M-Audio Venom 12-Voice Virtual Analog Synthesizer

the warmth of vintage keyboards combined with modern digital processing > aggressive new sound
512 single-sound patches and 256 layered patches > start playing right out of the box
intuitive real-time performance controls plus software editor > endless sound design possibilities
49-key, full-size, synth-action keyboard > great playability
Pro Tools compatible USB audio/MIDI interface > ready for the stage and studio

49-key, full-size, synth-action keyboard

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

4-part multitimbral operation with independent MIDI-syncable phrase sequencers

512 onboard Single patches

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

classic arpeggiator with up, down, and alternating patterns

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

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