(Current version 1.0.4 - see update notes below for details.)
The A-Series Modular Synth is a set of modular synth components to allow you to design your own synth in Reason. The A-Series components aren’t hard-coded together, meaning that the audio and CV signal paths between all the components that make up your synth are completely up to you.
The A-Series 2 is the second of two rack extensions to launch in the A-Series. The other is the A-Series 1. The A-Series 2 contains a poly splitter, a sample and hold, a noise generator, a VCF, a ring modular, and a mixer. The A-Series 1 contains a midi-to-CV converter, a VCO, an envelope generator, a VCA, and an LFO.
Modules:
The A-Series 2 rack extension contains the following modules:
A-19POLY - A polyphonic to monophonic splitter allowing for the creation of polyphonic synths. The A-19POLY supports up to eight voices, each with independent gate and CV data, and three note assign modes: lowest first, sequential (round robin), and random.
A-14SH - A sample and hold module allowing the sampling of CV data and holding that sample constant until a new sample period is triggered.
A-11NOISE - An audio noise generator and a random CV generator. The audio noise generator can generate white noise, pink noise, brown noise, and any blend in between. Each parameter can be controlled by CV input.
A-12VCF - A voltage controlled filter with a four-poll high-pass and low-pass filter, a band-pass filter when used in combination, and CV control over each frequency cutoff.
A-11RM - A ring modulator taking two audio signals and modulating them to produce a single audio result.
A-13MIXER - A six channel mixer with six audio ins and one master audio out. The level of each in and out can be controlled by CV signals.
Videos:
Here are some videos to help you learn more about the A-Series and how to use each component.
More information about the A-Series in general:
An introduction to the concept of modular synthesis:
The A-19POLY poly splitter in detail:
The A-14SH sample and hold in detail:
The A-11NOISE noise generator in detail:
The A-12VCF voltage controlled filter and the A-11RM ring modulator in detail:
The A-13MIXER in detail:
If you have any questions or suggestions, send them to reinfo@ochenk.com.
--------- Version 1.0.1. Update -----------
Fixes problem with A-14SH sample and hold module not working.
** 1.0.2 UPDATE **
1) Bug fixes relating to note cv out resetting on gate-off messages.
2) Other minor fixes.
** 1.0.4 UPDATE **
Reason 7.1 compatibility update