Modal Electronics Skulpt Synthesizer

Skulpt is the latest member of the Modal Electronics synthesizer family - a 4-voice, polyphonic, programmable synth that seriously defies its humble size.

Portable Poly Pocket Synth!

With up to 128 patch preset memories on board across 8 banks of 16, Skulpt delivers a versatile range of killer synth sounds right out the box, but offers all the programmability of a flagship analog synthesizer. All in a portable, take-anywhere package.

Modal's Skulpt can be triggered and played via the on-board, responsive ribbon-style keyboard, or hooked up to an external MIDI keyboard via MIDI DIN IN and OUT functionality.

Modal Electronics Skulpt Key Features:

• 4 voice - 32 oscillator virtual analogue synthesiser
• 8 oscillators per voice with 2 selectable morphable waveforms
• Mixer stage for osc levels along with FM, PWM, tuning and Ring Modulation options
• Monophonic, Duophonic and Polyphonic modes available
• Multi option Unison / spread to detune the 32 oscillators for a huge sound
• 8 slot modulation matrix with 8 sources and 37 destinations
• Real-time sequencer & arpeggiator that will record up to 256 notes and up to 4 parameters
• 8 banks of 16 user presets – a total of 128 sounds at your disposal
• MIDI DIN, USB, headphone and clock sync in & out connectivity
• Compact design with reversible protective lid for raised working surface

Powerful Synth Engine

Powered by 8 oscillators per voice with 2 selectable morphable waveforms, Skulpt offers a rich analogue soundscape that rivals any synth twice the size or twice the price. Skulpt features Monophonic, Duophonic and Polyphonic modes so you can dial in the exact sound you want, when you want it.

Highly Programmable

Skulpt features a fully programmable mixer stage for osc levels along with FM, PWM, tuning and Ring Modulation options. Each rotary control feels rugged and highly tunable.

User-Friendly, Modular Design

Skulpt features an intuitive top panel with easy hands-on access to all the main synth parameters. As well as a MIDI In / Out connection for hooking up external gear, the on-board audio interface features Sync In and Out mini jacks, a line output and a stereo headphone output.

USB is connected via a USB Mini connection, ideal for connecting to your smartphone or tablet.

MODALapp Available

Software Editor for Modal Electronics CREATOR range. MODALapp allows you to easily control and program all synth parameters from a single interface. Manage your presets, or use the on-screen MIDI controller to play the SKULPT synth expressively without any external hardware connected. MIDI-play through: just connect a MIDI keyboard/controller to the device running the app, and play SKULPT synthesiser directly. Both USB and Bluetooth MIDI is supported.

MODALapp is available on iOS, macOS, Windows and Android devices.

Modal SKULPT Specifications:

• 3 x envelope generators for Filter, Amplitude and Modulation
• 2 x audio rate LFOs, one global and one polyphonic
• Realtime sequencer that will record up to 256 notes and up to 4 parameters.
• Fully featured arpeggiator with division, direction, octave, swing and sustain controls.
• Resonant filter that can be morphed from low pass, through band pass, to high pass
• Delay and distortion (waveshaping overdrive, not bitcrushing) effects
• Optional MIDI clock sync for LFOs and Delay
• 128 patch and 64 sequence storage locations
• 16 key touch MIDI keyboard
• MIDI DIN in and out
• Analogue clock sync in and out (configured to the KORG / Teenage Engineering specification)
• Class compliant MIDI provided over USB connection to host computer or tablet
• Headphone and line output
• Powered by USB or 6 x AA batteries
• Optional software editor available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android
• Polychain up to four units together for up to 16 voices
• Portable and compact design
• Includes protective lid, which also fits underneath to provide a raised working surface if desired
• Dimensions: 255mm  x 135m  x 68mm (10”x5 1/2”x 3”)