The Shakmat Ballista Blast is a hybrid digital–analog full synthesiser voice that combines a multi-engine VCO (Classic, Wavetable and FM), multiple filter types, distortion, an assignable envelope, a randomiser and preset management, all within 12hp.
It blends digital sound engines with a real analog processing chain, so you can go from squelchy basslines to glassy textures, from smooth harmonic tones to wild, chaotic mayhem, without being stuck with a single ammunition type.
To keep things lively, the Ballista Blast includes a built-in envelope, an assignable random source, and a velocity input, all routable to nearly any parameter, so even the simplest patch can feel animated and performance-ready.
Ballista Blast stores 256 presets, with Select Bus support for quick recall in a system built for action.

Features

• Digital core (16 bits - 48KHz) with full analog processing chain
• Three Synthesis Engines : Classic subtractive, wavetable and FM
• Four analog filter types (2 poles low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and 4 poles low-pass)
• VCA/LPG with distortion
• Built-in assignable envelope
• Gate-triggered randomizer with per-parameter depth
• Velocity input with independent scaling
• Memory of 256 presets, with both CV and Select Bus recall
• SD card for firmware update, user wavetables and presets management
• Expandable with up to two Ballista Blast Expanders
• DJ Tech Tools rubber injected knobs

Specifications

• Width: 12HP
• Depth: 29mm
• +12v: 135mA
• -12v: 45mA

Video: https://youtu.be/dACLDzVPFoA

Product Specs

• Item Number: 41880
• Make: Shakmat
• Model: Ballista Blast
• Condition: Brand New
• Finish: Silver
• Categories: keyboards-and-synths ⇒ eurorack
• Function: Digital Oscillator Synth Voice
• Made In: France
• MPN: SM-BB
• Modular Grid: Eurorack ⓘ ＋
• Dimensions*: 12 HP 29 mm deep
• Power*: 135 mA +12V 45 mA -12V 0 mA 5V

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