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Notes: Cutting Room Floor V3 Eurorack Module

(Vintage Reel-to-Reel Tape, Echo, and Stutter)

The Cutting Room Floor was designed to emulate the sound and functionality of vintage reel-to-reel tape overdrive and echo. This eurorack module reaches into the 21st century with customized features that traverse the world of modulation and delay. Imagine an abandoned factory with a fluttering tape machine left on repeat.

The Cutting Room Floor provides beautifully marred saturated tape tone, and ethereal repeats in a streamlined 6hp interface. Other features include a freeze button that traps any tone while still playing and CV control for time.

Designed and assembled in Seattle, Washington. Includes a limited 1-year warranty, if registered within 30 days of purchase.

6hp, 43mm deep, 150ma current draw.

Notes: Play is a high-fidelity sample player with a full feature set.

Up to 32 samples can be loaded at a time and dynamically switched between using the file knob and associated CV input. Playback modes include one-shot, looping, or gated playback; all with extremely low latency. Transform your samples by pitching them up two octaves or down three octaves, all with a pitch knob that can be free running or quantized to semitones. The pitch CV input tracks volt per octave across its entire range and allows for musical sequencing of samples. Play ships with a pre-loaded SD card packed with loops, drum hits, and field recordings to get you up and running immediately.

Notes: Vowel is a speech synthesis and formant oscillator. It synthesizes and approximates the human voice by generating vowel sounds. These can be manipulated to provide deep low baritones, or high pitched squeaks. Two unique algorithms provide separate takes on this exciting synthesis method and allow for a multitude of talking synth sounds.

Notes: Hat is a hi-hat cymbal with a wild side. Finding something unique is easy with a blend of sounds ranging from robotic to metallic. At its core are three unique sound sources made up of six oscillators, a noise generator, and a number of filters. Sizzle affects each source independently, adjusting oscillator and filter frequencies, allowing for a broad range of sounds. In addition, separate trigger inputs for open and closed allow for a complete hi-hat pattern on a single module. No matter what situation it's in, Hat provides shimmering, metallic timbres for any percussive purpose.

Notes: Loop is a high fidelity looper with four unique recording modes and an intuitive user interface. It can capture up to five minutes of audio with reverse, and half-speed playback accessible. Each recording can use one of four modes: Sound on Sound, Dub, Replace, and Infinite (i.e. Frippertronics). Whether you're looking for minimal part layering, or full blown ambient soundscapes, Loop will take your patch for a ride.

High fidelity audio - 24-bit, 48kHz with five minutes of recording time
Four recording modes: Sound on sound, Dub, Replace, and Frippertronics
Intuitive interface
Half speed and reverse playback

Tech Specs:
Width: 2HP
Depth: 42mm

Notes: Emulate the nostalgic sounds of old audio equipment with the 2hp Lo-Fi. Finding inspiration in quirks and happy accidents found in audio devices of the past, Lo-Fi can take any sound and give it the magic of tasteful degradation.

Lo-Fi carries two degradation modes: Analog and Digital. In the analogue mode, control the amount of wow and flutter for anything from subtle to dynamic pitch fluctuations, tickle the sonic spectrum with ASMR hiss and crackles, and warm up the coldest sounds with tape compression and saturation. In digital mode, dial in BitCrush amount, sample-rate reduction, and the wildest distortion in 2hp to cover your sound in digital crunch, or emulate blown out speakers.

With CV control over each function, and an ultra-crisp audio pass through, take your patch from hi-fi to lo-fi at a moment's notice. Get reel with the 2hp Lo-Fi!

Tech Specs: Width: 2HP, Depth: 45mm, Power Consumption: +12V=82mA -12V=4ma +5V=0mA

Notes: Emulate the nostalgic sounds of old audio equipment with the 2hp Lo-Fi. Finding inspiration in quirks and happy accidents found in audio devices of the past, Lo-Fi can take any sound and give it the magic of tasteful degradation.
Lo-Fi carries two degradation modes: Analog and Digital. In the analogue mode, control the amount of wow and flutter for anything from subtle to dynamic pitch fluctuations, tickle the sonic spectrum with ASMR hiss and crackles, and warm up the coldest sounds with tape compression and saturation. In digital mode, dial in BitCrush amount, sample-rate reduction, and the wildest distortion in 2hp to cover your sound in digital crunch, or emulate blown out speakers.

With CV control over each function, and an ultra-crisp audio pass through, take your patch from hi-fi to lo-fi at a moment's notice. Get reel with the 2hp Lo-Fi!

Tech Specs: Width: 2HP, Depth: 45mm, Power Consumption: +12V=82mA -12V=4ma +5V=0mA

Notes: Swarm is a hyper-oscillator capable of an array of patch-filling sounds. Create super-saws, tonal noise hurricanes, and thick bass and lead lines.

Swarm is comprised of a large set of oscillators (up to 88 voices!). Control the number of available oscillators with the Voices control, and dial in the desired amount of pitch variance across the voices with detune. Take Swarm's oscillators from a rich thickening of sound to atonal chaos in the turn of a knob! Swarm also provides macro pitch control with the Freq knob, which also tracks 1v/oct through its CV input. A waveform toggle is also available for switching between sawtooth and pulse waveforms, expanding the timbral palette Swarm offers! Design pumping trance leads, minimoog style basslines, and more with Swarm!

Tech Specs:

Width: 2HP
Depth: 45mm
Power Consumption: +12V=82mA -12V=4ma +5V=0mA

Notes: Swarm is a hyper-oscillator capable of an array of patch-filling sounds. Create super-saws, tonal noise hurricanes, and thick bass and lead lines.

Swarm is comprised of a large set of oscillators (up to 88 voices!). Control the number of available oscillators with the Voices control, and dial in the desired amount of pitch variance across the voices with detune. Take Swarm's oscillators from a rich thickening of sound to atonal chaos in the turn of a knob! Swarm also provides macro pitch control with the Freq knob, which also tracks 1v/oct through its CV input. A waveform toggle is also available for switching between sawtooth and pulse waveforms, expanding the timbral palette Swarm offers! Design pumping trance leads, minimoog style basslines, and more with Swarm!

Tech Specs: Width: 2HP, Depth: 45mm, Power Consumption: +12V=82mA -12V=4ma +5V=0mA

Notes: Capture the iconic sound of tape sliding to a halt with Tape Stop, a clock syncable tape stop module that puts this classic effect at your fingertips. Originally an accidental artifact of analog tape, this effect has become a beloved tool in music genres from hip-hop to IDM. Now, it's fully controllable in your modular system.

Adjust the Lag to set the stop length, then tap Trig to activate. Hit it again to resume your audio seamlessly. With clock sync, your stops and starts stay perfectly in time, and a toggle lets you switch between momentary and latching Trig modes. Add a touch of tape magic to your modular system with Tape Stop!

Notes: Get glitchy with it.

The 2hp Slice is a compact beat repeat/glitch engine built to add clickless stutters, digital glitches, and more to your patch. With an onboard Triplet button, seamlessly switch between straight beat repeats to offset triplets, perfect for those trap style fills you can't live without. With massive repeat range, and CV/Gate inputs for complex glitch sequencing, Slice is everything you need to get glitchy with it, all in 2HP.

Tech Specs

Width: 2HP
Depth: 45mm
Power Consumption: +12V=83mA, -12V=8mA, +5V=0mA

The 2hp Slice will be available in both Silver aluminium and Black PCB front panels.

The 2hp Slice ships with a 10-16 power cable and 2 Silver M3 mounting screws.

