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22/10/2026

What's behind the factory presets?
Here's an insight from (Gianni Proietti), who created some of the original factory programs, about what makes Magnolia so special.

Stay tuned for Part.2 and check out the full video on our channel!

17/10/2026

Here's a quick preview of all the 100 factory programs on Magnolia.
No external FX added.

What is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!

Here's a quick preview of all the 100 factory programs on Magnolia....

08/10/2026

What is "modular" sound? It's pointless to seek a definition, but in our opinion the core feature of "modular synthesis" is the capability of modulating the modulation sources to an infinite degree. We tried to capture this feature in Magnolia through its extensive modulation matrix, where you can modulate almost everything with everything else. check it out!

01/10/2026

Stop making boring LFOS! Magnolia allows you to modulate their parameters, but also to synchronize them. Take advantage of both of these features to step up your LFO game and create intricate rhythmic patterns!

24/09/2026

Stop making boring arpeggios ❌ check out these four simple tricks to bring your automatic playing to the next level of dynamics and captivation! there is a complete video on our YT channel if you want a step-by-step guide.

15/09/2026

MICROTONAL MUSIC IS HERE if you really want it... Assign a 50% keyboard tracking to Magnolia's oscillators and transform your keyboard into a quarter-tone controller, so to be able to play your favorite polka-dot riffs!

16/03/2026

È uscita la recensione per SM Strumenti Musicali della nostra Magnolia, a cura di Gianni Proietti AKA Gattobus!

Leggila qui sotto 👇

Magnolia è il nuovo sintetizzatore analogico realizzato dall'italiana Frap Tools, e per l'occasione l'ha provato per voi un amico e tester di eccezione: Gianni Proietti (aka Gattobus)!

09/03/2026

Magnolia just featured on Gearnews' 5 Stunning Analog Synths chart! Check out the full article here:

These are five incredible analog synths from the new breed of designers - and some are surprisingly affordable!

27/01/2026

At last, Magnolia is now officially shipping!⁠
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Magnolia is an eight-voice analog through-zero linear FM synthesizer. Besides the classic analog polysynth sounds, its design allows programming some less conventional timbres closer to the world of modular synthesizers, and especially of the so-called “complex oscillators.”⁠
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Magnolia allows to bring modular synthesis techniques in the world of analog polysynths, with all the known advantages of the latter: polyphony, immediacy of use, powerful sound, and those little unpredictable details generally known as “analog warmth.”⁠
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Magnolia is a highly playable instrument thanks to its expressive Fatar keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch and encourages sound exploration through its large and relaxing front panel.⁠
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04/05/2025

Here's a short film on the current Magnolia status, as well as some sound previews from the pre-production units that you'll be able to test at Superbooth 2025!

https://frap.tools/magnoliaMagnolia will be an 8-voice analog through-zero FM synthesizer, which we built to create sounds from the modular world through a c...