The Modal Electronics Skulpt SE (SKULPTsynth SE) is a portable 4-voice virtual analog synthesizer with 32 oscillators, a 16-key touch keyboard and a removable protective hood. It runs on USB power or six AA batteries and weighs 0.62 kg, so it can come along to a jam, a studio session or a gig. A 256-note real-time sequencer, an arpeggiator and MPE support handle performance, and the free MODALapp editor opens every parameter on a computer, tablet or phone, or inside your DAW as a plugin.

Sound Engine

Each voice has eight oscillators in two WAVE groups. WAVE 1 sweeps from sine through triangle, saw and square to PWM, and WAVE 2 from sine through triangle, saw and square to noise. FM, ring modulation and unison spread add movement and width. A 2-pole state-variable filter with resonance morphs from low pass through band pass to high pass, three envelopes shape the filter, amplitude and modulation, and two audio-rate LFOs, one global and one polyphonic, sync to internal or external tempo.

Sequencer and Connections

The real-time sequencer records up to 256 notes with four lanes of parameter animation, and it can quantize, loop and hold what you play. The arpeggiator, chord mode and transpose sit beside it, and built-in distortion and a tempo-synced delay finish the sound. Full-size MIDI In and Out and 3.5 mm clock sync connect it to other gear. Up to four SKULPT synths, SE or original, poly-chain for 16 voices and 128 oscillators, and patches load on either model.

Features

• 4-voice polyphony with 32 oscillators, eight per voice in two WAVE groups
• Morphing waveforms: sine, triangle, saw, square and PWM on WAVE 1; sine, triangle, saw, square and noise on WAVE 2
• FM, ring modulation, PWM and tuning controls, with a mixer for the two WAVE groups
• Unison and spread to detune the 32 oscillators
• Morphing 2-pole resonant filter from low pass through band pass to high pass
• 3 envelopes and 2 audio-rate LFOs, one global and one polyphonic
• 8-slot modulation matrix with 8 sources and 37 destinations
• 256-note real-time sequencer with 4 animation lanes
• Arpeggiator with division, direction, octave, bipolar swing, latch and sustain
• Distortion and a delay with modulation and tempo sync
• Mono, duophonic and polyphonic play modes
• MPE support for compatible MIDI controllers
• Poly-chain up to 4 SKULPT synths for 16 voices
• Free MODALapp editor for macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS and Android, plus AU and VST3 plugin
• Runs on USB power or 6 AA batteries

Specifications

• Polyphony: 4 voices
• Oscillators: 32, eight per voice in two WAVE groups
• Filter: 2-pole state-variable with resonance, morphing low pass, band pass and high pass
• Modulation: 3 envelopes, 2 audio-rate LFOs, 8-slot matrix with 8 sources and 37 destinations
• Sequencer: Real-time, up to 256 notes with 4 animation lanes
• Effects: Waveshaping distortion, delay with modulation and tempo sync
• Memory: 128 patches, 64 sequences
• Keyboard: 16-key touch keyboard
• Controls: 14 endless encoders, 13 buttons
• Play modes: Mono, duophonic, polyphonic
• Audio outputs: 3.5 mm TRS dual-mono line output, 3.5 mm TRS headphone output
• MIDI and sync: 5-pin MIDI In and Out, class-compliant USB MIDI over micro USB, 3.5 mm analog clock sync in and out
• Power: Micro USB or 6 AA batteries (batteries not included)
• Enclosure: Hard plastic with removable protective hood
• Dimensions: 255 x 135 x 68 mm (10 x 5.5 x 3 in)
• Weight: 0.62 kg (1.36 lb) without batteries
• Editor: Free MODALapp for macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS and Android, plus AU and VST3 plugin
• Warranty: 12 months from Modal, from the date of purchase

In the Box

• Modal Electronics SKULPTsynth SE
• Micro USB cable