Erica Synths Steampipe
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Erica Synths
Steampipe
Product Info
Article Number:
606226
Brand:
Erica Synths
Model:
Steampipe
Category:
Sound Modules
Price:
$1,241.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Steampipe is a fascinating piece of kit, a real departure from traditional synthesis. It's perfect for sound designers, experimental musicians, and anyone craving a unique sonic palette. Just be prepared to dig in and learn its quirks; it rewards patience with truly singular sounds.
Product Description
- Erica Synths Steampipe
- Desktop Synthesizer
- Physical Modelling Desktop Synthesizer developed in collaboration with 112dB.com
- 8-voice polyphonic
- Physical modelling engine with 32 adjustable parameters
- Five assignable LFOs with delay and sync
- Modulation matrix with MIDI controller-specific configurations
- 64 factory presets
- 192 user presets
- Preset export and import via USB
- All parameters can be controlled via MIDI CC
- Including external power supply 12V DC
- *Connections: *
- One audio input: 6.3 mm jack
- One sustain pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
- Two line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
- One stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- One MIDI In: 5-pin DIN
- One MIDI Thru / Out: 5-pin DIN
- One USB type B
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 455 x 270 x 70 mm
- Weight: 3 kg
PROS
- • Physical modeling engine delivers uniquely complex and evolving tones.
- • Polyphony allows for lush, layered textures and convincing ensembles.
- • Assignable LFOs with sync provide intricate and dynamic modulation possibilities.
- • USB import/export streamlines preset management and sharing with other users.
CONS
- • Physical modeling can be computationally intensive, demanding a powerful host.
- • Steep learning curve; mastering the modulation matrix requires dedication.
- • Desktop format limits portability; best suited for studio or fixed location.
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Key Features
Sounds
Complex, evolving, metallic, resonant, and organic tones characteristic of physical modeling.
Polyphony
8-voice polyphonic, allowing for rich harmonies and layered sounds.
Effects
Limited onboard effects; relies primarily on the physical modeling engine's inherent character.
MIDI
Full MIDI CC control over all parameters; extensive modulation matrix for complex mappings.
Connections
Stereo outputs, MIDI In/Thru/Out, USB-B, audio input for processing external signals.
Weight
3 kg (relatively heavy for a desktop module, impacting portability).
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Frequently Asked Questions
The audio input allows you to route external signals through the Steampipe's physical modeling engine, effectively transforming them with its unique algorithms.
The modulation matrix is quite robust, but it's designed primarily for modulation *from* the Steampipe's internal sources; external modulation routing is more limited.
Start with the factory presets to understand the engine's capabilities, then systematically explore the modulation matrix, one parameter at a time.
