Boutique tweaker favorite Future Retro is showing its semi-modular XS monophonic analog synthesizer. It’s a desktop/rackmount design with a universal power supply to fit into a variety of setups. The two VCOs can be modulated by internal or external signals. In fact, seven inputs and 15 outputs make flexible routing and modulation one of the marquis traits of the XS. For example, the LFO can be output to modulate external circuits or can sync to external MIDI clock. The velocity-sensitive ADSR envelope can be triggered internally or externally. In all, there are 46 physical controls pre-wired to internal routings to make the XS work similarly to traditional synthesizers if desired. This preliminary info may change befoe the XS is released, so for updates, check www.future-retro.com.