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Six-voice Synthesis in a Polyphonic Powerhouse





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With a nearly half-century lineage that begins with the legendary Prophet-5, Sequential has applied their hallmark expertise to bring their iconic sonics to an innovative 6-voice synthesizer: Trigon-6. Loaded with three discrete VCOs per voice, polyphonic performance is rich and distinctive, augmented by the newly reimagined take on the ladder filter originally created for the Pro 3. Versatile control of waveshape, lowpass filter, LFO, and envelope generator parameters allow for vast aural exploration, enhanced by a robust suite of destination and sync choices, as well as a powerful poly mod tools. Onboard FX, arpeggiator, and sequencer options broaden the scope of playback, enriched with numerous performance modes and a dynamic aftertouch. With 500 presets to explore and room for 500 more of your design, Sweetwater’s synthesists agree that the Trigon-6 is a welcome innovation on classic character.





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Classic voicing, modern control





Built on the foundations of Sequential’s iconic 3-oscillator ladder filter sound, the Trigon-6 supplements the rich voicing with six voices of powerful polyphony. Blend distinctive sonics with simultaneously selectable waveforms on each of the three per-voice VCOs, with triangle, sawtooth, and reverse sawtooth options, refined and personalized through pulse-width modulation for each oscillator. Feedback and drive controls can be used to attune saturation with each oscillator, while hard sync connects VCOs one and two, and keyboard tracking can be toggled for VCO three. A supplementary white noise source and a toggle-capable keyboard pitch tracking broaden the scope of even further; a vintage knob lets you dial in the voice-to-voice variance of vintage synths, allowing you to sculpt a sound that’s equal parts personal and quintessential Sequential.





Superlative sonic shaping





Sequential spared no effort in ensuring comprehensive control of your Trigon-6 tones. A flexible lowpass filter can be quickly toggled between 2- and 4-pole modes, with discrete, resonant, lowpass, and ladder options available per voice. Bipolar envelope-amount values and be used in conjunction with velocity modulation, while you can send the filter into self-oscillation with the resonance controls. The 4-stage ADSR envelope generators can be velocity modulated for both amplifier and filter envelopes.





A menagerie of modulation





Craft alluring, reactive patches with the help of the Trigon’s formidable LFO that boasts five waveshapes, including a sample and hold-based random mode. Eight target destinations include frequency and pulse-width values for each oscillator, as well as filter cutoff and VCA figures. Chain this into the versatile Polymod, which sources bipolar values from your VCO three and filter envelope to a choice of seven destinations. A tight, spring-loaded pitch wheel hosts a selectable range between one and 12 semi-tones, coupled with a dynamic and voltaic aftertouch, capable of simultaneously selectable destinations, including both FX mixes.





Spatialized soundscapes and robust rhythms





Bolster your sound with the texturizing tools of Sequential’s formidable FX suite. Fully digital at 24-bit/48kHz, the A and B mixes include multiple delay and reverb options, as well as chorus, flanger, phase shifter, and ring modulation. Push the vintage-inspired circuitry to its harmonic edges with gritty, stereo analog distortion, or hit the true bypass to maintain a fully analog signal path. Utilize the 3-octave range of the versatile arpeggiator to elicit compelling playback, or ramp up the rhythm with the polyphonic 64-step sequencer. Stack or arrange your sonics across multiple voice modes, including a configurable-count unison, chord, or key. Plus, the polyphonic portamento is a striking supplement to the Trigon’s 6-voice scope.





Streamlined integration





Considering the plethora of inspiring opportunities afforded by the Trigon-6, Sequential made integration into any arrangement a breeze. An uncomplicated rear panel includes 1/4-inch audio outputs for left/mono, right, and headphones, delivering uncompromising audio from the studio to the stage. MIDI ports allow for dedicated control of in, out, and thru functions, while a USB-B port supports bidirectional MIDI communication. Footswitch ports are available for sustain and sequencer start/stop controls; expression pedal ports can accommodate filter cutoff and volume values. The Trigon-6 comes loaded with 500 factory presets, and an additional 500 are left blank for you to painlessly craft and recall your preferred patches. The streamlined, ergonomic interface includes vivid displays, backlit buttons, and a 10-bank program selection station, with 100 programs each.





Sequential Trigon-6 6-voice 49-key Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Features:


Semi-weighted and velocity-sensitive keys abound over an 8-octave range to balance sonic access and physical form factor


6-voice polyphony includes 3 VCOs per-voice for versatile voicing


Waveshapes are simultaneously selectable with dedicated per-oscillator PWM control to create striking and varied patches


Comprehensive LFO and Polymod tools allow for flexible destination options and complex patch-building


Reimagined classic ladder filter boasts switchable 2-/4-pole options and more, per voice


Carve out complex envelope generation with individuated 4-stage ADSR filter and amplifier envelopes


Dual, digital FX channels operate at an unrelenting 24-bit/48kHz


Spatializing FX offer reverb (room, hall, plate, spring), delay (sync, full-bandwdith digital, emulated bucket brigade), chorus, flanger, and phase shifter


Sweeping texturization tools are comprised of stereo, analog distortion and vintage knob for timeless character


Reactive aftertouch options include simultaneous selection from a choice of 8 destinations, included A and B FX mixes


Versatile voicing comprises variable selections in unison mode, as well as chord, key, and latch options


Glide through sonic vistas with polyphonic portamento, a spring-loaded and customizable pitch wheel, and an 8-octave transposition range


64-step sequencer is fully polyphonic for compelling rhythmic arrangements


Arpeggiator traverses up to 3 octaves with multiple playback choices and note values


Power-of-10 programming bank includes 500 potent presets and 500 user-programmable slots


Streamlined and accommodating formfactor enable total control with ease


Robust I/O suite includes 5-pin MIDI in/out/thru, USB-B for bidirectional MIDI, 1/4-inch stereo and headphone outputs, as well as multiple expression and footswitch ports