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If you’ve been trying to fit a real-deal polysynth into your modular rack without turning it into a preset-hunting nightmare, Knobula just handed you a solution. The new Monumatic Eurorack module is an eight-voice polyphonic synth and legato monosynth squeezed into just 12HP, and it’s completely free of screens or menus.
Knobula’s known for making modules that feel more like instruments than interfaces, and Monumatic keeps that streak going. You get immediate hands-on sound design, access to 16 oscillator types, six filter modes, stereo reverb, and MIDI Polyphonic Expression—all without diving into a single sub-menu.
At a Glance:
- Eight-voice polyphony or mono mode with adaptive tuning and chord memory
- 16 oscillator models ranging from CZ-style phase distortion to gnarly sync tones
- Built for hands-on control with zero screens and deep CV/MIDI integration
Big Sounds, Small Space, No Screens
Let’s get straight to it: Monumatic builds on the legacy of Knobula’s Poly Cinematic but pushes things further. It keeps the same straightforward approach—twist knobs, get sounds—but expands the sonic range with more oscillator and filter options.
You’ve got phase distortion, Solina-style strings, SuperSaw stacks, drawbar organs, even Polymoog-inspired Vox tones. All these are processed through virtual analog modeling, with no samples anywhere. Detune lets you shape harmonic spread, and Drive can heat up the filter circuits, which include a vowel filter for vocal textures and a dual-peak notch for movement-rich pads.
And it all fits in 12HP. No touchscreens. No shift functions. Just knob-per-function control that makes it easy to stay creative instead of technical.
For CV lovers, there’s plenty: two assignable modulation inputs (CV A and B), dedicated inputs for Gate, Filter, and Pitch (V/Oct), and a smart MIDI input that supports full MPE. That means expressive playing without needing a patch matrix or menu diving.
MIDI Meets Modular Without the Compromises
What makes the Monumatic Eurorack module really click is how it handles MIDI. You can hook up a standard controller or an MPE device and get access to everything from dynamic velocity response to pitch-per-note control. That makes it a rare beast in Eurorack—a truly playable polyphonic instrument that feels natural whether you’re playing stabs, drones, or full pads.
There’s even micro-tuning on board. In poly mode, Monumatic simulates that lovely analog drift or dives into just intonation for pitch-perfect harmonics, all assignable via CV. You can also load custom chords into preset slots for one-finger chord stabs or arpeggiated layers over your patch.
Flip it into mono mode and it tightens up, giving you a fat, legato-friendly lead or bass voice that still benefits from the same filters and effects.
Knobula’s approach is clear here: make it playable, make it fun, and don’t clutter the signal path with layers of hidden parameters. That’s why there’s no preset recall or screens. It’s the kind of module that encourages spontaneous ideas and performance-based patching.
Final Thoughts
Knobula’s Monumatic Eurorack module is a powerful entry in a space that’s usually light on polyphony and heavy on complexity. At £345.00 (excluding VAT), it’s priced for serious sound in a compact footprint, and it delivers that without asking you to squint at a screen or remember arcane button combos.
It’s available now via Knobula’s shop and their global network of dealers. If you’re building a rack that’s meant for real-time play instead of preset recall, this one deserves a look.
Check it out at: https://www.knobula.com/product-page/monumatic
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