Notes: Loop is a high fidelity looper with four unique recording modes and an intuitive user interface. It can capture up to five minutes of audio with reverse, and half-speed playback accessible. Each recording can use one of four modes: Sound on Sound, Dub, Replace, and Infinite (i.e. Frippertronics). Whether you're looking for minimal part layering, or full blown ambient soundscapes, Loop will take your patch for a ride.

High fidelity audio - 24-bit, 48kHz with five minutes of recording time
Four recording modes: Sound on sound, Dub, Replace, and Frippertronics
Intuitive interface
Half speed and reverse playback

Tech Specs:
Width: 2HP
Depth: 42mm

Notes: Row Power is a clean, regulated, and protected power solution for Eurorack systems. Row Power 45 provides enough power for two to three typical Eurorack rows (typically up to about 312HP):
+12V @ 2.0A maximum, 1.5A recommended
-12V @ 1.4A maximum, 1.2A recommended
+5V @ 1.5A maximum, 1.2A recommended

Simply plug a universal power supply (laptop style) into either of the barrel plugs on the 4HP panel. Connect your modules via flying bus cables or the Bus Stick. For custom power systems, the Row Power 45 has a set of easily soldered holes for using large gauge wire or MTA156 connectors to connect to distribution bus boards.

Multiple Row Power modules can be powered from a single power brick by daisy-chaining with an inexpensive barrel cable. The Row Power 45 can also be daisy-chained to 4ms Company's Pod enclosures. Each power supply is independently regulated and protected for ultra-low cross-talk between rows/pods.

The Row Power 45 is compatible with the 4ms Row Power Shield. This device (sold separately) attaches to the back of the Row Power 45 and monitors the amount of current being drawn, as well as the voltages of the power rails. The information is sent over Bluetooth to be displayed on a phone or tablet.

Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Module Size:
4 HP Eurorack format module

Power Output:
Maximum average load under normal conditions: +12V @ 2.0A, -12V @ 1.4A, +5V @ 1.5A
Maximum average load under any condition: +12V @ 1.5A, -12V @ 1.2A, +5V @ 1.2A
Powered by laptop-style DC power supply: 2.1mm barrel, positive center, 15V-20V.

Included with the Row Power 45:
16-to-16 pin power cable
2 M3 Knurlie screws

Notes: The Listen Four Quarters is a four channel stereo mixer with 1/4" (6.35mm) TRS balanced outputs and 1/8" (3.5mm) headphones output. Two mono channels with Pan knobs and two stereo channels with dual inputs provide optimal compatibility with both stereo and mono signals. The Listen Four Quarters can be daisy-chained to other Listen modules to create a larger mixer with sub-mix outputs.

Notes: Row Power is a clean, regulated, and protected power solution for eurorack systems. Row Power 35 provides 35W of power, suited for any typical eurorack row (84HP to 168HP):

+12V @ 1.4A
-12V @ 1.25A
+5V @ 1.0A

Simply plug a universal power supply (laptop style) into either of the barrel plugs on the 4HP panel. Connect your modules via flying-bus cables or the Bus Stick.

Daisy-chain multiple Row Powers to use a single power brick for multiple rows (typically 3-5 rows per power brick). Each row will be independently regulated and protected for ultra-low cross-talk between rows. Rows can also be hot-swapped (plugged/unplugged without powering the whole system down).

Notes: The SCM Plus is a clock multiplier with eight gate outputs and complex beat manipulation features. It combines the classic Shuffling Clock Multiplier (SCM) and SCM Breakout (SCMBO) into a single module using higher precision hardware than its predecessors.

Specs:

Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

12HP Eurorack format module
0.95" (24mm) maximum depth (includes power cable)
16-pin Eurorack power header

Power consumption
+12V: 52mA max
-12V: 15mA

Clock Input
2.5V threshold
40kHz maximum

Clock Outputs
12V gate outputs, rise/fall time approximately 1us
40kHz maximum
Jitter (x1 output): max 30us < 120BPM, max 5us >= 120BPM
Latency (clock in to x1 output): 8us worst-case, 3.5us typical

CV Inputs:
Rotate, Slip: Knob attenuates jack signal. Full range: 0V to +3.3V
Shuffle, Skip, PW: Knob offsets jack signal. Full range: -5V to +5V
Gate Inputs:
4x Fast, Mute: 2.5V threshold. Button toggles state.

Notes: The MetaModule Audio Expander (MetaAIO) adds an additional 6 CV/Audio inputs and 8 CV/Audio outputs to your MetaModule patches, via a ribbon cable connected to the main MetaModule. The MetaAIO provides the same high-quality as the MetaModule's Audio/CV jacks (24-bit, 48kHz default, up to 96kHz).

Notes: This new module should not be judged by it's size, at 6hp it's packed with features.

At its core it features a noise source and two precision Sample & Holds with 0.01% of maximum deviation from the Input which allows for quantized signals to be sent through without any noticeable detuning or the typical voltage drops over time.

The Sample & Hold sections can also be used as a Track & Hold meaning it holds the incoming input while the Trigger input is ON and lets the input flow to the output when the Trigger input is OFF.
Each section also features it's own slew processor with a single control over attack and decay and an ON/OFF switch.

The noise signal is normalled to both sections inputs, meaning that without a jack plugged into the Input the sample and hold function will act upon the incoming noise signal generating random CV values.

The [Trigger A Alternate] switch allows to Link both sections so that any trigger input in Trigger A will alternate between triggering the A and B section.

Besides each section outputs there's also 4 extra outputs: Noise, Difference, Average and Sum. The Noise output is coming from the noise source, the Difference output is the subtraction of section A minus section B, the Average output is the sum of both A plus B and then divided by 2 and finally the Sum output is the sum of both A plus B sections.

MECHANICAL:
Format: Eurorack
Width: 6 HP
Depth: 4 cm

ELECTRICAL:
Max current: +50mA/-50mA
Bus Board Cable: 8 × 2 IDC (Doepfer style) connector

Notes: Really nice stuff here. The filter circuit from ADDAC's 4 Voice Cluster module gets reimagined as a multi-mode stereo or dual mono filter module. A lot of filter action in just 6hp.

Supplier's Notes:

While developing the ADDAC105 4 Voice Cluster module, a new multimode filter to place after the summing mix stage- and the results were so postitive that it was released as a dedicated filter.

To make it more interesting, the circuitry was duplicated, to be able to use it in a stereo signal path.

To make it more versatile, a switch was added to set the working mode from Stereo to Dual Mono where both filters can be used independently.

In Stereo Mode the Left Cutoff is used to control the Right Cutoff.
In this case the Right Cutoff Knob and CV Input are simply bypassed and will have no impact on the Right Channel operation.
This allows immediate sync of both filter frequencies when the Stereo position is engaged.
Optionally there's a jumper in it's back that, when placed, connects the Right Controls back to the Right CV control allowing the possibility to control the offset of the Right Channel Cutoff.

Resonance is independent on both Modes and still has to be set manually to match both channels.

Both the Audio and CV inputs are normalled from the Left into the Right channels.
As standard plugging any input to the Right channels removes this connection.

Tech Specs:
6HP
4 cm deep
70mA +12V
70mA -12V

Notes: Following the ADDAC103 T-Networks, this new module is also inspired by Twin T-Networks circuits used in many lengendary drum machines. A simple 4 voice module with frequency controls for each of the voices. This new module also features CV inputs with attenuverters for each voice Frequency. Due to the specificities of the circuit, and to keep the module at a low price, these inputs are not callibrated to 1v/octave.

At each voice input there's a gate to trigger converter so any input source is possible.
Audio inputs can also be used as an input, in this case and due to the nature of the gate to trigger converter, each voice can be used as very destructive filters.

The top 2 channels feature a higher frequency range, the bottom 2 channels feature a lower frequency range.

