Noise Lab

Notes: Two independent amplifiers with linear response, typically used for controlling audio amplitude or voltages. It can also be employed as a signal splitter (VCA 2 is normaled to the output of VCA 1). Works great to create ring-modulator sounds as well with CV control over both audio and CV signals.

This VCA has been designed to work with voltage peaks spanning from 5V to 10V. A general analog envelope generator typically produce a positive peak at +10V but if it’s digital you often only get +5V. The Mod Level amplifies or attenuates the CV signal and the overall amplification is therefore determined by the combination of the Mod Level and Out Level knobs

13 mA +12V
10 mA -12V
0 mA 5V
26 mm deep

Notes: The Beautifier is a flexible OTA based filter, featuring a lowpass/bandpass switch and a selectable slope of 24db and 12dB. Two attenuated CV inputs for frequency cut-off and resonance. The filter self-oscillates at a given point and can be driven quite hard if you crank up the gain. All in all, a versatile analogue workhorse with a lot of character; from smooth and creamy to quite raw and screamy.

47 mA +12V
19 mA -12V
0 mA 5V
26 mm deep

Notes: Clang Ring Folder

Clang is a unique combination of a four-quadrant multiplier (ring modulator) and wave folder that can generate a wide range of interesting sounds from just a sine or triangle waveform. From screeching drones and strange bell sounds to plucky tones or center aligned pwm waveforms. Three inputs which accept both audio and control voltages, and two outputs with slightly different functions: the left simply provides the processed sound, while the right routes the signal via a VCA, controlled by the Offset Mod input and its level knob. Clang also has an integrated triangle oscillator normalled to the Y input.

RM Mode switch (Ring Modes)

1: Four-quadrant multiplier. Modulation of the carrier signal with offset control. Ideal for producing typical bell-like tones.
2: A soft folding circuit that bends the waveform and adds some even harmonics to the input sound. Offset Mod input can be used to animate the folded signal.
3: A hard fold circuit that generates a unusual center aligned pwm-like waveform which can be animated using the built-in oscillator or an external CV source.

Width: 8HP
Depth: 26 mm
Power: 25 mA (+12 V) / 25 mA (-12 V)

Notes: *** B-STOCK: Box opened, but product is in excellent condition and in perfect working order ***

Clang Ring Folder

Clang is a unique combination of a four-quadrant multiplier (ring modulator) and wave folder that can generate a wide range of interesting sounds from just a sine or triangle waveform. From screeching drones and strange bell sounds to plucky tones or center aligned pwm waveforms. Three inputs which accept both audio and control voltages, and two outputs with slightly different functions: the left simply provides the processed sound, while the right routes the signal via a VCA, controlled by the Offset Mod input and its level knob. Clang also has an integrated triangle oscillator normalled to the Y input.

RM Mode switch (Ring Modes)

1: Four-quadrant multiplier. Modulation of the carrier signal with offset control. Ideal for producing typical bell-like tones.
2: A soft folding circuit that bends the waveform and adds some even harmonics to the input sound. Offset Mod input can be used to animate the folded signal.
3: A hard fold circuit that generates a unusual center aligned pwm-like waveform which can be animated using the built-in oscillator or an external CV source.

Width: 8HP
Depth: 26 mm
Power: 25 mA (+12 V) / 25 mA (-12 V)

Notes: A general purpose Envelope Generator with three outputs (one inverted ) and three time ranges. From short and snappy (50 msec) to several minutes long contour curves. Four knobs control the ADSR behaviour which also can be re-triggered/looped simply by the flip of a switch. In LOOP mode, Attack and Decay knobs determine the CV contour. Input requires a GATE signal of +5V. Voltage outputs range from 0 to +10V, inverted +10 to 0V.

20 mA +12V
5 mA -12V
0 mA 5V
26 mm deep

Notes: Formantic is a voltage controlled analogue formant filter that combines two resonant 12dB bandpass filters (BP) with one resonant 24dB lowpass filter (LP). Each filter has its own set of controls for resonance and cutoff frequency and can all be driven into self-oscillation. The Path switch lets you process the audio signal in series or parallel.

