Bastl Instruments Softpop SP2
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Bastl Instruments
Softpop SP2
Product Info
Article Number:
563002
Brand:
Bastl Instruments
Model:
Softpop SP2
Category:
Sound Modules
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Softpop SP2 is a seriously cool, quirky little synth. It’s perfect for experimental musicians, sound designers, or anyone wanting to dive into modular-style patching without a full modular system. It's a unique, creative voice that will inspire sonic exploration.
Product Description
- Bastl Instruments Softpop SP2
- Monophonic Desktop Synthesiser with Sequencer
- Digital oscillator with 8 waveforms and waveshaper
- Pitch
- Fine Tune and Pitch Modulation controls
- Scale quantizer for oscillator with 8 selectable scales (freely programmable)
- Multimode filter (lowpass
- bandpass
- highpass selectable) with controls for cutoff
- resonance
- cutoff modulation and FM through the oscillator
- Output section with loopable AD envelope (adjustable via rate and scale)
- Trigger button
- Sample&Hold stage and VCA
- Patchbay with 37 jack sockets (3.5mm)
- Audio input with gain control for processing external signals
- Line/headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
- MIDI In (5-pin DIN) for clock and MIDI CC
- XY crossfader section
- Sequencer with 8 steps and functions like slide
- ratchets
- pattern chaining and more
- Memory for 64 patterns
- Power supply via micro USB port (power supply not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 173 x 112 x 41 mm
- Incl. Quickstart Guide
- Micro-USB cable
- 5 patch cables
- rubber feet
PROS
- • Unique digital oscillator with waveshaping creates evolving, complex tones.
- • Patchbay offers incredible flexibility for sound design and modulation.
- • Sequencer's slide, ratchet, and arp functions add rhythmic complexity.
- • Compact desktop design makes it ideal for studio or travel use.
CONS
- • Monophonic nature limits its appeal for chordal textures and pads.
- • 3.5mm jack connections are less robust than full-sized options.
- • Learning curve can be steep for users unfamiliar with modular concepts.
Product Video
Key Features
Sounds
Warm, evolving digital tones with analog-inspired filter character; capable of percussive, bass, and lead sounds.
Polyphony
Monophonic
Effects
Built-in loopable AD envelope, sample & hold, filter FM; patchbay enables external effects integration.
MIDI
MIDI In for clock sync and MIDI CC control; no MIDI Out.
Connections
37 x 3.5mm patch jacks, 3.5mm audio input/output, 5-pin MIDI In.
Weight
Approximately 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) - surprisingly hefty for its size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers 8 selectable scales, all freely programmable, allowing for precise melodic control and experimentation with unusual tunings.
The sequencer is relatively accessible with its step-based interface, but mastering the ratchets, slide, and pattern chaining features takes practice and experimentation.
While it shares similarities, the digital oscillator and waveshaping provide a distinct sonic character – it’s more about exploring unique textures than replicating classic analog sounds.
