Lickshot Dub Siren Desktop Synthesizer

Ever since dub sirens started blasting through sound systems in the '70s, they've been the secret weapon for injecting instant energy into reggae, jungle, and drum'n'bass tracks—this one's a fresh analog take on that legacy, nailing those laser-gun and machine-gun stabs with surgical precision.

Fire it up with the oversized trigger button, a momentary switch that unleashes the single analog oscillator only while pressed, perfect for performative bursts. Dial in one of three frequency ranges via the tone selector, then sweep the massive tuning knob for pitch bends, while the switchable LFO adds wide-ranging modulation for stuttering effects or turns it off for a raw airhorn blast. A prominent volume knob lets you ride the amplitude live, and it all pours out through a 1/4" mono jack, powered by a 12V DC center-positive adapter. At 120 x 150 x 60mm and just 1kg, it's a compact desktop beast that's easy to stash in your rig.

Folks digging into Benidub's lineup love how the Lickshot stands apart from their more echo-heavy sirens like the DS-71 or DS01E—it's pure, no-frills siren action that's hooked players for its satisfying tactility and authentic dub punch.