{"product_id":"musictoner-chucklevins-strymon-superkar-32-voice-karplus-strong-synth-module","title":"Strymon SuperKar+ 32-Voice Karplus Strong Synth Module","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBring Strings, Tubes, and Textures to Life with the Strymon SuperKar+ 32-Voice Karplus Strong Synth Module \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuperKar+ is a groundbreaking Eurorack voice module that harnesses advanced Karplus-Strong synthesis to create the sounds of plucked, bowed, or blown instruments—along with countless hybrid tones. From percussive attacks to evolving legato melodies and lush, harmonic chords, SuperKar+ transforms delay feedback synthesis into a living, breathing musical experience. Every tone exists in a state of tension, dynamically shifting with each subtle change in attack, decay, and damping. The result: a deeply expressive module that responds organically to performance and modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAuthentic Karplus-Strong synthesis for string, tube, and percussive textures\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eTwo independent voices: Solo Voice and Chord Voice, each with individual outputs\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePlay melodies and chords simultaneously—Solo Voice supports MIDI polyphony\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eUp to 32 total voices (16-voice polyphonic Solo Voice + 16-voice Chord Voice)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eSmart Harmony system with selectable scales for dynamic chord creation\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eIndependent timbre, level, and routing controls for each voice\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in envelope and damping control—no external VCAs or envelopes required\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAudio inputs for both voices allow for excitation or resonator-style processing\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eCompact 12HP module with intuitive layout and expressive CV control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eTwo Instruments in One: Independent Melodies and Chords\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuperKar+ divides its synthesis engine into two flexible voices: a \u003cb\u003eSolo Voice\u003c\/b\u003e for monophonic or polyphonic performance and a \u003cb\u003eChord Voice\u003c\/b\u003e for harmonically rich accompaniments. Both can run independently or in tandem, each with its own timbre, pitch control, and level. The Solo Voice supports full MIDI polyphony for keyboard-style performance, while the Chord Voice generates harmonies or basslines based on incoming CV, with selectable intervals and smart scale modes.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003e32-Voice Polyphony and Intelligent Harmony\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith up to 16 voices per section, SuperKar+ can generate a massive 32-voice soundscape within a single module. The Chord Voice produces harmonies over five octaves with intelligent voicing, while the Solo Voice delivers stable tuning across six octaves via CV and eight octaves via MIDI. Whether you’re building thick harmonic layers, octave basslines, or smartly voiced chords, the results are rich, musical, and deeply nuanced.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eDeep Control, Simple Interface\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespite its immense power, SuperKar+ features a clear and inviting interface. Each parameter—\u003cb\u003eAttack\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDecay\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eDamp\u003c\/b\u003e—interacts within the delay feedback structure to create endless tonal variety, from bright resonant plucks to muted percussive tones or bowed-string articulations. All key parameters can be modulated via CV for expressive, evolving sound design.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003ePerformance and Expression Tools\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDamp: Shapes brightness and resonance, from open ringing tones to palm-muted textures\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDecay: Controls sustain and self-oscillation for percussive or sustained sounds\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAttack: Adjusts transient response—plucked, bowed, or blown behavior\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDetune: Adds lifelike variation with random per-note detuning\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eTimbre: Choose between string-based (positive feedback) and tube-based (negative feedback) modes\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eGlide: Adds portamento between notes for smooth transitions\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eHarmony: Creates octave, fifth, and chordal harmonies with optional smart scale tracking\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eScale: Select from scales including Harmonic Minor, Major, Dorian, Lydian, Phrygian, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eImmersive Output and Stereo Flexibility\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuperKar+ offers multiple output modes to suit any patching workflow. Choose between Wide Stereo, Narrow Stereo, Split Outputs (Solo to Left, Chord to Right), or Mono Sum for flexible routing and processing. The module’s internal mixer balances both voices independently, with built-in amplitude control and no need for external VCAs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eCreative Connectivity\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudio inputs on both voices allow SuperKar+ to act as a resonator or sound processor for other modules. Feed external sounds to excite its delay network or use it as a sympathetic resonator to create organic, evolving tonal interactions across your modular system.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eSound Design Inspiration\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloped by Strymon co-founder and DSP engineer Pete Celi, SuperKar+ represents years of refinement following the Karplus-Strong engine introduced in the StarLab module. Every pluck, strike, or breath feels alive—each interaction between feedback, damping, and decay creates subtle movement and realism. From bowed strings to clay-drum resonances, SuperKar+ invites you to explore infinite musical variation through a single module.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio \u0026amp; Synthesis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eKarplus-Strong synthesis with 32-voice polyphony (16 per section)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eStable tuning: 8 octaves (MIDI), 6 octaves (CV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eScale Modes: Harmonic Minor, Aeolian, Major, Expanded Voicing Major, Dorian, Lydian, Phrygian, All Major\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eOutput Modes: Wide Stereo, Narrow Stereo, Split Outputs, Mono Sum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcessing \u0026amp; Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e520 MHz ARM Superscalar processor\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e32-bit floating point DSP processing\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eIndependent control for Attack, Decay, Damp, Glide, Harmony, and Timbre per voice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInputs \u0026amp; Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eCV pitch input per voice (+\/- 1 octave range)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDedicated CV inputs for Attack, Decay, Damp, Detune, and Harmony\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAudio inputs for Solo and Chord Voices\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eStereo\/mono output configuration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eWidth: 12HP\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003ePower:  +12V \/ -12V (exact draw TBD)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eDesigned and built in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e    Manufacturer: Strymon\u003cbr\u003eModel: Z120-KAR+\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I869114-N-2-WHXA\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 852571008639\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Musictoner Musictoner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Musictoner has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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