Frap Tools Introduces Magnolia

BySynth and Software Newsroom February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Magnolia is a new 8-Voice Analog Thru-Zero FM Synthesizer from Frap Tools.

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

Magnolia brings modular synthesis techniques to the world of analogue polysynths — with all the latter’s advantages: immediacy of use; polyphony, obviously; powerful sound; and all those little unpredictable details, known affectionally as ‘analogue warmth’. With its expressive 61-key keybed from fellow Italians FATAR featuring velocity and polyphonic aftertouch, it is evident from the outset that this is a highly-playable instrument. Indeed, it is meant to be played and, as such, offers users many ways to dynamically interact with the sounds that they make. Many physical access points are built into its well-thought-through design, including PITCH and MOD (modulation) wheels, a MACRO knob (assignable to every parameter) and a MORPH knob (to gradually transform the sound from the settings of part A to the settings of part B), plus two expression pedal inputs.

There are a total of 16 MODULATION SOURCES and 38 modulation destinations — all equipped with an LED (Light Emitting Diode) to indicate whether they are active, three LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators), three envelopes, and, most importantly, POLYMOVE to be getting on with; the latter is actually a refined random generator that creates a random control signal for every voice and every destination within that voice — anyone seeking a quick way to animate their sounds, from subtle variations to complete chaos.