Notes: Inspired by our ADDAC701 VCO waveform mixing section, our new VC Signal Router also updates our legacy X-Fade/Panner to a stereo configuration that also allows 4 quadrant mixing.

Featuring two dedicated X-faders and a stereo VCA that can also be used as a third X-Fader. All controls have their own CV inputs and dedicated Attenuverters for precision control.

4 quadrant mixing is achieved by using the stereo Master as a X-fader between left and right channels, this way you can plug 4 audio sources and sweep/crossfade between each and any of them using the 3 x-faders. Plug any 4 sources (4 waveforms of a VCO, 4 LFOs, 4 envelopes...) and sweep through morph through or have them all mixed together.

For other configuration types Left and Right X-fader channels can be routed through the Master stereo VCA or sent directly to the outputs. A stereo Direct input can also be routed through the Master VCA or sent straight to the outputs.

The Mono Sum output always mix Left and Right outputs together allowing the possibility to use the module as a peculiar 6 channel mono mixer.

It can be used for both Audio or CV Signals.

Tech Specs:
8HP
4.5 cm deep
40mA +12V
40mA -12V

Notes: uBurst

This is a new build of the micro version of Mutable Instruments Clouds. The module retains all the functions of the original Clouds, taking up significantly less rack space.

These modules use tall bushing potentiometers to offer a more stable feel.

The module is fully assembled, tested, and calibrated. Eurorack power cable is included.

Notes: Two channel expander for Bartender

Mixer section

Each channel has the following:

Stereo or mono - Each channel can be treated as a stereo channel or a mono channel with two summed inputs.

CV inputs for both panning and level control

Two send buses - You can route each channel to one of two send buses. Each send bus is stereo. You can choose if you want the send to come before or after the level/panning controls.

Mute - The mute has both latching mute (up) and a momentary mute (down). The mute uses a capacitor to slow the turn off and on of the mute action. So it is mostly click-less, but you may find an occasional pop.

Cue bus - You can route each channel to the cue bus.

Expandable Mixer Series

Bartenders can be cascaded to create 8ch, 12ch, or 16ch mixer. The main level is what is sent the main level control can act as a group control.

Barbacks can be added to add 2ch to your mix. Barbacks can also be cascaded enabling up to a 16ch mixer configuration.

Send-VCA can be added for CV control of the level of the send.

DVCA, Cast Iron, Mingles, and USB-2CH can all be connected with Dupont cables (aka female to female breadboard cables) via pin headers on the back of the modules. Connecting the in and out pins will send/receive the audio into the next module.

Width: 10hp
12V: 125mA
-12V: 100mA

Notes: This useful module is a Bipolar Mixer, DC voltage source and Linear DC coupled VCA.

- With no input to channel 1 the Input 1 pot becomes a voltage source with a range of +/- 6V.
- The control pot and input for channel 4 can be switched to become an offset control and/or a second CV input for the VCA.
- Input 3 has 2x gain, so it can amplify lower level CV's too.
- All inputs are bipolar, which means that either non-inverted or inverted version of the input signal can be added to the mix depending upon the Input control being turned clockwise (non-inverting) or anti-clockwise (inverted). The 12'o'clock position is zero.

Notes: The Tone Science Chance Delay is a unique concept in Eurorack modules as it combines chance and randomness, with pulse delay and pulse conditioning. It is a collaboration between electronic musician/composer Ian Boddy and AJH Synth.

It can perform as a Chance generator, but is also capable of pulse stretching for Trigger to Gate conversion, pulse shortening for Gate to Trigger conversion, Gate Delay, Sub Bass Generation and also "divide by n" clock division.

There is a wide range of control and all functions can be operated manually from the front panel or can be automated using external CV voltages. Chance can range between 0 to 100%. The Gate out can be delayed by anywhere between from 0.5mS to 30 Seconds, and the output Pulse length can also vary from 0.5mS to 30 Seconds.

The TRIG push button allows manual triggering of pulses, also determined by the Chance control, and a green LED shows the output pulse status.

Includes a handy "Gate pass through" mode; when the Length control is set to zero the incoming pulse or trigger will still be determined by the Chance and Delay controls, whilst the outgoing gate length will be the same as the incoming gate length.

Compact 8hp form factor and very low power consumption make this an excellent addition to any Eurorack system.

Key features:

Chance, Gate Delay time and Pulse Length can all be set manually or controlled using external CV voltages.

The 'TRIG' push button allows manual triggering, and Chance will be applied to any manual triggering too.

Fast processing allows operation into the lower audio range, so it can perform sub bass generation on drone type sounds. In this mode the Length pot (or an external Length CV) can be used to change the PWM of the output waveform.

After the initial trigger pulse has been acted on, further incoming pulses are ignored until the current cycle has finished. This useful feature allows it to perform "divide by n" division on gate pulses, so it can be used for clock division, and the delay function can be used to add a "swing" away from the rhythm.

Gate pass through mode - if the Length pot is set to zero, then the incoming gate length is preserved, so in this case the gate has Chance and Delay time applied to it, but the outgoing gate length is the same as the incoming gate length.

By setting Chance to 100% and Delay to zero (0.5mS) it can be used as a Gate to Trigger converter, or a Trigger to Gate converter, depending on the Pulse length set with the LENGTH control. We can also use an external Length CV to shorten or increase the length of the output pulse in real time.

Fast and slow ranges for both DELAY time and PULSE length - Fast range is 0.5mS to 2 Sec and Slow Range is 2 Sec to 30 Sec.

Green status LED shows when the output pulse is high.

Front panel controls

Chance Control and CHA Input

This sets the probability of an incoming trigger or gate being passed through to the Pulse Generator circuit. The chance can be set anywhere between 0% and 100%.

The CHA input allows an external control voltage (CV) to control chance remotely. In this mode the Chance control acts as an attenuator for the incoming CV. With the Chance control fully clockwise a CV of +5V will give 100% chance, and lower CV voltages reduce the Chance accordingly. For example, a +2.5V CV will give a 50% chance. The attenuator function is useful if we are using higher control voltages of for example 0 to +10V. If we set the Chance control to the 12 o'clock position it would then halve the incoming CV signal, so in this case +10V will give 100% chance and +5V will give a 50% chance. Negative CV voltages are ignored and will be treated in the same way as zero volts..

Delay Control and DEL Input

This sets the delay amount that is applied to the leading edge of the incoming Gate or trigger received at the IN jack (or a press of the Manual Trigger button), assuming that the "Chance" has been determined to be positive. With the Delay Time switch set to FAST the Delay range will be from 0.5mS to 2 Seconds. With the Delay Time switch set to SLOW the Delay range will be between 2 Seconds and 30 Seconds.

The DEL input allows an external CV voltage to control Delay Time remotely. In this mode the Delay control acts as an attenuator for the incoming CV. With the Delay control fully clockwise a CV of +5V will give the maximum Delay time of either 2 Seconds or 30 seconds depending on the position of the Fast / Slow switch. Lower CV voltages reduce the Delay Time accordingly, so if we apply a CV of zero volts then we will get the minimum Delay time. The attenuator works on any CV patched to the DEL input in the same manner as described for the Chance control.

Length Control and LEN Input

This sets the length, or rather pulse width of the output pulse. With the LENGTH Switch set to FAST the pulse length can be anywhere between 0.5 mS to 2 Seconds. With the LENGTH Switch set to SLOW the pulse length can be between 2 seconds and 30 Seconds.

The LEN input allows an external CV to control Delay Time remotely. In this mode the Length control acts as an attenuator for the incoming CV in the same manner as the Chance and Delay controls.

