SuperCritical recently announced the launch of its Redshift 6 analog variable character synthesiser, which takes technology from previous products — the Demon Core Oscillator and the Neutron Flux Filter.
Each of the six voices has a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO), with an analog four-pole filter core designed to act like almost any classic vintage synth filter.
Being a “Variable Character Synthesiser” means each voice’s analog path with regards to tuning, gain staging, filter and more is under digital control.
The oscillator, already road-tested in the Demon Core Oscillator Eurorack module, is featured in each of the six voices of Redshift 6. It offers a variety of powerful modes, each wrapped as an Engine for the user to choose from. These modes include traditional twin oscillator engines, supersaw engines, flanging phase sync engines, and transistor organ engines, all of which are user-friendly, easily controllable, and modulatable.
Redshift 6’s six voices can be configured in numerous ways. Users can choose between true six-voice polyphony, classic vintage poly dual layer mode with 3+3 voices, six individual voices each with its own patch and physical output, or any combination of the above. Each of the six voices can also operate as a paraphonic voice, capable of playing up to 16 notes simultaneously. Additionally, multiple filters can be chained by routing audio from one voice to another.
The Redshift 6 has a modern, compact desktop design with a 2.7-inch color screen. Menu navigation is streamlined, with quick access to various features via the shortcut button grid. Familiar synth controls are prominently displayed on the front panel. A macro mode is included, allowing users to assign six user-assignable controls. The back panel features main audio outputs, a DSP effects processor, and four auxiliary voice outputs.
One of Redshift 6’s key design principles is to provide a versatile and capable analog platform paired with a flexible user interface for new Engines. This allows for easy updates via software updates, ensuring that users always have access to the latest features and capabilities.
Specifications
- Six voices each featuring:
- Full analog signal chain
- Digitally controlled analog Supercritical Demon Core Oscillator
- Analog four pole Variable Character Filter
- Flexible gain staging with an analog boost circuit
- Physical audio output per voice (2 main outputs and 4 aux outputs) *
- Optional voice chaining *
- 4 envelopes and 4 LFOs
- Bypassable digital effects in main outputs 1-2 *
- 2.7? TFT IPS color screen with a bank of 8 endless clickable potentiometers and quick navigation via button grid
- Quick powerful controls for oscillators and filters.
- Six user-assignable macro controls *
- Six parts multitimbral *
- Modern MIDI implementation with USB-B connection * and DIN IN/OUT
- MPE *
- 12V power supply
- Physical dimensions: 378 mm x 254 mm x 63 mm
* Coming soon in a firmware update.
Available now for €1,259.
