FutureRetro Synthesizers

The Transient was developed by Jered Flickinger in 2014.

THE TRANSIENT PLUS provides more than 400 samples from vintage drum machines, and analog percussion from the XS synthesizer. Two sample playback voices are used to play these samples, which can further be amplitude and ring modulated with other samples, or either of two internal modulation oscillators. A voltage-controlled mixer allows the voices to be mixed using both internal and external sources. A multimode filter can further sculpt the sound, along with built-in digital effects that include bit crushing, distortion, and companding

• TYPE: Sample-Based Drum Module (Eurorack)
• VOICES: Dual Voice Architecture
• SOUNDS: 400+ Factory Samples + User Sample Support
• STORAGE: microSD (Up to 600 Samples / 256 User Instruments)
• FILTER: Multimode (Low-Pass / Band-Pass / High-Pass)
• MODULATION: AM + Ring Mod
• OSCILLATORS: 2x Internal Modulation Oscillators

• FORMAT: 12HP Eurorack
• TRIGGERING: Audio-Rate Compatible
• CV INPUTS: Multiple with Attenuation
• AUDIO OUTPUT: Mono
• POWER: +12V / -12V
• DIMENSIONS: 12HP (25mm Depth)

The SWYNX was developed by Jered Flickinger in 2014, as a way to translate incoming MIDI data to incorporate swing percentage, and interesting clock division time signatures & feed them to older analogue synthesizers or drum machines.

• Converts MIDI messages to MIDI clock, DIN sync, CR-78 clock, and analog clock 
• Can be used as a CR-78 pattern programmer
• Gives user control over the swing amount
• Swing - 50% - 75% (0.5% resolution)
• Time-signatures include 9/8, 7/8, 6/8, 5/8, 2/4, 4/4, 8/4, 3/4, and 6/4

• TYPE: Midi clock converter
• CONTROLS: Real-Time Swing (50–75%, 0.5% Resolution)
• CONNECTIVITY: MIDI In
• SETTINGS: CR-78 Programmer or Arp / Seq
• OUTPUT: MIDI, DIN, Analog Out
• POWER: 9V Center +
• MATERIAL: Steel Desktop Unit
• DIMENSIONS: 3 x 4 x 1 in.
• WEIGHT: 0.7 lbs

In 1997, The 777 was the first 303 clone to include the all-important sequencer, and provide real-time editing of patterns during playback. It is revered as one of the most iconic 303-style monobass synthesizers for Acid & Electronic artists worldwide.

The updated release will be in a slightly larger case, which allowed us to move the sequencer down from the analog section slightly and convert the 1/4" CV i/o jacks into 1/8" jacks, to more easily integrate with eurorack gear. The audio output has remained a 1/4" jack on the back.

• TYPE: Analog Monophonic Synthesizer
• OSCILLATORS: 2x VCO + Sub Oscillator
• WAVEFORMS: Saw, Square, PWM
• FILTER: 24dB Low-Pass Ladder (Resonant)
• ENVELOPES: 2x ADSR
• LFO: 1x (Syncable)
• SEQUENCER: 64-Step Built-In Digital FR-ORB expansion
• CONNECTIVITY: MIDI In/Out, CV/Gate In/Out
• AUDIO OUTPUT: 1/4" Mono
• PATCH MEMORY: 16 Banks of 16 Steps
• POWER: 15V Center +
• DIMENSIONS: TBD
• WEIGHT: TBD

NEW FR-777 DIGITAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

• MIDI Thru
• CV input for the filter cutoff
• The Remix feature from the Revolution and Orb Sequencers
• Swynx swing control & time signature selection
• A 2.4" OLED will replace the 7 segment display
• Note entry into sequencer from external midi keyboard
• DC power supply update

The UP/DOWN buttons have been replaced by an encoder

The analog control board is now a hybrid SMD and Through Hole design.

The FR-777 has the following external connectivities:

• MIDI IN / OUT
• CV IN / OUT
• GATE IN / OUT
• PITCH IN / OUT
• ACCENT IN / OUT
• FILTER INPUT
• AUDIO INPUT