Synth modules

Notes: Roucha Legio is a 12 dB /octave state-variable stereo multimode filter available on the Legio DSP+oscillator platform.

Noise Engineering received tons of requests for NE filters over the years, and Roucha Legio is their first dedicated release. The filter features lowpass, bandpass, and highpass settings and tracks frequency via the dedicated encoder and extremely accurate 1v/8va CV input. Roucha Legio's CV-controlled resonance parameter can go from clean to acidy-squelchy for bassline joy. Add CV for filter sweeps that will knock your socks off. Of course, because it's a Noise Engineering module, there's a Fold knob. Add wavefolding to the signal chain before, after, or both before and after the filter.

Noise Engineering have made it easy to carry out dramatic buildups and cuts with Roucha Legio. Just tap the encoder to bypass; tap again to turn the filter on again. Want to automate it? Send a gate into the Bypass input. The filter will remain bypassed as long as a high gate is present.

Roucha Legio is also a DSP and oscillator platform: users can change the firmware on any Legio module, 100% free, to any other firmware in the Legio series.

Dimensions
6 HP
38 mm deep

Current Draw
140 mA +12V
22 mA -12V

Notes: Alter is an effects processor for Eurorack format. There are two versions of the Alter which are visually identical except the names "Alter 1" and "Alter 2". This is Alter 1. Internally, 1 & 2 have an entirely different set of effects from the other. Each version features 7 unique and meticulously designed DSP effects.

Control

- Controls for mix, X, Y and Sift as well as clock.
- All effects have a variation of a filter which may change effect to effect.
- X and Y control various rates, feedback and time over the different effects (note that some of the images shows a prototype which says "rate" under two of the pots. The faceplate has been changed to X and Y).
- Clock control adjusts the rate which controls the DSP which can drastically change the effect. In doing so it does slightly lower the quality of the output signal but the results are fantastic. This clock is not for synchronization.
- Mix, X, Y and Sift all have CV control inputs.
- Each control level or CV input is visualized on the control panel.

Ins and outs

- Stereo inputs with separate level/gain control for right and left channels. These levels can also act as mute as it can take the signal to 0. They can also add gain to a quiet signal.
- Peak level indicator for clipping levels at the input
- Mono input is made stereo within the DSP and outputs to both left and right channels
- Stereo outputs for right and left channels

Effects

The effect is selected by the hexagonal touch pad. The effects for Alter 1 are as follows:
1 - long delay
2 - tight, notated granular delay
3 - plate reverb
4 - shimmering reverb
5 - distortion multi-filter
6 - pitch delay
7 - stutter glitch

Specs

Includes printed manual
+12V: 160mA
-12V: 0mA
+5V: 0mA
16HP width
25 mm Depth

Notes: Alter 2 is an effects processor for Eurorack format. There are two versions of the Alter which are visually identical except the names "Alter 1" and "Alter 2". This is Alter 2. Internally, 1 & 2 have an entirely different set of effects from the other. Each version features 7 unique and meticulously designed DSP effects.

Control

- Controls for mix, X, Y and filter as well as clock.
- All effects have a variation of a filter which may change effect to effect.
- X and Y control various rates, feedback and time over the different effects.
(note that some of the images shows a prototype which says "rate" under two of the pots. The faceplate has been changed to X and Y.)
- Clock control adjusts the rate which controls the DSP which can drastically change the effect. In doing so it does slightly lower the quality of the output signal but the results are fantastic. This clock is not for synchronization.
- Mix, X, Y and filter all have CV control inputs.
- Each control level or cv input is visualized on the control panel.

Ins and outs

- Stereo inputs with separate level/gain control for right and left channels. These levels can also act as mute as it can take the signal to 0. They can also add gain to a quiet signal.
- Peak level indicator for clipping levels at the input.
- Mono input is made stereo within the DSP and outputs to both left and right channels.
- Stereo outputs for right and left channels.

Effects

The effect is selected by the hexagonal touch pad. The effects for Alter 2 are as follows:
1 - Analogue delay
2 - Reverb with infinite capture and LP + HP filters
3 - Choral reverb
4 - Palindrome reverse delay - backward/forward repeat
5 - Time stretch
6 - Pitch shift (notated semi-tones)
7 - Time stretch glitch

Specs

Includes printed manual
+12V: 160mA
-12V: 0mA
+5V: 0mA
16HP width
25 mm Depth

Notes: Tone is a quad, voltage controlled filter with low pass and band pass outputs. Its four channel architecture enables the intuitive patching of shimmering, polyphonic textures. The 24dB slope provides a warm, buttery character. Self oscillation allows each channel to double as a sine wave oscillator with v/oct tracking across four octaves. Cascade OTA topology. A perfect match for the Chord.

Notes: Stereo oscillator with wavemorphing, folding, and PM

"We may have just gotten the perfect Noise Engineering oscillator - in the most compact package possible." -- CDM Blog

Sinc Legio is a simple oscillator with some tricks up its proverbial sleeve. If you need some basic waveforms, Sinc has you covered - and it makes it easy to spice up those waveforms with phase modulation, wavefolding, or hard sync. Sinc pairs well with other oscillators in your system, too: hard-sync and stereo PM inputs make complex sounds easy to patch. Combine broad-ranging timbral parameters with a vintage-inspired chorus, and you're well on your way to stereo sound-design heaven in just 6 HP.

