Siren is a eurorack module developed by an anonymous creator. While the developer's identity remains a mystery, what we do know is that Siren is a digital stereo module with 21 oscillators and 23 LOFs, offering a wide range of musical possibilities.
Upon first impressions, I was immediately struck by the versatility of the module and the ease of use with just a few macro controls. I was able to create rich, complex sounds ranging from subtle modulation to experimental progressions using control voltages to add depth and explore unconventional ideas.
As a drone synthesizer or an ambient texture machine, Siren is nearly perfect. However, as a chord synthesizer for contemporary music, I wouldn't choose it over the Mutable Instruments Plaits or Qu-Bit Chord V2. While the number of pre-configured modules needed to get a useable chord progression may outweigh its usefulness as a western music chord generator, I would still choose it over the Make Noise Tellharmonic, which I found impossible to get the hang of.
It's worth noting that the digital nature of Siren may introduce musical artifacts when pushed to its limits, and the use of just intonation tuning can result in some otherworldly and strange sounds and progressions. However, I believe these quirks are part of what makes Siren so unique and special. Overall, I think Siren is a very unique and exciting addition to any musician's setup, and I hope to see more from the mysterious anonymous developer in the future.
Can this synthesizer be used in a live performance? Yes, it can be used in a live setting, but it does require some practice to use effectively. However, it does have a pitch lock button that can help you maintain a consistent pitch during a performance, so you don't have to worry about accidentally adjusting the pitch knob. Overall, it is a very useful feature. It’s almost like the Siren was designed for performance.
Learn more about the Siren here: Modbang
Written by Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