There are two inputs. While IN A routes the signal through all filters, IN B only goes through the LP filter. The output signal is split into one Main Out (BP + LP) and one BP Out which in turn opens up for further processing like quasi-stereo effects etc. A unique feature of the Formantic filter is the joystick which enables intuitive interaction of both BP filters, while the large Master Cutoff knob lets you sweep all filters simultaneously.

CV inputs are normalled to each other which simply means you can control the cutoff for all filters via a single input or each filter individually. Each input has its own attenuverter and one additional attenuator for the LP filter.

Dimensions:

16 HP
26 mm deep

Current Draw:

45 mA +12V
52 mA -12V

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, but product is in excellent condition and in perfect working order***


Formantic is a voltage controlled analogue formant filter that combines two resonant 12dB bandpass filters (BP) with one resonant 24dB lowpass filter (LP). Each filter has its own set of controls for resonance and cutoff frequency and can all be driven into self-oscillation. The Path switch lets you process the audio signal in series or parallel.

There are two inputs. While IN A routes the signal through all filters, IN B only goes through the LP filter. The output signal is split into one Main Out (BP + LP) and one BP Out which in turn opens up for further processing like quasi-stereo effects etc. A unique feature of the Formantic filter is the joystick which enables intuitive interaction of both BP filters, while the large Master Cutoff knob lets you sweep all filters simultaneously.

CV inputs are normalled to each other which simply means you can control the cutoff for all filters via a single input or each filter individually. Each input has its own attenuverter and one additional attenuator for the LP filter.

Dimensions:

16 HP
26 mm deep

Current Draw:

45 mA +12V
52 mA -12V

Notes: The Fourcaster is a unique 4-channel crossfader a.k.a. interpolating scanner.

Once you start working with it, you'll soon discover how you can create very complex sounds simply by morphing different sources. In short; mix four separate input signals, manually or by control voltage. When turning the central knob (Channel Scan), each input fades (morph) from one to the next completely seamless. Or even better, let an envelope generator or LFO do the job for you.

The All Chan knob basically controls all channels simultaneously, expanding the sound shaping capabilities even further. With CV via the All Chan Mod input, the Mod Level attenuator will determine how much you want to open up the channels. If unplugged, the knob will act as a master control for all four channels.

Usually you set out with a single waveform, process it through filters, a VCA and some effects. With the Fourcaster your sounds evolve over time, creating a sequential composite of sounds. And yes, you can mix CV and create evolving crazy complex CV signals as well.

39 mA +12V
36 mA -12V
0 mA 5V
26 mm deep

Notes: Prime Mover is an advanced and versatile voltage controlled oscillator based on the renowned 3340 VCO chip, originally developed by Doug Curtis ( Curtis Electromusic). Four primary outputs generate Saw, Triangle, Pulse and Sine, all with individual wave shapers to expand the sonic possibilities even further. All shapers are simultaneously controlled by the Wave Cycle knob and can be animated using an external CV source. The fifth output provides a square signal, one or two octaves below the main pitch.

Prime Mover is typically controlled with an 1V/octave CV signal, covering +10 octaves with excellent pitch tracking. A six position rotary switch makes octave transposition a breeze. Separate inputs for Hard and Soft Sync and a Frequency Modulation input with a selectable Linear or Exponential response. And finally, a dedicated output to pass on the CV signal - quite handy when you want to add a second oscillator.

Waveforms: Saw - Double Saw | Triangle - Folded Triangle
Pulse - Double pulse | Sine - Folded Sine | Sub Squares (-1 /-2 octave)

Width: 16HP
Depth: 26 mm
Power: 57 mA (+12 V) / 52 mA (-12 V)

Notes: The Wrinkler consists of a primary wavefolder circuit and a secondary "creaser", both controllable via knobs and CV. Generally wave folders only work with low harmonic content such as sine or triangle waveforms but this one comes with circuitry that can fold and wrinkle ANY waveform you feed into it, including square waves! An offset function adds some extra sonic abilities to the mix. The Wrinkler got two outputs; one with the folded signal and one with a "squarified" version of the folds. Perfect for creating harsh, metallic sounds.

When folding a waveform you add a lot of harmonic overtones to it. Unfortunately in the process, the fundamental gets weaker and you will lose some of its original low end content. With the DRY LEVEL knob you simply blend the original waveform with the folded.

Width: 12HP
Depth: 26 mm
Power: 46 mA (+12 V) / 46 mA (-12 V)