Elmyra 2 is a 4-voice digital/analog hybrid drone synthesizer and platform for microtonal sonic exploration, capable of creating anything from lush ambient soundscapes to gritty droning textures and shrieking noises, available as a 42 HP Eurorack module or semi-modular desktop synth. With 31 modulation targets, 4 polymetric sequencers, delay, additional per-voice effects, a choice of various filters, as well as onboard LFOs and utilities, it is essentially a purpose-built small modular system in itself. A set of preset cards (included) or electronic components like capacitors or diodes can be plugged into the front panel in order to change the sound character.
Feature overview (firmware v2.2.1):
- 4 independent voices activated by touch or CV
- Wavetable-based complex oscillator engine, up to 12 oscillators in total, 1V/octave compatible
- Chromatic mode makes chords and harmonic sounds possible, microtonal scales supported
- 41 patch points
- 31 modulation targets
- Touchpads with analog envelopes that can be used as modulation sources
- Filter switchable between:
- Boomy and aggressive multimode 2-pole state variable filter (low-pass, band-pass, high-pass)
- Creamy 4-pole low-pass ladder filter
- High-pass and low-pass in series or parallel
- Base-width filter as bandpass or notch
- Delay with unhealthy amounts of feedback
- Lo-fi reverb
- Analog OUCH circuit: a unique combination of destructive distortion, waveshaping and filtering
- Sonic character can be customised by using special preset cards (set of 4 included) or components like diodes that can be plugged into the front panel
- Preset cards can be used with other Neutral Labs modules
- External audio can be processed via audio input
- 10 per-voice modulations and effects:
- Unison detune
- Dual sub-oscillators
- Chord mode
- Waveshaper
- Saturation
- Bitmangler
- Sample rate reduction
- Noise
- High-pass filter
- Low-pass filter
- 2 complex LFOs that also work in sample&hold or sample&glide mode
- 4 sequencers with arbitrary step length per voice (up to 128), allows polymetric structures
- Delay time and LFOs can be clock-synced or unsynced (tap tempo is also possible)
- Utilities
- Dual attenuator/buffered multiple/voltage generator
- CV summing circuit
- Solid bamboo case (desktop version)
Note: For sustainability reasons, the desktop version does not come with a USB power supply, just a USB-A to USB-C cable. You will need a 5V supply, such as a phone charger, power bank or laptop. The desktop version has a Eurorack power header and can be placed into a Eurorack. The desktop case however has 5V USB power and no Eurorack rails, you cannot use it as a 42 HP rack without modifications.