Erica Synths x Richie Hawtin Bullfrog – Analog Synthesizer

Erica Synths x Richie Hawtin Bullfrog – Subtractive Analog Synthesizer

Created by Erica Synths & Richie Hawtin, Bullfrog is an educational electronic music instrument that will captivate and inspire both youth and professionals alike. Bullfrog invites you to unlock musicality while combining the thrill of electronic music production with a comprehensive learning experience.

Classic Subtractive Synthesizer

Bullfrog is a classical subtractive synthesizer – it consists of several “modules” for sound generation – VCO, NOISE GENERATOR – and treatment – VCF, VCA/DELAY, as well as “modules” that generate control and modulation signals to control them – ENVELOPE GENERATORS and SAMPLE & HOLD.

Education Focused

The Bullfrog will not make the sound on its own unless it is patched – using euro rack patch cables to interconnect the “modules” or by inserting voice cards that create internal connections between the “modules” in a specific way and add extra functionality, like sampler/looper, sequencer, groove box, etc.

This approach better helps to understand the functionality of a subtractive synthesizer. It helps convey the principles of sound design with instruments like these.

Bullfrog Package:

• BULLFROG synthesizer
• Power adapter
• User manual
• 10 patch cables
• 3 pre-patched voice cards: Sequencer, Acid Bassline, Sampler Looper
• 3 DIY voice cards

The Bullfrog is a synthesizer dreamed up by Erica Synths and I to inspire and welcome a younger audience into the world of electronic music. Although first considered for someone’s first steps into synthesis the final robust design will also fit comfortably into anyone’s studio and/or performance setup. I can’t wait to see where the Bullfrog leads a curious new generation.

– Richie Hawtin, Electronic musician