{"product_id":"bastl-softpop-sp2","title":"BASTL SOFTPOP SP2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoftpop SP2 is a radical subtractive synth under the influence of unconventional digital control. It’s a rare beast that excels at both melody and noise in equal measure.\u003cbr\u003eSP2’s favorite sounds include bassline bangers, angelic chord progressions, distorted beats, and water droplets. Softpop also has an external input with enough gain and saturation to process any sound thru the filter and VCA.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eHeart and Brain\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of SP2 is an analog, modular synth replete with lush tones and a chaotic disposition. Its brain is a complex digital sequencer and quantizer that brings (some) order to the chaos. The analog heart and the digital brain support each other while also pushing their behaviors out of normal routines in surprising ways. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eBeyond 8 steps\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSP2’s sequencer is built around simple 8-step loops of notes, gates, and slides called PATTERNS. These PATTERNS (8 per BANK) can be played and chained in any order (and in real-time) to create longer sequences. Softpop's sequencer expands on this classic format by adding 8 SCALES of user-definable quantization, 8 playback modes, and 8 performance FX, all of which can be independently chained and looped!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUse the SCALE chaining to build chord progressions or reach for playback modes to browse the 8 steps in different ways. Add randomness and modulation to the pitch with the PITCH MOD fader and transpose the sequence with the PITCH fader. Temporary FX can be played on the fly to help you build transitions or looped for yet another degree of sequenced complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eSoftpop SP2 is a powerful analog sound processor!\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlug any external audio signal into the SP2 to radically transform its sound with the built-in filter, VCA, and overdrive. Create stepped modulation with the sequencer and auto-wah style effects with the input-tracking envelope follower. Randomize it all with the sample \u0026amp; hold and use the 37-point patchbay to dive into the modulation madness. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHere are a few possibilities for SP2 signal processing:\u003cbr\u003emodulated overdrive, stepped filter, auto-filter (auto-wah), random filter, audio-rate modulated filter, resonant distortion, feedback distortion, MIDI-synced slicer, sequenced ring-modulator, MIDI-controlled ring-modulator, compressor\/expander, and plenty more to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eTonality\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSoftpop has a unique voice that reaches beyond classic subtractive timbres. It is playable by MIDI, and for all the sequencing fun, it features a quantizer with 8 user-definable SCALEs that can also be set by MIDI. SP2’s analog triangle core VCO has a built-in automatic digital tuning feature so that your melodies will be in tune in all octaves in just a few seconds. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eConnectivity, portability\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEurorack compatibility, analog sync, and MIDI connectivity make the SP2 a mighty collaborator when combined with other instruments. USB power makes Softpop ideal for battery-powered setups, while its immediate fader interface is superbly suited for performance situations. Like any real instrument, Softpop provides a lot of depth accessible by button combinations. These are described on the enclosure so you won’t get sucked into your phone while searching for the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eCASPERxBASTL\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSoftpop is the culmination of a near decade-long creative partnership between Casper Electronics and Bastl Instruments and brings together the strengths and quirky design stylings of lead engineers Peter Edwards and Václav Peloušek. We feel it’s our best work to date and a product of pure passion for innovative synthesis, music-making, and experimentation. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few things very unique to Softpop that you will not find anywhere else. For instance the super pingable filter with the POP cross-modulation, the quantizer chaining, the playback modes, and their chaining or the MIDI-controlled quantizer. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Softpop SP2 DNA comes from the original softPop, a unique art object inspired by a cult-classic synth called the Benjolin designed by Dutch synth genius Rob Hordijk. The primary locus of inspiration from the Benjolin was the intricate interplay of the controls that create sonic behaviors more akin to a creature you can befriend than a studio tool you can control. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFully analog signal path with integrated digital control\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePatchbay with 37 eurorack compatible patch-points for ultra-flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLight orb for psychedelic inspiration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTriangle core oscillator with PWM input and pulse and triangle outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic oscillator tuning and octave-wide fine-tune control\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eQuantized V\/OCT semitone transpose\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eState variable resonant filter with lowpass, bandpass, and highpass modes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePOP control for unique subtle and distorted timbres\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible attack-decay cycling Envelope with a ton of control inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDrone or envelope mode switch for the VCA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMusical sequencer with a lot of tricks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e8 step sequencer with pattern chaining to extend the length\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSequenceable scale quantizer with 8 user-editable scales\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e8 patterns per bank, 8 banks (saved on demand)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEnvelope gates per step\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSlide option per step for that acid feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlayback modes will turn your simple patterns on their head\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTemporary FX section (ratchets, arps, noise, and more)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCV, gate, and clock outputs from the sequencer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExternal input for processing audio with dynamics analyzer \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog sync Input\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTempo section with divider\/multiplier\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI input for sync and musical control\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eXY crossfader utility section and 4-way multiple for advanced patches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSoftpop SP2\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eQuickstart guide\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e5 patch cables (15cm: Green, Dark Green, Brown, Black and White)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMicro USB cable (excl. power supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSticker \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUSB power (micro): \u0026lt;250mA\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003edimensions: 173 x 112 x 41 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003einputs are capable of receiving eurorack signals\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e16-pin protected eurorack power connector requires 5V from busboard: \u0026lt;250mA\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eeurorack size rail adaptors available as open-source files\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eall outputs are 5Vpp except for PULSE, EDGE, ENV, BP, and DYNAMICS that are 4Vpp\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BASTL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41347636265133,"sku":"bastl-softpop-sp2","price":615.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/3449\/7197\/products\/bastl_softpop_2.jpg?v=1645063058","url":"https:\/\/www.detroitmodular.live\/products\/bastl-softpop-sp2","provider":"Detroit Modular","version":"1.0","type":"link"}