Industrial Music Electronics Piston Honda MKIII Dual Wavetable Oscillator
Best advanced oscillator for experimental sound designers.
The Piston Honda mk3 is a dual wavetable oscillator that builds upon its predecessor with enhanced features and a more refined sonic palette. It houses 512 16-bit waveforms organized in an 8x8x8 configuration, offering full resolution manipulation via sliders or CV. Unlike previous versions, its CV inputs accept both positive and negative voltages, and it includes a CV-operable preset manager for storing and recalling configurations. A 128x32 OLED display provides visual feedback on waveform, frequency, and preset selections, while a micro-SD slot allows for loading custom 16-bit waveforms compatible with the Synthesis Technology WaveEdit program.
$525.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
160
/ 227
#160 in Electronic Oscillators
Price vs Category Average
-75%
Below average
Width
17
/ HP
Who it's for
- Sound designers seeking unique, intricate, and highly dynamic digital textures.
- Modular enthusiasts who thrive on intricate patching and dynamic sound transformation.
- Creative producers wanting to integrate their own waveforms into a powerful digital oscillator.
Who should skip it
- Beginners to modular synthesis or those preferring immediate, intuitive sound generation.
- Musicians prioritizing classic analog warmth or a more traditional, less experimental sonic profile.
- Budget-conscious producers or those not already invested in the Eurorack ecosystem.
Performance breakdown
Wavetable Depth
Massive 512-waveform library offers unparalleled sonic exploration and texture.
Modulation Flexibility
Bipolar CV inputs unlock deep, expressive control over complex waveform morphing.
Preset Management
CV-operable recall makes integrating complex patches into live performances seamless.
Visual Feedback
OLED display provides essential, real-time clarity for precise waveform navigation.
Customization Potential
Micro-SD support allows for endless expansion with user-defined custom waveforms.
Rack Integration
17HP footprint is efficient given the dual-oscillator power packed inside.
Key Specs
Width
17HP
Depth
40mm
Current draw
105mA at +12V
Current draw
35mA at -12V
Features
- Dual wavetable oscillator
- Sophisticated preset manager
- Integrated oscilloscope display
- 128x32 OLED display
- Voltage-controlled preset manager
- Micro-SD slot for custom waveforms
- Slaved unison detune oscillator
- FM input doubles as audio input
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Piston Honda MKIII for its exceptional sound quality and robust build. Its unique dual wavetable design offers an expansive sonic palette, allowing for complex and evolving textures that are difficult to achieve with other oscillators. Users appreciate the module's deep modulation possibilities, which, while requiring some exploration, unlock truly distinctive and inspiring sounds. The overall design is celebrated for its ability to transform a modular setup, making it a standout piece for sonic exploration.
Know before you buy
Yes. The module features a micro-SD slot that allows you to load custom 16-bit waveforms. These files must be compatible with the Synthesis Technology WaveEdit program.
The Piston Honda MKIII includes a CV-operable preset manager, allowing you to store and recall your configurations on the fly. You can trigger these changes using external control voltages, making it highly effective for evolving patches during a set.
The FM input is versatile; it functions as a standard frequency modulation input for the oscillator, but it can also be used as an audio input for processing external signals through the module's architecture.
Yes, the 128x32 OLED display acts as an integrated oscilloscope. It provides clear visual feedback on your current waveform, frequency settings, and preset selections.
The Piston Honda MKIII is 17HP wide and has a depth of 40mm. It draws 105mA from the +12V rail and 35mA from the -12V rail.
Unlike earlier iterations, the MKIII's CV inputs are designed to accept both positive and negative voltages. This provides a much wider range of modulation possibilities and greater compatibility with various control sources.
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