Sinc's multiple algorithms give a world of timbral possibility at the flip of a switch. Phase modulation, plucky FM, and bright and heavy modulation await. And on top of that, Noise Engineering have added a wavefolder to it. Shape and fold to your heart's content in Fold mode.

Not only is Sinc an incredible oscillator on its own, it's also part of the Legio platform. Use the included USB cable to connect to the Customer Portal and swap the firmware to any other Legio firmware, completely free, at any time. Let that sinc in!

6HP Eurorack
+12v: 140mA
-12v: 22mA
Sinc - from Latin: "treasure"

Legio - from Latin: "legion, army"

"A lot of treasure"

Notes: Stereo oscillator with wavemorphing, folding, and PM

"We may have just gotten the perfect Noise Engineering oscillator - in the most compact package possible." -- CDM Blog

Sinc Legio is a simple oscillator with some tricks up its proverbial sleeve. If you need some basic waveforms, Sinc has you covered - and it makes it easy to spice up those waveforms with phase modulation, wavefolding, or hard sync. Sinc pairs well with other oscillators in your system, too: hard-sync and stereo PM inputs make complex sounds easy to patch. Combine broad-ranging timbral parameters with a vintage-inspired chorus, and you're well on your way to stereo sound-design heaven in just 6 HP.

Sinc's multiple algorithms give a world of timbral possibility at the flip of a switch. Phase modulation, plucky FM, and bright and heavy modulation await. And on top of that, Noise Engineering have added a wavefolder to it. Shape and fold to your heart's content in Fold mode.

Not only is Sinc an incredible oscillator on its own, it's also part of the Legio platform. Use the included USB cable to connect to the Customer Portal and swap the firmware to any other Legio firmware, completely free, at any time. Let that sinc in!

Notes: Polydactyl Versio is Noise Engineering's take on a multiband dynamics processor. Polydactyl Versio is equally at home on single-instrument timbral processing and on end-of-chain gloss. Taking inspiration from Noise Engineering's Librae Legio, Polydactyl Versio applies a unique and transparent algorithm across three bands for maximal dynamic impact. Add in a multiband saturation knob and noise gate, throw in a limiter, and you have a processor that gives ultimate control of color and dynamics.

Polydactyl Versio is part of the Versio family: this platform module can be transformed into a completely different effect by loading a growing number of alternate firmwares, completely free! Plus, with open-source support and documentation at LibDaisy, you can write your own firmware. Grab a Polydactyl Versio and process your signal into submission or total rebellion with three separate bands, saturation, limiting, and noise gating.

Size and power:
10 HP
+12v: 125ma
-12v: 10ma
+5v: 0ma

Notes: The RS-650 Echo / Reverb is a combination of the RS-310 and RS-440 which are based on the same circuit.

It offers both delay (echo) and reverb settings in one module. It is based on a bucket brigade device (BBD) with six parallel delay taps. Those six delay times have no relationship to each other and their outputs have different levels. You have to consider the reverb effect as a mixture of six different short delays what results in a dense sound. The clock frequency which scans the bucket brigade is audible and you'll have to use a low pass filter in order to eliminate or minimize it. In Reverb mode the delay time can be set between 2.5ms and 150ms and in Echo mode it spans from 75ms to 200ms.

All modules by Analogue Systems come ready to use with five years warranty mounted in the by the customer preferred rack or cabinet.

Depth: 65mm
HP : 12

Notes: Another clever one from Knobula, this chord-based sequencer/arpeggiator adds versatile harmonic options to your creative process. Pair it with the Poly Cinematic module for best results.

Supplier's Notes:
Generate extraordinary chords without using a keyboard.

Chord Pilot introduces a whole new take on the task of chord creation and performance offering 192 chord memories, a strummer, an arpeggiator and an 8 step chord progression sequencer, all in one compact 12hp package.

Knobula have thrown away the music theory rule book and instead offer a module that encourages the curious mind to discover alternative musical pathways, whether for generative patches or for EDM riffs.

To generate a new chord, Chord Pilot uses a series of controls that alter the width and spread of 'fingers' over a virtual keyboard before conforming them into a variety of musical moods from the pure and harmonious to the terrifying and cacaphonic.

Like all Knobula products, Chord Pilot has been designed primarily with performance in mind, to inpsire by experimentation, to lose yourself in the moment, and to occassionaly generate impossibly hard to play super chords.

With the ability to store and transfer chords in sets of eight, Chord Pilot makes a great companion module for Poly Cinematic, but it is equally at home serving any poly synth with a midi input.

Discover Chord Pilot, your guide, navigator and explorer to a whole new universe of musical harmony, and beyond.

Notes: Very nice little physical modelling voice, serving up to eight notes of polyphony via stereo outputs. Plucked strings, tuned percussion, an excellent prepared piano mode and more.

Supplier notes:
Surface is a multi-timbral physical modeling voice. Its output ranges from plucked strings and marimbas, all the way to FM drums.

