Wasp Deluxe

The Behringer Wasp Deluxe is a faithful and affordable recreation of a quirky and iconic British monophonic synthesizer from the late 1970s. This compact desktop/Eurorack module captures the unique, aggressive, and often delightfully unpredictable character of the original. Known for its distinct digital oscillator and analog filter combination, the Wasp Deluxe excels at creating gritty basses, cutting leads, and a wide array of bizarre sound effects. It's an ideal choice for producers and sound designers looking to add a unique and edgy flavor to their sonic palette.

The unique sound of the Wasp Deluxe comes from its hybrid architecture. It features a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) with sawtooth and pulse waveforms, plus a unique "Enhance" mode that adds extra harmonic richness. This digital oscillator feeds into a powerfully resonant, multi-mode analog filter, offering low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch modes, which is the source of much of the synth's character. The modulation capabilities are extensive for such a compact unit, with a flexible LFO offering multiple waveforms and a noise generator, along with two analog envelope generators. The semi-modular design, with its 16-point patch bay, allows for integration with other modular and CV-equipped gear, while USB and MIDI provide seamless connectivity with modern setups.

Features

• Authentic recreation of a classic 1970s hybrid synthesizer.
• Digitally controlled oscillator (DCO) with sawtooth, pulse, and "Enhance" mode.
• Multi-mode analog VCF with low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch settings.
• Flexible LFO with 6 selectable waveforms for extensive modulation.
• Two analog envelope generators for controlling the VCF and VCA.
• Semi-modular design with a 16-point patch bay for modular integration.
• 16-voice Poly Chain capability for combining multiple units.
• Compact desktop format that is also Eurorack compatible.
• Full MIDI and USB connectivity.