The “Aviator”

We are considering building a new version of the Aviator if there is sufficient interest. If you would like to be added to a “Wait List” please contact us using the contact form.

A custom designed and custom built analogue synthesizer using a combination of Voltage Controlled Oscillators, Voltage Controlled Multi-mode Filters and patchability. It has a total of 50 knobs and 44 min-jack sockets. The ‘Aviator’ is a CV and Gate instrument and can be used in the midi environment by linking MIDI to CV convertor.

  • 3 Voltage Controlled Oscillators
  • 2 Multi-Mode Voltage Controlled Filters
  • 1 24db/Octove Low Pass Voltage Controlled Filter
  • 2 Envelope Generators
  • 1 Envelope Shaper
  • 4 Voltage Controlled Amplifiers
  • 1 Voltage Controlled Low Frequency Oscillator
  • 1 Sample and Hold
  • 1 Pulse Width Modulation Low Frequency Oscillator
  • 1 External Input

 

“It has a lot of Oberheim stuff in it. It has both the Oberheim and Moog filter which a lot of people are using at the moment.”

Phil Oakey, The Human League

 

Full Description

Exclusively Analogue is pleased to announce the return of The Aviator.  This custom built analogue synthesizer module is the product of years of experience working with classic analogue synthesizers and combines some of the best features from many of these instruments.  It is unique in its combination of Voltage Controlled Oscillators, Voltage Controlled Multi-mode Filters and patchability.  A total of 50 knobs allow instant adjustment of all of the synthesizer parameters while 44 min jack sockets allow the sort of patchability normally only found on expensive Modular systems.  The ‘Aviator’ is a CV and Gate instrument, just like its ancestors and contains no digital parts.  It can be used in the midi environment by linking MIDI to CV convertor.

The features of The Aviator include:

4 Voltage Controlled Amplifiers

VCA” is normally controlled with VCA! By the Envelope Shaper but can be controlled independently.  VCA3 is on the output of the LFO allowing voltage control of the LFO amount while VCA4 is in the accessories section.

3 Voltage Controlled Oscillators

Providing Pulse, Triangle, Sine & Sawtooth waveforms with switchable Footage selection, Frequency Modulation, Pulse Width Modulation and Output Level controls. VC01 & VC02 can be synced. VC03 can be set to be controlled independent of VC01 &VC02

2 Multi-Mode Voltage Controlled Filters

These filters are 12db/Octave Multi-mode units allowing far more sound creation capabilities than the usual single Mode Low Pass filters found on most units.  A rotary control enables you to change between Modes ‘on the fly’. Each Filter has its own dedicated Envelope Generator and Voltage Controlled Amplifier allowing independent operation.

2 Envelope Generators

Each assigned to a VCF but able to be gated individually.  A toggle switch allows the speed of the EGs to increase with an increase in pitch.

1 Voltage Controlled Low Frequency Oscillator

The ability to control the speed of the LFO and its output level with control voltages allows some quite amazing effects.  Independent waveform outputs also provided.

1 Sample and Hold

Utilising the Noise source and the LFO this unit provides random voltage outputs. The LFO clock can be overridden by plugging into the S&H clock mini-jack allowing the voltage changes to be controlled by an external clock.

1 Pulse Width Modulation Low Frequency Oscillator

Independent of the LFO

 

1 External Input

Allows other instruments to be processed through the Aviators’ filters

1 Envelope Shaper

Used normally to control the two Voltage Controlled Amplifiers.  Pitch Track available.

1 24db/Octove Low Pass Voltage Controlled Filter

VCF1 can be switched into a special 24db/Octave Low Pass Mode utilising a third custom VCF to create classic MOOG type sound.

1 Noise Source

With level control

The Aviator has been pre-patched in the classic analogue synth format so all that is a required is a CV and Gate input.  The 44 mini-jack sockets can be used to create some non-standard routing of both signals and control voltages.  Using these sockets it is possible to use VCO3, VCF2, EG2 and VCA2 as an independent synthesizer thus the ‘Aviator’ can become two synthesizers.

To download a copy of The Aviator manual please click here.

 

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