IK Multimedia UNO Synth Ultra-Compact Monophoninc Real Analog Synthesizer

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UNO Synth is the ultimate portable, monophonic, true analog synthesizer and IK Multimedia's entry in the hardware synthesizer world. IK Multimedia combined their two decades of experience in software and hardware development with the expertise of Italian boutique synth-maker Soundmachines and IK's synth guru, Erik Norlander (one of the brains behind acclaimed synths like the Alesis Andromeda). The result is a no-compromise instrument with massive analog sound that's also easy to use with hands-on programmability and advanced features at an unbeatable price. The days of compromise are over. Now everyone can own a real analog synth with professional sound. And UNO Synth is proudly made in IK's own Italian manufacturing facility to ensure the highest quality standards. Like the majority of IK hardware products, UNO Synth is built using a combination of IK's state-of-the-art, automated mounting machines and test systems and fine, renowned Italian craftsmanship. Seasoned synth professionals and beginners alike will love UNO Synth's high-quality, pure analog audio path and its ultra-compact form factor. With both classic and modern synth sounds instantly at hand, UNO will put a smile on the face of synth fans of every musical genre. All this in a synth module that can be easily carried anywhere. Electronic music lovers or first-time synth users will get instant satisfaction from this affordable, easy-to-use instrument even if they are new to analog synths or synth programming. Thanks to its onboard presets and easy-to-play keyboard with selectable scales and arpeggiator, UNO Synth is the perfect gateway into the synthesizer world. Beneath its miniature exterior, UNO Synth packs a powerful, fat and rich-sounding synthesis engine with a full analog audio path on par with professional synthesizers costing much more.

This highly flexible synthesis engine not only excels in producing the rich, warm, punchy, deep bass sounds that are the core of a high-quality monophonic synth, it's also perfectly designed to bring a wide sonic palette of leads, drones, arps, sequences, sweeps and effects. While UNO Synth is monophonic nature, its two independent oscillators can be tuned differently to also generate interesting pad-like interval sounds as well as octaves. Pulse width modulation of each oscillator provides the ability for a single oscillator to sound like two while the second oscillator can be tuned to an octave or interval for advanced modular-style timbres from the greatest classic synths. The pure analog filter brings all the warmth and depth you expect from a real analog synth. The multimode resonant filter can be used for subtle tonal modification or screaming aggressive resonant sweeps. A custom-designed overdrive circuit lets you easily dial in modern saturated tones. And of course, you can modulate the filter with the filter envelope, LFO and performance buttons, as well as automate it in the sequencer and via external MIDI controllers. The built-in delay effect, synchronized with UNO Synth tempo settings, further expands its sonic palette and the type of sounds it can generate, adding depth to repeating arpeggio or sequence patterns as filter and oscillator parameters are modulated and adjusted on the fly. And thanks to its precision controlled self-tuning circuit, UNO Synth will always be ready for any performance, avoiding the hassle of manual tuning. UNO Synth comes with 100 grab-and-go presets (80 fully rewritable), making it ready to play right out of the box. Each preset not only includes the sound programming, it also includes an associated arpeggio and sequence for even greater musical expression and portable sonic power.

IK Multimedia UNO Synth Analog Synthesizer Features:

  • All-analog audio path with 2 VCOs with continuously variable waveshape, noise generator, resonant multimode VCF and VCA.
  • 2 independent analog VCOs with Saw, Triangle and Pulse waveforms with continuously variable shape including PWM of the square wave and a separate white noise generator.
  • A 2-pole multimode OTA-based sweepable analog resonant multimode filter with LPF, HPF, BPF.
  • LFO with Sine, Triangle, Square, Up Saw, Down Saw, Random and Sample-and-Hold to modulate Pitch, Filter and Amp.
  • AD (Filter) + AR (Amp) envelopes (full ADSR control available via MIDI CC or software editor.)
  • 40 onboard controls and LED display.
  • 100 onboard presets.
  • 10 mode, 4-octave arpeggiator.
  • Real-time and step edit 16-step sequencer with 20 automatable parameters.
  • Onboard multi-touch 27-note chromatic and scale keyboard with 13 scales.
  • Sync Delay audio effect and 5 performance effects.
  • Self-tuning with auto-tune calibration.
  • USB MIDI and 2.5 mm jack MIDI IN/OUT (cables included.)
  • Audio In to daisy chain other audio devices with no need for a mixer.
  • Mac/PC/iOS Editor.
  • Complete MIDI implementation with all parameters and clock can be controlled via MIDI CC.
  • Battery (4xAA Alkaline, Ni-Mh) or USB powered.
  • Ultra-portable and lightweight.
  • Designed and made in Italy.
What's New in UNO Synth - Firmware 1.1.1
  • Access full ADSR envelope controls by holding ENV
  • Access full ADSR envelope controls by holding FILTER
  • USB now supports MIDI out
  • MIDI can now by routed from USB to DIN and vice versa
  • Added a visual indicator if a preset has been edited and not saved

IK Multimedia UNO Synth Product Specifications:
Synthesis
Type: Analog
Polyphony: 1 voice
Synthesis structure: 2 VCO, Noise generator, 1 VCF, 1 VCA, 2 EG, 1 LFO
VCO variable shape waveforms: Triangle, Sawtooth, Pulse with variable pulse width
VCF: 2-pole resonant multimode filter with Cutoff, Resonance, Env Amount, Drive
LFO: 7 shapes (Sine, Triangle, Square, Saw Up, Saw Down, Random, Sample & Hold), Rate
Modulation Destinations: Amp, Pitch, Filter, PWM, Waveshape (PWM and Waveshape via MIDI CC)
EG: 2 for Filter and Amplitude (full ADSR is available via MIDI)

Preset
100 Presets (20 factory non-writable, 80 user)

Keyboard and controls
7 Knobs (4 matrix, 3 fixed)
13 Selectable scales (Chromatic, Major, Minor, Major Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic, Major Blues, Minor Blues, Harmonic Minor, Mixolydian, Dorian, Klezmer, Hungarian Gypsy, Spanish Gypsy, Japanese, South-East Asian)

Sequencer
16-step sequencer
Real-time and step recording with parameter recording
Real-time parameter recording per-step
3 directions: Forward, Backward, Forward and Backward
Selectable length between 1 and 16 steps

Arpeggiator
10 Mode Arpeggiator
4 octave range
Hold control

Effects
Delay
Dive, Scoop, Vibrato, Wah, Tremolo

Connections
Audio Out: Mini-jack 3.5mm stereo (mono summed)
Audio In: Mini-jack 3.5mm stereo (mono summed)
2 x MIDI 2.5mm mini-jack to DIN cables (IN/OUT)
1 Micro USB
(USB power has inherent ground noise, so when connecting the UNO Synth directly to your computer via USB, you may hear more noise and interference than when the synth is connected to a USB wall charger or running via batteries. With the direct computer connection, you can reduce the USB ground noise and other interference by either using a USB isolator or a custom TRS cable into a balanced input on your preamp or audio interface where the ground is not connected at the balanced input side.)

Power
4x AA Batteries (Alkaline, Ni-Mh)
Micro USB connector

Dimensions
Size: 25.6cm/10.1" x 15cm/8.9" x 4.9cm/1.93"
Weight: 400g/14.1oz (excluded batteries)

Each UNO Synth Retail Box Includes:
(1) IK Multimedia UNO Synth Ultra-Compact Monophoninc Real Analog Synthesizer
(1) Micro USB to USB-A cable (60cm/23.62")
(2) 2.5mm TRS male to MIDI female adapter (10cm / 3.9")
(4) AA batteries (Alkaline)

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