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Artemis

DesktopAnalogPolyphonic

$1,073

Dreadbox broke new ground with through-zero FM on a polysynth, a first for the brand that lets you sculpt dynamic bass tones and metallic edges right from the dual VCOs per voice.

This six-voice analog desktop delivers true subtractive synthesis with two voltage-controlled oscillators offering smooth waveshaping across sine, triangle, saw, square, plus PWM, FM, and per-oscillator sub or noise generators. A creamy resonant low-pass filter switches between 12dB and 24dB slopes, with keyboard tracking, drive, and FM from osc/noise, paired to a 12dB high-pass; two ADSR envelopes handle VCA and filter duties, while dual polyphonic LFOs per voice bring BPM-sync, fade-in, and cross-mod to pitch, cutoff, waveshape, and PWM. Sinevibes digital effects shine in four stereo slots—distortion/bit-crush, modulation like chorus/ensemble, delay, and reverb—with dedicated sliders for real-time tweaks, all spread across a variable stereo field. Hands-on controls include master volume, detune, glide, and per-voice fades, plus a 64-step polyphonic sequencer for live recording/editing with ties/rests, arpeggiator, and mod matrix feeding MPE, poly aftertouch, velocity, and CC74. At 375 x 185 x 55 mm and 2.3 kg, it connects via dual mono 1/4" outs, headphone jack, USB/DIN MIDI in/out.

Early players praise its vintage Dreadbox warmth fused with modern punch, especially the filter character and effects playability that elevate pads and sequences. Some note modulation could expand further, but the core sound hooks you fast.

Released

2025

Status

In Production

Synthesizer
Format
Desktop
Type
Analog, Subtractive
Internal Battery
No
Voice
A/D
Analog
Polyphony
Polyphonic
Oscillators
2
Oscillator Type
VCO (Voltage Controlled)
Voices
6
Filter
Lowpass, Highpass, 12dB/oct (2-pole), 24dB/oct (4-pole), Resonant
Envelopes
2
LFO
2
Effects
Reverb, Delay, Modulation effects (Chorus, Ensemble etc.), Distortion / Bit Crusher
Expression
Aftertouch
Polyphonic
Velocity
Yes
MPE
Yes
Additional
Sinevibes effects, dual VCO per voice, PWM, FM
Software
-
I/O
Audio In
-
Audio Out
2x 1/4" MONO TS
Headphone
1x 1/4"
MIDI
In, Out
MIDI Type
USB, DIN (5-pin)
Ports
USB
Wi-Fi
No
Workflow
Arpeggiator
Yes
Sequencer
Yes
Mod Matrix
Yes
Memory
640 presets
Measurements
Dimensions
375 x 185 x 55 mm
Weight
2.3 kg
Last updated Feb 25, 2026