Setting the Length control to zero invokes "Gate pass through" mode - in this case the incoming gate length is preserved, so the incoming pulse or trigger will still be affected by the Chance and Delay controls, but the outgoing gate length will be the same as the incoming gate length. Turning the Length control slightly clockwise will then invoke the minimum pulse length around control position 1, and further clockwise rotation will increase the Pulse Length as expected. This behaviour also applies to external CV's patched to the LEN input, where a CV of 0V will enable Gate pass through mode.

Fast / Slow mode switches

These switches allow the selection of Fast or Slow mode for Delay time and pulse length, so these ranges can be selected independently for Delay and Length. Fast range is 0.5 mS to 2 Seconds, and Slow range is 2 Seconds to 30 Seconds.

TRIG Switch

The TRIG push button allows manual triggering, and Chance will also be applied to any manual triggering, so depending on the setting of the Chance control, pressing the button has a chance of not doing anything! Holding the button down keeps the incoming gate high for as long as the button is pressed, however this is only really relevant in "Gate pass through" mode - normally only the leading edge of the input pulse is used.

IN - input jack

Connect your input here - a gate, output from an LFO, or even waveforms from a VCO. Any negative component of the input voltage will be ignored, so unipolar or bipolar signals can be used.

OUT - output jack

This outputs the binary pulse (or stream of pulses) that are generated by the Chance Delay circuitry. The gate low level is 0V and gate high level is +6V. The green status LED shows if a pulse is currently being generated.

Module Width: 8hp
Module Depth: 26mm (Including power lead)
Current Usage: 25mA Positive, 6mA Negative

Notes: The Low Fat is a new 2hp Eurorack module by AJH Synth, it's a High Pass filter, with frequency control by either manual pot, and/or external CV with attenuator. It's intended to compliment other filters, particularly low pass VCF modules, in practical tasks such as removing excessive low frequencies, for example when the bass is swamping a mix. It can be switched between 6dB (1 pole) response and 12dB (2 pole) response.

By patching a CV signal to the FCV input it can be voltage-controlled and used musically as with any other VCF. When used in conjunction with a LP filter it forms a fully customisable band pass filter, allowing the range of passbands to be cherry-picked. Feeding in a 1V/Oct pitch CV and setting the FCV pot to a suitable level allows it to track an incoming pitch CV, so the amount of High Pass filtering remains constant as the pitch of the incoming VCOs traverse up and down the frequency range. This can be particularly useful in creating percussive sounds, such as snares and hats, but also on sequenced bass lines. Since it is only 2HP it's a great way to occupy one of those frustrating gaps in your eurorack modular case with something that is deceptively useful, and adds another dimension to the classic bass monster that is the Transistor Ladder Filter.

Dimensions:
2 HP
26 mm deep

Current Draw:
9 mA +12V
12 mA -12V
0 mA 5V

Notes: 'MUM M8' is an 8hp Eurorack low pass filter building on the filter design used in the classic Akai S950 12 bit sampler with the addition of resonance, voltage control, clipped saturation and a dedicated VCA.

The low pass filter gives the recognisable super smooth vacuum like tone sucking sound which works magic on complex sources. The addition of clipped overdrive and intentionally aggressive self-oscillating resonance compliment the smooth filter core by juxtaposing it into more wasp like territory with acidic squeals and a more gritty sound.
Mum M8 features dual voltage control with attenuation (and inversion) of filter cut off and voltage control of resonance together with dual audio inputs - one of which includes a VCA to with the capability to aid overdriving signals into the filter core.

The filter core is a 6th Order Butterworth switched capacitor type design featuring an analog core but controlled by a high speed digital clock. This produces the characteristic smooth sounding filter but, as with the original S950, has a relatively high minimum cut off as to avoid 'clock bleed' into the filter output from the digital control. This minimum cut of point (and introduction of bleed if required) can be controlled via trimmers on the rear of the module (see calibration chapter). It is not unusual for there still to be some low-level artefacts from the clock present, particularly during filter sweeps - these add to the filters character.

The motivation for the module came from discussing filters in classic samplers with the artist Jack Adams - aka Mumdance. Jack suggested investigating the S950's filter well known as for it use in classic use in early jungle and hardcore. From that point onward Jack provided inspiration, help and feedback in the development of the filter. Big up Mumdance.

Notes: 'Tangle Quartet' is a high quality quad linear voltage controlled amplifier (VCA) providing individual level control of 4 signal inputs with both individual outputs and a combined 'mix' output (for non patched outputs) . Control signal inputs and associated attenuation controls allow for voltage control of signal levels. Control inputs are normalised to 5v thus providing manual mix control in the absence of control signals.

Technical Specifications:

Supply: +/-12V (Reverse voltage protection)
Current Draw: ~80ma
Size: 8 HP
Depth: 32mm (including power header)

Notes: The 'Mega Milton' is a smorgasbord of handy all analogue utilities in just 8HP that will greatly extend the functionality of your Eurorack system.

It includes a stereo line input converter for incorporating line level external sources into a Eurorack system, a fixed 4 input mixer with breakout attenuator for combining signals, a gated slew limiter for adding slides to sequences, a sample and hold with analogue white noise with a myriad of uses such as generative melodies or producing percussive textures and finally a buffered mult for droop free signal distribution with handy LEDs to monitor.

All sections are normalised to help with typical use cases such as generating random CV from the sample & hold section, a smooth random source from the slew output and breaking out a standalone attenuator from the fourth mixer input.

The 'Mega Milton' provides essential classic synthesizer building blocks for patching in any Eurorack system.

Ideal For

Incorporating stereo external sources easily into your Eurorack system.
Signal attenuation and basic mixing in a small space.
Building percussion sounds from an analogue noise source.
Producing clocked random to add interest and variation to patterns and sounds.
Adding gated 303 style slides to patterns.
Creating and Manipulating patterns with Sample and Hold.
Buffering and monitoring voltage across multiple VCOs or other destinations with no drop.

Tech Specs

Supply: +12V 70mA / -12V 70mA
Size: 8HP
Depth: 32mm

Notes: Think of the MFD like a tiny DJ mixer: two stereo inputs, one stereo output, with the option to cue either input and crossfade between the two. A simple idea very well executed.

Supplier's Notes:
Inspired by DJ mixers, the MFD allows you to cue and crossfade between signals. Ideal for live performance as well as jamming out ideas in the studio.

Supplier's Notes:
The 'MFD' is a 2-channel stereo crossfader designed for live DJ-style mixing and jamming in Eurorack. Two mono or stereo inputs are mixed to a single stereo output via direct or voltage control. Additional Cue controls provide preview monitoring of either input pre-mix via dedicated Cue switches and an output.

Voltage control over the crossfade and DC coupling allow for further creative uses such as a high quality stereo VCA or as a mix processor for either stereo audio signals or CV.

The MFD is designed to have very low noise and cross bleed and employs equal power crossfading for smooth constant level blending between signal sources.

Features:

Two channel stereo crossfader with voltage control.
Approx equal power crossfading.
Cue output switches for direct monitoring of either stereo input (pairing well with HPO for headphone monitoring).
Can be used as a high quality stereo VCA.
DC coupled for use with both audio and CV.
Skiff friendly with reverse power protection.
Two year warranty.
Made in England.

Ideal For:

Smoothly blending and monitoring 'tracks' or 'scenes' during a live set.
High quality VCA use for stereo based sources.
Voltage controlled crossfading and mixing of both CV and Audio signals.
Other advanced uses including audio rate modulation, stereo panning effects and a CV controlled FX send.

