Picture this: a compact analog beast that channels the squelchy spirit of the TB-303 but cranks it up with modern twists like a bucket-brigade detune for swarmy, massive textures that turn simple basslines into walls of sound.
At its core, it's a monophonic subtractive synth with a single VCO offering square, saw, and triangle waveshapes, plus a transistor-based sub-oscillator for extra low-end punch and a noise source for percussive hits. The standout filter—borrowed from Erica Synths' Acidbox and inspired by the Polivoks—switches between 12dB low-pass and 6dB band-pass modes, with resonance that screams into self-oscillation. Three independent envelopes handle amplitude (sustain-release style), filter, and pitch, while a syncable LFO with multiple shapes adds drift via FM or other modulation. Hands-on controls include detune, drive (for one-knob overdrive grit), and a 64-step sequencer with 8 banks of 16 patterns, per-step programming for accent, slide, gate, tone, filter offset, and more—plus arpeggiator, randomization within set boundaries, and mod tracks for cutoff automation. MIDI in/thru, CV/gate, clock I/O, a main 1/4" output, and headphone jack keep it connected, all in a sturdy 230 x 140 x 65mm metal chassis weighing just 0.8kg.
Users dig its versatility beyond bass—drones, leads, drums, and FX shine through the gritty, aggressive voice—and praise the rock-solid build, intuitive sequencer, and idea-sparking randomizer. A few note the always-on LFO takes tweaking for pure 303 vibes, but that's part of its character.
