Twisted Electrons Acid8 MKII

Full Description

Portable Acid Machine

The Twisted Electrons Acid8 MKII is a versatile and highly portable synthesizer module unit that features a built-in step sequencer with support for up to 128 patterns in total. The Acid8 MKII features 16 waveforms to choose from, allowing you to create complex sounds on the fly. You can also apply up to 5 DSP effects at once as well as edit the nuances of your sound with the Rest, Accent, Slide and Tempo buttons. The built-in step sequencer allows up to input up to 16 steps, allowing you to create melodic rhythms and sequences with ease. All the signal beyond the oscillator is complete analog, giving that vintage VCA-style punch and crunchy resonant low pass filter. The Acid8 MKII features 7 knobs, 1 rotary encoder, 22 buttons and 40 white LEDs with adjustable brightness, giving you everything you need to create a varied range of sounds.

Versatile Modulation

The Twisted Electroncs Acid8 MKII gives you everything you need to create rich and articulate synth type sounds and sequences wherever you are. You can use the ‘Tap Tempo’ control to manually drum in the tempo you desire as well as being able to create off-the-wall patterns using the ‘Pattern Randomizer’. The real time pattern recording (REC MODE) allows you to capture your patterns for use later, with up to 5 chains (8 patterns). Pulse-Width modulation and Sample Rate Reduction gives you the ability to modulate your sounds for added grit and punch, allowing you to bring the hidden depths out of your waveforms. The compact yet robust design is constructed from brushed aluminium with high-quality controls for optimal durability. The Acid8 MKII includes a wide range of modulation controls, expanded using the editing software. Using the Software Editor for Acid8 MKII allows you to edit waveforms and patterns even more, allowing you to hand draw custom waveforms and more. MIDI In & Out connections are included for using with external devices such as computers, audio interfaces and more.

Features

• Hybrid digital/analog acid machine synthesizer
• 7 potentiometers, 1 encoder, 22 buttons
• 40 white LEDs with 2 brightness levels
• 16 waveforms
• Rectangle: Prophet, Distorted, SID and perfect rectangle
• Triangle: NES, Prophet, SID and 3-BIT triangle
• Sawtooth: Prophet, TB-303, SID and 3-BIT sawtooth
• Sinus: Pure, Overtone Sine, Acoustic Guitar and Piano
• Resonant lowpass filter
• Pulse width modulation
• Appregiator
• Bit crushing & sample rate reduction
• Bit invert effect
• Envelope modulation (pitch)
• Slide effect with adjustable speed
• 8-stage swing
• 128 patterns in total
• Pause, Accent, Slide per Step
• Pattern Randomizer
• 1-16 step per pattern
• 5 pattern chains
• Tap Tempo
• Sync via MIDI clock or 3.5mm jack socket
• Compact and lightweight design

Specifications

• MIDI: MIDI In & Out (3.5 mm jack including 2 MIDI adapter cables)
• Sync: Sync In & Out (3.5 mm jack)
• Dimensions: 210 x 100 x 45 mm
• Weight: 400 g