Each model features stereo outputs and up to eight unique voices that can be active at a time.

Notes: A multi-VCA module on steroids, the Morph 4 is designed as a modulation hub for an entire Eurorack system, capable of working in coutnless different ways. Proper versatile business.

Supplier's Notes:
Modulation is the core concept of modular synthesis: parameters changing over time, adding movement and musical interest to what would otherwise be merely static sounds. Being able to control the amplitude of signals throughout a patch is therefore essential, and one can never have too many voltage controlled amplifiers (VCAs).

Designed as a fully-featured modulation hub for Eurorack synthesisers, Morph 4 takes the basic concept of the multi-VCA module to the next level.

Four linear amplitude modulators are controlled by a master 'morph' parameter. The response of each modulator to this parameter is completely variable, both manually and under voltage control, and can be overridden if desired. Each response is triangular, with the 'position' parameter setting the maximum point along the morph axis, while 'span' determines the width of the triangle's base.

In addition to separate signal inputs and outputs, a variety of combined outputs is available as well: A+B, C+D, add (unity gain) and averaging mixes, and instantaneous minimum and maximum. Input normalisation makes it easy to send the same signal to multiple modulators, while output and modulator response LEDs provide essential visual feedback.

The combination of master control, fully flexible modulators and multiple combined outputs creates a module truly embodying the spirit of 'patch programmable' modular synthesis. Use Morph 4 as a voltage controlled mixer, dual crossfader, dual panner, interpolating scanner, interpolating distributor, quad VCA, quadraphonic controller, slope modifier, rectifier, complex waveshaper or something in between any of those- the choice is yours.

Notes: Kraken is a physical modelling snare drum with a wide range of sounds.

With 32 different shell models, nose algorithms and different distortion types as well as a pitch shifter, the snare sound can be customized as desired.

The additional CV inputs (velocity, accent, decay) can be used in conjunction with a sequencer or other modulation sources to create realistic drum patterns. With the optional pitch shifter at the output, reminiscent of old smapler and pitch shifter pedals, the tonal possibilities can be expanded even further.

Features:

Integrated distortion
Digital and analogue noise sources
Pitch shifter
100% digital synthesis, no samples
Great variety of sounds
Two trigger inputs, which produce a realistic "rimshot" sound when used simultaneously

Power consumption: 61mA at +12V and 17mA at -12V

Depth: 38mm

HP : 8

Notes: A typically comprehensive approach to noise sources from Befaco, featuring five different circuits plus two analogue multimode filters and plenty of CV controls for sculpting the output.

Supplier's Notes:
Noise plethora has three different noise generators:

The first two are identical and are composed of digital algorithms followed by a 12dB analog multimode filter.
Each program has two variables (Named X and Y) addressed by two manual controls and two associated control voltage INs.
Ships with an extensive (and expanding) algorithms library: textures, wave clusters, harsh noises, and glitches.

Generator C has three simultaneous outputs:

White. Flat Response Classic white noise.
Gritty. Granulous texture noise, with voltage-controlled grit quantity.
Filtered. Is the White or Gritty noise followed by a 24dB multimode VCF.

A total of 5 different noise sources in one module!

Dimensions:

14 HP
25 mm deep

Current Draw
110 mA +12V
67 mA -12V
0 mA 5V

Notes: The Shaped Dual EnvVCA is a two-channel analogue envelope generator with waveshapers and a stereo linear VCA. Unlike conventional analogue envelope modules, the waveform of each envelope can be controlled with a slider or CV without changing the envelope timing. With a wide time range from an hour to 2.5kHz, and a plethora of CV inputs and attenuverters, it can be used as an LFO, audio-rate oscillator, slew limiter, waveshaper, ASR/ADSR/complex EG, independent audio/CV VCA, envelope follower, sidechain processor, and general utility module. Each channel has dedicated linear outputs plus attenuverters and offset controls for the variable waveshape outputs, making it an ideal modulation source and stereo VCA.

100% analogue

Shaped Dual EnvVCA

20HP Eurorack format module
0.95" (24mm) maximum depth (includes power cable)
10-pin Eurorack power header

Power consumption
+12V: 255mA
-12V: 230mA

Audio/VCA
100k input impedance, 1k output impedance, DC-coupled
VCA gain range: -90dB to +2.0dB, linear response to CV from 0V to 5V
VCA unity gain: 4.4V CV
DC to 20kHz, +/-0.1dB

Envelope Times
Minimum rise or fall time: ~200us per segment (2.5kHz max frequency)
Maximum rise time: >20 minutes (typically > 40 minutes)
Maximum fall time: >12 minutes (typically > 20 minutes)

Jacks:
Env jack: Min = -10.2V, Max = +10.1V, maximum amplitude 9.3Vpp
Trigger jack: rising edge threshold = 1.25V
Follow jack: active range = 0V to +5V

EO* jacks:
EOR (channel A): <80mV low to >4.50V high gate output
EOF (channel B): <80mV low to >4.95V high gate output
Minimum stable pulse width: 1ms. Shorter than this may produce extra 50us pulses
Audio In/Out jacks: -10V to +10V maximum range without clipping

Notes: Monolith is a pitch-shifter reverb inspired by west coast synthesis techniques. It utilizes a time-domain based FM algorithm that acts as a shimmer.

