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The Sigma is an interesting bi-timbric synthesizer consisting of two sections: a genuine analog "Synthe" and a Preset "Instrument" section. Altogether, there are 19 presets on it that give a variety of sounds. There are 11 presets for the "Instrument" section which include fuzz guitar, electric bass, clavi, string, flute, double reed, trumpet, hammered percussion, etc. And there are 8 presets for the "Synthe" section that give variable waveforms (square, pulse, sawtooth) in different pitch ranges (from 32' to 4'). Each preset has its own rotary control to vary its sounds. The Sigma is also unique for its ability to combine the synth and instrument sections for a nicer, layered synth sound or effect. While the synth section is nice, the instrumental sounds (tuba, trumpet, strings, guitar, etc.) are pretty darn bad, and only get interesting when mixed with the "Synthe" section sounds.

Cool joysticks add multi-dimensional control. Use one to control pitch, noise and vibrato and use the second joystick to edit the low-pass and hi-pass voltage-controlled filters! There is also an "Effect" section which is for Vibrato, Portamento, Sample and Hold, Noise, Key Hold, Multiple Trigger and Ring Modulator (each with it's own rotary control to vary it's sound). Even though it has a switch labeled "Ring Mod," it's actually a cross-mod. It lets you cross modulate between the instrument and Synth sections.

Specifications

Polyphony: Monophonic (Bi-timbral: 2 different sounds at the same time)

Oscillators: Synth and String sections with a total of 18 VCO's. Sawtooth and Square waveforms along with PWM and noise are available in the "Synth" section.

LFO: Vibrato

Filter: 12dB/oct Low-pass and Hi-pass with 'Joystick' controller

VCA: Attack / Decay

Keyboard: 37 keys

Memory: None

Control: CV, Trigger

Manual

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