Magnolia Keyboard

Frap Tools drew from their acclaimed Eurorack modules like Brenso and Cunsa to craft this beast, packing West Coast synthesis magic into a keyboard format that's as intuitive as it is wild.

At its heart, eight analog voices deliver thru-zero linear FM via dual VCOs per voice—one West Coast-inspired with wavefolding and flip sync, the other East Coast-style with PWM and fine tuning—all feeding into resonant 24dB/oct low- and high-pass filters that scream or purr under modulation. Three loopable ADSR envelopes, three waveshapeable LFOs, and a hands-on mod matrix let you route poly aftertouch, velocity, or anything else with button-press simplicity, while bi-timbral morphing, arpeggiator, sequencer, and stereo effects (analog distortion plus digital processing) add layers of expression. The Fatar keybed feels premium under expressive fingers, paired with a wide, slider-packed panel (990 x 380 x 110mm, 15kg) that's stage-ready, complete with MIDI I/O, USB-C, and pedal inputs for sustain or expression.

Early players are buzzing about its effortless shift from lush FM pads to screeching leads, praising the no-menu workflow that makes complex sounds feel immediate—though some note its heft demands a solid stand. If you're craving analog depth without patching cables, this bridges modular chaos and keyboard joy like nothing else.