Sonic Faction has introduced The Hatchet, a new virtual analog instrument for Ableton Live.

At the Hatchet’s core is the legendary Arp Axxe synthesizer which has been multi-sampled and re-programmed in Live.

Here’s what they have to say about The Hatchet:

The Hatchet is “a truly rich and warm sounding analog instrument that will take you back to the days of retro-synth bliss.  On the surface, this synth is capable of blistering leads, smooth solos, wicked bass lines and cascading arpeggios – The Hatchet stays true to the original instrument’s parameters and capabilities.

But dig deeper and you will find a flexible and ever-changing wonder-synth that is full of sonic surprises.  Sonic Faction has upped the ante by adding a whole rack of distortion FX as well as reverb, delay, psuedo-side chaining, resonator and more.”

The Hatchet also comes with a custom made step sequencer for the Novation Launchpad.

Sonic Faction is offering a 10% discount code, through the end of April, on The Hatchet, and all their instruments. Use discount code: 04synthtopia.

You can preview The Hatchet below.