Technical Specifications

Supply: +12V 70mA / -12V 70mA

Size: 6HP

Depth: 32mm

Notes: AXON-2 is an 8HP expander module for the SQUID SALMPLE, MFX and Pamela's PRO Workout that like the AXON-1 provides 4 additional freely assignable CV inputs but additionally adds manual offset controls and 2 additional 'performance' buttons.

The addition of AXON-2 increases the Squid, MFX or Pam PRO's total number of CV inputs by 4, greatly increasing the possibilities for vast modular manipulation. Each of the CV inputs includes an offset for hands on control over parameters assigned to CV. Per assignment digital attenuation and offset via the host module is also available for fine tuning the modulation or control over parameters.

The AXON-2's large buttons are great for controlling select functions in a live performance environment or adding convenient quick navigation shortcuts when making edits. The buttons functionality and assignability are dependent on the host module. See respective manuals for details.

NOTE: AXON-2 support requires the latest firmware be installed for Pam Pro (120 or newer), Squid (187 or newer) and MFX (105 or newer).

Features
4 Additional freely assignable CV inputs for the SQUID SALMPLE, MFX or Pamela's PRO Workout
Manual offset knob controls
Two Assignable performance buttons for mutes, tap tempo, navigation, etc (dependant on module)
Powered directly from the module, no additional power header required
Made in England
Skiff friendly
Technical Specifications
Power: Additional approx 10mA on +12V

Size: 8HP

Depth: 38mm

Notes: Befaco's new Output Module is designed to be the master output for your modular system, providing an extra Cue Input to monitor any signal.

Left IN is routed to both channels when no Right signal is present. Both Outputs are TRS balanced.

A Headphones out is available. You can route Headphone OUT to the main out or an independent signal with CUE switch. Like this you can either pre-listen your sounds with the CUE Input or listen to your main out without disturbing your neighbours!

Level LEDs are available to monitor levels of each signal on the module.

Notes: A spectral processing playground.

Bandit is a fun combination of band-pass filters, VCAs, and routing options.

It serves multiple functions including equalizer, crossover, multiband VCA, 4 band spectral mixer, and spectral external FX insert point.

It allows you to:

Cut or emphasise different frequency bands of a signal, acting as a voltage-controlled equalizer/isolator.
Split a sound into four different frequency bands for external processing, and if needed, insert them back
Mix four different signals with predefined tone placement in the mix.
Create four different sounds from one sound source by modulating the volume with four different envelopes.
Create evolving timbres by modulating one or more frequency bands using LFOs or audio-rate modulation.

Specs

Current needs: +12V: 80mA, -12: 70mA, 5v:0
Width: 8 HP
Depth: 30mm (including power connector)

Notes: The EVEN VCO is a voltage-controlled oscillator that offers stability and high precision tuning over 10 octaves. A redesigned temperature compensation circuit maintains the oscillator stable against voltage and temperature drops.

Specifications:

Current needs: +12V: 36mA, -12V: 26mA
Width: 8 HP
Depth: 22mm, (28mm DIY) including power connector
Aluminium, heat-treated front panel.
Designed, kits prepared and completed modules assembled in Barcelona.

Notes: 221.x2 is a clean and precise utility module that is equally at home mixing Control Voltage as it is audio. At its simplest, it is two independent 2-to-1 mixers that offer per-channel attenuation and inversion, as well as +6dB of gain available at the summed outputs. With a tap of the "All Mix" button, these separate mixes can be combined into a 4-to-1 mix at the "All Mix" output - meanwhile, the first 1+2 mix is still available at its respective summed output. A rear expansion input and output allows for combining multiple modules into larger systems.

In addition, each channel also offers a Direct Output that can be taken pre or post attenuation/inversion.

A 6-volt offset is normalled into the input jacks of channels 2 and 4. This voltage is available at the channel's Direct Output, as well as added to the mixed outputs. Useful as an offset for mixing with another CV signal, or simply as a voltage source.

Each summed output group has two blue LEDs for displaying the shape of the summed CV, and can also serve as signal present indicators for audio. Peak LEDs trigger at ~9.6V, allowing for a bit of headroom before things get out of hand.

Specifications:

Width: 10HP
Depth: 3.3 cm
Power: 133 mA @ 12V
129 mA @ -12V
Inputs/Outputs: All I/O is unbalanced
Input Impedance: 10 Mohms
Output Impedance: Mix Outputs: 330 ohms
Direct Outputs: 10 ohms

Notes: Endless Processor (Ex)pander Kit opens new possibilities for Endless Processor!

Now, there is pitch control over both channels. You can shift one octave up or shift down to a full sound stop, covering multiple octaves, effectively replicating the variable speed replay effect. This allows for the creation of new textures from existing sounds.

Additionally, with the expansion PCB, the Endless Processor gains an SD card slot that enables you to store up to 5 sound banks. This means everything sustained in both channels can be saved to preserve those happy accidents! However, this is not just a simple save and recall process. It allows more performing possibilities: sustain new sounds, play with them, and then recall the stored ones, all with respect to the fade controls.

And if that's not enough, there's a bonus! With the help of our web tool, you can upload the sound banks saved on the SD card and extract clickless loops of each layer in WAV format. You can then import these loops into your DAW or hardware sampler to build your composition on top of the captured sounds.

Endless Processor Expander Kit contains:

Endless Processor Ex module
Expansion PCB for the Endless Processor
Cable to connect Ex module to the expansion PCB

Width: 4HP

Depth of Endless Processor with expansion PCB attached: 45mm

Depth of Endless Processor Ex module: 30mm

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


Introducing SUM0, a voltage-controlled oscillator with expanded harmonic possibilities, in a Eurorack format.

The 4 classic waveforms are generated by a meticulously designed oscillation engine.

You can modulate its frequency and its pulse width thanks to its integrated LFO, capable of reaching audible frequencies to achieve expressive modulations with the simple touch of a switch.

Expand the voice of your system by creating complex waveforms and high harmonic content thanks to its output mixer. This mixer also has an input to integrate an external signal to the mix output.

Of course, all its parameters (FM, PWM, SYNC, V/OCT) are at your fingertips through its patch points on the front panel.

And of course, assembled with a load of passion in Bocuma's studio-workshop in Guadalajara.

Nerdy-specs:

22HP
+12V > 12mA -12V > 12mA

Notes: Another iconic Buchla module gets the Eurorack reissue treatment courtesy of TipTop. The 242t is the brand's unique voltage-controlled clock and trigger module, generating pulses based on a 4x12 matrix.

Supplier's Notes:
The Buchla and Tiptop Audio 242t Programmable Pulser is a reissue of the time-event-based generator from the 1970s 200 series. At its center is the Pulser, a voltage-controlled clock oscillator with a wide frequency range, extending up to audio frequencies, numerous outputs, and start/stop controls. The Pulser drives a programmable matrix with three rows of up to 12 stages: (A), (B), and (C). Stages are activated using the X/Y coordinate controls, and the total number of stages can be set using the (n) row. Clock and Reset inputs allow the 242t to sync with other devices, while the Reset input can also be used to control the number of stages with external pulses.

Notes: Best value Buchla module ever? An official Buchla module produced by TipTop Audio, the 258t is a dual triangle-core oscillator, with sine/sawtooth wave shapes in the top half and sine/square at the bottom. Bags of character.

Supplier's Notes:
Two independent voltage-controlled oscillators. Each has one processing input, a frequency modulation input and a 1V/oct input.

Waveshapes, as well as frequency, can be voltage controlled. Model 258 oscillators feature low sine wave harmonic content, negligible settling error, and high short and long-term stability, even with rapidly changing ambient temperatures.

