PWM
Mantis
Hybrid Analog Synthesizer
The Mantis by PWM is a duophonic analog synthesizer with two oscillators plus a suboscillator per voice. It features two envelopes with sustain fall and envelope repeat, a multimode VCA filter with low pass, band pass and high pass (12dB and 24dB). The Mantis also has two LFOs that give you additional control over the sound, adding depth and texture.
Features
- Duophonic hybrid analog synthesizer
- Oscillator drift
- Multi-mode state variable VCA filter with overdrive
- LFO (low frequency oscillator)
- Envelopes
- Ring modulation
- Mixer
- VCA (voltage controlled amplifier)
- Modulation paths
- Glide
- Indicator LEDs
- Master tune
- Master Volume
- Trigger
- Multifunction joystick control
- Arpeggiator
- Dedicated tempo control
- Duophonic mode control
- Digital effects
Together with the VCA overdrive and arpeggiator, the creative possibilities of the Mantis are almost limitless. The synthesizer also offers digital effects such as reverb and chorus to add extra dimensions to the sound. The MIDI In/Out/Thru interface lets you connect the Mantis to other devices, and the 37 impact keys with channel aftertouch offer intuitive playability. With a multi-function joystick, sustain and controller pedals, and stereo line and headphone outputs, Mantis has everything you'd expect from a modern, powerful synthesizer.
The Mantis Project
This project is a collaboration between the late Chris Huggett (Gnat. Aasp, Oscar) and PWM (Paul Whittington). Paul tells the story of the creation of Mantis and working with Chris.
MANTIS Specs
MANTIS SPECS
- All patches are in RAM and can be overwritten
- Bank A: 100 factory presets
- Bank B: 100 user presets (all set to the original patch)
- Comparison function
- Patch initialization function
MANTIS SPECS
Paul, who?
Paul Whittington has an in-depth knowledge of the music production process. Having worked for Evolution Electronics, M-Audio, AVID, Focusrite and Novation, he has been directly involved with countless products that have become famous in the studio and live music industry. In addition to his product management experience, he is a passionate synthesis designer and professional keyboardist with appearances on radio and television. With so much knowledge and experience in the music industry, Paul has finally founded PWM by selecting the best industry specialists to develop the innovative and exciting products that will soon be released. A doting husband and proud father of two, when Paul isn't tending to his family, he can mostly be found in his man cave, tinkering, plotting and scheming.
