cre8audio East Beast
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East Beast
Product Info
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The East Beast is a seriously fun, affordable little synth for anyone wanting to dive into analog sound design. Its patching capabilities give it a ton of depth despite its monophonic nature – perfect for basslines, leads, and experimental soundscapes if you're willing to put in the learning curve.
Product Description
- cre8audio East Beast
- Desktop Synthesiser
- Subtractive monophonic synthesiser
- Controllable via MIDI
- CV and built-in keyboard
- Fully patchable - individual use of all 9 sections of the synth (oscillator
- filter
- envelope
- multi-mod tool
- sequencer
- MIDI-to-CV converter and keyboard)
- 32-Step sequencer with up to 13 presets
- Sequencer mode
- Bar-synchronous arpeggiator
- Analogue oscillator (developed by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizer)
- Oscillator waveforms: Sine
- triangle
- sawtooth
- square and noise - waveforms can be combined
- Oscillator with pulse width modulation (PWM) and frequency modulation (FM)
- PGH filter with several modes (low-pass
- band-pass
- high-pass
- modes can be combined)
- LFO with triangle wave output
- Multimod tool - modulation control via CV
- random generator as well as additional LFO and envelope generator
- Internal clock with tap tempo - can also be clocked externally
- Can be used as a standalone in the supplied case or as a module in Eurorack format
- Specifications as Eurorack module: width 40 TE
- depth 25 mm
- Power consumption: 213 mA (+12 V) / 151 mA (-12 V)
- Incl. plug-in power supply
- 5x Nacza Noodles patch cable and 1x 3.5 mm to 5-pin MIDI Din adapter
PROS
- • Pittsburgh Modular oscillator delivers a surprisingly rich, warm, analog tone.
- • Highly flexible patching unlocks creative sound design possibilities.
- • The 32-step sequencer is robust and genuinely useful for performance.
- • PGH filter provides a wide range of tonal shaping, from smooth to aggressive.
CONS
- • Desktop format means limited physical controls for deep modulation.
- • Monophonic nature restricts it to single-note melodies and basslines.
- • Learning the patching system requires a significant time investment.
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Key Features
Sounds
Warm, classic subtractive analog bass and lead sounds; capable of a wide range of textures.
Polyphony
Monophonic
Effects
None – relies entirely on external effects or modulation for shaping.
MIDI
Full MIDI implementation including velocity and aftertouch, with MIDI-to-CV conversion.
Connections
Multiple patch points, MIDI In/Out/Thru, CV/Gate inputs and outputs, headphone output.
Weight
Approximately 4 lbs (1.8 kg) – surprisingly substantial for a desktop unit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The oscillator, being designed by Pittsburgh Modular, has a noticeably richer harmonic content than many budget-friendly alternatives, lending itself well to deep bass tones.
While the sequencer is powerful, its feature set and patching options can be initially daunting; it’s best suited for those with some sequencing experience or a willingness to learn.
It captures some of that Moog warmth, but lacks the sheer brute force and established legacy of a classic Moog – it’s a more versatile, but less immediately impactful, option.