Trimmers:

There are three trimmers for each oscillator on the back of the module:

1V/oct is the octave tracking trimmer and is set at the factory using high precision instruments.
SHAPE is the trimmer that set the sine wave, for the lower harmonic content of the sine wave.
VC WAVE SHAPE sets the response of the waveshaper to the incoming control voltage. Both SHAPE and VC WAVE SHAPE trimmers are used to adjust the sine wave purity.

Size: 18HP
Depth: 45mm
Power: +12V 70mA / -12V 40mA

Notes: Yet more bargain Buchla collabs from TipTop Audio with this dual voltage processor. Generate CV outputs algorithmically based on multiple inputs, allowing for some seriously complex modulation.

Supplier's Notes:
Model 257 Dual Control Voltage Processor consistsof two identical sections, each of which permits several applied control voltages to define a single output voltage according to the equation:

(Va * K) + ((Vb * (1-M)) + (Vc * M)) + Voset = V_out

The algebraic manipulations possible with this module include addition, subtraction, scaling, inversion, and multiplication. Also incorporated is the capability of using one control voltage (M) to transfercontrol from one applied voltage (V_b) to another (V_c).

Functions

- Attenuverter
Va is the voltage input a for attenuverter (left jack on the panel)
K knob can scale the incoming Va voltage either positively or negatively

- Crossfader
Vb is the voltage input b for the left side of the crossfader (second jack from the left)
+.5 switch adds 5 volts to the input of Vb
Vc is the voltage input c for the right side of the crossfader (fourth jack from the left)
M scales Vb from 1 to 0 based on the position of M knob
M scales Vc from 0 to 1 based on the position of M knob
The middle CV input at M/M can crossfade between Vb and Vc (third jack from the left)
The M knob and M CV added together to control crossfade position

- Oset
Voset Adds 0 - 10 volts to any combination of Va + Vb + Vc

- Output
Vout is the combined voltage of the attenuverter, crossfader and oset (right jack on the panel)

Specifications:

Size: 14HP - Depth: 25mm
Power: +12V 45mA / -12V 22mA

Notes: The P8S8 controller is for those who love those little sliders. The sliders behave like regular pots, so we named the module P8S8 (the "S" stands for the switches).

The P8S8 has eight Alpha sliders with a range of 20 mm. As a speciality the sliders contain LEDs. Their brightness can be controlled and used for any purpose. As long as you don't use the LED registers, the brightness of the LEDs reflect the current slider positions.

At the bottom the P8S8 has eight 3-way toggle switches.

As always in the DROID universe, it can be patched as whatever comes to mind, but looking at this module, it's almost imposing to be used as modulation sequencer or ADSR controller.

Shipping includes a short ribbon cable for connecting the controller to the master or to the previous controller. If you want to place the controller further away from the master, you can purchaser longer ribbon cables here in the shop.

Current Draw: 20 mA +12V, 0 mA -12V, 0 mA 5V
Width: 8 HP
Depth: 25 mm

Notes: Stereo Strip takes the idea of a channel strip and makes it modular. By bringing this long-established component of the audio engineering world into the Eurorack environment and by adding CV control over its key parameters, you will find new, creative ways to use it in your patches!

It features stereo inputs and outputs for audio or CV with EQ, voltage controlled panning, stereo VCA, performable mute and input/output level switching for Eurorack or line level uses. Abusing the input level switching allows for some musical, modulate-able and highly shapeable distortion sounds too.

Stereo Strip was designed to be a creative part of a modular patch. Creating stereo images from mono sources, shaping and modulating existing stereo images, synthesising stereo pseudo ring modulation, sweetening FX with EQ or drastically wave shaping your oscillators, creating send FX routings with benefits or it can simply be used as a channel strip at the end of chain in a patch.

The addition of line level gain boosting (for the input) or reduction (for the output) allow it to work as a stereo input or output interface for external gear with the advantage of the VCA, panning and the EQ to shape the sound. Experiment with bringing external gear into the Eurorack format and then shape and modulate those sounds them on the way in!

Try patching Stereo Strip anywhere you would place a VCA in a system and/or explore its EQ and voltage controlled panning, which are rarer additions to the sound sculpting options for the Eurorack format.

Specs

Current Draw: +12: 63mA -12: 63mA 5v:0
Width: 6HP
Depth: 33mm including power connector
Aluminium, heat-treated front panel.
Designed and assembled in Barcelona.

Notes: Module A-121d is a special dual multimode filter which can be used for parallel or serial organized dual mono filters. Even stereo applications are imaginable. The filters are based on two special circuits: one with highpass and bandpass outputs, the other with lowpass and bandpass outputs. It's a new filter design that is not used so far in any other A-100 filter module.

We attached great importance to the usability of the manual controls and CV inputs for dual filter applications: for the filter frequencies of both filters a common control (Frequ.) and a difference control (Delta, filter spread) are available. For both parameters even CV inputs are available (FCV, DCV). The resonance (Q1, Q2), the sensitivity of the individual frequency control input (FCV1, FCV2) and the level of the audio input (In1, In2) are adjusted by means of the individual controls for each filter.

The module has a simple audio mixing unit available with the inputs Mx1 and Mx2, and the output MxO. Provided that the mixer inputs are open bandpass 1 and bandpass 2 are normalised to the sockets Mx1 and Mx2. All other filter types are realized by connecting the other filter outputs (H1 = highpass 1, L2 = lowpass 2) to the mixer inputs.

Controls:
Frequ.: master frequency control for both filters
Delta: controls the difference between the frequencies of the two filters manually (frequency spread), at centre position the frequencies are about the same
Q1 / Q2: resonance controls for filter 1 and 2
FCV1 / FCV2: attenuators for the individual frequency control inputs FCV1 (filter 1) and FCV2 (filter 2)
In 1 / In 2: attenuators for the audio inputs of filter 1 and 2

Sockets:
Mx1 / Mx2: audio inputs of the mixer, Mx1 is normalised to bandpass 1 (B1), Mx2 is normalised to bandpass 2 (B2)
MxO: audio output of the mixer
In1 / In2: audio input of filter 1 and 2 (In2 is normalised to In1)
H1: highpass output filter 1
L2: lowpass output filter 2
B2: bandpass output filter 2
DCV: control voltage input for frequency spread (Delta)
FCV1 / FCV2: individual frequency control inputs, processed by the attenuators FCV1 and FCV2, socket FCV2 is normalised to socket FCV1
FCV: common frequency control input for both filters (~ 1V/oct)

Triangle symbols indicate the normalising of sockets (B1>Mx1, B2>Mx2, In1>In2, FCV>FCV2). The four outputs are inverse labelled.

Technical note:
Ex factory the module is adjusted so that the resonance of the two filters does not reach self-oscillation. If desired the filters can be modified by the user by means of two trimming potentiometers so that self-oscillation is possible.

Dimensions
8 HP
41 mm deep

Notes: Module A-155-2 is a small, very compact designed analog sequencer with a lot of features. The sequence length is 8 steps. Each step has available a control for the adjustment of the control voltage for this step and an illuminated momentary switch (button). The buttons are used in the standard running mode to turn on/off the gate of the step in question (button illuminated = gate on, not illuminated = gate off). In combination with other controls at the bottom of the front panel the buttons are used for additional functions: depending on the position of the Program toggle switch the button Function is used to program the length of the sequence (switch position Limit), the running direction (switch position Direct.) or to call up the preset management (switch position Preset)

When function Direct (Direction) is selected these running modes are available:

Up

Down

2 x Up (each step is played twice with the normal tempo, not to be confused with Ratcheting x2, see below)

2 x Down (each step is played twice with the normal tempo, not to be confused with Ratcheting x2, see below)

Pendulum type 1 (start and end step are played twice)

2 x Pendulum type 1 (each step is played twice with the normal tempo, start and end step are played 4x)

Pendulum type 2 (start and end step are played once)

Random (Rnd)

When function Preset is selected the illuminated buttons are used to call up one of the 8 presets. In each preset these parameters are stored: active steps, running direction, length of the sequence, ratcheting. To call up one of the 8 stored presets one has to push and hold the button Function and then operate short-time one of the buttons 1 - 8 while the toggle switch Program is in position Preset. To store the present paramaters in one of the 8 presets the procedure is similar but one has to operate one of the buttons 1 - 8 for a longer time (approx 3 seconds).

