Description

The Sequential Trigon 6 in this Desktop version offers the same powerful analog sound generation architecture as the 49-key keyboard version that is driving the world of sound synthesis enthusiasts crazy. From today, these sounds are also accessible in a compact desktop format that can be easily positioned in any setup, in the studio or live. Compatible with MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). Dimensions and weight: 55.88x21.46x11.53cm; 4.95KG.

The Sequential Trigon 6 in this desktop version is a compact and portable instrument that retains all the sound generation capabilities present in the keyboard version. The voice architecture is identical: three oscillators per voice and a ladder filter that has been updated with dedicated drive and feedback control, making it easy to switch from a silky, smooth sound to a bold and "crunchy" one through the simple rotation of a knob. This versatility makes the Trigon-6 the perfect companion for your studio or live performances.

More Expression through MPE

Trigon-6 allows you to shape every note with MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), an extension of the MIDI protocol that allows compatible devices to control multiple parameters within individual notes in compatible synthesizers. This ensures more expressive instrumental performances, as each note can have its own pitch bend, filter cutoff, amplitude and other modulations. 

The desktop module is not just a simple scaled-down version of the Trigon-6 keyboard. It is an expressive and powerful instrument that produces a warm and organic analog sound. "<em>Desktop module designs continue to be a popular choice among our users</em>," said CEO David Gibbons. "<em>We spent a little extra time on the MIDI polyphonic expression capabilities as we finalized this instrument, anticipating that people would pair it with some of the fantastic MPE controllers available on the market. We can't wait to hear what users will do with this amazing and compact instrument!</em>"

The Sequential Trigon-6 synthesizer is a testament to the legacy and innovation carried forward by the late Dave Smith. An instrument that encapsulates all the best qualities of the Prophet-6 and OB-6 synthesizers from Sequential: 6-voice polyphony, unparalleled ease of programming. It also features an LFO, a polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and a dual effects processor with chorus, ring modulation, flanger, phaser, delay, and reverb. 

Specifications of the Sequential Trigon 6 Desktop

OSCILLATORS

• Three discrete VCOs per voice

• Waveforms (simultaneously selectable): triangle, sawtooth, inverted sawtooth, and variable pulse width

• Controllable pulse width on each oscillator

• Hard sync: oscillator 1 syncs with oscillator 2

• Keyboard tracking on/off (oscillator 3)

• LFO mode (oscillator 3)

• Feedback and drive controls on the oscillator for increased signal saturation

• White noise source

LOW-PASS FILTER 

• Resonant, discrete, 2/4-pole switchable low-pass ladder filter per voice

• The filter can enter self-oscillation with the Resonance control

• Bi-polar envelope on the filter 

• Modulation of envelope amount via velocity

•  Keyboard tracking: off, half, full  

FILTER ENVELOPE

• Four-stage envelope generator (ADSR)

• Modulation of envelope amount via velocity

AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE

• ADSR envelope generator

• Modulation of envelope amount via velocity

LFO

• Five waveforms: sine, sawtooth, inverted sawtooth, square, and random (sample & hold)

• LFO sync

• Initial amount

• Modulation destinations: oscillator 1, 2, and 3 frequency, oscillator 1, 2, and 3 pulse width, filter cutoff, amplifier (VCA) 

POLY MOD 

• Sources: oscillator 3 (bipolar) and filter envelope (bipolar)

• Destinations: oscillator 1, 2, and 3 frequency, oscillator 1, 2 pulse width and filter cutoff, feedback amount.

VINTAGE KNOB

• Recreates the characteristics of vintage synthesizers by adding voice-to-voice variations 

AFTERTOUCH

• Source: channel aftertouch (mono) with bipolar amount (+/-)

• Destinations: oscillator 1, 2, and 3 frequency, LFO amount, amplifier envelope amount, filter envelope amount, FX A mix, FX B mix

SYNCHRONIZATION (CLOCK)

• Master clock with tap tempo

• BPM control and display

• Clock sync via MIDI

ARPEGGIATOR

• Selectable note value: sixteenth note, eighth note triplet, eighth note, dotted eighth note, quarter note

• One, two, or three octave range

• Up, down, up/down, random, and assignable modes

SEQUENCER

• 64-step polyphonic sequencer 

EFFECTS

• Stereo analog distortion

• Digital effects (dual), 24-bit/48kHz: reverb (room, hall, plate, spring), delay (full bandwidth digital delay and bucket brigade simulation), chorus, flanger, phase shifter, and ring modulator

• Delay sync

• Bypass maintains a fully analog signal path when digital effects are off

PERFORMANCE CONTROLS

• Hold switch maintains held notes

• Polyphonic portamento

• Unison mode (monophonic) with configurable voice count, from one to all six voices, and key mode to control voice triggering priority

• Preset switch: when on, the front panel is active - what you see is what you hear

PATCH MEMORIES

• 500 user and 500 factory programs: 10 banks of 100 programs each

• Direct program access, including one-button access to the current set of 10 programs

IN & OUT

• Left/mono and right audio outputs (2 x 1/4" jacks)

• Headphone output (stereo, 1/4" jack)

• MIDI In, Out, and Thru ports

• USB type B port for bidirectional MIDI communication

• Expression pedal input for filter cutoff

• Expression pedal input for volume

• Sustain pedal input

• Pedal input for sequencer start/stop

POWER

• AC IEC power input for internal power supply

• Operates worldwide with voltages between 100 and 240 volts at 50-60 Hz; maximum consumption of 30 watts

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Maple side panels

• The Trigon-6 desktop module weighs approximately 4.95KG 

• Dimensions of 55.88x21.46x11.53cm