Modulaire Maritime Phosgène: 2HP Wavetable/FM Oscillator Delivers Industrial Low-End

Modulaire Maritime has introduced the Phosgène, a 2HP digital wavetable and FM oscillator built for heavy low frequencies and textural grit. The module packs two banks of 30 wavetables for 60 total waveforms, a wavefolding stage, and a focused FM implementation centered around 100 Hz that pushes subharmonic and industrial timbres without taking much rack space.

The module tracks 1V/oct across eight octaves, giving full melodic control despite its micro footprint. Phosgène includes octave displacement for quick range shifts and a last-state save that restores the module's final settings on reboot, a convenience for live rigs and fixed installations. Product pages and dealer listings provide deeper technical details such as wavebank contents, current draw, and preorder or pricing notes.

Phosgène’s design prioritizes dirty low-end and aggressive texture more than pristine high-frequency wavetable sheen. The 100 Hz-centric FM path emphasizes coarse modulation at subaudio rates, which yields thick, engine-room bass and metallic, chattering drones when paired with the internal wavefolding. That combination makes the module well suited for industrial, techno, and soundtrack patches where characterful, aliased low frequencies are desirable rather than quarantined fidelity.

For players with limited HP budgets, the module’s 2HP size is a clear draw. Affordable HP often forces trade offs between functionality and space; Phosgène puts two wavetable banks and FM capability into the smallest common footprint in euro rack. The 1V/oct tracking over eight octaves means the oscillator can serve both bass and lead roles, or be used as a modulation source for larger complex-oscillator stacks. The last-state save is particularly useful for performers who want recurring patches to survive power cycles without deep menus or extra memory modules.

Availability and purchasing notes show Phosgène as available or on preorder at US dealers in late January 2026. Listings and modular resource pages include waveform lists, current draw figures and pricing or preorder guidance; check those pages for shipping windows and confirmed street price before pulling the trigger. If rack real estate is tight and GAS for compact, characterful oscillators is high, Phosgène promises a way to add aggressive low-end and FM capabilities without a large HP hit.

For builders and performers chasing industrial textures, sub-bass weight, or compact FM wavetable options, Modulaire Maritime’s Phosgène is a pragmatic, focused tool. Expect it to appear in small rigs, pairs for detuned low-end stacks, and as a go-to source for harsh LFO-range FM patches; follow dealer listings for preorders and compare current draw and pricing details before integrating it into power-limited cases.