Depending on the position of the Program toggle switch the Ratcheting button is used to program the ratcheting feature (x2, x3, x4) individually for each step of the sequence (toggle switch Program in position Rx2, Rx3 or Rx4). In case that at the step in question another ratcheting is already programmed (eg x2 or x3 when x4 is chosen) the other ratcheting is overwritten (kind of radio button function between the ratchetings x2, x3 and x4). Details about the ratcheting function are explained at the module A-160-5.

The button Start/Stop is used to start or stop the sequence manually. Button Reset sets the sequence to the first step. For this also the external input Reset can be used.

The module does not feature built in clock generator. Rather an external Clock signal is used. The positive edge of the incoming clock signal triggers the advance of the sequence to the next step.

The voltage range of the control voltage generated by the module can be switched to 3 different ranges by the toggle switch Range: 0 - +1V / 0 - +2V / 0 - +4V. The control voltage is available at socket CV. The voltage is not quantized. But there is an internal pin header available that outputs the data via Midi (note on/off from Midi note 36. Midi channel 1). It can be used to control a MIDI-to-CV interface if quantized control voltages are required, eg the planned Micro-CV-Interface A-190-9)

The Gate signal appears at socket Gate. The pulsewidth of the gate signal is defined by the pulsewidth of the clock signal provided that ratcheting is not active at the step in question.

Controls and displays:

1 - 8 (rotary controls): manual adjustment of the control voltage for each step

1 - 8 (illuminated momentary switches/buttons): manual gate setting for each step, also used for special functions in combination with other controls (setting of first/last step, running direction, ratcheting)

Range: toggle switch for selection of the control voltage range

Program: toggle switch for selection of a function in combination with the buttons Ratcheting and Function

Ratcheting: button for the programming of ratcheting in combination with the toggle switch Program

Function: button for the programming of sequence length (Limit) and running direction (Direct) as well as for the Preset management (Preset)

Sta/Stp: button for the manual control of Start and Stop, in running state the LED of this button displays the state of the Gate output (ie it flashes in the rhythm of the Gate output)

Reset : manual reset button

CV : control voltage output

Gate : gate output

Clock: clock input, the pulsewidth of the clocjk signal defines the pulsewidth gate signal

Reset: reset control input, reset type selectable via internal jumpers (eg positive edge triggers the jump to first step/positive leveltriggers the jump to first step and remains at first step as long as the reset input is high/waiting for the next positive edge of the clock signals before reset is carried out)

Notes: Module A-155-2 is a small, very compact designed analog sequencer with a lot of features. The sequence length is 8 steps. Each step has available a control for the adjustment of the control voltage for this step and an illuminated momentary switch (button). The buttons are used in the standard running mode to turn on/off the gate of the step in question (button illuminated = gate on, not illuminated = gate off). In combination with other controls at the bottom of the front panel the buttons are used for additional functions: depending on the position of the Program toggle switch the button Function is used to program the length of the sequence (switch position Limit), the running direction (switch position Direct.) or to call up the preset management (switch position Preset)

When function Direct (Direction) is selected these running modes are available:

Up

Down

2 x Up (each step is played twice with the normal tempo, not to be confused with Ratcheting x2, see below)

2 x Down (each step is played twice with the normal tempo, not to be confused with Ratcheting x2, see below)

Pendulum type 1 (start and end step are played twice)

2 x Pendulum type 1 (each step is played twice with the normal tempo, start and end step are played 4x)

Pendulum type 2 (start and end step are played once)

Random (Rnd)

When function Preset is selected the illuminated buttons are used to call up one of the 8 presets. In each preset these parameters are stored: active steps, running direction, length of the sequence, ratcheting. To call up one of the 8 stored presets one has to push and hold the button Function and then operate short-time one of the buttons 1 - 8 while the toggle switch Program is in position Preset. To store the present paramaters in one of the 8 presets the procedure is similar but one has to operate one of the buttons 1 - 8 for a longer time (approx 3 seconds).

Depending on the position of the Program toggle switch the Ratcheting button is used to program the ratcheting feature (x2, x3, x4) individually for each step of the sequence (toggle switch Program in position Rx2, Rx3 or Rx4). In case that at the step in question another ratcheting is already programmed (eg x2 or x3 when x4 is chosen) the other ratcheting is overwritten (kind of radio button function between the ratchetings x2, x3 and x4). Details about the ratcheting function are explained at the module A-160-5.

The button Start/Stop is used to start or stop the sequence manually. Button Reset sets the sequence to the first step. For this also the external input Reset can be used.

The module does not feature built in clock generator. Rather an external Clock signal is used. The positive edge of the incoming clock signal triggers the advance of the sequence to the next step.

The voltage range of the control voltage generated by the module can be switched to 3 different ranges by the toggle switch Range: 0 - +1V / 0 - +2V / 0 - +4V. The control voltage is available at socket CV. The voltage is not quantized. But there is an internal pin header available that outputs the data via Midi (note on/off from Midi note 36. Midi channel 1). It can be used to control a MIDI-to-CV interface if quantized control voltages are required, eg the planned Micro-CV-Interface A-190-9)

The Gate signal appears at socket Gate. The pulsewidth of the gate signal is defined by the pulsewidth of the clock signal provided that ratcheting is not active at the step in question.

Controls and displays:

1 - 8 (rotary controls): manual adjustment of the control voltage for each step

1 - 8 (illuminated momentary switches/buttons): manual gate setting for each step, also used for special functions in combination with other controls (setting of first/last step, running direction, ratcheting)

Range: toggle switch for selection of the control voltage range

Program: toggle switch for selection of a function in combination with the buttons Ratcheting and Function

Ratcheting: button for the programming of ratcheting in combination with the toggle switch Program

Function: button for the programming of sequence length (Limit) and running direction (Direct) as well as for the Preset management (Preset)

Sta/Stp: button for the manual control of Start and Stop, in running state the LED of this button displays the state of the Gate output (ie it flashes in the rhythm of the Gate output)

Reset : manual reset button

CV : control voltage output

Gate : gate output

Clock: clock input, the pulsewidth of the clocjk signal defines the pulsewidth gate signal

Reset: reset control input, reset type selectable via internal jumpers (eg positive edge triggers the jump to first step/positive leveltriggers the jump to first step and remains at first step as long as the reset input is high/waiting for the next positive edge of the clock signals before reset is carried out)

Notes: Module A-149-4 generates four triggered random voltages which meet the criteria choosen by several controls.

Manual controls for the criteria selection:
Octave range (manual control "Oct."): this parameter defines how many octaves are covered by the random voltages (0 ... +5V, with "Oct." control fully CCW only 0V are generated)
Grid (6 illuminated radio buttons): this parameter defines the grid of the random voltages:
Octaves (Oct)
Octaves + Quin (Quint)
Chords (Major or Minor chords)
Scale (Major or Minor scale)
Semitones
continuous (i.e. stepless)
Minor / Major (2 illuminated radio buttons): this parameter defines in case of chords or scales if they are minor or major. For all other grids this parameter has no meaning
Sixth / Seventh (2 illuminated separate buttons): these parameters defines if the sixth or seventh is added. Valid only if Oct, Quint, Chord or Scale is chosen as grid.

