Next-Level Analog Modeling

The multi/poly features redesigned, incredible-sounding filters and oscillators – and its advances in analog modeling go so much deeper. To start with, each voice has a Virtual Voice Card whose oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs, and portamento circuits model analog hardware component variations. The result is that each voice has a slightly different character, creating naturally rich timbres. Dial in as much or as little of this variation as you like, separately for each sound.

Just like in an analog synth, voice cards also continue to play even if you're not hearing them. Envelopes keep evolving, so that if you play a pad with a long release time, newly played notes "catch" the envelope at its current level instead of restarting from zero. Oscillators and LFOs maintain their phase, and resonance continues to ring. Each oscillator’s pitch can also drift slightly over time, modeling the slight pitch instabilities found in analog hardware.

The multi/poly includes envelope curvature presets for the Mono/Poly, MS-20, "Mini," "Pro," ARP Odyssey, and more. Also, analog VCAs don’t respond evenly to voltage, and have different thresholds for turning on and off, which in turn has a strong effect on the Amp Envelope's character. So, the multi/poly features modeled VCA responses from the Mono/Poly, MS-20, Mini, Odyssey, and Prophet 5, as well as a linear option. It also features six different portamento models to choose from.

Oscillators

The multi/poly offers FOUR oscillators per Program, for unusually thick, complex tones. Each can use the Classic, Digital, or Waveshaper oscillator types. The Classic oscillator models traditional analog synth oscillators with stunning fidelity and effortless thickness. 11 options include both single and dual waveforms. The Digital oscillator plays wavetables with up to 64 steps, like vintage hybrid synths and modern eurorack modules. Start with over 200 factory wavetables, or load your own. Waveshaper offers a "West-Coast" approach, in which simple waveforms are processed through a shaper table.

In addition to oscillators 1-4, there's a separate noise generator with dedicated filtering and saturation, and a ring modulator with inputs from all of the above. Create unique sounds with Oscillators 2, 3, and 4 simultaneously following Oscillator 1 for sync, x-mod, or both at once.

Dual Modeled Filters

All of the multi/poly's filters are newly redesigned, including an amazing suite of vintage filters with authentic euphonic saturation. There are five different 4-pole self-resonating models (M/Poly, Mini, Pro, Ladder HP, and BP). The MS-20 LP and HP 12dB/octave self-resonating "Korg 35" filters lovingly recreate the distinctive, aggressive timbral signature of the classic Korg MS-20. The SE M/P 2-pole filter is more gentle in character.

You can use any two of these filters simultaneously, in series or in parallel. Programs have two filter slots, A and B. Each source, including the four oscillators, noise, and ring Mod, has a balance control which crossfades between the two filters–enabling a wide array of creative options.

multi/poly Structure

Each Program starts with four oscillators plus a noise generator, ring mod, sync, and x-mod. Process these through two independent filters, and modulate with four loopable DAHDSR envelopes, five LFOs, and six Mod Processors. Add complex per-voice motion with multi-lane Motion Sequencing 2.0, and polish with three studio-quality insert effects. Layer up to four Programs in a Performance. Switch between them round-robin style using Layer Rotate.

Layer Rotate

The multi/poly has four Layers, each of which contains a Program. Inspired by the original Mono/Poly’s paraphonic mode, Layer Rotate adds a new possibility: flexible round-robin for entire Programs. Set up the four Layers with different Programs, and then cycle through them with each key-press. Play them in repeating or random order.

Motion Sequencing 2.0 & Kaoss Physics

Motion Sequencing 2.0 evolved from the wavestate’s Wave Sequencing 2.0. Timing, Pitch, Shape, and four sets of Step Sequence values are separated into “Lanes,” each with their own loop start and loop end. Kaoss Physics models a ball rolling on a surface and bouncing off of walls. Start the ball by flicking a finger on the x/y pad. The position of the ball produces eight modulation signals, which can be used to control any modulation destination.

Production-Ready Effects & Randomization

Each Layer has three dedicated effects, plus a send to the Performance's master reverb, followed by a master parametric EQ. A dedicated front-panel button, marked by a “dice” icon, generates new sounds via intelligent randomization.

Editor/Librarian Software & Free Bundle

The multi/poly Editor/Librarian lets you edit and organize sounds via your macOS or Windows computer. Using USB networking for high-speed communication, it works like a second front panel for the instrument. The multi/poly also comes with a diverse collection of music software including Izotope's Ozone Elements, Skoove, and software synths from KORG.