Analog Synthesizer with 303-Style Sequencer
Mono by Norand is an analog desktop synthesizer with 303-style sequencer, whose possibilities can easily compete with those of a large modular system. At first glance you'll find two analog oscillators of the same type with continuously variable waveforms from sine to triangle to square to sawtooth, hardsync, FM, mixer, an 18db state variable Multimode filter with keytracking that masters bandpass, Lowpass and Highpass with all variations in between as well as a VCA with ADSR envelope. At the bottom right of the unit you will find X-Mod and X-Envelope. With this equipment, one would like to assume that Mono tends to typical 303 sounds and the common repertoire of 2-oscillator sounds. Yes, that definitely works, but the instrument really comes alive when you animate one or more parameters in the sequencer via Accent and/or take care of the 13(!) very nimble attack/decay envelopes and a total of 20 modulators. Really every synth parameter can be modulated, occasionally there are also variants respectively switchable ranges. With so many dynamics in the sound, lively sequences, meandering basslines, artifact-like clusters, Buchla bongos, metallic FM thunderstorms and much more are truly no problem. The compact device can take the butter off the bread of many a big player in terms of sound and modulation possibilities.