Inputs:

In L and In R - audio input, left will be converted to stereo if there is no right input
Blend - knob and CV for controlling the fade between the dry and FM audio signals
DJ filter - knob and CV for controlling the reverb delay line filtering
Wet - knob and CV for controlling the reverb decay
Mod - knob and CV for controlling the scale of FM modulation. Low mod values correspond with microtonal pitch regions. High mod values correspond with multiple octave shifts.
On - button and CV gate for toggling on/off FM modulation. When FM modulation is turned on/off, the FM modulator oscillator is reset.
Quant - button and CV gate for toggling on/off FM pitch quantization.
Freq and v/oct - knob and CV for controlling the frequency of the FM modulator oscillator. Also control reverb pre-delay.
Shape - knob and CV for controlling FM modulator oscillator shape. Shape wavetable transitions from sine wave (8 o'clock) to triangle wave (12 o'clock) to square wave (4 o'clock).
Clock - CV gate for tempo syncing modulator oscillator period.

Outputs:

Out L and out R - audio output
Gate - CV gate out that is period synced with the FM modulator oscillator

100 mA +12V 40 mA -12V
14 HP 35 mm deep

Notes: The Variable Q VCF (or VCFQ, for short) from Random Source is a skiff-friendly Eurorack adaptation of what is perhaps the most famous Serge filter. It is an effortlessly thick and colorful 12dB/oct multimode filter with ultra-smooth resonance that never ceases to amaze. Amazing tonal variety comes from combining outputs, automating resonance settings via CV, and adding grit using its adjustable-gain input.

Simple filtration is only one of the VCFQ's many uses, however. Its amazing trigger input turns rising-edge pulses into thick analog kicks and toms which roughly track notes thanks to a dedicated 1V/oct input. This module also becomes an ultra-powerful modulator in "Lo" mode, with decaying/syncable LFOs well within grasp using the trigger input, along with free-running oscillation when self-patched. When fed stepped sequences, sample and hold, or other LFOs, the VCFQ can even function as an effective slew limiter. And that's not all: for those lucky enough to own two VCFQs, dual-peak resonance and an ultra-thick 24dB/oct low-pass mode offer some of the most rewarding synth sounds in existence. In short, adding a VCFQ to one's Eurorack system is always worthwhile.

Features

Analog multimode filter designed in collaboration with Serge Tcherepnin
Automatic Gain Compensation and Variable Gain audio inputs
Trigger input
1V/oct and attenuverted frequency CV inputs
Attenuated Q CV input
Low Pass, Hi Pass, Bandpass, and Notch outputs
Hi/Lo range switch
This is the skiff-friendly, SMD version of the Random*Source VCFQ

Under licence from Serge Tcherepnin
Designed for High-end VCAs (THAT2180)
No matching of transistors required
No wiring needed

Dimensions
14 HP
26 mm deep

Current Draw
52 mA +12V
52 mA -12V

Notes: The updated Chronoblob offers versatile, creatively interesting delay. Four modes offer a choice of stereo settings or mono with patchable feedback send and return. Tape-style modulation allows for fun pitch bend effects.

Supplier's Notes:
Chronoblob2 is a digital delay module!

Just like his little brother, Chronoblob2 can sync to a clock signal. Patch one into the SYNC input and choose a multiplier or divider for rhythmic delays. Or leave SYNC unpatched for access to continuously variable delay times!

Chronoblob2 offers four different delay modes! Dual delay mode provides two separate delays with shared controls. Ping-pong mode extends this intermingling even further by placing each delay in the feedback loop of the other.

Single delay is the classic Chronoblob mode with feedback SEND and RETURN. Patch in a lowpass filter for smooth, shadowy echoes, or get weird with a wavefolder or any other effect! Cascade delay mode expands on this archetype by also placing the second delay inside the feedback loop of the main delay, creating a wild multiplying echo effect.

Chronoblob2 provides control voltage inputs for TIME, FEEDBACK, and DRY/WET, and bipolar attenuators for each so you can dial in just the right amount of control.

In Dual and Ping-pong delay modes, although both delay times are controlled by the main TIME knob, you can voltage-control each independently with the two TIME CV inputs. The right TIME CV is normalled to the left one so you can easily control both with the same signal. Additionally, the left TIME CV is normalled to five volts, allowing you to use the attenuators as offsets from the position of the main TIME knob.

Also in these 'pink' modes, the right audio input is normalled to the left input, and the right audio output is normally mixed into the left output (patching into the right jack breaks this connection).

Like the original Chronoblob, you can select the style of time modulation with the slide switch. Choose tape mode for sweeping pitchbend effects or fade mode for smoother, cleaner changes.

Chronoblob2 offers an INFINITE LOOP button and gate input to shut off the delay inputs and lock the feedback at 100%.

Specifications:
Audio: 16bit, 48kHz
Delay: 5ms to 2.73s
Power: +12V: 80mA, -12V: 15mA
Width: 12HP
Depth: 30mm (including power connector)

Includes power cable and Befaco Knurlies M3 mounting screws.