The output voltages follow the 1V/octave standard (i.e. 1/12 V voltage differenc per semitone) with exception of the Continuous mode. The voltages in this mode are totally random and do not follow the 1V/oct standard (i.e. not a multiple of 1/12V).
The generation of a new random voltage at the output (CV Out 1...4) is triggered by the rising edge of the signal applied to the corresponding trigger input (Trig. In 1...4). The trigger inputs are normalled top down. The minimum trigger level is +2.5V, the maximum level is +12V.

Applications:
random polyphonic structures (in combination with the polyphonic modules A-111-4, A-105-4, A-132-8, A-141-4 and e.g. A-157 as trigger source and A-173-1/2 for transposition of the polyphonic structures)
any application that requires several random voltages
four digital pseudo noise signals when higher trigger frequencies are used

Width: 4 HP / 20.0 mm
Depth: 50 mm (measured from the rear side of the front panel)
Current: +50A (+12V) / -10mA (-12V)

Notes: Module A-138m is a 4 x 4 matrix mixer with switches for unipolar/bipolar mode for each column. Unipolar means that the controls work as attenuators. Bipolar means that the controls work as polarizers. In this mode the amplification is zero in the middle position of the corresponding control. Turning the knob counterclockwise from the center position the signal is subtracted from the output sum with increasing amount (i.e. negative). Turning the knob clockwise from the center position the signal is added to the output sum with increasing amount. The module is DC-coupled and can be used for both audio and control voltage mixing.

By means of an internal jumper one can select if the four upper controls work as DC offset generators - provided that no patch cord is plugged into the upper input socket. If this feature is not required it can be deactivated by removing the jumper on top left of the pc board. The function is identical to the A-138a/b.

Dimensions
20 HP
20 mm deep

Current Draw
30 mA +12V
30 mA -12V

Notes: Module A-147-4 is a dual voltage controlled LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator). Each LFO has the five waveforms triangle, sine, rising and falling sawtooth, as well as rectangle available. The rectangle output features manually adjustable pulsewidth and pulsewidth modulation by means of an external control voltage. The core waveform is triangle. The other waveforms are derived from triangle by means of waveform converters. The frequency of each LFO can be adjusted manually and modulated by means of an external control voltage with associated attenuator and polarity switch. By means of a jumper the basic frequency range of each LFO can selected: about 0.02 Hz (~ 50 seconds) ... 2.5kHz or about 0.0017 Hz(~ 600 seconds) ... 220Hz. That way each LFO can be used also as a VCO with a max. frequency of about 2.5kHz. Each LFO features a reset input which can be used to reset the triangle signal.

The module has these controls and in/outputs available:

Control F : manual control of the frequency, for each LFO the frequency range can be selected by means of a jumper from two values (see technical notes)

frequency coverage of control F in the high frequency range: about 0.075 Hz (~ 13 seconds) ... 1,4kHz

frequency coverage of control F in the low frequency range: about 0.007 Hz (~ 140 seconds) ... 125Hz

Control CV: attenuator for the signal applied to the CV socket, by means of a jumper a small positive voltage can be applied to the switching contact of the /CV/ socket, as long as no patch cable is connected to /CV/ socket the CV control then works as fine control for the frequency

Switch CV Pol.: polarity switch for the signal applied to the socket /CV/

Control PW/PM: combined control for manual and CV control of the rectangle pulsewidth:

when no patch cable is connected to socket /P/ the control is used to adjust the pulsewidth (PW) manually

when a patch cable is connected to socket /P/ the control works as attenuator for the external CV signal with a basic pulsewidth of 50:50.

Socket /CV/: frequency control voltage input, in the factory the module is adjusted so that the sensitivity of this input is exactly 1V/octave when the CV control is fully CW.

Socket /R/: reset input, according to the associated jumper the reset input is edge triggered or level controlled (see technical notes for details)

Socket /P/: pulsewidth control voltage input

Sockets with waveform symbol: output of the waveform in question (triangle, sine, rising and falling sawtooth, rectangle)

The output voltage ranges are about -5V ... +5V (10Vpp), except the rectangle output

For the rectangle output one can choose by means of a jumper if the range is about -5V ... +5V or 0...+10V.

LED: visual control of the LFO (triangle)

The inputs of the module are labelled with white characters on black background (in the text included into two slashes). The outputs are labelled with black characters.
Technical notes and special features:

The basic frequency range of each LFO can be selected by means of a jumper. The settings correspond to two different capacitor values for the VCO circuit. The relation between the two ranges is about 1:11. When the upper range is selected frequencies from about 0.02 Hz up to 2.5kHz can be generated. For the lower range the values are about 0.0017 Hz ... 220Hz. To obtain these full frequency ranges external control voltages are required. With the frequency control F only the frequencies mentioned above are possible.

Apart from that the range for the manual control F can be reduced to obtain a finer resolutuion. For this a jumper has to be removed. The range of control F is then reduced to about 1:4.5 only.

In the factory the starting voltage of the triangle output after a reset is adjusted to 0V, i.e. the triangle starts from 0V with the rising slope after a reset. By means of a trimming potentiometer the starting voltage can be adjusted to another value (e.g. to -5V).

Another jumper is used to set the reset behaviour to edge triggered or level controlled. When set to edge triggered the rising edge of reset signal is used for the reset (independent of the duration of the "high" state of the reset signal). When set to level controlled the triangle output remains at the starting voltage as long as the reset signal is "high". Only when the reset signal turns "low" the triangle starts.

Dimensions
8 HP
45 mm deep

Current Draw
80 mA +12V
70 mA -12V

Notes: Module A-135-5 is a combination of a voltage controlled polyphonic mixer and a polyphonic suboctave generator. It is made of 12 voltage controlled amplifiers (VCAs) which are arranged in form of a 4x3 matrix. Herewith up to three four-voice polyphonic signals (e.g. the outputs of three polyphonic VCOs A-111-4) can be mixed. The level of each of the three polyphonic channels (A, B, C) with four voices each can be controlled manually or by means of an external control voltage with associated attenuators.

In addition the module features four frequency dividers which derive the suboctaves from the four input signals of channel A. The suboctave signals are wired to the switching contacts of the sockets of channel B. As long as the sockets of channel B are not patched the suboctave signals of channel A are used as inputs for channel B. The suboctaves are symmetrical rectangle waves with half the frequency of the corresponding signal A. For example two polyphonic VCOs A-111-4) can be used and patched to the channels A and C. Channel B then provides the suboctaves of channel A.

As the module is fully DC coupled it can be used also for the mixing of control voltages in a polyphonic environment (e.g. for envelopes, LFOs or other control voltages).

The switching contacts of the 12 input sockets and the four outputs are internally connected to pin headers. That way the module can be internally pre-patched to other polyphonic modules (e.g. the four inputs A to an A-111-4, the four inputs C to another A-111-4 and the outputs to the polyphonic filter A-105-4). As the switching contacts of the sockets are used for the internal pre-patching the internal patch can be overridden by using the sockets at the front panel.

The module has these controls and in/outputs available:

Controls Lev.A, Lev.B, Lev.C: manual level adjustment of the channels A, B and C

Controls CV A, CV B, CV C: attenuators for the corresponding control voltage inputs

Sockets A1...4: inputs channel A

Sockets B1...4: inputs channel B (if the sockets are not patched the suboctave signals are used for the inputs B)

Sockets C1...4: inputs channel C

Sockets CV A. CV B, CV C: control voltage inputs for the channels A, B and C

Sockets Out 1...4: outputs

Dimensions
10 HP
55 mm deep