Tags: Synth voice module

Notes: Deckard's Voice is an entry level semi-modular synth from Black Corporation for eurorack systems. Sharing the same paradigm and circuit as it's bigger brother Deckard's Dream, trimmed down for eurorack and supplemented with the flexibility available only in a modular format.

Features:

VCO with pulse, glitch saw and sine outputs
Dedicated LFO for PWM
Noise source
External audio input to a filter
Discrete hipass and lowpass filters with resonance and IL-AL-ADR envelope
LFO with sine, saw, ramp, square, smooth and stepped random output
Output VCA with ADSR envelope and velocity control over volume
ADSR (0-10V) and LFO (-5V/+5V) outputs
Master and line level outputs
32HP size
+12/-12V standard eurorack power
38mm deep

Notes: A unique analogue percussion module, based on principles from the legendary 909 twisted into new sonic territory. Capable of everything from classic kicks and snares to more experimental hits and complex VCO effects.

Supplier's Notes:
A machine is born

The Machine began as a quest to create a rich-sounding eurorack snare drum synthesis module to complement the existing Mutant Drums. The project quickly became too large and costly to justify the module being capable only of snare drum sounds. So, the decision was made to learn from the architecture of the TR-909's snare and kick circuits, in order to develop a module capable of generating multiple forms of analogue percussion, and various other effects.

Like the other Mutant Drums, the Machine has its roots in classic analogue percussion synthesis. Even though it can create totally alien sounds, it still has the capability to deliver those classic 909 house snares and kicks if you want them. There are no microcontrollers in the Machine. The signals and waveforms are all generated by discrete components and ICs, for a distinctly analogue sound, and user experience.

Features

Microcontroller-free analogue percussion synthesis engine
Unique Inverter Core oscillators form the MEMBRANE. Each analogue oscillator has three waveforms to select from
Capable of synthesizing everything from heavy-hitting bassdrums to classic 909-style snares and other complex timbres
Modular design gives the Machine many auxiliary purposes, great for modular sound design of many varieties, and not just percussion
The SNAPPY section is comprised of a voltage controlled noise oscillator, for modelling the noisy part of drum timbres
Both MEMBRANE and SNAPPY elements have an external input for replacing the built-in sound sources, opening up many avenues of possibility
13 control voltage and audio inputs, for a fully modular drum experience
7 audio and CV/gate outputs for maximum integration with other modules
Dedicated outputs for each WAVE and NOISE oscillator mean you can use the Machine as a complex VCO in your system, when not synthesizing percussion
Waveform scanning feature generates complex timbres from analog waveforms
The MEMBRANE's waveforms can be scanned through automatically by the wavescanner's voltage controlled clock generator, or an external clock or VCO can be used
SCAN FREQ CV forms a unique form of timbre control, making the Machine act like a complex oscillator at its WAVES output
The ENABLE input allows you to gate the wavescanner on and off with a CV or gate signal

Technical specifications

Width: 29HP | Depth: 30mm
Current draw: +139mA, -115mA @ 12V

Notes: Analogue discrete Synthvoice with two VCOs, three SUB-VCOs, Wavefolder, Noise, Ring Modulator, two loopable ADRS, two LFOs/VCOs, MIXER, 24db Lowpass VCF, VCAOur new Eurorack flagship hits stores this summer. Very compact (pre-patched) discrete synth voice module with excellent analogue technology for endless soundscapes at a reasonable price.

Two discrete VCOs with highly stable tracking

Three analogue Suboscillators (3/4-1/2-1/4 with SQUARE, SAW, TRI) + Gravity Mix -Sync

Wavefolder (VCO 1 TRI WAVE)

White Noise

XOR Ringmodulator

Discrete VCA

24dB LP VCF with overdrive

Dual analogue LFO (one also usable as VCO) with incredible range and keytracking -Two superfast and punchy analog ADSR sections with LOOP function and four TRG outputs (End of ATT, End of DEC)

Mixer section with Master level -Glide presets and huge Patchfield to communicate with other Eurorack Modules.

Screwed metal shaft potentiometer

Rackspace: 36TE
Depth: 25mm