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ConVertor E1
Description

Pitch tracking synth on a preamp.

The ConVertor E1 translates the natural nuances of a monophonic audio signal to analog and digital synthesizers. Housed in an ultra-compact but expandable module. Developed from the ground up, using a 3rd gen. tracking algorithm, the ConVertor E1 packs an enormous amount of features compared to its size. With a professional preamp, internal ACO / VCO type of oscillator, VCA, VCF, LFO, vai-mu style compressor expander, quantizer, and a unique preamp with a powerful auto-gain function. Multiple expansion options are planned, both in software and hardware.


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  • Switchable ACO / VCO modes with 6 waveform options
  • TRS audio input, balanced / unbalanced
  • Preamp with +54 dB with a unique 'auto-gain'
  • Most efficient pitch-tracking algorithm toady
  • Pitch CV, ENV CV, Gate CV and synth audio outputs
  • 1V/oct FM input with dedicated quantizer
  • Quantizer with 6 scale options
  • SD card reader for firmware updates
  • Digital 4-pin connection to allow future expansion
  • Compressor/expander with 6 selectable ratios
  • Semi-automated in/out calibration functions
  • Ribbon power plug is reverse protected
Your 'other' instrument

ACO / VCO dual mode control.

With a 3rd generation technology, the ConVertor E1 is capable of detecting the pitch of a monophonic input audio and lock onto its frequency, and do it with sub 1 ms latency. It can also synthesize a choice of 6 waveforms and provide you with pitch CV, envelope CV, and gate CV outputs with the shortest latency possible today. In addition, its pitch can be quantized, and its ENV compressed/expanded.

The intuitive interface makes controlling its plentiful functions easy. Functions that would have taken additional 7-12 additional modules, are now offered at a touch of a button.

This Eurorack module is built for efficiency and stability, consuming only about 84mA. It also offers save & recall memory of all settings so you can power it off, turn it back on and carry on where you left off.

4-pin header cable allows a high-speed, bi-directional connection for future expansion.

Pitch-tracking modular synth

More Detailed specification

The ConVertor E1 Eurorack module has a clean and smart preamp featuring a unique auto-gain of +54db range to accommodate most types of audio sources in a snap. Pitch tracking evolved to become so accurate that no filter is needed, no matter the source material or its frequency range. The ENV CV now has its own compressor / expander with 6 selectable 'vari mu' style curves. The FM input also has its own quantizer. 6 Character LED meter reflects the input level of the audio input or menu choices periodically. VCO mode will separate the preamp from the oscillator leaving it completely independent while still providing the ENV CV and pitch CV outs. In VCO mode the oscillator will be controlled only from incoming 1V/oct CV input, either continuous or quantized.

The ConVertor E1 internal oscillator can generate either true-sine, triangle, square, sawtooth, PWM or a saw-square-mix waves from its SYNTH output. The P-SHIFT knob is an inf. encoder that shifts the relative pitch of the internal oscillator and the pitch CV output within a 4-octave range in semi-tones. Encoder can also be pushed to go back to unison quickly. With internal VCA, VCF, quantizer, compressor/expander, attenuator, LFO's, routing, and different modes of operation, the ConVertor E1 offers memory of all settings to keep the show going smoothly.

Download the 4-page User Guide of the ConVertor E1.
Download the latest firmware 1.0 from this link.

Testimonials

Only once in a while does a new synthesizer come around and truly change your sonic possibilities. Sonicsmith's Squaver does so in a unique intuitive way.

Josh Gabriel

Producer/Writer/Engineer, Gabriel & Dresden, Motorcycle, Andain, Winter Kills and Sander Kleinenberg

The ConVertor is hands down my favorite piece of music gear in years and years and years. I think I’m going to need to get another one as a backup because I depend on it so much now!

Stewart Cole

Studio musician (trumpet, keyboards, synths) and member of the band Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.

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What you've done is absolutely amazing judging by the demos... Gut feeling tells me that the ACO is really going to scare some of the bigger players within the industry; it's really sunk in over the past few days just how many different things are actually going to be possible in terms of experimentation. Expecting to have a huge amount of fun with these two! Accessibility and having fun with synths is going to be a big deal for consumers.

Hammy Havoc

CEO, Previous Magazine, singer-songwriter, producer, DJ, and film score composer.

I really was amazed by what you have, I feel I could really do some cool things with it. I would love to speak to you about working with your gear, and soon! I can't stop thinking about how cool it was, my favorite thing I saw at NAMM this year.

Gabriel Marin

Guitarist, Consider the Source

It was a real pleasure to learn about [Sonicsmith's] products at the Winter NAMM 2017 convention... Your Squaver Synthesizer... was by far my favorite new product that I saw this year and I would really love to get my hands on one in the future.

Lino Alibani

Vocalist/Guitarist, Said the Shotgun

In my research of various synth systems, the lack of a simple marriage between regular audio (recorded or performed guitars, horns, real pianos, vocals, etc.) seems to be the impediment for making really great music, music you don’t have to be an aficionado to appreciate... I believe your new products are a huge step in that direction, and I look forward to exploring new variants of synthesized music by their use. For me, I don’t see any other way (yet) to do what I believe can be done.

John Gilbert

Songwriter, Oen John

I am interested in playing synthesizers live and direct. I play funk, timing is essential. Until now there was midi conversion, special pickups or special synths needed. This is an oscillator, waiting for my signal and working just great. Works great beat-boxing or humming melodies, CV outputs abound. My signal-chain-input just got a huge upgrade. Ordered one after a combined 10 minutes playing at Superbooth, my absolute favorite there.

Andrej Westermann

Guitarist

This is truly the fastest and best tracking voice driven synth I've ever used, and I've tried them all, even old ones like the Antares Cantos and Alien Solo by Clone Ensemble. Congratulations on making this synth a reality!!

Jathan Gurr

Musician

I have checked out your synths and I think they're groundbreaking. Quite possibly one of the best things I've seen in a long time.

Matt Donald

Musician/Educator
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