Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Grey Limited Edition

Desktop Drum Machine & Synthesiser 

The final and most unique PĒRKONS HD-01 Limited Edition run of 100 units features a sophisticated industrial grey enclosure, signature lighting strike engraved panels and a special touch – each unit is signed by our self-proclaimed visionary, Ģirts.

The side panels are made from a selection of woods, handpicked by our friend - an artisan craftsman named Sandis Vāgners. Cherry, walnut, ash, teak, sapele, maple and padouk are featured in various combinations, creating a unique infusion of character for each pair of panels with a premium lacquer finish to bring out the characteristic grain of each wood. The engraved pattern is achieved with the Lichtenburg burning method that ensures a truly unique pattern on each panel.

• 4 hybrid voices (digital sound engine and analogue multimode filter with overdrive)
• 8 controls per voice
• External trigger inputs for each voice
• Individual voice outputs
• Individual FX sends and returns
• Master FX send and return
• 64 kit and 64 pattern memory + additional memory on the SD card
• Built-in BBD emulation and a compressor
• Modulation LFO with morphing waveforms; up to 8 modulation destinations per voice
• 4 track sequencer, 4 time divisions and 4 time multiplications per track
• Per-step ratchets and probabilities
• Shuffle & groove settings for each track
• MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
• Dimensions: 315mm x 454mm x 90mm (including knob height)
• Weight: 3.7 kg
• 2 year manufacturer warranty

PĒRKONS HD-01 is a unique live performance and sound design instrument that tears down the borders between drum machine, synthesizer, and drone instrument. 

PĒRKONS HD-01 combines a digital sound-engine with analogue overdrive and multi-mode filter with an outstanding sequencer with immediate access to all four percussion tracks. Individual voice-outs, send-returns and a trigger-in further widens the versitility of this drum machine and will no-doubt inspire some interesting projects. 

Each voice has 3 sound engine modes, a HP/BP/LP filter and 8 controls for nuanced sound design, including an internal analogue BBD FX send. All voice parameter settings can be saved as KITS. To add dynamics to the performance, parameter automation is implemented and a modulation LFO can be assigned to all parameters.

For a real thunderstorm, integration with external gear is considered - each voice has a dedicated velocity-sensitive trigger input, individual output and FX send and return with 6.3mm jack sockets, along with extensive MIDI implementation. All voices are summed and run through a built-in optical compressor and master overdrive.

PĒRKONS HD-01 is a unique live performance and sound design instrument that tears down the borders between drum machine, synthesizer and drone instrument. Time to ride the skies!