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Fourm, PRE-ORDER

$999.99
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Product number: CV5508
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The ETA from Sequential is " late October" as of Aug 29th

Description

Compact 4-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

Fourm delivers four genuine voices of Sequential analog sound, built on the legendary Prophet-5 voice architecture-right down to its envelope response curves. With dual oscillators offering simultaneous wave selection and a classic 4-pole low-pass filter, now enhanced with bass compensation, Fourm captures the warmth and punch that shaped a generation-and takes it to the next level.

Fourm's 37-note slim-key keyboard features polyphonic aftertouch, unlocking expressive techniques like guitar-style note bends, solo voice swells, and other nuanced articulations-completely transforming the experience of playing a modern analog polysynth.

Inspired by the Pro~One, Fourm's top-panel modulation matrix puts deep sound design at your fingertips-no menu diving required. Route sources and destinations with a button press, visualize connections with color-coded indicators, and build complex modulation paths in seconds. It's fast, intuitive, and designed to keep you in the creative flow.

Fourm’s analog 4-pole lowpass filter chip is based on a classic design known for its rich, organic tone and musical resonance. The modern implementation faithfully preserves that sonic character while adding bass compensation. Now you can crank the resonance without sacrificing low-end power — keeping your sound full, bold, and unmistakably analog.

Custom-designed by Sequential, the Tactivekeybed features 37 slim-keys tuned specifically to complement Fourm’sanalog synthesis engine. And for the first time in 40 years, Sequential has returned to polyphonic aftertouch, an incredibly expressive performance feature that brings per note articulations to your fingertips.

Polyphonic aftertouch is one of Fourm’smost expressive features, offering a direct and nuanced connection between your playing and per note synthesis parameters. It opens up new possibilities for articulation — from subtle dynamics to dramatic gestures — that go far beyond what’spossible with other high performance musical instruments and controllers. 

Because polyphonic aftertouch is still relatively uncommon, there’s not much guidance out there on how to use it effectively. That’s why we’ve put together a list of techniques — and you don’t need to be a virtuoso player to benefit. This guide is for anyone curious about what polyphonic aftertouch can bring to their music.

Fourm’s modulation section is inspired by the legendary Sequential Circuits Pro-One, a highly sought-after classic monosynth that has propelled the bass lines of synthpop for decades. Explore the immediacy and flexibility of this hands-on modulation matrix and let your latest sonic inspirations take Fourm.

Fourm’s arpeggiator responds to your playing with inspiring musical results. Need a three octave setting with a dotted 8th note step value to create cascading, syncopated patterns? Fourm can do that and more. With re-latching, repeat settings, and six modes of interaction, the arpeggiator is a powerful tool for spontaneous composition and performance.

Tucked into the arpeggiator section, Fourm’s polyphonic step sequencer is a creative powerhouse. Yes, it can play back musical phrases — but it can also be used as a modulation source, perfect for triggering rhythmic filter patterns and more. With support for chords, ties, rests, Acid-style per-step glide, and deep modulation routing, the sequencer transforms Fourm into a dynamic, hands-on composition tool.

Features

  • Two Prophet-5 lineage analog oscillators per voice
  • All oscillators have simultaneously selectable waveforms, including the LFO
  • Oscillator B supports low frequency modes for use as polyphonic LFO modulation
  • Classic Prophet-style Sync
  • Variable square wave pulse width per oscillator (PWM)
  • 4-Pole resonant lowpass filter drawn from the Prophet-5, revs 1 & 2
  • Filter enhanced with bass compensation for thick sounds even with high resonance
  • Filter can be driven into self-oscillation with the resonance control 
  • Filter Keyboard tracking: quarter, half, full
  • Feedback with an aggressive drive circuit for extra edge
  • White, pink, and violet Noise types allow for greater sonic variation
  • Four-stage (ADSR) filter envelope generator for tone shaping and assignable modulation
  • Velocity modulation of envelope amounts for dynamic performance
  • One global LFO for creating movement in the sound
  • Seven LFO wave shapes: sine, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, S/H (sample and hold), Noise, and DC
  • LFO can synchronize to tempo at different step values
  • Four LFO wave shapes can be selected simultaneously for complex modulations

Specs

  • Tactive™ 37-note slim-key keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
  • 100% analog signal path
  • Intuitive, knob-per-function layout
  • Spring-loaded pitch wheel with selectable range per program (1 to 12 semitones up and down)
  • Pro-quality, all-steel chassis
  • 22″ L x 9.88″ W x 2.75″ H (56.2 cm x 25.1 cm x 7.0 cm)
  • Weight: 8.76 lbs. (3.97 kg)
 

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