Musicians and sound designers in search of a quality desktop analog synth will be impressed with the Dreadbox TYPHON, a monophonic analog synthesizer with complex modulation routing, 256 presets, a 32-note sequencer, and powerful stereo effects developed by Sinevibes.

The TYPHON is USB powered and will play for 60 hours using a separately available 20,000mA portable power bank. There are two 1/4" stereo main outputs, a 1/4" headphone output, and a 1/4" external audio input, which sends audio through the effects section. The included 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O connectors allow you to connect the TYPHON to other hardware MIDI devices, such as a controller, hardware sequencer, or another synthesizer. The TYPHON ships with a USB Cable.

Analog Desktop Synthesizer    2 Analog VCOs    24 dB Analog Low-Pass Filter    Analog VCAs    2 ADSR Envelopes    3 x Modulator (LFO, Env, Rand, Step Seq)    Stereo DSP FX by Sinevibes    32 Note Sequencer, 256 Presets    External Audio Input Thru FX    USB Bus Powered, Includes USB Cable

• Analog Circuit including two classic Dreadbox oscillators, a 4-pole low-pass resonant filter, and multiple analog VCAs
• Two envelope generators for the filter and the amp
• Three modulators with four different modes (LFO, EG, Random, Parameter Step Sequencer) and multiple active targets
• All analog parts feature a dedicated direct control on the left front panel
• With the sliders, buttons, and encoder on the right side of the front panel, you can control the amp and filter envelopes, sequencer, modulators, and stereo effects, in order to create and save your desired sounds
• 12 DSP stereo effects (32-bit at 96 kHz) developed by Sinevibes, including distortion, bitcrusher, chorus, ensemble, flanger, delay, and reverb
• 32-note sequencer that can be used to sequence notes in the traditional way or used as a modulation source
• 256 preset memory, with import/export support
• External audio input that can turn this box into the ultimate effects unit
• Full MIDI and CC implementation via MIDI DIN5
• Manage and exchange presets with the freely provided software (download from the Dreadbox website)
• Powered via USB, you can get 60 hours of continuous play with a 20,000mAh power bank
• All aluminum enclosure
• Made in Greece / EU

• Wave: This controls the waveform, amplitude, and routing of the two oscillators. With just a single knob, you can get the most interesting and useful combinations that these oscillators can offer. While rotating the knob, the selected waves fade into the adjacent wave and oscillator settings, instead of just switching abruptly.
• Tune 2: Controls the tuning of the second oscillator.
• Cut Off: Controls the filter’s initial cut off frequency.
• Reson: Controls the amount of filter feedback (Q or resonance).
• EG level: Sets how much the filter ADSR envelope modulates the filter’s cutoff.
• Filter Time: Scales the initial filter ADSR envelope settings from 10 times as slow, up to 6 times as fast.
• Amp Time: Scales the initial amp ADSR envelope settings from 10 times as slow, up to 6 times as fast.
• Volume: Sets the master level. Important to note, that this is a global setting and the only control that cannot be stored in a preset.
• Filter EG and Amp EG Button: Lets you enter the ADSR edit mode. Select the filter or the amp ADSR by pressing the Shift button. Use the sliders to edit the envelope. By pressing it again, will exit the ADSR edit mode.

• CV—Pitch of both VCO
• CV1—Pitch of VCO 1
• CV2—Pitch of VCO 2
• WAVE—Waveform of oscillators (as shown on the WAVE knob)
• CUT—Filter cutoff
• VCA—AMP level
• FX1—FX1 MIX amount
• FFM—Filter FM amount
• FX2—FX2 MIX amount
• FX3—FX3 MIX amount
• Custom target 1
• Custom target 2
• Custom target 3

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I just ordered the Mini Converter Analog to SDI. We're trying to move analog to digital. I'm not interested in rescaling the materials but just getting it digital. I see how to get the signal in for composite and component but what about S-VHS? It seems that I need to use 2 BNC connectors on the box. How do I do that when S-VHS had the old standard S-VHS cable.

A: I think you need a different box to accomplish what you want to do.

Q: 2. Hi. I have an old professional VHS camera that has BNC video output. So to capture the video to my Mac book, first I have to use this analog-sdi converter, after I have to connect it to the Design UltraStudio Mini Recorder, and after connect all this to laptop? And what’s the difference if I will use Elgato USB Analog Video Capture Device Instead of all this, connected to the camera via bnc-s-video cable ( it passes the color) and connected to laptop via usb? Thank you very much for your answer!

A: If you use the Blackmagic Design Mini Converter Analog to SDI, it will convert the analog signal to digital and then the Blackmagic UltraStudio Mini Recorder could be used. However, the Elgato USB analog video capture device could be used as a more direct solution to convert an analog source. The only major advantage in using the Blackmagic solution would be to use Blackmagic's Media Express software (free download) to encode it into a variety of formats, such as Apple Prores.

Q: 3. I want the "look" of the dvx100a while shooting with modern iPhones. Can this be used to that effect in any way possible? How?

A: The Blackmagic Design Mini Converter SDI to Analog is for cable and signal compatibility for video hardware solutions. It will not produce the look of an older camera through its conversion.

Q: 4. are all the pins supposed to be up ?

A: I am guessing you mean the DIP Switches. These switches would be set according to how you want to run this converter. Some of the settings include Analog or AES audio and channel selection. The switch settings are listed on the back of the unit.

Q: 5. converters?

A: Converts SDI digital to component or composite with analog audio on 1/4 outs

Q: 6. why can i only get a monochrome output?.. I've tried multiple sources of NTSC composite video and swapped both monitor and cables with no luck getting a color image out of the SDI. I've even tried different dip switch settings w no luck. thank you

A: Thanks.. figured it out. I didn't realize that on the dip switches down is on and up is off.

Q: 7. I am converting old Betacam SP component out 4:3 to SDI Atomos input. I am assuming the Atomos is not capable of dealing with 4:3? Is there another way of transferring 4:3 original scale to MP4 or Mov?

A: From the Blackmagic Mini Converter Analog to SDI I would go into a capture device for a computer. Once the signal is going into the computer, you can use a variety of recording software to properly record the video in a desired aspect ratio.

Q: 8. What type of zoom demand controller with work with this motor?

A: I would recommend the Preston Micro Force V+F3.

Q: 9. Will this convert an NTSC composite video to SDI?

A: Yes

Q: 10. how long will be the RG6 cable when analog signal is converted going to the video switcher?

A: With RG6, about 300 feet. Much longer, you should be using fiber...