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TherapKid - SynthWizard - 05-03-2021
TherapKid
<div><span>TherapKid</span>
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<div class="field--label">Specifications</div>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Polyphony" data-content="The number of voices (notes) a device can produce simultaneously. Typically, a monophonic device can only play one note at a time. A Duophonic device can play two notes at a time. A polyphonic device can play two or more notes at a time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Polyphony - </span>
<span class="specification-value">2 Voices</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Multitimbral" data-content="A synthesizing instrument that can play two or more timbres (also called sounds or patches) at the same time. A typical multitimbral tone generator can play, for example, the brass, piano, and violin parts all at once." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Multitimbral - </span>
<span class="specification-value">2 Parts</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Oscillators" data-content="An electronic device which generates a periodic signal of a particular frequency, usually a sine wave, but sometimes a square wave or other waveform. In an analog synthesizer, oscillators typically produce regularly repeating fluctuations in voltage - that is, they oscillate. In digital synthesis, an oscillator more typically plays back a complex waveform by reading the numbers in a wavetable." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Oscillators - </span>
<span class="specification-value">4 VCOs</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Waveforms" data-content="A signal, either sampled (digitally recorded) or periodic, being generated by an oscillator. Also, the graphical display of a sound pressure wave over time." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Waveforms - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Pulse Variable, Saw Down, Saw Up, Sine, Square, Triangle, White Noise</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="VCA" data-content="Voltage controlled amplifier. A device that responds to a change in voltage at its control input by altering the gain of a signal being passed through it." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">VCA - </span>
<span class="specification-value">1 VCA with ADSR envelope</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Controls" data-content="On-board rotary knobs, linear sliders, and push-buttons or switches that may be used to edit various parameters." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Controls - </span>
<span class="specification-value">MIDI In, USB</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Arpeggiator" data-content="A device that steps from note to note for whichever keys are pressed (or latched) in a preset or random pattern." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Arpeggiator - </span>
<span class="specification-value">Multi-mode arpeggiator</span>
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<div class="field--item"><div class="double-field-extended form-group"><span class="specification-term" title="Memory" data-content="Storage capabilities for user programmed settings, patches, sequences, waveforms, and so on." data-placement="top" data-trigger="hover" data-toggle="popover">Memory - </span>
<span class="specification-value">50 Patches (RAM)</span>
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erson" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Naomi Bolton</a></span><span>Mon, 05/03/2021 - 09:46</span>
<div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>TherapKid is a desktop synth by Twisted Electrons that was released in 2019. The company already released TherapSid, named for the Sound Interface Device of the Commodore 64, but TherapKid is nothing to sneeze at either. This duo-phonic synthesizer combines the best elements of the first generation of SID with those of the later ones. This gives users the strong filter resonance that characterized the 8580 along with the gritty tone of the 6581.</p>
<p> With the TherapKid you get two voices, each of which has four oscillators. It can be played in duophonic mode, offering two notes at once or in mono mode where you can detune them. Each of the oscillators can even be detuned individually if you want to form chords or drones. Despite its use of 8bit wavetables, the TherapKid makes use of a powerful 96MHz 32bit processor for processing along with a 16bit DAC with oversampling and filtering. This provides retro fans the sound that they want while still having access to the summing headroom, rich-sounding filter, and complex modulations of modern hardware.</p>
<p> Other notable features of the TherapKid is its multi-mode arpeggiator as well as its ring modulator. It also has a dual therapSid style LFO with up to 48 connections that can be made with just the push of a button. This synth has 50 presets in memory and also offers a wild random preset generator.</p>
<p> In terms of design, the TherapKid is housed in a sturdy powder-coated steel case and is USB-powered. It can also be battery-powered if used in conjunction with a USB battery brick. The unit is very compact but has a sturdy feel to it. The top left section of the synth features four buttons with corresponding waveforms that can be toggled on or off. You can also hold down a waveform button and then use the mix know to fine-tune its volume. Users have access to four filter modes while each of the LFO's can modulate up to 24 of TherapKid's parameters. The knobs and buttons of TherapKid are very small, which could be an issue for some users, but it helps to keep the overall size of the synth compact.</p>
<p> Overall, TherapKid is a great synth for fans who love retro and chiptune music or have fond memories of the SID but don't want to spend a fortune on the bigger TherapSid.</p>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/1081" hreflang="en">Twisted Electrons</a></div>
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<div class="field--label">Year</div>
<div class="field--item">2019</div>
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<div class="field--label">Musical genre</div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/775" hreflang="en">Electronic music</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/779" hreflang="en">Digital</a></div>
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<div class="field--label">Interface features</div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/784" hreflang="en">Modern</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/788" hreflang="en">Desktop / Tabletop</a></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/790" hreflang="en">Synthetic</a></div>
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<div class="field--label">Price range</div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/taxonomy/term/795" hreflang="en">Less than $500</a></div>
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<div class="field--label">Image</div>
<div class="field--item"> <img src="http://www.vintagesynth.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/Therapkid.jpg" width="1024" height="682" alt="TherapKid" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive"></div>
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<div class="field--item"><a href="https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1653269/Twisted-Electrons-Therapkid.html#product-TherapKid">https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1653269/Twisted-Electrons-Therapkid.html#prod…</a></div>
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<div class="field--item">Twisted Electrons TherapKid User Manual</div>
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<div class="field--label">Description</div>
<div class="field--item">Twisted Electrons TherapKid User Manual</div>
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<div class="field field--name-field-youtube-link field--type-youtube field--label-hidden field--item"><img src="http://www.vintagesynth.com/sites/default/files/youtube/_BRfGb4kaqU.jpg" alt="Embedded thumbnail for TherapKid > YouTube (previous revision)" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive"></div>
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<div class="field field--name-field-youtube-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Twisted Electrons Therapkid demo</div>
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<div class="field field--name-field-youtube-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Nasu</div>
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<div class="field field--name-field-youtube-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field--item">Twisted Electrons therapKid Sound Demo (no talking)</div>
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