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Expander
Fred's Lab Manatee is a 4-part synthesizer module with up to 16 voices and various synthesis algorithms.
Fred's Lab Manatee highlights
- Flexible sound design options thanks to a variety of additive, wavetable, virtual analog and 2-operator FM synthesis algorithms.
- A spectral synthesis engine combining additive and wavetable synthesis for detailed tonal shaping.
- Two oscillators per voice with noise modulator, multimode resonant filter and saturator for rich sound creation.
- Full MEP support for extended polyphonic expression during live performances.
- 4 parts with spectral generators, stereo delay effects and master reverb for flexible mixing.
Fred's Lab Manatee Key Features
Spectral synthesis engine
Manatee incorporates a powerful spectral engine that combines the approaches of additive and wavetable synthesis. This enables detailed modulation of sounds, creating complex sonic depth with varied nuances and textures.
Versatile modular synthesis
With virtual analog synthesis, waveform and 2-operator FM algorithms, Fred's Lab Manatee enables precise modulation and complex sound synthesis. Each voice can be sculpted with multiple oscillators, a noise modulator and a multimode resonant filter for maximum flexibility.
Advanced modulation and controls
The Manatee is equipped with 2 custom LFOs per voice, meta-envelopes, and a flexible modulation matrix for directing various modulation sources to precise parameters. This level of control offers infinite possibilities for sound exploration.
Integrated effects
The module includes a stereo delay per part, as well as a master reverb with several models (hall, plate, room), to create varied soundscapes and fine-tune textures in your mixes.
Full MPE connectivity
Fred's Lab Manatee is MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) compatible, enabling extended control and expressive performance with support for aftertouch and other advanced expressions via MIDI CC.
Expert opinions
- Extremely versatile and powerful modular synthesis tool.
- Great sound quality and perfect for advanced sound experimentation.
Technical sheet
- Type of expander Analog
- Multitimbral synthesizer
- 4 parts with 10 to 16 voices
- MPE
- Full MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support
- Synthesis engine
- Spectral synthesis combining additive synthesis and wavetables
- Additional synthesis types
- Virtual analog, waveform and 2-operator FM
- Oscillators
- 2 oscillators per voice with advanced noise and ring modulation
- Filter
- Multimode resonant filter with 12/24 dB per octave
- Saturation module
- Adds harmonic content
- Meta-envelopes and LFOs
- 2 meta-envelopes, 1 custom LFO and modulation matrix
- Spectral generator
- Spectral generator, 2 custom LFOs and stereo delay per part
- Equalizers
- 2 adjustable stereo equalizers per part for precise tonal shaping
- Master reverb
- Reverb module with several algorithms (hall, plate, room, etc.)
- Modulation routing
- Control via MIDI CC, aftertouch and other sources