SYNTHESIZERS AND GUITAR PEDALS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN PORTLAND OREGON USA

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1 SYNTHESIZERS AND GUITAR PEDALS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN PORTLAND OREGON USA

2 Malekko Heavy Industry Corporation is based in Portland, Oregon and proudly produces products made in the USA including the EKKO 616 and B:ASSMASTER pedals as well as the VARIGATE 8+, VOLTAGE BLOCK and SYSTEM-500 Eurorack modules. Malekko is co-owned by entrepreneur Josh Holley and music industry veteran Paul Barker. Paul Barker is a former member of the bands Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Lard, Pailhead, The Blackouts, Lead Into Gold, PTP, Acid Horse and others. As a recording and touring musician and producer, Barker has performed in venues world-wide and brings to the Malekko aesthetic his personal and practical experience in using vintage and new gear onstage and off. Barker co-produced all of Ministry s albums from "Land of Rape and Honey" through "Animositisomina", including "Psalm 69" under the moniker "Hermes Pan" of the Luxa/Pan production team. Josh Holley is a long-time fan of synthesizers and is extremely knowledgeable on the subject, from vintage to modern instruments. His passion and vision propels development toward new frontiers of audio sculpting devices. All Malekko products carry the personal stamps of approval of both Josh & Paul- Superlative. A litte bit of history: Having survived the joys of playing in a band together for a year, in 2006 the two intrepid owners of MALEKKO hit upon the brilliant idea of working together in commerce. Fortunately, they were not living in the same state at that time. This allowed an unencumbered genesis to occur on and around, and I mean all around, a kitchen table. Kitchen tables, being what they are, and the fabulous Barker B:ASSMASTER, being what it is, soon demanded that a new and proper "shop" be acquired for the expanding business. This new space also allowed a certain sanity to settle over the kitchen by shifting the location of the experienced emotional extremes brought on by the now year-old company's growth. No more smashed crockery, crushed pedals now littered the expansive parking lot, run over in just reward for their insubordination. And this does not include the fates of so many prototypes unable to achieve our high expectations. Too dark and horrible to describe, these pedals' demise would make every fan of guitar effects wince, shudder and cross themselves. But all was not lost-- the Echo 600, soon followed by the Echo 300, met the highest standards for our hand-built pedals and are considered by many to be the best examples of new/old analog delay technology. Merrily constructing pedals, enjoying interactions with dealers and customers, abusing prototypes and ourselves, time marched ceaselessly in it's inevitability. The duo moved the operation from Texas to Portland Oregon and pedals, modules as well as the Malekko team has grown exponentially since! Our 12th year promises more visionary designs including Eurorack modules, tabletop synths and effects pedals. Recognized the world over, we are thankful for the praise MALEKKO receives from players and dealers for our products and customer support. Malekko 2018

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6 NAMM 2018 PRESS RELEASE HEAVY INDUSTRY CORPORATION 814 SE 14TH AVE PORTLAND OREGON CONTACT: ANNA SITKO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MALEKKO UNVIELS SIX NEW EURORACK MODULES AT NAMM 2018 MANTHER GROWL + DRUM + QUAD ENVELOPE QUAD LFO + QUAD VCA + RANDOM Portland, OR - JANUARY 24th, Malekko announces five new Eurorack modules at NAMM 2018 and on the heels of the Varigate 4+, Gate Delay, Voltage Block and Varigate 8+ that will further expand music creation and push the boundaries of modular synthesis. MANTHER GROWL is the Eurorack version of the soon to ship MANTHER tabletop synth. Expect all of the same analog features of this growling beast complete in 26hp. DRUM is a completely customizable, 4-channel drum synthesizer. A huge feature is the ability to record automation of settings for each of the four outputs, then save that automation to stand-alone presets or as presets within the Varigate 4+ and Varigate 8+, extending memory capabilities to 100 slots. It will prove to be a must have for percussion in Eurorack. QUAD ENVELOPE and QUAD LFO (individual modules) include 4-channels of ADSR and LFOs respectively with a multitude of functions including recordable automation as well as the ability to save presets that are recallable using the both Varigate 4+ and Varigate 8+ or stand-alone memory. RANDOM boasts 11 total outputs of random voltages (8 individual outs + 3 sequenced outputs), selectable randomizing algorithms as well as a voltage controlled or manual freeze function. QUAD VCA is a BIG update to the original VCA, now with 4 individual inputs and outputs, CV on all independent channels, an additional mix output and mute switches will be yet another exciting year for this synth format and Malekko is keeping it fresh and innovative as usual! For more info visit: MANTHER GROWL: $499 and ships Feb-Mar 2018 DRUM: $349 and shipping April 2018 QUAD ENVELOPE and QUAD LFO: $299 each and shipping March 2018 RANDOM: $169 and ships March 2018 QUAD VCA: $199 and ships March 2018 Malekko Heavy Industry Corporation designs and builds products in Portland Oregon USA, specializing in both synthesizer modules and guitar pedals.

