{"product_id":"nws-chaos-engine","title":"NWS Chaos Engine","description":"\u003cp\u003eNWS Chaos Engine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chaos Engine is a 5 oscillator mini synth. This instrument was inspired by a band called Silver Apples, the “keyboardist” was able to play multiple simple oscillators with key switches as an improvised synthesizers. He would make arpeggios with a few notes and was able to tune notes on the fly to extend the melodic range. This instrument has extra modes of operation to add to the tonal possibilities. This includes different types of oscillator sync, that allow the oscillators to interact with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its lo-fi discrete transistor design and very simple panel layout, it can produce a huge variety of sound textures. These range from simple bleepy melodies reminiscent of Silver Apples, to fractal noise and spluttering sonic convulsions similar to the sound of fax machines or old computer tapes. Because of its fractal-like qualities in chaos mode, the slightest microscopic knob turn can totally change the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the manual \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nicksworldofsynthesizers.co.uk\/synths-for-sale\/downloads\/chaos-engine\/NWS-ChaosEngine-Manual_January_2026.pdf\" title=\"Chaos Engine Manual\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundgas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65197389185401,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7796\/8739\/files\/JWS_Chaos_Engine_2.png?v=1794392952","url":"https:\/\/soundgas.com\/products\/nws-chaos-engine","provider":"Soundgas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}