Unatronics’ Seeq-it is a $195 square wave synthesizer with a built-in stepped sequencer.
There are 8 steps to the sequence, and each step can be set to a different pitch or turned off. LEDs on the front panel indicate the position and speed of the sequence as it moves in a circle. A 2nd low-frequency oscillator can be used to modulate the output pitch, resulting in additional tones and rhythms. A built-in resonant lowpass filter allows for fat frequency sweeps and tone control.
Seeq-it’s sound is reminiscent of both 8-bit video games and classic techno sequencers. The pitch output ranges from very high to very low, earth-shaking bass frequencies.
There is a Control Voltage input/output on the back for an external clock, to aid you in synchronizing Seeq-it to other drum machines and sequencers. An Audio modulation input allows you to plug in a Beep-it or other hot-signal source for interesting frequency-modulation effects. One 1/4″ output allows Seeq-it to connect to external amplifiers, effects, and recording devices.
See the Unatronics’ site for details.
$195.00 ?? Not really impressed.
Underwhelming. Why not throw a few extra components in there and make it, y’know, sound good and possess some sonic flexibility rather than shallow gimmickry?
It could be good teaching tool, tho… on the basics of sound synthesis and sequencing.