Wasp Deluxe Analog Synthesizer Desktop Module

Back in 1978, a quirky British synth burst onto the scene with its wild black-and-yellow look and a filter that buzzed like nothing else, thanks to clever CMOS inverter tech—this desktop module nails that vibe while adding modern twists for today's rigs.

At its core, you've got two digital oscillators pumping out pulse (with PWM on the first), saw, and an enhanced waveform for extra density, plus octave tweaks and detuning for thick, gritty tones. The star is the multi-mode analog filter—lowpass, bandpass, highpass, notch—with Freq and Q controls, handling internal signals or external audio inputs seamlessly. Modulation comes alive via a versatile LFO (sine, saw, triangle, square, noise, random) that hits pitch or filter positively/negatively, while two ADS envelopes (filter and amp) offer looping, delay, sustain, and a handy VCA hold switch for endless drones. It's monophonic but poly-chains up to 16 units via MIDI/USB for bigger sounds, with CV/Gate, individual osc outs, headphone jack, and Eurorack compatibility at 80HP.

Folks dig its raw, characterful edge—perfect for snarly leads, sci-fi effects, or Odyssey-style weirdness—though some note the filter doesn't self-oscillate fully, keeping things focused on that signature bite.