Serge Modular - Medusa

When Serge Tcherepnin designs something new, the synth world pays attention. Having returned to module design in 2018, he's been creating interesting and wonderful new modules together with Random*Source. This latest creation has the ability to generate orchestral clusters and evolving soundscapes from a single module. Medusa is a unique seven-voice Subharmonic Oscillator designed by Serge in 2023.

Medusa's Subharmonic Oscillator is quite interesting — seven temperature-compensated VCOs work in perfect harmony, generating pulse waves that can be spread apart like a fan opening. Each voice offers individual outputs and precise tracking, while the global Spread control lets you morph from perfect unison into complex orchestral clusters.

What makes this oscillator special is its subharmonic capabilities. Each voice can seamlessly transition from pulse width modulation into subharmonic division, diving deeper and deeper into lower frequencies while maintaining mathematical relationships. This creates rich textures very difficult to achieve with conventional oscillators.

The stereo aspect hasn't been forgotten either — dedicated ODD and EVEN outputs split the voices between left and right channels, great for creating immersive soundscapes. Extensive CV control over spread, frequency, and individual voice parameters also invites deep modulation possibilities.

Medusa demonstrates Serge's continued innovation in synthesis. Definitely far from "just another oscillator" - this is a complete sound design station capable of generating complex, evolving textures that feel alive and organic.

Features:

• Seven precision VCOs with temperature compensation
• Global Spread control with CV input
• Individual outputs and controls for each voice
• Subharmonic division and PWM per voice
• ODD/EVEN outputs for stereo operation
• Linear and exponential FM inputs