Notes: Revised take on the excellent Benjolin dual oscillator and filter from Rob Hordijk, featuring the 'rungler' stepped CV generator and extensive output options.

Supplier's Notes:
Benjolin V2 - Rob Hordijk's latest revision of the classic Benjolin. The core of the Benjolin continues to be two oscillators, the rungler (stepped CV generator), and a multimode filter.

This latest revision adds:

Reworked oscillator and filter sections

All levels are adjusted to eurorack standards

Two different steps modes (8/16 and 127)

Double and single clock rate

Externally clockable

External filter input with blend control

Notes: Fusion VCO2 is a full analogue sound source with lots of distinct features.

The core of the module is highly stable AS3340-based VCO with three simultaneously available waveforms, transistor-based suboscillator and detune function - two BBD delay lines that make frequency shifter that is mixed back to the principal oscillator in order to emulate two detuned VCOs. Tube crunch - distinct tube overdrive - is added on the top of the mix. Furthermore, Audio input mixes an external audio signal with the principal oscillator which results in crazy sonic experience. Fusion VCO2 is exactly what you need, if you wish to get really low frequencies and have a sound that sets your modular system apart from mass!

Features:
" Full analogue design
" Great tracking over 8 octave range
" Detune function for thickening the sound
" -1 oct transistor based suboscillator
" Tube overdrive circuit
" External audio input
" VCO synchronization
" Simultaneous waveform outputs

Dimensions
14 HP
42 mm deep

Current Draw
228 mA +12V
55 mA -12V

Notes: The successor to Eowave's Fluctuations Magnetiques module is an even more advanced quad analogue filter, designed for cross modulation, complex routing and self-oscillating fun.

Supplier's Notes:
The Tempete Magnetique is a fully analogue complex filter/synthesizer module.

It was that was created as an evolution of the "Fluctuations magnetiques".

More than a mk2, Eowave designed it to push you to play with one of the most interesting things in modular synthesis: to divert the primary usage of a module to create unexpected and new sounds (aka this is not only 4 filters)

Tempete Magnetique is deeply inspired by the classical filters design as well as West Coast synthesis complex oscillators.

At it's core, has 4 multi-mode 12db filters that can be chosen to be routed in series or parallel, which can be used independently or combined and even cross-modulated, controlled by CV or with an integrated envelope follower (which can be used as a dynamic responsive envelope) and even pinged.

The Tempete Magnetique was designed to have several levels of use. The individual level with the use of separate filters, perfect for quadraphonic processing of different sources (A B C D).

The pair sections which allows for more complex stereo effects or to generate synthesis voices (X, Y) and finally, the global level with a cross-modulation of filters.

The independent outputs have been designed to be fed back into their input, turning them into oscillators (not really precise one, but you can make synth voice kind of V/Oct tuned with their very own sound, due to the fully analogical design, these oscillators may have strange behaviours sometimes, but this instability will bring you the warmth of analogue gears).

The pairs sections, of course, can filter an incoming signal, but can be transformed to full synthesis voice, percussion engine (exited by the ping input and modulated with the envelope follower) and way more.

This filter allows for anything from gentle, subtle filtering to a storm where the undulations of your sound and their intensity create new types of textures.

Main features:

Four independents or linkable multi-modes 12 db filter
Envelope follower who can act as end decay envelope sensible to the velocity
Cross modulation engine who modulate both pair of filters
Ping input
Outputs with phase correction to be fed to inputs

Some applications:

Filtering (obviously), can be used for quadraphonic or stereo filtering
Weird synth voice
Waveshaper
LFOs/oscillators generator
Crossover
External rhythm following - auto filtering
Drum generator

Technical details

22hp
Skiff friendly
Reverse power protection

Notes: Eurorack and Newtonian physics meet in this clever 'movement simulator' module, capable of acting as a VCO, LFO, envelope generator, filter and more.

Supplier's Notes:
Inertia is a universal movement simulator. It generates output curves from input stimuli and the weight of its own motion-that is, its inertia.

Just as Newton described the motion of the planets and the motion of earthly bodies with a single set of laws, so too Inertia brings together several seemingly disparate musical functions with a single, elegant abstraction. Inertia can be used as:

A rich oscillator with 5+ octaves of temperature-compensated V/O and CV over skew
A quadrature sine wave oscillator
An LFO divider
A filter with controllable, skewable resonance, from a light touch to screaming glitches
An envelope generator with nuanced, natural sounding control over the minutiae of the attack and decay stages
An intuitive sine wave skew LFO
A phase locked loop
A voltage controlled exponential slew limiter
A slew limiter with controllable overshoot and settling (like a Wogglebug)
A percussive sound generator
And more uses that we haven't yet discovered

Inertia achieves all this complexity with simple controls. The exponential rate at which the output rises and falls can be set by the rise and fall controls. Inertia then follows an input signal according to these two rates, producing a first order and second order output. But things get interesting with the momentum controls. When you add some rise or fall momenta, the output signal exceeds its target in that direction before returning to its destination. With momentum, you can create ADSR-like envelopes, skewed filter resonance, etc. When momentum is all the way up, Inertia self-oscillates, acting like an LFO or VCO.

