Tip Top RESONATOR recreates the resonator section of the iconic 1975 Polymoog, now enhanced with voltage control over every parameter, selectable frequency ranges for each resonator, multiple gain stages, an emphasis CV with limiter, and a bypass switch. It is strictly analog, with no LEDs or digital circuitry that could contaminate the grounding with hiss, ensuring a pure, clean analog sound, the dreamy resonating tones at their finest.

Resonator, as the name implies, is a bank of analog filters that resonate/oscillate at a set frequency. As they resonate at those peak frequencies, they add gain to the original signal.

Each filter has an emphasis knob (EMPH) that controls how much feedback is applied. This functions similarly to resonance on standard filters. Each filter also has a frequency knob (FREQ) that sets the cutoff frequency, much like the cutoff control on traditional filters. Additionally, each filter can be set to one of three modes: low-pass (LP), band-pass (BP), or high-pass (HP), allowing for a wide range of tonal variations.

Gain, Frequency, and Emphasis are all voltage-controlled. Modulating the frequency with smooth, slow filter sweeps is very pleasing. The bypass switch allows you to compare the dry input signal with the processed sound of the Resonator. It also enables you to keep the module in your signal chain and activate it only when needed.

Originally designed as an end-of-chain effect for polyphonic modules, the Resonator also excels with a wide range of audio sources, including samples, drums, and even full mixes. Despite its extensive feature set, the design occupies only 16HP and remains highly affordable.

Specifications:

Size: 16HP

Depth: 40mm

Power: +12 75mA / -12V 70mA