Perkons HD-01 by Erica Synths

Erica Synths introduces PĒRKONS HD-01, a drum machine and synthesizer that will change your approach to electronic rhythm synthesis.

An instrument which bears the weight of a storm beneath its sturdy casing.

PĒRKONS features four sonically versatile hybrid voices (digital sound engine + analogue multimode filter with overdrive) and a sequencer with simultaneous control over all four percussion tracks.

Each voice has 3 sound engine modes, a HP/BP/LP filter and 8 controls for nuanced sound design, including an internal BBD FX send. All voice parameter settings can be saved as KITS. To add dynamics to the performance, parameter automation is implemented and a modulation LFO can be assigned to all parameters.

For a real thunderstorm, integration with external gear is considered - each voice has a dedicated trigger input, individual output and FX send and return with 6.3mm jack sockets, along with extensive MIDI implementation. All voices are summed and run through a built-in compressor.

Give a look to the following video for an overview:

PĒRKONS HD-01 is a unique live performance and sound design instrument that tears down the borders between drum machine, synthesizer and drone instrument.

Listen here the sound demo to understand the sonic capabilities:

Functions and features of PĒRKONS HD-01 follow:

• 4 hybrid voices (digital sound engine and analogue multimode filter with overdrive) 8 controls per voice
• External trigger inputs for each voice Individual voice outputs
• Individual FX sends and returns Master FX send and return
• 64 kit and 64 pattern memory + additional memory on the SD card Built-in BBD emulation and a compressor
• Modulation LFO with morphing waveforms; up to 8 modulation destinations per voice
• 4 track sequencer, 4 time divisions and 4 time multiplications per track
• Per-step ratchets and probabilities Shuffle & groove settings for each track
• MIDI IN and MIDI OUT