In addition to rise/fall mode, Inertia can be set to value/skew mode, in which these same parameters are controlled as overall frequency, plus the skew between rise and fall rates, and overall momentum, plus the skew between rise and fall momenta. An LED colour and position indicates which mode is being used.

Inertia is inspired by the Dual Universal Slope Generator (DUSG), invented by Serge Tcherepnin for his Serge synthesizer system. Rather than duplicate the DUSG in a new wrapper, Inertia builds on the innovative, abstract impulse at the heart of the DUSG to create something different and new. This all-analogue circuit is original both in concept and execution, but it grows in rich soil.

Size: 14HP
Depth: 25mm
Power Consumption +12V 72mA, -12V 72mA
Timing Range: 50s-7ms (low), 7Hz-50kHz (high)
Tuning Accuracy: ~5 octaves
Self-Oscillation Range: -6V-+6V peak
Full I/O Range: -9.5V-+9.5V peak
Input Impedance: 50kO
Output Impedance: 150O
Output Drive: 2kO (min), 20kO+ (ideal)

Notes: Neat little interface module to help pad controllers play nicely with Eurorack. Hook up a device like a Launchpad or APC and jam out rhythms with retriggering options, dynamic control and MIDI sync.

Supplier's Notes:
Triggerpad is a dynamic trigger/gate sequencer in eurorack format on only 6hp. A USB MIDI controller with an 8×8 grid like Launchpad or APC is used to display and edit the patterns (see the list of compatible controllers). The user experience is tailored to live performance and detailed composition: dial in simple rhythms or complex polyrhythms, retrigger at audio rate, create dynamic percussions with velocity triggers or use longer pulses to create steppy modulations.

By using USB MIDI controllers that you might already have and maybe not use anymore, we avoid producing more plastic. Give your old gear a second life!

Dimensions & consumption

Width: 6hp
Depth: 39mm
+12V: 120mA (without USB MIDI controller connected)
-12V: 20mA
5V: 0mA
USB MIDI controllers consume up to 150mA on +12V

Connectivity

8 dynamic trigger/gate outputs (0-10V)
USB MIDI Host
Clock in
Clock out
Reset in
Reset out

Compatibility

Launchpad Pro Mk3
Launchpad X
Launchpad Mini Mk3
Launchpad Mini Mk2
Launchpad Pro
Launchpad Mk2
Launchpad S
APC Mini Mk1
APC Mini Mk2

Notes: Module A-126-2 is a fully analog frequency shifter for audio signals. A frequency shifter is an audio processing unit that shifts each frequency of the incoming audio signal by the same frequency. If the shifting frequency is e.g. 200Hz an incoming audio frequency of 1000 Hz becomes 1200 Hz, 2000Hz becomes 2200 Hz, 3000 Hz becomes 3200 Hz and so on. Pay attention that this is different from pitch shifting where all frequencies are shifted proportional (e.g. 1000>1200Hz, 2000>2400Hz, 3000>3600Hz) !
The frequency range of the internal quadrature VCO is about 8 octaves (about 20Hz ... 5kHz). If required an external quadrature VCO can be used.

The module is equipped with these controls, inputs and outputs:

Frequ. 1: first manual control of the shifting frequency (factory setting: coarse, range about 20Hz - 5 kHz)

Frequ. 2: second manual control of the shifting frequency (factory setting: fine)

by means of internal jumpers the sensitivity of Frequ.1 and 2 can be swapped (i.e. Frequ.1 = fine and Frequ.2 = coarse)

the relation between coarse and fine control is about 25:1 (corresponding to about 8 octaves to 1/3 octave)

FCV In (socket) and FCV (small control without knob): control voltage input with attenuator for the external voltage control of the shifting frequency

Mix: manual control of the up/down shift panning unit, fully CCW = down shift, fully CW = up shift, in between a mixture of down and up

Mix CV In (socket) and Mix CV (small control without knob): control voltage input with attenuator for the mixing unit for external voltage control of the up/down mixing

Audio In (socket), Level (small control without knob) and Overload (LED): audio input with attenuator, typ. audio in level = 1Vpp, the level control has to be adjusted so that the overload LED just begins to light up a bit, when the LED is fully on clipping/distortion occurs, when the LED is permanently off the input level is too low and the signal-to-noise ratio increases

Audio Out (socket): audio output of the frequency shifter

Squelch (small control without knob): controls the squelch function: fully CCW (Env.) the output VCA is controlled by the envelope signal, which is derived from the audio input signal, fully CW (open) the output VCA is permanently open (no squelch function), in between the squelch intensity can be adjusted

Quadrature VCO Outputs (sockets Sin and Cos): outputs of the internal quadrature oscillator, about 12Vpp level (+6V/-6V)

Ext. Inputs Sin and Cos (sockets): required when an external quadrature VCO (e.g. A-143-9 with a wider frequency range or A-110-4 with thru zero feature or A-110-6 with different waveforms) is used instead of the internal quadrature VCO, the levels of the external VCO should be about 10Vpp (8...10Vpp are OK) and the signals have to be symmetrical around zero Volts, the sockets are normalled to the internal quadrature VCO (i.e. the sockets are equipped with switching contacts that interrupt the internal connection as soon as a plug inserted)

VCA ext. CV (socket): used when an external control voltage (e.g. from an envelope generator) should be used to control the output VCA instead of the internal squelch unit, the socket is normalled to the output of the squelch control (i.e. the socket is equipped with a switching contact that interrupts the internal squelch connection as soon as a plug inserted). From about +8V external control voltage the VCA is fully open.

