Monopolyphonix: Kontakt Instrument Based on the Farfisa Syntorchestra

The instrument is built from 165 multi-sampled 24-bit recordings of a recently restored Farfisa Syntorchestra. The original combines a polyphonic divide-down section and a basic monosynth running in parallel. Because the two sections have different pitch behavior, they can beat and phase against each other.

According to the developer, the polyphonic section gives stable pitch while the monophonic section adds drift and imperfection. With careful tuning of the front panel, the two can be combined into a large sound. The monophonic section can also produce chime, twang and theremin-like timbres.

Monopolyphonix includes a 4-voice layering engine that lets you combine sounds and save the result. The library provides 16 multi-sampled voices and partials, so you can shape each layer within the instrument.

The 34 example instrument patches are editable, which makes them a practical starting point for building your own sounds. The 12 layered multi patches show how the layering engine can be used across several voices.