PWM Malevolent

• Analog semi-modular synth with 32-note keyboard
• 2x VCOs with saw, triangle, and pulse waveforms
• Multi-mode 2-pole filter
• Noise generator
• Drive for the VCA
• 2x ADSR envelopes
• LFO with simultaneous triangle and square wave outputs
• 38 Patch points: 19 input and 19 output
• 2x FM inputs for VCO and Filter
• VCO shape control
• Multi-function joystick
• Full-featured arpeggiator

PWM Malevolent

Monophonic Synthesizer

PWM brings us their debut instrument: the Malevolent, an analog, semi-modular synthesizer that is simple to use and fun to play, developed in collaboration with Future Sound Systems. Offering simple labels with no menu diving, the Malevolent is the antithesis to overly complex synthesizers and opaque panels—you see what you get with this instrument.

That is by design, for PWM is focused on making creative, fun-to-play, inspiring electronic instruments and they understand that simplicity is beautiful. No skimping on features, the Malevolent is fully analog with refined temperature calibration for keeping your synth in tune, and with two FM patch points for each oscillator and filter, you can easily create complex modulations.

The sound of Malevolent is centered around two rich VCOs that have three different waveform options: sawtooth, triangle, and pulse—all of which can be engaged simultaneously and each waveform has a dedicated output. The Malevolent boasts an impressive 38 patch points, which are more than capable of handling anything you throw at it and perfect for future expansion via additional Eurorack modules or semi-modular synthesizers.

An LFO gives you triangle and square wave outputs and two ADSR envelopes round out the modulation offerings. A multimode, two-pole filter is responsible for all of our sonic sculpting and has three dedicated outputs for each of the filter types: high pass, band pass, and low pass. A VCA with drive control can add some extra dirt and a mixer section gives us access to a noise generator and Aux input, both with level controls.

PWM's Malevolent is an impressive first offering and with the ability to function as a MIDI controller, MIDI-CV converter, and USB bus-power capabilities, they've made a versatile product that is perfect for all skill levels.

SPECS

• Pure Analogue signal path designed by Future Sound Systems
  • Pure VCOs
  • 19 Outputs and 19 Inputs for 3.5mm mono jack cable patching
  • Normalised signal path for immediate sound Malevolence
  • Additional rear panel line out
  • Additional headphone out
    
    
• 2 Voltage Controlled Oscillators
  • Saw / Triangle / Pulse outputs plus Mix for each oscillator
  • 1V/Oct pitch control input
  • Shape control / pulse width modulation input
  • 2x Frequency Modulation inputs
  • Coarse / Fine tune control
  • Shape mod amount control
  • FM1 and 2 mod amount controls
  • Shape control
  • Selectable waveforms for the mix output
  • Individual osc level control 
    
    
• LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
  • Triangle / Square wave outputs
  • Rate control
     
• 2x Envelopes
  
  • Individual ADSR controls for each envelope
  • Individual gate inputs
  • Individual envelope outputs
     
• * Multi-mode 2 pole VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter)
  
  • Low pass / Band pass / High Pass individual inputs
  • 2x Frequency Modulation inputs with amount controls
  • Filter cutoff
  • Filter resonance
     
• Mixer
  
  • Noise w/level control
  • Aux input w/level control
     
• VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) with overdrive control
• Compatible with Eurorack standard 1V/Oct gear
• Monophonic and patchable allowing individual pitch control of each VCO and gate control of each envelope
• USB bus-powered
• MIDI In / Out
• Headphone out
• Line out
• Analogue clock in & out
• USB-MIDI to 1V/Oct CV & gate conversion
  
  • All pitch and gate control is fully analogue
  • Analogue clock In / Out
     
• Multi-function Joystick control
  
  • Left / right for pitch bend
  • Performable portamento
  • Performable vibrato
    
    • This is in addition to the analogue LFO
  • Latching hold mode
     
• Arpeggiator
  
  • 6 arpeggiator types
    
    • Up, Down, Up/Down 1, Up/Down 2, Played & Random
    • Auto clock sync
    • Detects analogue / MIDI or USB-MIDI clock and synchronises the arpeggiator automatically
    • Selectable sync rates when clock detected
  • Rate / sync control
  • Latch
  • 6 Octave range
  • Analogue / MIDI / USB-MIDI Clock output when arpeggiator is running
     
• Keyboard Control
  
  • 32 Velocity-sensitive mini-keys
  • Octave shift +/- 4 octaves 
  • Pitch output
  • Velocity output
  • Gate output
  • Local Off mode for DAW use
    
    
• ​Includes:
  
  • 5 Patch cables
  • Power Supply (9V 600mA)
  • USB C lead
  • Getting Started Guide
    
    
• ​Weights and Dimensions:
  
  • Product (unboxed):
  • 490 x 250 x 80 mm
  • 2.61 kg