Internal terminals (pin headers, e.g. for a DIY breakout module):

envelope follower output

dome filter output 1

dome filter output 2

ring modulator 1 output

ring modulator 2 output

Up shift output

Down shift output

Notes: 'Vintage' black panel version of Doepfer's updated frequency shifter module, offering weird and wonderful effects by shifting all frequencies by a fixed amount. Unique sound, not to be confused with pitch shifting.

Supplier's Notes:
Module A-126-2 is a fully analog frequency shifter for audio signals. A frequency shifter is an audio processing unit that shifts each frequency of the incoming audio signal by the same frequency. If the shifting frequency is e.g. 200Hz an incoming audio frequency of 1000 Hz becomes 1200 Hz, 2000Hz becomes 2200 Hz, 3000 Hz becomes 3200 Hz and so on. Pay attention that this is different from pitch shifting where all frequencies are shifted proportional (e.g. 1000>1200Hz, 2000>2400Hz, 3000>3600Hz) !
The frequency range of the internal quadrature VCO is about 8 octaves (about 20Hz ... 5kHz). If required an external quadrature VCO can be used.

The module is equipped with these controls, inputs and outputs:

Frequ. 1: first manual control of the shifting frequency (factory setting: coarse, range about 20Hz - 5 kHz)

Frequ. 2: second manual control of the shifting frequency (factory setting: fine)

by means of internal jumpers the sensitivity of Frequ.1 and 2 can be swapped (i.e. Frequ.1 = fine and Frequ.2 = coarse)

the relation between coarse and fine control is about 25:1 (corresponding to about 8 octaves to 1/3 octave)

FCV In (socket) and FCV (small control without knob): control voltage input with attenuator for the external voltage control of the shifting frequency

Mix: manual control of the up/down shift panning unit, fully CCW = down shift, fully CW = up shift, in between a mixture of down and up

Mix CV In (socket) and Mix CV (small control without knob): control voltage input with attenuator for the mixing unit for external voltage control of the up/down mixing

Audio In (socket), Level (small control without knob) and Overload (LED): audio input with attenuator, typ. audio in level = 1Vpp, the level control has to be adjusted so that the overload LED just begins to light up a bit, when the LED is fully on clipping/distortion occurs, when the LED is permanently off the input level is too low and the signal-to-noise ratio increases

Audio Out (socket): audio output of the frequency shifter

Squelch (small control without knob): controls the squelch function: fully CCW (Env.) the output VCA is controlled by the envelope signal, which is derived from the audio input signal, fully CW (open) the output VCA is permanently open (no squelch function), in between the squelch intensity can be adjusted

Quadrature VCO Outputs (sockets Sin and Cos): outputs of the internal quadrature oscillator, about 12Vpp level (+6V/-6V)

Ext. Inputs Sin and Cos (sockets): required when an external quadrature VCO (e.g. A-143-9 with a wider frequency range or A-110-4 with thru zero feature or A-110-6 with different waveforms) is used instead of the internal quadrature VCO, the levels of the external VCO should be about 10Vpp (8...10Vpp are OK) and the signals have to be symmetrical around zero Volts, the sockets are normalled to the internal quadrature VCO (i.e. the sockets are equipped with switching contacts that interrupt the internal connection as soon as a plug inserted)

VCA ext. CV (socket): used when an external control voltage (e.g. from an envelope generator) should be used to control the output VCA instead of the internal squelch unit, the socket is normalled to the output of the squelch control (i.e. the socket is equipped with a switching contact that interrupts the internal squelch connection as soon as a plug inserted). From about +8V external control voltage the VCA is fully open.

Internal terminals (pin headers, e.g. for a DIY breakout module):

envelope follower output

dome filter output 1

dome filter output 2

ring modulator 1 output

ring modulator 2 output

Up shift output

Down shift output

Notes: ALM turn their hand to sequencing with the ASQ-1. Multiple modes allow you to sequence up to two CV/gate channels and four trigger outputs.

Supplier's Notes:
The ASQ-1 is a multi mode Eurorack sequencer. It can simultaneously sequence two CV/GATE and four trigger patterns, as well as perform synchronised quantisation of an external CV signal. Programming of all patterns is performed using familiar classic paradigms - SH101 style step-time note entry and classic drum machine pattern editing - with satisfying mechanical computer style keys.

Pattern position, step info, length and clock division settings are communicated via the keys and LEDs. Through simple key combinations, global and performance oriented features such as mutes, transposition and saving / loading patterns are available.

ASQ-1 is designed to be a simple, immediate sequencer ideally suited to quickly jamming out ideas, having happy accidents and performing live. It is intended to be a fun and hands on alternative to the many increasingly complex hardware sequencers out there.

