The Fizmo is a 48-voice synthesizer which uses 2nd-generation Transwave technology to create very organic sounds unlike any other synth available. Every programming function has its own dedicated knob or button, and there is a limited but useful 4-character LCD display. The Fizmo features an Arpeggiator and 24-bit VLSI effects with 41 algorithms, including a Vocoder and the ability to process incoming audio through the Vocoder and effects.

Transwave synthesis uses wavetables of sound data with layered variations in harmonic structures such that their timbres progress naturally from one end to the other. This allows for sounds to modulate over time, or by velocity, wheel, pressure, or any number of other options.

There are 2 oscillators available for each of the 4 presets allowing for 8 unique oscillators at the same time, not to mention individual LFO and Noise generators for each Osc. Another wonderful feature is the ability to stack up to four individual presets together into one sound and map them across the keyboard. This synth is very capable of some very complex sounds.

The built-in Arpeggiator has 118 presets which can be easily edited to your liking, and 26 real-time control/editing knobs make mutating your sound a pleasure. All controls may be recorded in real-time to an external sequencer.

The Fizmo Rack is 5U rack-mount version of the Fizmo with more patches. The Fizmo will appeal to anyone who creates electronic music, particularly those into techno, trance, ambient or industrial. Sound designers and film composers would also enjoy this synth. The evolving motion and rhythmic patterns of its sounds created by the Transwave technology set this synth apart from the others. The Fizmo has been used by Eat Static.

mardus

October 4, 2012 @ 6:38 pm

I finally got one TODAY!
It has the regulator fix and basically in mint condition hoorraaay :)))
And this beast is FAR from being a one trick pony.
More like a purple metal unicorn that flies in warp speeds!

hairyway

August 5, 2012 @ 12:41 am

This synthe can do weirds things, but can do also beautifull pad, great solo sounds great electric and etheral piano or lead ! Or plentiful or great sounds usable in "normal" music .But a lot of people used it for weird or special sound because it can be unique in this purpose. It's quite a nonsense some peoples are talking about something after watching some video on youtube. To talk about something, you have to test it really.

Joei Hinton

June 28, 2012 @ 3:17 pm

So you are convinced it's a one trick pony, but you never even tried it? You kids should just get a microkorg or something, it is more suitable for you. The Fizmo is a dreammachine if you know how to use it.

Hank

June 16, 2012 @ 11:39 am

Lol @ John. I love ensoniq stuff. I've watched demo after demo of this synth hoping to want it. But, I'm convinced it is a one trick pony. I only hear it doing weird pads.

DLovas

June 12, 2012 @ 9:49 am

Joseph below me is exactly correct. It took me quite a while to program only a few sounds... but those who are able to use a synthesizer, and those who are patient enough to "decrypt" the confusing behavior of this synth will be truly rewarded with fantastic sounds.

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