It seems as though someone has taken all of the grandeur of Omnisphere and stuffed it into this hardware marvel-of-a-keyboard;
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Recent advances in DSP performance and the designer's relentless perfectionism in the development of sound synthesis algorithms have taken things up yet another level. The result is this brand new polyphonic instrument sporting a sound quality never heard before from digital synthesizers.
Each voice consists of three oscillators, two multimode filters, 6 envelope generators, three voice LFOs and one section LFO. Phasemodulation, time linearity modulation, oscillator synchronisation, ringmodulation, sweepable waveforms and a unique modulation and audio matrix allow for a much bigger spectrum fexibility than the analog subtractive synthesizer counterpart. An additional noise source with independent multimode filtering and variable signal routing has been added for more sonic flexibility. A three band full parametric EQ per voice is a perfect addition to the engine to place that instrument right into the mix. A very nice balanced lightweight keyboard with 61 keys, keyboard split option, aftertouch and velocity sensitivity completes the new synthesizer
The Accelerator is perfectly prepared for Live performances. A lot of synthesizers nowadays do not offer direct patch selection anymore. Instead of using direct access push buttons one has to dial in the desired patch and press enter. The Accelerator makes sound selection instantly available at your fingertips with dedicated patch select buttons. Additionally the unique program chain feature allows for programming a chain of programs that selects the correct patch automatically for you. Another stunning new feature is the the built in acceleration sensor. Movements of the keyboard are converted into modulation data. This brilliant addition allows for controlling parameters like pitch, the filter frequency or modulation depths by lifting up or shaking the keyboard.
How about step sequencers and arpeggiators? The Accelerator would certainly not be a Radikal Technologies synthesizer if the designers had not integrated some sequencing goodies. You can enter some notes into the step sequencer, transpose the sequences with the left hand while performing a solo at the upper end of the split keyboard. Piece of cake! The powerfully warm and crispy sound of this new flagship synthesizer is destined to become the centerpiece of any keyboard setup. For anyone wishing to expand the Accelerator's sonic power even more additional voices with up to 2 DSP expansion modules are available. The DSP expansions not only add extra polyphony to the Accelerator, they will also allow the use up to eight independent synthesizer sounds at a time with the integrated multimode feature.
- 3 oscillators with sweepable waveforms, time linearity modulation, phasemodulation, ringmodulation between Oszillator 2+3, oscillator synchronisation and linear detuning
- 6 envelope generators, 4 LFOs (3 voice, 1part LFO)
- noise with noise filter (multimode filter - LP, HP, BP and Notch 12 / 24 dB) and independent amp & envelope
- 2 multimodefilter per voice - LP, HP, BP and Notch with 12/24 dB per filter switchable independent oscillator to filter feeds, flexible serial and parallel filter routing
- additional 3 band full parametric EQ per voice
- powerful modulationmatrix
- 2 powerful FX with Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phasing and Rotary Ensemble FX?s warm sounding tube distortion and saturation stages
- arpeggiator - up to 8 step sequencers with chord memories, 32 steps and three lines for parameter control. Realtime features like mute, skip, gate, transpose, direction and line length manipulation
- split, dual, single and performance mode with performance memories and selection chain programming
- acceleration sensor for parameter control
- 61 lightweighted keys with channel aftertouch
- 512 sound memories, 200 performance memories, 100 performance chain memories
- categorized sound selection
- categorized randomize sound function
- floating point processing for enhanced dynamic range
- 8 voices (up to 32 voices per DSP expansion)
- two part multimode (to 8x multimode with DSP expansion)
- monochrom graphic display with RGB backlight
- expression pedal input
- footswitch input
- galvanic isolated USB connector (USB MIDI class device)
- two external balanced inputs
- four analog outputs
- headphone output with a discrete headphone amp
- additional SPDIF-Output
- two DSP expansion slots
- MIDI In, Out, Thru
- power: 110-220V 50/60Hz
- weight: 9 kg
- dimensions: 0.99m x 0.35m x 0.115m
$2,499.00
http://www.radikaltechnologies.com/accelerator_sound_examples.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ttxm1f6TwM-Thom
