Frap Tools Magnolia: The 8-Voice Analog FM Synthesizer That Brings Complex Synthesis to the Keyboard

Frap Tools Magnolia: the 8-Voice FM Analog Synthesizer that Brings Complex Synthesis to the Keyboard

Introduction: a new standard for analog synths

In the panorama of electronic instruments, you rarely come across a synthesizer that redefines the boundaries of sonic creativity. The Frap Tools Magnolia is exactly that: an 8-voice polyphonic analog synth that combines the warm sound of analog synthesis with the timbral complexity of thru-zero FM, all in a highly expressive keyboard format. Designed and built entirely in Italy, it is a true manifesto of modern sound design.

Why it's special: Eurorack modules in keyboard format

• All analog, no ICs: every circuit was designed from the ground up for authentic sound.
• Accessible modular synthesis: brings advanced techniques from the Eurorack world into an immediate, polyphonic instrument.
• Keyboard format: no more racks or flying leads, just direct inspiration.

Thru-Zero FM synthesis: simple, brutal, musical.

Forget the complexities of digital FM: on Magnolia, thru-zero analog FM is controlled with a single knob.

• Two voice oscillators: one "east coast" with PWM, the other "west coast" with wavefolder, flip sync and FM TZ.
• Complex, accessible sounds: from crystal clear pad to industrial growl with a single gesture.
• True analog FM thru-zero: sound always remains stable and musical, even in extreme territories.

Performance: playability and expressive control

• Fatar 5-octave keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
• Macro and Morph knobs for real-time sound transformations
• Illuminated Mod Matrix: fast and intuitive patching with 16 sources, 38 destinations and 64 slots per part
• Polymove: a polyphonic random generator to animate each voice in a unique way

Interface and workflow: the synth that invites you to explore

Every detail is designed to inspire:

• Wide, readable panel: ideal for studio and stage
• Ergonomically distributedsliders, knobs, and LEDs
• Immediate visual feedback: every active modulation is visible thanks to LEDs

Magnolia vs. the competition: a case in point

It is not a Prophet, it is not a Hydrasynth, it is not an OB-X8. Magnolia occupies a unique niche:

• Analog synthesis with advanced modular timbres
• Immediate playability from a classical keyboard
• Workflow from standalone synth but with Eurorack soul

Who is it aimed at?

• To those who want to enter the world of complex synthesis without going through cables
• To keyboardists who want a new, live, deep sound
• To sound designers looking for an uncompromising sound exploration machine

Technical specifications at a glance

• 8 polyphonic voices
• Fatar 61-key keyboard, velocity and polyphonic aftertouch
• 2 oscillators per voice + wavefolder + sync
• HP 18 dB/oct filter + LP 24 dB/oct resonant filter
• FM thru-zero, analog pre-filter saturation
• 3 loopable digital DAHDSR envelopes
• 3 digital LFOs with continuous shape
• Arpeggiator and sequencer per part
• Global analog distortion + 2 digital effects
• Mod Matrix: 16 sources, 38 destinations, 64 slots
• 200 storable presets
• Independent MIDI control per part

Conclusion

Frap Tools Magnolia is not just a synthesizer: it is a bridge between the modular and keyboard worlds, between complexity and spontaneity. It brings the depth of FM analog synthesis right under your fingers, with an ease of use that surprises. If you are looking for a synth that is truly different from everything else, Magnolia is the new standard.

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