Imagine turning the raw pluck of your guitar string or bass note into precise CV and MIDI control for any synth, all from a compact pedal that evolved from a beloved prototype. This pitch-tracking powerhouse from Second Sound captures monophonic audio with impressive accuracy, letting you drive external gear effortlessly.
At its core sits a single analog oscillator blending sine, saw, and square waves, complete with a filter, envelope follower, and 3:1 compressor for punchy dynamics that make notes pop. Switchable preamp handles -20 dBu to +4 dBu levels, while +/-2 octave pitch shift with semitone steps, FM and V/oct inputs, plus CV/gate/envelope outputs open up endless patching. Controls include dry/wet mix, gate threshold, filter cutoff, and envelope amount, all housed in a rugged 8x8x4-inch aluminum enclosure weighing just 2.2 lbs—pedalboard-ready with 24V phantom power, sustain pedal jack, and SD card firmware tweaks.
Players love its responsive tracking for expressive octave effects and synth control, though some note minor latency in demanding setups—still, it's hailed as a top standalone audio-to-synth converter in modular and guitar circles.
