Nano Modules FONT - Filter & Sine Oscillator.
A compact 6HP 2-pole multimode analog filter designed for smooth, musical tone shaping and flexible sound design in Eurorack systems. FONT delivers a clean yet characterful filtering response with simultaneous lowpass and bandpass outputs, making it useful for both traditional subtractive synthesis and more experimental patching.
Despite its small size, FONT is designed to be sonically broad and responsive. It tracks well across frequency ranges, can be driven into resonance self-oscillation, and even functions as a sine oscillator at high resonance settings. This makes it useful not only as a filter, but also as a sound source and percussion generator when pinged or modulated.
Key Features
- 2-pole multimode analog filter: smooth, musical response with wide frequency control
- Simultaneous outputs: lowpass and bandpass available at the same time
- Self-oscillation capability: produces clean sine wave tones at high resonance
- 1V/Oct tracking input: usable as a sine oscillator for melodic or bass duties
- CV control of cutoff and resonance: full dynamic modulation support
- Attenuverters on CV inputs: precise control over modulation depth and polarity
- Percussive response (pinging): capable of kick, tom, and transient sound design
Functional Overview
FONT is designed as a flexible filter that can move between roles depending on patch context. In subtractive synthesis, it provides smooth sweeps and resonant shaping. When driven into resonance, it becomes a tonal oscillator. When pinged with short triggers, it behaves like a damped resonator for percussive synthesis.
The dual output design allows simultaneous access to different spectral components of the signal, enabling layered filtering or parallel processing without additional modules.
Use Case
Ideal for basslines, percussion synthesis, and general tone shaping in compact Eurorack systems. FONT works equally well as a primary filter in a voice, a resonant sound source, or a percussive element in more experimental patches.