Angler
is an almost fully analog, monophonic synthesizer, featuring two custom designed analog linear relaxation VCOs, the Fred's Lab classic FL A847 2-pole filter, built-in stereo delay / chorus / flanger effects based on PT2399 delay lines and a flexible 96-step sequencer.
The instrument can be controlled using MIDI (notes & clock) via DIN jack or USB MIDI Host — connect any USB MIDI controller directly, no computer needed and no need for extra cables to power the MIDI controller!
External audio sources can be mixed into the output or routed through the built-in effects.
Angler will be available in two versions:
• Semi-kit version — soldering of THT parts + montage required
• Fully assembled version
Limited quantity.
Pricing and availability: to be announced.
Technical aspects
All Fred's Lab instruments are manually assembled in Germany.
Angler is an almost fully analog monophonic synthesizer with a rich, hands-on signal path, deep MIDI controllability and USB MIDI Host feature!
These are the detailed technical specifications of the machine.
Sound Engine
Analog part
• 2x Analog Linear Relaxation VCOs
• Multiple analog waveform shapers for VCO1:
sine, triangle, pulse & PWM, custom CD4026 waveforms
• Linear FM & pulse-width modulation from VCO1 to VCO2
• 1x FL A847 2-pole VCF (as found in ZeKit / Töörö)
• 1x FL A847 VCA
• 2x Analog AD or ASR envelopes
• External audio input — mix to output or send through built-in effects
Effects
• 2x PT2399 analog delay lines
• Modes: mono delay, stereo delay, chorus, flanger
• Computer-controlled delay time and modulation
Sequencer
• 96-step sequencer with quick pattern recall
• Clock IN and OUT with start/stop over 3.5mm jack
MIDI Controllable Parameters
• VCO 1 & VCO 2 pitch
• VCO1 waveform selection
• VCO1 pulse width
• Both envelope times and modes
• Delay line length and modulation
Connectivity
• 12v Power input — 2.1mm jack
• USB A MIDI Host — connect any USB MIDI controller directly
• MIDI IN and OUT — 3.5mm TRS jack (configurable format)
• Clock IN and OUT — 3.5mm TRS jack with start/stop
• Audio input — 6.35mm TRS jack
• Main output — 2x 6.35mm TS jacks
• Headphones output — 6.35mm TRS jack
