Erica Synths Bullfrog XL
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Erica Synths
Bullfrog XL
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The Bullfrog XL is a fantastic, compact synth for anyone wanting to really dig into subtractive synthesis. It's a rewarding learning tool, but also capable of producing some seriously interesting sounds – perfect for experimental electronic music producers and sound designers who want a hands-on, analogue experience.
Product Description
- Erica Synths Bullfrog XL
- Monophonic Desktop Synthesiser
- Fully analogue design
- Designed for creative learning of subtractive sound synthesis
- VCO with tuning control
- FM input
- sine and pulse waveform and shape/PWM control with CV input
- Three channel mixer for sine
- pulse and noise
- Low-pass filter (-24dB/oct.) with controls for cutoff
- resonance and CV input with attenuator
- VCA with offset control and CV input with attenuator
- Delay with setting options for delay time
- feedback and wet/dry mix
- Two attack/release envelopes with switchable loop mode
- CV inputs for both time parameters
- gate input
- unipolar and bipolar output
- Sample and hold stage with rate control
- pulse output
- gate button
- selectable clock source (free/gate) and noise output
- Clock divider with 4 outputs (2/4/8/16)
- Attenuator with level control
- Slew processor with adjustable slew time
- Two splitter circuits
- Two-channel oscilloscope with screen and trigger input as well as one input per channel
- Master section with volume control
- CV/gate inputs and trigger/gate outputs (3.5 mm jack)
- Line output: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
- MIDI input (5-pin DIN) and USB-C
- Built-in speakers
- Functions can be expanded using plug-in voice cards (sequencer
- sampler/looper
- acid bassline
- hipass filter
- LFO and electric organ included)
- Includes side panels
- external power supply (12 V DC)
- operating instructions
- 12x 1/4’ patch cables
- 3 x DIY voice cards
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 920 × 560 × 200 mm
- Weight: 8.3 kg
- • Excellent VCO with precise tuning and satisfying FM capabilities.
- • Filter delivers a warm, resonant, and distinctly analogue character.
- • Envelope looping creates evolving textures and complex rhythmic patterns.
- • The integrated sample and hold adds unpredictable, experimental sonic possibilities.
- • Monophonic limitation restricts layering and complex chordal arrangements.
- • Steep learning curve for synthesis newcomers; requires dedicated study.
- • Limited modulation destinations compared to more expansive modular systems.
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