User Manual

NEW PRODUCT FOR NAMM 2011
Anaheim, 01/13/2011 Radikal Technologies Debuts Accelerator Polyphonic Synthesizer At NAMM Show
2011
The Accelerator, Radikal Technologies' new flagship instrument, is a full featured polyphonic synth with eight
powerful subtractive voices (expandable up to 32). With the introduction of its Radikal Spectralis synthesizer
back in 2004 Radikal's R&D department already had established a reputation for having created the best
sounding synthesis engine in the world. Six years later the Spectralis' sound quality remains unmatched - until
now! Recent advances in DSP performance and the designer's relentless perfectionism in the development of
sound synthesis algorithms have taken things up yet another level. The result is this brand new polyphonic
instrument sporting a sound quality never heard before from digital synthesizers.
Each voice consists of three oscillators, two multimode filters, 6 envelope generators, three voice LFOs and one
section LFO. Phasemodulation, time linearity modulation, oscillator synchronisation, ringmodulation, sweepable
waveforms and a unique modulation and audio matrix allow for a much bigger spectrum flexibility than the
analog subtractive synthesizer counterpart. An additional noise source with independent multimode filtering and
variable signal routing has been added for more sonic flexibility. A three band full parametric EQ per voice is a
perfect addition to the engine to place that instrument right into the mix.
A very nice balanced lightweight keyboard with 61 keys, keyboard split option, aftertouch and velocity sensitivity
completes the new synthesizer.
The Accelerator is perfectly prepared for Live performances. A lot of synthesizers nowadays do not offer direct
patch selection anymore. Instead of using direct access push buttons one has to dial in the desired patch and
press enter. The Accelerator makes sound selection instantly available at your fingertips with dedicated patch
select buttons. Additionally the unique program chain feature allows for programming a chain of programs that
selects the correct patch automatically for you. Another stunning new feature is the the built in acceleration
sensor. Movements of the keyboard are converted into modulation data. This brilliant addition allows for
controlling parameters like pitch, the filter frequency or modulation depths by lifting up or shaking the keyboard.
How about step sequencers and arpeggiators? The Accelerator would certainly not be a Radikal Technologies
synthesizer if the designers had not integrated some sequencing goodies. You can enter some notes into the
step sequencer, transpose the sequences with the left hand while performing a solo at the upper end of the split
keyboard. Piece of cake!
The powerfully! warm and crispy sound of this new flagship synthesizer is destined to become the centerpiece of
any keyboard setup. For anyone wishing to expand the Accelerator‘s sonic power even more additional voices
with up to! 2 DSP expansion modules are available. The DSP expansions not only add extra polyphony to the
Accelerator, they will also allow the use up to eight independent synthesizer sounds at a time with the
integrated multimode feature.