Phobos Red Square
Red Square is a patchable analogue
monosynth that can also be used as an effects processor.
It has some of the advantages of a modular synth (re-wireable synth circuits,
external control, external signal routing) and the advantage of a pre-patched
monosynth (easy to use, instant sound, tidy front panel). Its 1/4" jacks sockets
mean it can easily be integrated into a studio just like any synth or processor.
VCO1 Glide, PW control, sync in, saw out, square out, sub oscillator out VCO2
Glide, PW control, saw out, square out VCF Low Pass filter, cut-off CV, Q CV,
cross modulation from VCO1, external signal in VCA Mode switch, CV control EG1
AR envelope with switchable sustain/release EG2 Full ADSR envelope with normal
or inverted output VC LFO Speed CV, saw, inverse saw, square and triangle outputs
Sample and Hold Lag control Noise Generator White noise Ring Modulation MIDI
to CV Converter With auxiliary controller CV output Headphone output Multiples:
2x 4 ways 1x 5 way.
Many other features. Rotary controls: 31 Push button: 1 Switches: 1 push pull
2 slide LEDs: 4 Jack sockets (6.35mm, mono - 1 is stereo); 52.
Dimensions: 5U/1HE (x mm). Width (not inc. ears): 435mm. Depth: 100mm.
Weight: 5.5 Kg Power: 240V or 110V (select when ordering).
IEC socket Accessories: Manual, IEC power lead, patch leads.
Introduction: Red Square is part of the Phobos range of analogue music
equipment. Red Square's synthesiser circuitry is entirely discrete and analogue.
Applications Red Square introduces 'modular synthesis' style sound creation
for all those that are either daunted by the complexities of modulars, do not
have to space for them, or for those that find them too expesive. Red Square
gives you the oppurtunity to create a diverse range of sounds by using patch
cables to re-route the signals.
Red Square is a quick and easy to use synthesiser as its design is in a more
familiar monosynth format.
Monosynthesizer
The top row of controls on Red Square act as a complete (pre-patched) monosynth.
This section allows Red Square to be used straigth away without having to patch
any sections together. All that is needed is a MIDI cable and an audio cable.
This means Red Square can be used straight away with no fuss or confusion as
a powerful and flexible synthesiser sound machine. The top row synthesiser comprises
VCO1, Noise, External Signal, Sub Oscillator, LPF, EG1 and the VCA. The Ring
Mod output also goes to the filter audio input, but its inputs must be patched
first. The additional sections like EG2, VCO2, Ring Mod, etc, can be patched
into the monosynth to create even more varied and complex sounds, or they can
be used independently or in conjuction with other synthesisers.
Effects Processor
Don't just think of Red Square as just a patchable synthesiser. It is also
a highly versatile analogue effects processor. Red Square has a panel full of
professional quality 6.35mm jack sockets which allows it to be integrated into
your studio set-up just like any effects processor. But instead of just another
lifeless DSP processor, you have a warm, fat, or even down right dirty analogue
effects processor. The analogue filter or ring modulator can be used as two
independent effects processors or chained in series for dual effects. They can
be wired into your mixing desk's effect sends and returns just like any other
effects unit. The additional sections of Red Square can be patched in to modulate
the effect on your external audio signals. All this and you can still create
and use an independent synthsiser patch too!