M-Audio Venom 49-key Analog-modeling Synthesizer

M-Audio Venom

 is a 49-key synthesizer, combining the character of classic analog synths with modern digital processing to deliver an aggressive, infectious new sound. Whet your appetite with the included presets, then sink your teeth into creating original sounds - from atmospheric and subtle to angry and downright nasty. Easily tweak parameters from the intuitive top-panel interface, or explore endless sound design and configuration possibilities with the included software editor. Perform bass lines, leads, and more with a full-size keyboard designed to satisfy serious players. Even you can utilize Venom as an audio interface with Pro Tools M-Powered and other music software - forming a powerful production machine to take your music in dangerous new directions.

• Requires Pro Tools M-Powered 8 or higher.

• 49-key, full-size, synth-action keyboard
• Classic arpeggiator with up, down, and alternating patterns
• 12-voice polyphony, each voice including
  3 oscillators with 41 waveforms and 53 drum sounds sampled from vintage analog synths, FM digital synths, and drum machines
  pulse-width modulation, sync, FM, and ring modulation
  resonant multimode filter with tube saturation limiting
  12 dB/octave (2-pole) low pass
  12 dB/octave (2-pole) band pass
  12 dB/octave (2-pole) high pass
  24 dB/octave (4-pole) low pass
  24 dB/octave (4-pole) band pass
  24 dB/octave (4-pole) high pass
  3 LFOs with selectable sample-and-hold
  3 AHDSR envelopes
  16 modulation routes
• 512 onboard Single patches
• 4-part multitimbral operation with independent MIDI-syncable phrase sequencers
• 256 onboard Multi (layered) patches
• 2 global bus effects
  Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser
• 1 insert effect per multitimbral part (4 total)
  Compression, EQ, Distortion, Bit Reduction, Decimation
• tap-tempo and manual BPM control from top panel
• built-in USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface (USB 1.1 backward compatible)
  2 x 2 24-bit, 44.1 kHz operation
  mic, instrument, and stereo line level inputs route to DAW
  synth sounds route to DAW
  DAW audio output mixes into main outputs
  stereo main audio outputs (1/4" TS)
  stereo headphone output (1/4" TRS)
  master volume knob; instrument and mic gain knobs
  MIDI In and MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)
• large custom LCD
• 4 rotary encoders and 1 button for performance control and editing
• dual-function octave up/down and transpose controls
• assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
• sustain (1/4" TS) and expression (1/4" TRS) pedal inputs
• included Vyzex Venom software editor
  arrange sounds into banks, rename patches, and save backups
  patch collider feature mashes up multiple patches to create new hybrid sounds
  16-cell modulation matrix offers comprehensive routing configurations

System Requirements

Compatibility: MME, ASIO, Core Audio/Core MIDI, Pro Tools M-Powered 8 and higher

Minimum System Requirements (PC):
Venom Audio/MIDI USB Driver
Windows XP 32-bit (SP3)*, Windows Vista 32/64 (SP2), or Windows 7 32/64
1.8 GHz** multi-core processor
* Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not supported.
** CPU may be higher for laptops. Avid suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above

Vyzex Venom Editor/Librarian:
Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7
P4 equivalent processor
32-bit color graphics
1024x800 or larger display

Minimum System Requirements (Mac):
Venom Audio/MIDI USB Driver
Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.2
1.8 GHz* multi-core processor
CPU may be higher for laptops. Avid suggests you also check the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be greater than the above

Vyzex Venom Editor/Librarian:
OS X 10.4, 10.5, or 10.6
PowerPC G5 or Intel processor
1024x800 or larger display

Line Outputs
Max output level: +6 dBV
SNR and DR: -99 dB/99 dB
THD+N: +/-0.2 dB
Crosstalk: 90 dB

Line Inputs
Max. input level: 2.1 dBV
SNR and DR: -96 dB/96 dB
THD+N: -89 dB
Frequency response: +/-0.2 dB
Crosstalk: -90 dB

Headphone Outputs (into 32R)*
Max. output power: 33 mW @ -88; THD
SNR and DR: -98 dB/98 dB
Frequency response: +/-0.2 dB
Crosstalk: -60 dB

Microphone Input at Min. Gain, No Pad (unless noted differently)
Max. input level: -2.2 dBu
SNR: -96 dB; -75 dB
DR: 96 dB; 75 dB
THD+N: -89 dB
Frequency response: +/-0.2 dB
Gain range: 35 dB
Input impedance: 5.0k ohms
Phantom power: N/A

Instrument Input at Min. Gain, No Pad (unless noted differently)
Max. input level: +10 dBV; -95 dB
DR: 95 dB; 83 dB
THD+N: -88 dB
Frequency response: +/-0.2 dB
Gain range: 35 dB
Input impedance: 1M ohms

This device is capable of outputting +12dBV on the line outputs and 66mW on the headphones. At these levels, the output noise performance will increase by 6dB. The rated output specs (+6dBV, 33mW) reflect what is capable with only USB as the source

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