Sequential Trigon 6 Desktop

Analog desktop synthesizer

• Three discrete VCOs for voice
• Waveforms (simultaneously selectable): triangular, sawtooth, inverted sawtooth, and variable-width pulese
• Pulse width controllable on each oscillator
• Hard sync: oscillator 1 synchronizes with oscillator 2
• Keyboard tracking on/off (oscillator 3)
• LFO mode (oscillator 3)
• Feedback and drive controls on oscillator for increased signal saturation
• White noise source
• Low-pass, discrete, resonant, switchable 2/4-pole ladder filter for voice
• Filter can go into self-oscillation with Resonance control
• Bi-polar envelope on the filter
• Modulation of envelope amount via velocity
• Keyboard tracking: off, half, full
• Four-phase envelope generator (ADSR)
• Modulation of envelope amount via velocity
• ADSR amplifier envelope generator.
• Modulation of envelope amount via velocity
• Five waveforms: sine, sawtooth, inverted sawtooth, square and random (sample & hold)
• LFO synchronization
• Initial quantity
• Modulation destinations: frequency of oscillator 1, 2 and 3, pulse width of oscillator 1, 2 and 3, filter cutoff, amplifier (VCA)
• Sources: oscillator 3 (bipolar) and filter envelope (bipolar)
• Destinations: frequency of oscillator 1, 2 and 3, pulse width of oscillator 1, 2 and filter cutoff, amount of feedback
• Recreates characteristics of vintage synthesizers by adding voice-for-voice variations
• Source: channel aftertouch (mono) with bipolar amount (+/-)
• Destinations: oscillator frequency 1, 2 and 3, LFO amount, amplifier envelope amount, filter envelope amount, FX mix A, FX mix B
• Main clock with tap tempo
• BPM control and display
• Clock synchronization via MIDI
• Selectable note value: semiquaver, quaver triplet, quaver, dotted quaver, semiquaver
• Range of one, two or three octaves
• Up, down, up/down, random and assignable modes
• 64-step polyphonic sequencer
• Stereo analog distortion
• Digital effects (dual), 24-bit/48kHz: reverb (room, hall, plate, spring), delay and bucket brigade simulation, chorus, flanger, phase shifter and loop modulator
• Delay synchronization
• Bypass maintains a fully analog signal path when digital effects are turned off
• Hold switch maintains sustain of notes
• Polyphonic portamento
• Unison (monophonic) mode with configurable voice count, from one to six voices, and key mode to control voice activation priority
• Preset switch: when on, front panel is active-what you see is what you hear
• 500 user and 500 factory programs: 10 banks of 100 programs each
• Direct program access, including one-button access to the current set of 10 programs

The Sequential Trigon 6 in this Desktop version offers the same, identical, powerful analog sound generation architecture as the 49-key keyboard version that is driving the world of sound synthesis enthusiasts crazy. So now, these sounds are also accessible in a compact desktop format that can be easily placed in any set-up, studio or live. Compatible with MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). The Sequential Trigon 6 in this desktop version is a compact and portable instrument that retains all the sound generation capabilities found in the keyboard version.

In fact, the voice architecture is identical: three oscillators per voice and a ladder filter that has been upgraded with a dedicated drive and feedback control, making it easy to switch from silky smooth to bold and "crunchy" sound through the simple turn of a knob. This versatility makes the Trigon-6 the perfect companion for your studio or live performance.

Trigon-6 allows you to shape each note with MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), an extension of the MIDI protocol that allows compatible devices to control multiple parameters within individual notes in compatible synthesizers. This ensures more expressive instrumental performances, as each note can have its own pitch bend, filter cutoff, amplitude and other modulations.

The desktop module is not just a simple scaled-down version of the Trigon-6 keyboard. It is an expressive and powerful instrument that produces a warm and organic analog sound.

"Desktop module designs continue to be a popular choice among our users," said CEO David Gibbons. "We spent a little more time on MIDI polyphonic expression capabilities as we finalized this instrument, in anticipation of people pairing it with some of the fantastic MPE controllers available on the market. We can't wait to hear what users will do with this fantastic, compact instrument!"

The Sequential Trigon-6 synthesizer is a testament to the legacy and innovation brought forth by the late Dave Smith. An instrument that sums up all the best qualities of Sequential's Prophet-6 and OB-6 synthesizers: 6-voice polyphony, unparalleled ease of programming.

It also features an LFO, a polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator and a dual effects processor with chorus, ring modulation, flanger, phaser, delay and reverb.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

• Left/mono and right audio outputs (2 x 1/4" jacks)
• Headphone output (stereo, 1/4" jack)
• MIDI In, Out and Thru ports
• USB type B port for two-way MIDI communication
• Expression pedal input for filter cutoff
• Expression pedal input for volume
• Sustain pedal input
• Pedal input for sequencer start/stop
• IEC AC power input for internal power supply
• Operates worldwide with voltages between 100 and 240 volts at 50-60 Hz; maximum power consumption 30 watts
• Maple side panels
• Dimensions: 559 x 215 x115mm
• Weight: 4.95kg