Synclavier REGEN – Desktop Synthesizer

OVERVIEW

The Synclavier REGEN is the newest in an auspicious line of Digital FM synthesizers. Designed for desktop use, it contains the power of the Synclavier II DSP engine, enhanced and optimized. Full-color screen, liquid-like touch controls, high fidelity audio output coupled with a sound design powerhouse make this the synth you always dreamed of.

REGEN supports additive synthesis for full control of 24 harmonics. We’ve now added subtractive synthesis to the Synclavier synthesis engine, especially for Regen, allowing the creation of super saws, PCM square waves, and noise generation. Or you can use samples for your carrier waveform.

And, these different waveform generators can be mixed! You have up to 12 partials to use in your sound design creation with crossfades assignable to inputs such as velocity, pressure, mod wheel, and of course, keyboard.

The REGEN is loaded with content to get you inspired fast. There are over 550 timbre presets across 10 newly commissioned timbre libraries. On top of that, there are over 2000 royalty-free samples built-in, including over 350 selected original samples from the NED era and 2 exclusive artist sample libraries.

When you’re done exploring the factory content, you’ll have fun with the sound design possibilities. You can layer up to 12 partials with different sound generators (additive, subtractive, samples) and then apply dynamic effects per partial. It’s truly an expressive instrument, both to program and to play. Polyphonic aftertouch and MPE is supported and there’s a sophisticated modulators section where you can apply responsive curves to properties driven by pressure, velocity, mod wheel position, and so on.

REVIEWS

WOW, what else can I say, this synth is amazing. It has such an amazing vibe, the sounds are incredible. It has a kind of vintage quality that is very pleasing to the ears. It’s hard to explain, but I have fallen instantly in love with the REGEN. Blown away! By far the coolest synth to come out this year!

— Richard Devine (Electronic Music Artist & Sound Designer Extraordinaire)

REGEN is absolutely brilliant. It really feels like a premium instrument and the sounds are unlike anything else, both retro but also very modern. It fits very well into a mix, I’m finding.

— Gem Godfrey (Ivor Novello Award-Winning Songwriter)

To say I’m thrilled and absolutely love the Synclavier REGEN would be an understatement, only the beginning of how excited I am to have this instrument in my studio arsenal.

— David Frangioni (Multi-Award Winning Producer, Immersive Audio Engineer & Music Technology Pioneer)

Incredible work – this is the dream. An actual full-blown Synclavier in a tabletop box. It’s absolutely beautiful. The sound quality is superb, the fidelity is ultra high and clean – pristine sounding. This is a forever studio piece – I can’t believe how epic it is.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Classic DSP Power Reimagined:

Powered by the iconic Synclavier II engine – updated, optimized, and made portable for the modern creative.

Deep Synthesis Capabilities:

Additive, subtractive, and sample-based synthesis in one unit – with up to 12 partials per sound and crossfade modulation.

Loaded with Content:

Over 550 preset timbres, 2000+ samples, and artist libraries from Jamie Lidell and Leith Fleming Smith get you inspired right out of the box.

High-Fidelity Audio Output:

Studio-grade sound with 130dB dynamic range, balanced XLR outs, and DC-coupled audio design for unmatched clarity and bass response.

MPE & Polyphonic Aftertouch Ready:

Fully supports modern expressive controllers with presets optimized for MPE.

Hybrid Sound Design Engine:

Mix additive harmonics, super saws, noise, and samples – or resynthesize for truly unique textures.

Touch-Optimized Interface:

Featuring dual full-color displays, backlit silicone buttons, and a responsive vertical value swiper for fast, tactile control.

Flexible Modulation System:

Shape sounds using envelopes, LFOs, MIDI inputs, and real-time gestures with up to 24 modulators per timbre.

Built for Studio and Stage:

Durable aluminum build with rubberized plinths, SD card support, 5-pin MIDI, and 5 USB ports for seamless integration.