PRODUCTS SOON TO SHIP MANTHER is a full featured, tabletop monosynth with an analog signal path, an advanced 64-step digital sequencer and onboard delay.

7 PRODUCTS SOON TO SHIP MANTHER is a full featured, tabletop monosynth with an analog signal path, an advanced 64-step digital sequencer and onboard delay. The heart of this beast is a coveted CEM 3340 based VCO IC chip. The analog filter is based on an ssm2044 chip. The Source Mixer allows for total control over the Square, Triangle, Saw, Tri Shape, Noise and Sub levels and waveforms also include individual outputs. Dial everything from heavy basslines to screaming leads to stomping kicks. Manther growls like no other. Each step of the sequencer can be automated across all main features and all automation saved within a total of 64 presets. This allows for recall of intricate sound sculpting and numerous animated creations. Easily build songs by simply selecting presets to play in any order. Program notes quickly using the keyboard. Utilize the Repeat and Probability functions per step for a unique and inspiring approach to gate pattern formation. Even route the LFO to modulate the Delay time. The intuitive menu offers additional control and setup of the more complex features: Sub Semitones, ADSR envelope (linear or exponential), Sequence direction (FWD, REVERSE, PENDULUM and RANDOM), Sequence division and multiplication, LFO phase, additional Delay features, Clock settings and more. INS and OUTS include: CV, MIDI, CLOCK, GATE and LFO and pairs brilliantly with Eurorack. Features include: 64-step sequencer Keyboard with transpose controls Onboard Delay with Time, Mix, Regenerate and Sync controls Individual Outputs for Square, Saw and Triangle waveforms Mixer for Square, Triangle, Saw, Sub and Noise 4 banks of 16 presets each Song Mode Record automation of features per step for: LFO, VCO, DELAY, VCF, ADSR Envelope, Morph and Glide Gate Probability, Gate Repeat, Gate Delay and Accent per step Morph control over automation Route LFO to modulate delay time LFO Sync Assign modulation of Pulsewidth to LFO, Manual or Envelope Glide control per step FWD, REV, PENDULUM and RANDOMIZE sequence directions Tempo control Switches for LFO shape and ramp Switches for Envelope direction and VCA control Range switch Gate inputs and outputs LFO output CV inputs for VCO, VCF and VCA MIDI in and out Headphone Output Rugged metal enclosure MAP: $649 SHIPPING STARTS: MARCH 2018

PRODUCTS SOON TO SHIP DOWNER combines the power of wavefolding or saturation, octave down, and both high-pass and low-pass filters all in one compact pedal design with just 6 knobs.

Add the ability to assign an expression pedal to your own combinations and settings within these features and in one sweep, you can dial your tone from classic, heavy fuzz to screaming experimental

8 PRODUCTS SOON TO SHIP DOWNER combines the power of wavefolding or saturation, octave down, and both high-pass and low-pass filters all in one compact pedal design with just 6 knobs. The BLEND control allows for mixing between Dry/Saturation/Wavefolding or Octave/Saturation/Wavefolding, and the PREAMP knob allows for tons of gain on the input. Add the ability to assign an expression pedal to your own combinations and settings within these features and in one sweep, you can dial your tone from classic, heavy fuzz to screaming experimental madness. Features include: Saturation or Wavefolding Control over Octave Down (detune to full Octave down Separate High and Low-pass filtering Preamp level control Assignable expression pedal control to any combination of all controls and settings. MAP: $189 SHIPPING STARTS: FEB 2018 We've worked closely with Colin Newman of Wire on this unique design and comes in the same color of his Eastwood Signature Model electric guitar. THICKEN has 2 selectable multi-tap delay modes and separate chorus, for three delay lines total. Spread determines the delay times, and increasing the spread exponentially widens the delay times. The addition of Preamp control results in mind-blowing, thicker sound that any serious player needs. Two modes of SPREAD: exponential and random, selected by holding down the stomp at power connection. Features include: 2 multi-tap delay modes Chorus rate and depth controls Spread volume and increase control Assignable expression input for any combination of controls and settings Preamp control MAP: $189 SHIPPING STARTS: FEB 2018

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12 General Inquiries: Malekko Heavy Industry 814 SE 14th Ave Portland OR

QUAD LFO MANUAL V SE 14TH AVENUE PORTLAND OR USA

QUAD LFO MANUAL V SE 14TH AVENUE PORTLAND OR USA www.malekkoheavyindustry.com 814 SE 14TH AVENUE PORTLAND OR 97214 USA TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS 1 INSTALLATION 2 DESCRIPTION 3 CONTROLS 4-6 USING QUAD LFO WITH VARIGATE 8+ AND VARIGATE 4+ 7 WARRANTY