Intellijel Atlantix, the popular Atlantis SH-101 style synth voice taken to the next level

Intellijel Atlantix is ​​the successor to the popular Atlantis synthesizer voice (Roland SH-101) for Eurorack and takes it to the next level with its new design.

The easiest way to take your first steps into the Eurorack world is with synthesizer voices. These combine all the basic functions (VCO, VCF, VCA, envelope…) into one voice. A big advantage is that you don’t have to buy individual modules.

One of the most popular synth voices in Eurorack in recent years is the Intellijel Atlantis, based on the legendary Roland SH-101 analog synth. After the Metropolis sequencer has been completely redesigned, it’s time for the Atlantis. Say hello to Atlantix.

Intellijel Atlantix

Atlantix is ​​the successor to the Intellijel Atlantis module and has many new features waiting to be explored. The base is still the Roland SH-101, but it has been massively expanded so you can get to the bottom of the classic sound.

The module offers two VCOs, a mixer, a multimode filter, an envelope generator, an LFO and a patchable sample and hold. Let’s start where the sound is generated.

The core of Atlantix consists of two versatile triangle core based multiwave VCOs, each with a different feature set. Both oscillators can be controlled from the left side. VCO A has PWM, thru-zero FM and hard/soft sync, while oscillator B has only hard sync and linear FM.

Oscillator B can also be operated as a multi-wave LFO. Both oscillators have their own pitch control and octave switch.

You can then combine the sounds in a slider-based mixer, including a sub-oscillator with three modes over two octaves and a white/pink noise generator.

Flexible routing and modulation

You also get two AUX inputs with switched normals with sources from VCO A and B for fast paraphonic playing without patching. Clever: You can route AUX 2 to VCF or pre-VCA, giving you more flexible patching options.

From here it goes directly into the new cascaded 4-pole multimode filter with low-pass (LP2, LP4), band-pass (BP2, BP4), high-pass (HP4) and phaser mode.

A three-time domain analog ADSR envelope still provides the modulation, but many small internal connections allow for further modulation possibilities. You can turn VCO 2 into an LFO, use noise as a modulation source, patch a S&H, or work with feedback without patching.

Intellijel makes it easy in Atlantix via the two mod buses (X/Y) with polarity and level shift switches, enabling fast modulation routing.

You also have a distortion effect in the output stage with asymmetrical and symmetrical modes to add extra spice to your sounds.

Atlantix is ​​semi-modular and modular in one. It works semi-modular without patch cables. You can use the synthesizer voice modularly via the 32 patch sockets.

Intellijel Atlantix – ATLX Expander

If that’s not enough, there’s an Atlx Expander that adds 16 additional jacks, including individual outputs for the waveforms and filters. It also has a ring modulator.

And like the original Atlantis, the new Atlantis is super practical. It has 20 sliders, four buttons, 27 toggle switches and two rotary switches.

First impression

At first glance, Atlantix seems like a successful development of Atlantis. I like the many internal routing options because they make a lot of things possible. For example, you can route the VCOs directly to the VCA or use filter feedback to create harsher sounds.

Intellijel Atlantix will be available soon for $699/€799 and the Atlx Expander for $59/€65.

More information here: Intellijel

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