Buchla 296e Spectral Processor

The Buchla 296e Spectral Processor is a digital audio processor designed by Don Buchla and released in the late 1990s. It is a powerful tool for sound design, allowing users to manipulate and process audio signals in a variety of ways. It is capable of creating complex soundscapes and textures, as well as providing a range of effects such as reverb, delay, and distortion.

The 296e is a multi-channel processor, allowing users to process up to eight audio signals simultaneously. It features a variety of controls, including a frequency-shaping filter, a frequency-shifting filter, and a harmonic-shaping filter. It also has a built-in envelope generator and a variety of modulation sources.

The 296e has been used by a variety of artists, including Aphex Twin, Autechre, and Squarepusher. It has also been used in film and television soundtracks, as well as in video game sound design.