The French Connection is a beautifully crafted performance controller inspired by the iconic Ondes Martenot — combining expressive, gestural control with the power of modern modular synthesizers. Housed in a premium walnut enclosure, it features a 49-note keyboard, a glissando ring, a pressure-sensitive wooden button, and a joystick — all of which output control voltages, gates, and triggers.

Unlike conventional synthesizers, the French Connection is purely a control voltage generator, offering unparalleled expressive input for modular systems. The ring and wire mechanism allows for smooth pitch glides and natural vibrato, mimicking the technique of the Ondes Martenot. The wooden pressure button provides precise control over amplitude or other parameters, and the joystick adds two additional axes of modulation.

It’s a tactile and deeply expressive interface for controlling pitch, dynamics, timbre, or any parameter in a modular or CV-controllable setup. Use it to bring dynamic human expression to drones, melodies, or experimental patches — or as a unique MIDI controller with CV conversion capabilities.

Whether you're performing ambient passages or replicating the cinematic textures of early electronic music, the French Connection offers a timeless and expressive experience for modern modular synthesis.