{"title":"Body Synths","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"body-synths-metal-fetishist","title":"Body Synths - Metal Fetishist","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eStandalone Digital Percussion Synthesizer and Generative Sequencer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Metal Fetishist is a compact digital synthesizer designed for industrial percussion,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lo-fi noise textures,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and generative rhythmic patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis standalone unit embraces cold,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aggressive digital synthesis to complement analog setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its sound core combines a digital oscillator,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e white noise generator,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e multi-mode resonant filter,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an aggressive digital distortion section offering variable down-sampling and overdrive saturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn practice,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the instrument acts as a hands-on idea generator for hard-edged percussion,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e harsh digital kicks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e microtonal plucks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and evolving drones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You can trigger sounds using the prominent front-panel push button,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an external trigger input,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or the onboard algorithmic sequencer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The sequencer relies on loopable randomness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dialing the Random Step Mod control sends shifting modulation values to pitch,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e noise level,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or filter cutoff,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the Random Skips control drops steps to create evolving polyrhythms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turning the central STEPS knob locks a random pattern into a repeating 2,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or 32-step loop on the fly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the synthesis engine relies heavily on harsh bit-crushing and overdrive stages,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating smooth or subtle acoustic tones requires precise control over the filter and drive parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Body Synths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59729904894284,"sku":null,"price":379.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/3055\/0604\/files\/BodySynthsMetalFetishist0TopLarge.webp?v=1793900200"},{"product_id":"body-synths-laboratory","title":"Body Synths - 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