Sound Workshop Quord is a new 4-oscillator drone Synthesizer from the developer of the Wiggler expressive synth.
Chris from Sound Workshop has already given me two demos of his new Wiggler Synthesizer: first, in 2023, in early prototype status, and then this year, in a beta.
In addition to the Wiggler, Sound Workshop is working on a new, lovely drone Synthesizer project.
Sound Workshop Quord
Quord is a new drone Synthesizer consisting of four sawtooth waves, a four-slider mixer, a filter, and a distortion.
Chris of Sound Workshop describes Quord as a harmony exploration machine. He wanted to build an instrument to quickly create harmonies without thinking about specific letters (C, D, …).
One of its unique features is the oscillators and mixer sliders. They allow you to interact smoothly with the oscillators, including the pitch. So, each oscillator is individually playable and adjustable. The pitch range is limited to from bass to alto to allow for precise control across the slider travel, says Chris.
Sound Workshop Quord has an interesting filter design. It is based on an old Buchla design with a resonance inspired by the MS-20. It offers a 2-pole mode for more spicier sounds and a 4-pole option for darker and mellower timbres.
Plus, you can crank up the resonance and create a self-oscillating fifth voice for Quord. Further, the connection side is on the top of the unit. You will find an audio output and CV inputs for the pitch and filter here. Sound Workshop has some videos online where he goes into the concept in more detail.
First Impression
At first glance, it is a lovely drone synth with a simple but fascinating concept. I’m looking forward to the final version.
Sound Workshop Quord will be available in late Summer (not earlier than August)/autumn—price TBA.
More information here: Sound Workshop
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