Speed ahead with the Radikal Technologies Accelerator, a polyphonic synthesizer with eight subtractive voices.

Each voice consists of three oscillators, two multimode filters, six envelope generators, three voice LFOs, and one section LFO. For extra flexibility, an additional noise source with independent multimode filtering and variable signal routing is included, as is a balanced, lightweight keyboard with 61 Velocity-sensitive keys, keyboard split option, and Aftertouch.

The Accelerator features a built-in 3D sensor that converts keyboard movements into Modulation data, which in turn allows you to control parameters like pitch, filter frequency, or modulation depth by lifting up or shaking the keyboard. That's what the manufacturer says, anyway. You might want to try that with an in-store display unit before you do that to your own.

Use the Accelerator's dedicated patch select buttons to make instant sound selections, and use the program chain feature to program a chain of programs that automatically selects the correct patch for you. The DSP expansion module lets you get additional voices, while the integrated multimode feature allows you to use up to eight independent synthesizer sounds at a time.

Features:

• 3 oscillators with sweepable waveforms, time linearity modulation, phase modulation, ring modulation between Oscillator 2 and 3
• Oscillator synchronization, 6 envelope generators
• 4 LFOs (3 voice, 1 part LFO)
• Noise with noise filter (multimode filter 12 / 24 dB)
• Independent amp EG for noise
• 2 multimodefilter per voice LP, HP, BP, and Notch with 12 / 24 dB per filter switchable
• Independent oscillator to filter feeds
• Serial and parallel filter configurations
• 8 voices (expandable per DSP upgrade)
• Categorized randomize sound function
• Monochrome graphic display with RGB backlight
• Modulation matrix
• 2 FX
• Arpeggiator
• Step sequencer
• Split, dual, single, and performance mode
• 3D positioning sensor for parameter control
• 61 lightweighted keys with channel Aftertouch
• 512 sound memories
• Floating point for enhanced dynamic range
• Expression pedal input footswitch input
• USB (USB MIDI class device)
• Two external inputs two outputs
• MIDI In, Out, Thru
• Headphones output

Radikal Technologies expects to ship the Accelerator synthesizer in June, 2010. Pricing will be announced as we get closer to the release date. For more information, please visit the Radikal Technologies Web site.