{"product_id":"m3-3-oscillator-monophonic-guitar-synthesizer","title":"M3 3 oscillator monophonic guitar synthesizer","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the Korg MS-20, the M3 brings the sounds of 70s monophonic synthesizers without the modular complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of dual oscillators, the M3 employs 3 digitally controlled oscillators for super fat synth sounds that never go out of tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEleven oscillator combinations cover string sounds, analog bass, bell tones, fifths and more. The algorithm knob’s eleven settings further shapes the sound controlling everything from the filter, two envelope generators, LFOs, portamento and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1970's created some of the most iconic synthesizers of all time. We’ve packed the essence of 70s analog monosynth into the M3. Don’t let the simplified controls deceive you. The M3 incorporates the following:  (Synth Speak warning)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eControl and structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree oscillators.\u003cbr\u003eThree LFOs (PWM \u0026amp; pitch for each oscillator, and the filter)\u003cbr\u003eTwo envelope generators. (filter \u0026amp; AMP)\u003cbr\u003eVoltage controlled analog resonant filter.\u003cbr\u003eVoltage controlled amplifier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynths of this era rarely had more than two oscillators per voice. A single LFO was common. Many synthesizers used a single envelope generator to control the filter and the amplifier. So how did we fit all this 70s goodness in a stompbox? We borrowed some tricks from the 80s. As MIDI became a synthesizer standard many of those “analog” synthesizers used digital control. Analog envelope followers and LFOs were replaced with digital technology. The synth world that was still analog moved on from voltage controlled oscillators to digitally controlled oscillators. Often the same processors found in computers were found in synthesizers controlling everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUser friendly for guitarists-\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssentially the M3 has 121 tweakable patches. The oscillator knob selects between eleven oscillator combinations. The algorithm knob selects filter, amp and LFO settings. The parameter knob allows you to alter each algorithm in different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOscillators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the M3’s oscillators are capable of sawtooth waves or pulse waves with variable pulse width modulation. One of the LFOs controls the PWM. Another controls the pitch and is used to detune the oscillators for a chorus effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOscillators:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis knob sets between 11 different oscillator selections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA B \u0026amp; C Saw wave ensembles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe basis for the string machines of the past. Can also capture some horn sounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD E \u0026amp; F Basses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA mix of lower frequency saw and PWM waves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG Fifth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTwo oscillators track the input pitch with one oscillator offset by a 5th for that classic 5th synth sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH Major Triad:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is more of an ode to 90s electronic music than the 70s. We won’t judge you for using it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI octaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStacked octave saw waves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTwo square waves and upper octave 5th: This was a common way synthesizers attempted to capture bell and chime timbers, or even electric piano.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK Stacked Squares:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll three oscillators run squarewaves in unison. Perfect for synth leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlgorithms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis controls everything else. Filter and Amp envelopes, LFOs, portamento and pitch follow for the filter. Additionally one or more setting can be tweaked with the parameter knob.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Wide open:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParameter controls filter offset. The envelopes are wide open with moderate release. This is an example of one of the most simply synth settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 String Envelope:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParameter controls filter offset. A moderate attack with high sustain and near reverb like release. Works well with string oscillator settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 portamento:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParameter controls filter offset. The oscillators will glide smoothly from note to note. A classic synth lead trick that never goes out of style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Decay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParameter controls filter and amp decay length from just a blip to two seconds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Decay\/sustain 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParameter controls filter sustain. Another common synth sound. A quick decay that doesn’t decay all the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Decay\/sustain 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSimilar to #5, but slower and brighter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 Fade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParameter controls decay. Wide downward filter sweep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 Vibrato:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParameter controls Filter LFO speed. Slow decay with filter modulation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 Fast Modulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParameter controls Filter modulation speed into the audio range from roughly 2 octaves down to two octaves up. This creates a faux ring modulation effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Slow attack:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParameter controls amp attack. like a reverse or swell effect. the notes fade in instead of out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 Filter Rise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParameter controls the rise rate. Each note triggers a deep rising sweep of the filter. The Amp fades out as the rise peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou know what this one does, right? Turn it up to make it louder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResonance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eControls the resonance of the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eControl varies depending on algorithm setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Subdecay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50963203227903,"sku":null,"price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/1023\/7183\/files\/SubdecayM3.jpg?v=1794182121","url":"https:\/\/maxvanta.shop\/products\/m3-3-oscillator-monophonic-guitar-synthesizer","provider":"Clearbrook Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}