinations: oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 2 frequency, oscillator 3 frequency, LFO amount, amplifier envelope amount, filter envelope amount, FX mix A, FX mix B

• Master clock with tap tempo
• BPM control and display
• MIDI clock sync

• Stereo analog distortion
• Dual, 24-bit, 48 kHz digital effects, including: reverb (room, hall, plate, spring), delay (full bandwidth digital delay and emulated bucket brigade), chorus, flanger, phase shifter, and ring modulator
• Delay sync
• True bypass maintains fully analog signal path when digital effects are off

• Full-sized, semi-weighted, 4-octave keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
• Backlit pitch and mod wheels
• Spring-loaded pitch wheel with selectable range per program (1 to 12 semitones up and down)
• Transpose controls for an 8-octave range
• Hold switch latches held notes on
• Polyphonic portamento
• Unison (monophonic) mode with configurable voice count, from one to all six voices, chord memory, and key modes
• Preset switch: when on, the front panel is live — what you see is what you hear

• 500 user and 500 factory programs in 10 banks of 100 programs each
• Direct program access, including single-button access to the current set of 10 programs

• Left/mono and right audio outputs (2 x 1/4” phone jack)
• Headphone output (stereo, 1/4” phone jack)
• MIDI in, out, and thru ports
• USB for bidirectional MIDI communication
• Filter cutoff expression pedal input
• Volume expression pedal input
• Sustain footswitch input
• Sequencer start/stop footswitch input

• IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply
• Operates worldwide on voltages between 100 and 240 volts at 50 to 60 Hz; 30 watts maximum power consumption

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 80.7 x 32.3 x 11.7 cm
• Weight: 9.5 kg (20 lbs)
• Product Code: SEQ-3800