Tiptop Audio TRIAX8 Polyphonic Oscillator

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 by admin

The TipTop Audio TRIAX8 is a groundbreaking addition to the Eurorack world, representing a major milestone in the company’s new ART (Advanced Reciprocal Tuning) ecosystem. Designed to bridge the gap between the limitless sound design of modular synthesis and the ease of use found in polyphonic desktop synths, the TRIAX8 is a true 8-voice polyphonic analog oscillator.

At its core, the TRIAX8 is a “monster” sound source, boasting an architecture of 16 analog oscillators (two per voice). This massive array allows for rich, thick analog textures that can range from vintage warmth to modern, aggressive tones. It fully integrates with Tiptop’s Polytip patching protocol, allowing you to patch polyphonic audio and modulation with single cables, while the ART control protocol ensures rock-solid tuning and pitch handling—solving one of the biggest headaches in analog polyphony.

Whether you are building a dedicated polyphonic rack or expanding an existing system, the TRIAX8 offers a dense tonal spectrum with advanced shaping capabilities like Through-Zero Linear FM and cross-oscillator sync.

Key Features

8-Voice True Polyphony: A fully analog signal path offering eight independent voices.
Dual VCO Architecture: Each voice consists of two analog oscillators, totaling 16 VCOs in the module.
Multi-Waveform Mixing: Capable of producing up to 10 waveforms simultaneously, with dedicated mix knobs for blending standard waves and a unique XOR waveform.
Through-Zero Linear FM: State-of-the-art frequency modulation that maintains tuning stability even at high modulation depths.
ART Protocol Integration: High-speed, low-jitter note control with precise tuning and scalable high-resolution pitch bend (MPE-compatible).
Polytip Connectivity: Uses Tiptop’s new Polytip jacks for single-cable polyphonic patching of audio and modulation.
Deep Modulation: Features internal cross-oscillator hard and soft sync with up to 9 combinations.
Comprehensive I/O: Individual 3.5mm outputs for all 8 voices and 8 gates, plus a main Mix Out for instant drone or unison sounds.
Voice Management: Built-in voice manager handles note allocation dynamics.
Sub-Oscillator: VCO1 includes sub-oscillators for added low-end weight.

Pricing

Prices are based on current listings from major retailers and are subject to change.

🇺🇸 USD: ~$1,089
🇪🇺 EURO: ~€980 – €1,080 (varies by country/VAT)
🇬🇧 GBP: ~£749 – £855
🇦🇺 AUD: ~$1,850 (Estimated based on current distributor pricing; check local retailers like Found Sound or Store DJ for stock availability)

Summary Table

Specification	Details
Module Type	8-Voice Polyphonic Analog Oscillator
Width	40 HP
Depth	40 mm
Power Consumption	+12V: 335mA / -12V: 170mA
Oscillators	16 Analog VCOs (2 per voice)
Waveforms	10 Simultaneous (Triangle, Saw, Pulse, XOR, etc.)
Control Format	ART (Advanced Reciprocal Tuning) via USB-C or DIN MIDI (requires ART controller)
Patching Format	Polytip (Polyphonic) & Standard 3.5mm (Monophonic/Breakout)
FM Support	Through-Zero Linear FM
Outputs	8x Individual Voice, 8x Gate, 1x Mix Out