Description
Play music in an entirely new way. The DATO Duo is an innovative little synthesizer that introduces the world of electronic music in a very playful way. Designed to be used by two people the Duo is a great way to get you in the habit of collaborating. If youre an aspiring producer want to introduce your child to synthesis or are simply a big kid with a playful outlook on life and creativity. Then the Duo fits the bill. Thanks to the intuitive layout of the Duo absolute beginners from as young as three to as old as ninety-nine can get involved with playing and creating fun music. And if you consider yourself a synthesis aficionado then the Duos streamlined workflow might be what you need to kick start the creative process. Innovative and intuitive synthesizer The design of the DATO Duo is entirely focused on tactile interaction. Its simple layout offers plenty of controls for you to get really involved with. With controls that are immediately apparent and playfully labelled – a train tunnel for the delay a mouse and an elephant for amplification a slide for glide. With two separate sides handling two different sound creation disciplines the Duo features both a sound creation side and a sequencing side. With tactile knobs buttons and faders kids of all ages can immediately grasp the fun and creativity of sound synthesis. Working together One side of the Duo is a synthesizer the other is a sequencer. Giving half of the controls over to a partner is a great way to create and collaborate. This unique form of performance requires a slight reliance on each others creative outlook. However differences in what you both think sounds good can result in very unique forms of music. The synthesizer features a wide range of timbres from gritty sounds to soft tones a true mono beast. Control elements like the wave shape the release time and the frequency. Play with effects like bitcrusher or accenting. You can even add simple beats with the pads on the front. The eight note sequencer gives you enough scope to create amazing melodies. Compose these melodies with the easy to use and tactile keys on the front. Use the randomise function to create new sequences instantly. And speed and pitch up and down. A growing system A system that grows with you. The DATO Duo is built to expand with you as your skills improve. Meaning that you can introduce in new elements like external effects drum pads and even your modular synthesizer set up. Throw a distortion pedal into the mix to add an abrasive twist. Add a drum machine to give you a pounding beat. With MIDI in and out SYNC in and out and a 3.5mm headphone/line out; theres nothing the Duo cant handle. Features Monophonic synthesizer Eight step sequencer Wide range of connection options Ten note keyboard Randomise function for the sequencer Very intuitive layout Specifications Synthesizer 2 oscillators:1 pulse (variable width) and 1 sawtooth Digital low pass filter with resonance Amp envelope (note length and release time) Sample rate reduction Noise-based percussion synthesizer Sequencer 8-step circular sequencer Pentatonic keyboard. Two octaves. Inputs and outputs Audio out capable of driving headphones Sync input and output compatible with Korg Volca Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators MIDI IN and MIDI OUT on full-size DIN connectors Internal speaker Micro USB for power and firmware update. 5V 2A max Physical Weight: 2kg Dimensions: 23 x 19 x 9 cm Power: 5V DC (micro USB) Other: Built-in speaker
