Contains a synthesizer that can be triggered by a guitar
Archetype: Rabea from Neural DSP features a synthesizer that can be triggered by a standard guitar, without the need for any special pickups or hardware.
New guitar-controlled synth modules for the MOD platform
MOD Devices have launched a set of modular synthesizers that allow musicians to play synth sounds using a guitar, with no modifications or special pickups required.
In Part 1, we saw how manufacturers realised that putting DSP effects on synths made for great sales. Subsequently, they twigged that it was also a good idea to let us take them off again (selectively), and route and adjust them ourselves.