FEATURES

• Over 500 preset timbres categorized by instrument and tags – including 64 of Anthony Marinelli’s hand-picked timbres from his film composing career (Blue Thunder, War Games, Heart Like a Wheel, and Stakeout).
• Over 2000 samples of royalty-free factory content – including over 350 selected original NED samples, and 195 commissioned for Regen by sound pioneers, Jamie Lidell and Leith Fleming Smith.
• Polyphonic aftetouch and MPE are supported and many presets are optimized for MPE expression.
• Additive waveforms with 24 harmonics.
• Subtractive waveform generator with multi-mode filter to alter character – generates supersaw, supersquare, and white noise.
• Multi-sample patch-lists supporting dimensions for keyboard range and velocity and support for soundfonts.
• Resynthesis and hybrid voices.
• 12 partials to build your sounds.
• 12 tracks for multi-timbral playback or stacking (layering) of sounds.
• 4 USB ports for keyboards and other peripherals plus one USB port for connection to DAW. And 5-pin MIDI standard (TRS).
• 2 full-colour high-resolution screens.
• Sensitive liquid-like touch swiper and 12 selector pads.
• Multiple effects per track, including chorus, reverb, vibrato, tremolo, arpeggiator, bit crush, and multi-mode filter.
• High-fidelity DC-coupled audio out (stereo XLR or TS) with 130dB of dynamic range.
• Custom tuning, supporting scala format tuning files.
• Built-in help pages and a comprehensive operator’s manual are available, replete with sound design tutorials.

PRESET DEMOS

TECHNICAL SPECS

Hardware:

• Balanced Stereo Output – through XLR Connections at Pro-Level 4dBu:
  • Designed for Studio and Home Use
  • DC-coupled for Maximum Bass Impact
• Single-Ended TS Stereo Outputs – also DC-coupled
• Convenient Headphones TRS Jack – for monitoring master audio with independent volume control (for headphones in range 32W – 300W)
• DAC Circuit – designed for ultra-low noise floor:
  • 11dB of Headroom over Nominal Level
  • Measured 130dB of Dynamic Range
  • 24-bit, 50kHz Sample Rate – as per Synclavier II. Hybrid sound design engine: original Synlcavier II hardware is modelled in software
• High-Quality Audio Components throughout – including a precision temperature-compensated crystal oscillator for jitter-free digital audio.
• Responsive Silicon Back-Lit Parameter Buttons
• Vertical Value Swiper – touch accurate to 128 levels of resolution for precise control of every parameter
• 12 Selector Buttons – touch-sensitive and can handle gestures to quickly select multiple partials or tracks
• SD Card Reader – for unlimited user timbre and sample libraries
• 4 USB Accessory Ports – for MIDI Keyboards, Sequencers, and Audio Interfaces (plus 1 USB Host port for connecting to a computer for MIDI input from a DAW)
• Road-Ready – rugged, full metal enclosure (designed to fit in a backpack)

Type: Digital Desktop Synthesizer

Unit Housing: Aluminum with Rubberized Plinths

Color/Finish: Sand-Textured Black with Synclavier Red Surround

User Interface Controls:

• Silicone Buttons with Multi-Color Backlighting
• Virtual Knob Capacitive-Touch Slider with Epoxy-Coating

2 x Glorious Full-Color Sunken Displays:

• 1 x VK Digital Display
• 1 x Main Modal LED Display – shows Current Parameters, User Settings, Timbre Library, etc.

Product Design:

• Over 40 Years of Product Design Experience
• A Sound-Designer’s Dream in a Timeless Desktop Package

Dimensions: 310mm (W) x 260mm (H) x 42mm (D)

Sound-Design Capabilities:

• Advanced DSP Synth Engine – as used on Synclavier II, has been extended for REGEN
• 12 Separate Tracks of Multi-Timbrality – assignable to MIDI tracks and keyboard ranges
• Up to 98 Simultaneous Voices – voice count is dependent on system load and is likely to be much higher in typical scenarios
• 12 Partials per Timbre – each partial can be 1 of 3 oscillator synth modes: additive, subtractive, or samples:
  • Additive Mode – supports coefficient and phase control of 24 harmonics
  • Subtractive Mode – can have a noise generator or up to 9 de-tunable continuous sawtooth waveforms
  • Samples Mode – up to 128 samples can be placed on the partial’s patchlist
  • Hybrid Mode – resynthesized samples
• Timbre-Level Effects – including:
  • Stereo Reverb Algorithm – with pre-delay and library of presets
  • Highly-Optimized Multi-Mode Filter – with sophisticated filter envelope
  • Bit-Crusher – for use with additive, sample, and hybrid modes
• Frequency Modulation (FM) – controllable per partial (all modes) with envelope
• Sophisticated Modulation System – allows many REGEN parameters to be controlled via MIDI, LFOs (24 per timbre), or driven by envelopes (24 per timbre)
• Approx 300MB of Sample Space in Memory = 100 mins @ 48Khz 24-bit mono shared across all active tracks and partials