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Hades Analog Bass Synthesizer (Reissue) by Dreadbox

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This Hades monophonic analog synthesizer reissue from Dreadbox is a faithful reproduction of the original legend. It can be played as a standalone unit, or incorporated as a 42HP-sized Eurorack module—and includes 11 patch points for interactivity with other gear. It features a VCO with two sub octaves, two waveforms with PW control, a 3-pole resonating low-pass filter, AD/RS envelope generator and wide-range triangle wave LFO, among others. Its powerful bass boost circuit make the Hades a formidable bass machine. With USB power, it offers convenient portability and energy efficiency.
Dreadbox Hades Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Reissue
Dreadbox Hades Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Reissue
Dreadbox Hades Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Reissue

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  • Full-analog synth, faithful reproduction of the Hades (produced through 2014–2016, was
  • limited only to 1,000 units at the time)
  • Can be used as a standalone unit or as a Eurorack module, 42HP sized
  • Powered by a simple USB adapter for maximum portability and energy efficiency
  • 1 x VCO with 2 sub octaves
  • 2 x waveforms with PW control
  • 3-pole resonating low-pass filter
  • OTA distortion
  • OTA VCA
  • 1 AD/RS envelope generator and 1 AR, drastically improved from the original version
  • Triangle wave LFO with a very wide frequency range
  • Special internal Bass boost circuit will make this the ultimate bass engine
  • 11 patch points
  • CV outs: Envelope, LFO, Modulation wheel, 1V/ocv
  • CV ins: PW, filter CUT off, VCA, CV, GATE

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  • MIDI interface: MIDI In 3.5 mm type A socket, responds to Pitch, Note On/Off, Mod wheel, Pitch wheel, and to all channels + OMNI channel (via MIDI Learn)
  • Mono audio out: Can be also used with headphones, max output is 5vpp, depending on the
  • setting
  • All patch points are 3.5mm mono action (except of the MIDI and AUDIO out)
  • GATE in: 0–5V
  • GATE out: 0–5V
  • CV IN: +/-10V, works with 1V/ocv
  • CUT CV in: +/-5V
  • MOD wheel out: 0–5V
  • ENV out: 0–5V
  • LFO out: +/-5V
  • PW in: +/-5V
  • VCA CV in: 0–5V
  • Suggested room temperature for VCO stability: 12–35 Celsius