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Echon 6 Analog Polyphonic BBD Synthesizer

RackmountAnalogPolyphonic

$2,999

Imagine taking the classic Karplus-Strong synthesis technique—pioneered in the 80s for plucked string sounds—and supercharging it with pure analog bucket brigade devices for a polyphonic beast that's all about organic, decaying resonances.

Each of its six voices pairs an analog exciter, blending noise or sound sources with sample-and-hold for that initial pluck, feeding into a dedicated BBD resonator that delivers warm, darkening delays as the signal buckets through capacitors, complete with input/output filters, VCA, and envelope shaping. Four LFOs and four random generators per voice fuel a massive 9x32 modulation matrix, letting you assign sources like envelopes, mod wheel, velocity, aftertouch, or key follow to virtually anything via intuitive button-driven programming—no menus in sight. It's 6-part multitimbral with stereo spread per voice, individual mono outs for each, plus stereo main outs, all packed into a sleek 19-inch rackmount or VESA-compatible chassis measuring just 17.7 x 7.3 x 2.1 inches.

Debuting late last year, it's already earning buzz at events like Bristronica for its hands-on workflow and uniquely alive textures—players love the immediate depth without digital sterility, though some note the learning curve for dialing in the matrix pays off big in live sets.

Released

2025

Status

In Production

Synthesizer
Format
Rackmount, Desktop
Type
Other
Internal Battery
No
Voice
A/D
Analog
Polyphony
Polyphonic
Oscillators
1
Oscillator Type
VCO (Voltage Controlled)
Voices
6
Filter
Lowpass, 12dB/oct (2-pole)
Envelopes
6
LFO
4
Effects
No
Expression
Aftertouch
-
Velocity
Yes
MPE
No
Additional
6 BBD resonators, 6 analog exciters, 4 random generators per voice, 9x32 modulation matrix, 6-part multitimbral, independent voice outputs, stereo voice spread, 19" rack mount, VESA mount, menu-free operation
Software
-
I/O
Audio In
1x 1/4" mono
Audio Out
2x 1/4" L/R, 6x 1/4" stereo voice
Headphone
1x 1/4" stereo
MIDI
In, Out, Thru
MIDI Type
DIN (5-pin), USB
Ports
USB-C
Wi-Fi
No
Workflow
Arpeggiator
No
Sequencer
No
Mod Matrix
Yes
Memory
216 user presets
Measurements
Dimensions
17.7" x 7.3" x 2.1" / 450 x 185 x 53 mm
Weight
-
Last updated Mar 15, 2026