Synthesizer

PWM's Malevolent is a one-of-a-kind all-analog modular synthesizer with an insane Sallen-Key filter and retro Mad Overdrive sound, featuring modern USBC-MIDI Studio integration and control. This pure analog modular synthesizer offers analog modular engineering purity that you can reconfigure to your liking. Independent module sections with standardized interconnects provide the most logical synth layout while being fully repatchable in any configuration.

ARTICLE N° 93984
  • Malevolent PWM
  • Analog modular synthesizer
  • Pure analog circuit, designed by Future Sound Systems
  • Keyboard 32 mini-keys, velocity sensitive
  • Multifunction joystick: pitch bend / Vibrato / Portamento / Latching hold mode
  • Fully analog pitch & gate controls
  • Analog Clock input & output
  • Monophonic & patchable: individual VCO height control + Gate Envelope
  • Eurorack 1V/Oc compatible
  • Keyboard controls: ± 4 octaves, Velocity, Gate output, Local Off mode (for DAW use)
  • VCA + overdrive control
  • Pure VCOs
  • 19 inputs + 19 TS ∅3.5 mm mini-jack outputs
  • 2 oscillators:
  • Saw / Triangle / Pulse + Mix outputs for each oscillator
  • Pitch control input 1 V/Oct
  • Shape / pulse control input
  • 2x frequency modulation inputs
  • Controls: Coarse / Fine, Shape mod, FM1 & 2 mod, Shape, osc Level
  • Selectable waveforms for mix output
  • LFO: Triangle / Square + Rate control
  • 2x Envelopes: ADSR controls / individual gate inputs / individual envelope outputs
  • 2-pole multimode VCF:
  • Low pass / Band pass / High pass / Filter cutoff / Filter resonance
  • 2x frequency modulation inputs & controls
  • Mixer: Noise + Aux In with level control
  • 6 Arpeggiators, over a range of 6 octaves:
  • Clock detection and synchronization via USB-C and MIDI
  • Rate / sync control / Latch
  • Connections:
  • Headphone output: ∅6.35 mm jack
  • Line output: ∅6.35 mm jack
  • MIDI input/output: 2x 5-pin DIN
  • Analog Clock input/output
  • Supplied with 5 patch cables
  • Power supply: 9V DC 0.6A adapter, supplied or via USB-C
  • Dimensions: 490 x 250 x 80 mm
  • Weight: 2.6 kg
The Malevolent is a powerful synthesizer, capable of creating a wide range of sounds from vintage classics to modern sonic textures, perfect for musicians looking for a rich and versatile sonic palette.

Compliant with the Eurorack standard (CV & Gate 1V/Oct), it can be patched to and from any other Eurorack equipment.

With USB-MIDI to CV conversion, arpeggiator and additional LFO controlled by joystick, it fits perfectly into a studio and is compatible with all other USB and MIDI equipment.

VCOs are derived from a 4046-based core, enabling unique waveshaping possibilities.

The VCF is a 2-pole Sallen-Key filter controlled by opto-FET with different filter states at the independent inputs.

The envelopes offer attack, decay, sustain and release controls, designed with performance in mind.

The VCA is based on transistor circuits providing a source of distortion, if necessary.
Number of keys
 32
Number of polyphony notes
 1
Velocity-sensitive
 Yes
Type of sound generator
 Analog
Effects
 Distortion
Analog output
 6.35 mm TRS Jack
Headphone output
 Yes
MPE
 No
USB port
 Yes
Modulation wheel
 Yes
Arpeggiator
 Yes
Internal memory
 Yes
MIDI port
 Yes
Splitable keyboard
 No
Power supply
 Power adapter (included), Via USB bus
Touch
 Standard
The main functions integrated by PWM in the Malevolent

- Pure Analog Modular Synthesizer
- Eurorack standard
- Fully re-patchable
- Independent modules with standardized interconnections
- 2 voltage controlled oscillators
- 2 ADSR envelopes
- 2-pole multi-mode control filter
- Controlled amp with overdrive control
- Mixing section with AUX & Noise controls
- USB-MIDI to CV conversion
- Arpeggiator and joystick control
- Analog LFO + additional digital LFO via joystick
- 2 analog envelopes
- Adjustable frequency modulation in oscillators and filter
- Keyboard with patchable Velocity, CV, and Gate output
- Clock input and output