Buchla 296e Spectral Processor

High-end spectral filtering and processing.

Officially licensed and endorsed by Buchla U.S.A. – the only such emulation of this rare and exclusive module

16 band-pass filters, each with its own VCA and envelope follower

Separate envelope decay times for each band

Scratch the surface of any synthesizer, and you’ll find the heritage of a few great brands. Buchlahas been responsible for some of the most innovative, creative, and sonically spectacularelectronic musical equipment ever made, and we’re proud to have such a legendary name in Softube Modular.

In addition to our previously released 259e Twisted Waveform Generator, take advantage of the myriad spectral processing capabilities of the big friendly filter bank, the new 296e Spectral Processor, the only software version of this module officially licensed by Buchla U.S.A.

“Softube’s new virtual version of the Buchla 296e Spectral Processor is addictive! An exquisite and exciting translation that has enticed me into endless hours of sonic exploration and discovery. It expands the capabilities of their Modular platform exponentially. Kudos!”

Todd Barton Electronic artist and Buchla legend

Have a listen

"The 296e is a truly powerful beast and I know nothing else that comes close. It can bring a widely modulated sci-fi landscape to your music, or a gently seductive warm coastal ambience. Hugely versatile and at a price that doesn’t mean you need to sell your grandparents! And, if out of inspiration, you can just simply sit back and enjoy the amazing light show."

Robin Rimbaud a.k.a Scanner Producer, DJ, remixer, and artist

Playlist: Demo with Todd Barton

In short

  • Made for Modular, Softube's Eurorack platform. Learn more about Modular

  • Officially licensed and endorsed by Buchla U.S.A. – the only such emulation of this rare and exclusive module

  • 16 band-pass filters, each with its own VCA and envelope follower

  • Separate envelope decay times for each band

  • Programmable graphic EQ

  • Real time performance filter

  • Morph between ‘A’ and ‘B’ level settings

  • Performs complex spectral transfer functions

  • Special new feature allows for ‘playing’ the filters with MIDI

  • Use as a vocoder, split into two banks of eight, or using two modules at once for full 16-band operation

  • Externally controllable “freeze” function stores the input spectrum as envelope values, or A and B levels, in the module’s memory

  • Multiband extraction of envelopes from audio inputs

Buchla 296e Spectral Processor

High-end spectral filtering and processing.
USD 149.00
14-day returns 20-day trial Tech support Three activations

System Requirements

  • Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15
  • Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11
  • Softube account
  • iLok account
  • Computer with AU, VST, VST3 and/or AAX compatible DAW host software
  • Internet access (for downloading installers and managing licenses)

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