Future Retro - Vectra

Future Retro's Vectra takes vector synthesis to new heights. Morph through the full spectrum with four digital oscillators, analog multimode filter, four joysticks, and tons of other modulation options

The four oscillators are digital. Besides the "standard" waveforms and pink/white noise, you'll find another 500 digital waveforms plus some unusual modulation options. All Oscs can be controlled and modulated independently. Meaning: Future Retro's synth can be played monophonic or paraphonic. There are plenty of Modulation Sources: five LFOs and 4 Envelopes, Keyboard, Arpeggiator, Sequencer...and of course the four joysticks (Bend/Mod, Mixer, Filter, X/Y).

The Osc section is followed by an analog multimode filter and VCA. The filter loves to sink its teeth into the overtone-rich digital waveforms and adds significantly to the Vectra's charm.

All parameters are easy to reach. MIDI is also integrated. With the Vectra's hands-on approach, you can lose yourself in the 80s/90s sound cosmos of this synth in no time.

Overview:

OSCILLATORS (1-4)

• Frequency Range: <0.01 Hz to 16.73 kHz
• Analog Modeled Waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square, Pulse Width Modulated
• Digital Waveforms: 500
• Number of Digital Waveforms per Oscillator: 2
• Waveform Modulation Types: PWM, Slide, Fade
• Octave Range: -7 to +5
• Pitch Tuning: Semitones
• Constant Beat Detuning: -/+5.00Hz
• Paraphonic Modes: 8 total
• Sync: Off/On, 0-360 degrees
• Glide Time per Oscillator: 0ms to 14.7 seconds
• Key Tracking: On/Off

LFO (1-4, Filter)

• Analog Modeled Waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Ramp, Sawtooth, Square, Random
• Digital Waveforms: 500
• Key Tracking: On/Off
• Sync: Off/On, 0-360 degrees
• Frequency Modulation Sources: Random1/2, Key1/2, Velocity, Aftertouch, Mod-Wheel, Stick X/Y, LFO, Envelope, Filter LFO

ENVELOPES (1-4, Filter, Amplifier)

• Initial Envelope Stages: Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain, Release, Repeat/Loop
• Modulated Envelope Stages: Delay, Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain, Release, Repeat/Loop
• Normal Envelope Contours: 5
• One-Shot Envelope Contours: 4
• Looping: On/Off with repeat time
• Envelope Times per Stage: 0ms to 14.7 seconds

MIXER

• Channels: 4
• Audio Sources:
• Oscillator (1-4)
• Oscillator (1-4) controlled by Envelope (1-4)
• Oscillator (1-4) controlled by LFO (1-4)
• Ring-Modulation of Osc 1&2, Osc 2&3, Osc 3&4, Osc 4&1
• White-Noise
• Pink-Noise
• Output Gain: 1.00x to 5.00x

ANALOG FILTER

• Filter Types: 4p low-pass, 2p low-pass, 1p low-pass, 2p band-pass, 2p high-pass, 2p notch
• Filter Frequency Range: approximately 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Key Tracking: Off/On

KEYBOARD / SEQUENCER

• Keys: 29
• Scales: 29
• Linear Transpose: -12 to +16
• Scale Transpose: -12 to +16 notes
• Octave Reiterations: -3 to +3
• Sequencer Modes: Play, Arpeggiate, Fill, Edit, Real-time, Auto
• Max Steps per Sequence: 16
• Sequencer Parts: Pitch, Velocity, Rhythm (Note-On/Off, Glide, Sustain)
• Directions: Down, Up/Down, Up, Random, (plus 25 complex directions)

MIDI

• Channels: 1-16
• MIDI Messages Supported: Note-Pitch, Note-On/Off, Velocity, Aftertouch, Pitch-Bend, Mod-Wheel,
• MIDI Sync: Clock, Start, Stop

OTHER

• Input/output: 15V DC input, MIDI (IN/THRU/OUT), 1/4” unbalanced Audio Out
• Power: 15V DC (center-pin positive) rated at 1 Amp current, included