PWM Malevolent is a truly analog synthesizer cohabiting with both the modular and synthesizer worlds. In addition to an extensive patch panel, it boasts multiple connectivity options including MIDI, class-compliant USB-C and analog clock. The onboard arpeggiator automatically detects and syncs to either analog or USB/MIDI clock signals.
- Pure analog signal path designed by Future Sound Systems
- Semi-modular 1/8" patch panel with 19 inputs, 19 outputs and normalized signal path
- Two voltage-controlled oscillators, each with saw, triangle and pulse outputs
- Shape control, pulse width modulation and frequency modulation
- Low-frequency oscillator with triangle and square waves
- Two ADSR envelopes with individual gate trigger inputs
- Multi-mode voltage-controlled filter with individual low pass, band pass and high pass inputs
- Two filter frequency modulation inputs with amount controls
- Mixer with noise source and external audio input with level controls
- Voltage-controlled amplifier with overdrive control
- USB/MIDI-to-1V/octave control voltage and gate conversion
- Arpeggiator with six modes including up, down, up/down (two types), played and random
- Auto clock sync to analog clock or USB/MIDI with selectable clock divisions
- Multi-function joystick control for pitch bend, performable portamento and performable vibrato
- 32 velocity-sensitive mini keys with pitch, velocity and gate outputs
- USB bus powered with included power supply
Malevolent is everything you want from a true analog design yet will sit happily in your studio with USB-C, MIDI and clock I/O for easy interfacing between digital and analog worlds.
All this is achieved without compromise on the analog side, as Malevolent has two proper VCOs derived from a 4046-based core that will sing and snarl in equal measure.
The opto-FET-controlled two-pole Sallen-Key filter will whistle and burble unlike anything you can get out of a digital model. Indeed, this is the whole point of Malevolent: it lives and breathes.
Malevolent's control joystick has variable-rate vibrato and variable-speed glide as well as pitch bend.
A fully featured arpeggiator with independent control and signal capabilities allows arp MIDI control alongside patchable signal manipulation.
Malevolent has second-to-none USB MIDI control completely separate from the analog signal path, working as a totally independent USB-to-1 volt per octave USB MIDI interface.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | PWM-MALEVOLENT |
| Vendor | PWM |
| Aftertouch | No |
| Analog Digital | Analog |
| Built In Speakers | No |
| Included From Manufacturer |
Patch cables USB-C to USB-A cable USB power supply |
| Keys Weighted | No |
| Number of Keys | 32 |
| Key Size | Mini Keys |
| Midi | In, Out, and USB |
| Mono Poly | Monophonic |
| MPN | PWM-MAL |
| Product Unique Features |
Pure analog signal path designed by Future Sound Systems USB/MIDI-to-1V/octave control voltage and gate conversion Auto clock sync to analog clock or USB/MIDI with selectable clock divisions USB bus powered with included power supply |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Control Connections | Semi-modular CV/gate patch panel with 19 inputs and 19 outputs |
| Onboard Controllers | Multi-function joystick control with pitch bend, portamento, vibrato and latching hold mode |
| Effects | Overdrive control in VCA |
| Audio Inputs | 1/8" mono external audio input on patch panel |
| Audio Outputs |
1/4" mono main output 1/8" mono mixer output on patch panel |
| Key Action | Synth action with velocity |
| Oscillators per Voice | 2 |
| Product Weight | 5.8 lb |
| USB Port (to Host) | MIDI |
| Voices of Polyphony | Monophonic |
| Width | 19.3" |
| Depth | 9.85" |
| Height | 3.15" |
PWM products comes with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty from the date of purchase. Please do not insert anything into the trim pot holes located just above the 1V/Oct jacks in each of Malevolent's VCO sections. These trim pots are for manufacturer and service use only. Insertion of anything into these holes will invalidate your warranty.
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