Synthetic Sound Labs has introduced the Hypster Chaos Generator, the latest addition to their extensive line of MU format synth modules.

The Hypster produces signal waveforms, varying from simple periodic to complicated multiperiodic to extremely dense and complex, both in the low frequency control range as well as up into audio frequencies.

The Hypster features Rate, Gain, Damp inputs with external CV input attenuators, 8 “chaos” outputs, and a dual trace LCD Lissajous display. All inputs and outputs are standard ¼” phone jacks.

With an eight-signal output, it can simultaneously control multiple synthesizer parameters or generate several audio waveforms.

SSL says that the Hypster was designed in collaboration with the “Chief Chaos Crafter and Elite Entropy Engineer” himself, Ian Fritz.

Here’s what SSL shared for the Hypster’s features:

• Unruly Squiggles: Square waves? Sinusoidal? The Hypster generates signals that even it doesn’t fully understand. Good luck figuring them out.
• Whacky Waveforms:  Comes with its own limited 2 channel Lissajous oscilloscope that will have your eyes crossed and your head spinning.  Touch screen control of trace length & thickness.
• Random Frequency Hopping: Is it 1Hz? Is it 10KHz? Who knows? The Hypster can help you slog through your synth frequencies like a snail on acid, or skip like a caffeinated rabbit on a pogo stick.
• Amplitude Anarchy: Say goodbye to predictable voltage. Every signal is a surprise—a rollercoaster ride of peaks and troughs that’ll keep you on your toes.
• Pseudorandom Personality: Switch between “Mild” or “Wild”, and “Curly” or “Squirrelly”.  Turn up the “Rate”, “Gain” and “Damp” controls, and you’ll summon a signal so erratic, it might start communicating with the cosmos (no promises on what it’ll say).

Here’s a couple of examples of the Hypster in action:

Pricing and Availability:

The Hypster is available now for $425 USD.