bullfrog synthesizer
Created by Erica Synths & Richie Hawtin is an educational electronic music instrument designed to captivate and inspire both youth and professionals alike.
Unlock your musicality and combine the thrill of electronic music production with a comprehensive learning experience!
The Bullfrog is a synthesizer dreamed up by Erica Synths and I to inspire and welcome a younger audience into the world of electronic music. Although first considered for someone’s first steps into synthesis the final robust design will also fit comfortably into anyone’s studio and/or performance setup. I can’t wait to see where the Bullfrog leads a curious new generation.
features
voltage controlled oscillator (VCO)
Analogue VCO with CV controlled waveshapes
noise generator and mixer
Noise generator and mixer with external inputs
envelope generators
Two looping envelope generators
a short introduction into sound physics and subtractive synthesis
Before we start exploring the Bullfrog as a tool for sound synthesis, let’s look at some basic concepts behind the sound itself.
how the bullfrog works
In order to fully understand the functionality of this synthesizer, let’s take a closer look at the individual “modules” and let’s try them in action!
performance tips and tricks
You may wonder – what’s that strange connector on the top of the Bullfrog? This is the VOICECARD slot. Voicecards expand functionality of the Bullfrog and make it even more versatile.
