Cre8audio - West Pest Analogue Semi-Modular Synthesiser
Cre8audio - West Pest, Fully Analogue West Coast Style Semi-Modular Desktop Synthesizer
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Analogue Semi-Modular Synthesiser
Cre8audio - West Pest
Fully analogue West Coast style
semi-modular synthesizerThe Cre8audio West Pest is a semi-modular monophonic desktop synthesizer designed in collaboration with Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers. West Pest integrates creative sound-shaping tools with traditionally “west coast” concepts. At its core you'll find 8 patchable modules (Oscillator, wave contour, dynamics controller, LFO, multi-mod tool, MIDI to CV converter, step sequencer, and button keyboard), with 18 Eurorack compatible patch points. This desktop synth is patched internally to create a flexible full synth voice, using the patch points and enables you to reroute internal signal flow, as well as use with external eurorack format modules and synthesizers.
At A Glance
• West coast-style monophonic synthesizer with additive elements
• Controllable via MIDI, CV, and integrated button keyboard
• 32 step sequencer with up to 13 storable presets
• Generative sequencing mode
• Clock-synced arpeggiator
Unique Synthesizer Technology
Enhanced harmonic detailThe unique sound of the West Pest has been inspired by Pittsburgh’s Voltage Research Lab synthesizer. The Pittsburgh-designed core oscillator technology has developed from their SV-1 and further with Voltage Research Laboratory and waveforms have been optimized to be run through West Pest’s wavefolder.
Wave folding/shaping is crucial to the foundation of the West Pest. Wavefolding amplifies incoming waveforms, rather than clipping or distorting, the wavefolder circuit folds the waveforms back onto themselves, creating upwards of six folds to add more harmonic detail and depth.
West Pest’s quick, responsive articulation is achieved using the Dynamics Controller. This unique concept is made to work like a traditional filter, a VCA, and an envelope generator, all at once. Upon note trigger, the filter opens fully and quickly, generating sharp, percussive attack. At release, the Dynamics Controller adds a ringing, resonant decay, resulting in a rounder, more musical sound.
The Dynamics Controller is the result of years of research by Pittsburgh’s founder Richard Nicol, and Chief of R&D Michael Johnsen. Inspired by the developments of West Coast synthesis pioneer Don Buchla, Pittsburgh Modular has modernized and evolved these concepts, adding wider range, consistency, stability, and resonance control, along with an infinitely variable, ringing decay.
Additional Modulation Tools
MIDI ControlFurther adding to these analogue sound-shaping tools, West Pest also features a deep new digital multi-mod/multi-function tool concept to add more flavor to the Pest’s production.
The multi-mod allows users switch between additional clock synced LFO, decay envelope, MIDI-controlled modulation, and random voltage generator modes.
West Pest can be controlled using MIDI, control voltage (CV/Gate), and its function keys, which also work as a keyboard controller. Also included is an integrated sequencer & arpeggiator that can also be controlled via MIDI and is externally clockable.
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The Tech Spec
| Features | Specifications | Type | Desktop Synthesizer |
|---|---|
| Analogue/Digital | Analogue |
| Type of Keys | 13 x Key Buttons |
| Polyphony | Monophonic |
| Waveforms | Sawtooth, Triangle, Sine ; Frequency Modulation, Wave Folding |
| Envelope Generator | 1 x EG (sustain, release) |
| LFO | 1 x LFO |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | 32-step, 13 presets |
| Analogue Outputs | 1 x 1/8" |
| MIDI I/O | 2 x 1/8" (in, out/thru) |
| Other I/O | 17 x 1/8" patch points |
| Power Supply | Power Supply (included) |
| Power Usage | Eurorack: +12V/250mA, -12V/190mA |
| HP Size | 40HP |
| Depth | Eurorack: 0.98" (25mm) |
