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Description
Dive into the sonic exploration with the Mutable Instruments Elements, your modular synthesizer that transcends traditional synthesis. This powerhouse combines modal synthesis and a trio of generators for bowing, blowing, and striking gestures, inviting you to sculpt sounds that breathe, resonate, and pulsate with life. The Elements stands out by channeling signals through 64 zero-delay feedback state variable filters, mimicking resonant bodies such as tubes, bowls, and strings. Perfect for both seasoned synth enthusiasts and curious newcomers, it offers a playground of sonic possibilities that are both vast and intimately tactile, without overwhelming users with complexity.
Key Features:
- Modal synthesis technology for unparalleled sound sculpting.
- Three generators for bowing, blowing, and percussive impulses.
- Dedicated resonant section for deep sound modification.
- 64 zero-delay feedback state variable filters for emulating various resonant structures.
- Intuitive interface designed for both beginners and professionals.
Product specs
| Brand | Mutable Instruments |
| Model | Elements |
| Finish | Silver |
| Year | 2015 - 2025 |
| Made In | France |
| Categories | Eurorack Modules and Cases, Synth Modules |
| Horizontal Pitch | 34HP |
| Modular Synth Format | Eurorack |
| Polyphony | 1 Voice |
| Synth Module Function | Full Voice Synth |
FAQs
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What synthesis technique does the Mutable Instruments Elements use?
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The Mutable Instruments Elements uses Modal Synthesis, which physically models instruments by sending an exciter module's output into a resonator module, creating unique and dynamic sounds.
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How many voices does the Mutable Instruments Elements support?
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The Mutable Instruments Elements is a monophonic module, supporting one voice at a time.
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What is the size of the Mutable Instruments Elements in a Eurorack setup?
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The Mutable Instruments Elements occupies 34HP in a Eurorack modular synth setup.
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What kind of sounds can the Mutable Instruments Elements produce?
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The Mutable Instruments Elements can produce a wide range of sounds, from percussive and string-like tones to complex evolving textures, thanks to its versatile exciter and resonator sections.
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Is the Mutable Instruments Elements suitable for beginners in modular synthesis?
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While the Mutable Instruments Elements offers deep sound design possibilities, its intuitive interface makes it accessible for beginners who are eager to explore the world of modular synthesis.
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Build quality
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The Antumbra micro version of Elements is 18hp, but some users find the tiny knobs challenging to use, especially for those with larger hands.
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Elements is praised for producing inharmonic and squeal-y sounds when the dampening is high and brightness is increased, enhancing creative sound design.
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Elements can achieve delicate chimes, sharp percussive stabs, breathy woodwinds, and massive bass, making it versatile for diverse soundscapes.
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Sending positive voltage into the pitch input with the knob set to the highest pitch results in a phenomenal bottom end.
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Patching the output back into the resonator input and controlling feedback with the FM input can create brassy basses and lovely dub stabs in chord mode.
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Based on 1 Review and 6 Ratings
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In this video you can see at least few modules by Mutable Instruments . On the right side of 2 Braids module there are : Streams , 2 Shelves , Ripples and Grids . On the left side of 2 Braids there is also Elements module.
In the YouTube video "Virtual Riot - Instagram ID's (Vol. 6)" by Xamuelk, Virtual Riot is seen using the Mutable Instruments Elements modular synthesizer at the very beginning, visible on the top row.
In a Facebook post dated January 14, 2020, the artist Air showcases their use of the Mutable Instruments Elements modular synthesizer.
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