We say..
A unique, gorgeous-looking (and sounding) analogue synth that got us pretty excited when we got to play on it at Superbooth. The pin matrix, microphone and light sensors open up some really interesting possibilities. Highly recommended!
Manufacturer's description
ALT is an analog synthesizer designed for drones, soundscapes, and complex generative melodies.
it can be played precisely, with great control over melodies and rhythms, or it can be guided to play itself, creating magical, random surprises.
it has eyes and ears: two light sensors and a built-in microphone that allow for spontaneous sound modulation based on its environment.
ALT is an exploration machine.
Voices - the birthplace of the sound
ALT has many sources: 5 oscillators, a white noise, a microphone…
oscillators have different shapes, different frequency ranges, they can be independently panned, and detuned. their frequencies can either be free, or follow one of 14 scales.
all scales can be edited and notes can be removed and brought back quickly for modal changes on the fly. there are two tuning systems to chose from: equal temperament or just intonation.
Alter - give character to your sound
ALT’s effect section includes two filters and a delay, which can also be used on external audio, like an effects pedal.
both filters are stereo, in series. they can be low-pass, high-pass, and everything in between, allowing for precise band-pass control. their resonance can go to extreme levels, self oscillating, creating two extra voices. filters have special performance buttons called ripples.
the delay is very powerful, capable of creating an infinite feedback loop that never stops growing. it has a performance button too, called more, that is quite self explanatory.
Movement - initiate motion
the modulation pin matrix is where the sound is set in motion. create movement in 19 different parameters using 4 modulation sources. the sources are two LFOs, a sample and hold called Random and an envelope follower called Outline. the LFOs have a high rate switch for FM an AM synthesis.
Outline is special, it can use the signal from the microphone, or the jack input (audio or CV), and use it to modulate anything. this allows to sync ALT with its surroundings: your voice, claps, a drum machine, a cv sequencer… anything really.
amongst the matrix destinations is a strange arpeggiator that uses the modulation amplitude levels to trigger voices in different orders.
ALT can be guided to play ever-evolving melodies and rhythms, all of this being controlled with pins.
Intuition
synthesizers are magical : they turn electrons into sound, music, emotions. it’s quite astonishing when you think about it, but they are often tricky to operate.
ALT has no screen, no menu, no patching cables. its slider-based layout is simple, and lets you explore and manipulate sound with purpose and immediately understand how the slider you’re pushing affects what you hear.
sound sculpting, no friction.
Integration
ALT is fully compatible with CV and midi. it integrates with any eurorack set up, and can be used with any DAW, midi controller or cv sequencer. it receives notes, velocity, aftertouch, and pitchbend midi messages.
it has 4 midi modes : voice splitting, monophonic transpose, silent tonic change, and real time scale edit for chord progressions.
- Dimensions: 404×227×57mm
- Weight: 3.8kg
Videos
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ALT soundscape synthesizer - new features and release info
ALT is an analog synthesizer designed for drones, soundscapes,...
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ALT synthesizer first major update
ALT is upgrading to version 2.0. this update brings many requ...
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Introducing ALT - pin matrix analog synthesizer - full demo
ALT is an analog soundscape synthesizer designed to expand the...
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Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday delivery
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Most orders are delivered within 3 to 5 working days if sent on a courier service. Royal Mail services can take a lot longer and are often less secure.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say..
A unique, gorgeous-looking (and sounding) analogue synth that got us pretty excited when we got to play on it at Superbooth. The pin matrix, microphone and light sensors open up some really interesting possibilities. Highly recommended!
Manufacturer's description
ALT is an analog synthesizer designed for drones, soundscapes, and complex generative melodies.
it can be played precisely, with great control over melodies and rhythms, or it can be guided to play itself, creating magical, random surprises.
it has eyes and ears: two light sensors and a built-in microphone that allow for spontaneous sound modulation based on its environment.
ALT is an exploration machine.
Voices - the birthplace of the sound
ALT has many sources: 5 oscillators, a white noise, a microphone…
oscillators have different shapes, different frequency ranges, they can be independently panned, and detuned. their frequencies can either be free, or follow one of 14 scales.
all scales can be edited and notes can be removed and brought back quickly for modal changes on the fly. there are two tuning systems to chose from: equal temperament or just intonation.
Alter - give character to your sound
ALT’s effect section includes two filters and a delay, which can also be used on external audio, like an effects pedal.
both filters are stereo, in series. they can be low-pass, high-pass, and everything in between, allowing for precise band-pass control. their resonance can go to extreme levels, self oscillating, creating two extra voices. filters have special performance buttons called ripples.
the delay is very powerful, capable of creating an infinite feedback loop that never stops growing. it has a performance button too, called more, that is quite self explanatory.
Movement - initiate motion
the modulation pin matrix is where the sound is set in motion. create movement in 19 different parameters using 4 modulation sources. the sources are two LFOs, a sample and hold called Random and an envelope follower called Outline. the LFOs have a high rate switch for FM an AM synthesis.
Outline is special, it can use the signal from the microphone, or the jack input (audio or CV), and use it to modulate anything. this allows to sync ALT with its surroundings: your voice, claps, a drum machine, a cv sequencer… anything really.
amongst the matrix destinations is a strange arpeggiator that uses the modulation amplitude levels to trigger voices in different orders.
ALT can be guided to play ever-evolving melodies and rhythms, all of this being controlled with pins.
Intuition
synthesizers are magical : they turn electrons into sound, music, emotions. it’s quite astonishing when you think about it, but they are often tricky to operate.
ALT has no screen, no menu, no patching cables. its slider-based layout is simple, and lets you explore and manipulate sound with purpose and immediately understand how the slider you’re pushing affects what you hear.
sound sculpting, no friction.
Integration
ALT is fully compatible with CV and midi. it integrates with any eurorack set up, and can be used with any DAW, midi controller or cv sequencer. it receives notes, velocity, aftertouch, and pitchbend midi messages.
it has 4 midi modes : voice splitting, monophonic transpose, silent tonic change, and real time scale edit for chord progressions.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD and Royal Mail for the UK, and for international orders it's either DPD, DHL, FedEx, UPS or Royal Mail depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday delivery
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Most orders are delivered within 3 to 5 working days if sent on a courier service. Royal Mail services can take a lot longer and are often less secure.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Videos
-
ALT soundscape synthesizer - new features and release info
ALT is an analog synthesizer designed for drones, soundscapes,...
-
ALT synthesizer first major update
ALT is upgrading to version 2.0. this update brings many requ...
-
Introducing ALT - pin matrix analog synthesizer - full demo
ALT is an analog soundscape synthesizer designed to expand the...