Features
2x step time style CV/Gate sequencers. Think 'SH101' but more turbo.
4x drum machine style pattern sequencers.
1x Clock synced external hi-res CV quantiser.
Intuitive, immediate and fun performance orientated interface with great ASMR.
Internal or external clocking with optional internal division per pattern.
Independent poly rhythmical sequence lengths.
All patterns saveable and persist with state across power cycles.
USB-C port for easy drag and drop FW updates and backing up sequence data.
Skiff friendly with reverse power protection.
Made in England.

Technical Specifications:

Supply: +12V 50mA / -12V 10mA
Size: 32HP
Depth: 32mm
Outs: 0-5V 16 bit CV outputs, 5V Triggers

ASQ-1 pairs well with Pamela's NEW Workout, Squid Salmple and ALM's drum voice modules.

Notes: MachineRoom PRODIGY DUAL VCO is an analogue dual oscillator based on the legendary Moog Prodigy synth schematics. MachineRoom improved Bob's design by incorporating ICs with better thermal stability, increased the range of secondary oscillator, and also added cross-modulation possibility. As usual for this limited run of full-analogue handmade modules, MachineRoom used only thru-hole components.

The module features 3 octave registers and 3 waveforms per oscillator.

OSC1 generates SAW, SQUARE, and TRIANGLE waves with 8, 16, 32 octave registers.
OSC2 generates SAW, PULSE, and TRIANGLE waves with 4, 8, 16 octave registers.

Unlike the original version, PRODIGY DUAL VCO allows switching OSC2 to the LFO mode to modulate OSC1 or other parameters (LFO range is from 0.1 Hz to 8.6 kHz). Precise pitch tracking is up to 7 octaves.

PITCH control has a range of +/- of 1.5 octaves with a central point (to have the ability to quickly return to the initial frequency with precision). The rise/fall time of the GLIDE/SLEW is up to 5 seconds

HARD SYNC switch allows syncing the phase and frequency of oscillators.
LINEAR FM input has a built-in attenuator.

OSC2 UNISON control has a range of +/- 7 semi-tones (increase/decrease relative to the Detune central point).
OSC2 V/Oct Tracking switch activates or disables the OSC2's LFO mode. When disabled, OSC2 stops v/oct tracking, and the UNISON knob becomes a control for the LFO frequency.
OSC1 - OSC2 FM switch enables OSC2 as an OSC1 modulator.

When HARD SYNC is switched ON, Pitch/Sync knob controls the phase of oscillators.

The output level of each oscillator is about 3.5V which allows passive mixing. PRODIGY DUAL VCO is analogue so should be allowed 5-7 minutes to warm up before use.

Skiff-friendly design.

Thru-hole components only

20HP / 35mm deep

Current consumption:
+12V - 125 mA
-12V - 105 mA
+5V - 0 mA

Hand-built in Kyiv, Ukraine

Notes: Loquelic Iteritas is a digital VCO with interpretations of three classic synthesis algorithms involving dual pitch control. It creates a huge variety of sounds parameterized by four tone and two pitch controls.

It has had glowing reviews from Surgeon and Surachai, and I am personally very excited about this module!

It has a simple interface, with 3 different synthesis algorithms allied to a number of different controls / CV inputs which have different effects, depending on which mode you choose. Simply hook up a number of modulation sources to the 4 inputs and start wiggling!

Rev.2 now features an additional sync input.

Size: 10HP Eurorack
Depth: 1.5 Inches
Power: 2x8 Eurorack
Draw +12V: 150 / 80
Draw -12: 5 / 5
Draw +5v: 0 / 90

Notes: Nicely thought out four-voice sample playback module from Parisian innovators Squarp. Load up a microSD card with samples (up to 2600 kits), then trigger and process. Neat.

** Firmware update- February 2024 ***

Thanks to a major rework of the OS, this upgrade includes an overall better sound quality and an improved latency.

Moreover, the effects Freeze and Bitcrusher have been redesigned, and the parameters Start and Sample Length are now exponential to facilitate the fine-editing of your samples.

Supplier's Notes:

Rample waves system

Eurorack 4-voice sample player & audio processor

Versatile sample machine

From percussive drum-machine kits to synth samples, breakbeats to sound FX, backing tracks to hour-long audio music, Rample can play up to 4 .wav files on independent audio outputs :

These samples are stored inside the provided SD card, and organized as kits, from A00 to Z99... allowing up to 2600 banks of 4 voices, with on-the-fly loading! The SD card is preloaded with tons of samples, and we made it very easy to import your own kits.

Thanks to the DC coupled audio outputs, it's also possible to play CV waveforms.

Effects rack

Each voice has its own "rack" of effects, and all audio effects can be enabled at the same time, allowing you to manipulate your samples in real time, from a gentle lowpass to massive destruction!

pitch - a great sounding pitch engine, based on a 6-pole interpolator, which ranges from -1 octave to +1 octave.

bits - two different bitcrushing algorithms, based on sample rate and resolution reduction. It produces distortion and warms the audio signal.

filter - a low resonance filter, DJ-style, cutting off the high frequencies or the low frequencies.

freeze - sample and loop a fraction of the played waveform, creating a glitching effect.

levels - decrease the gain or drive the signal.

It's also possible to edit 'advanced parameters' like the start point, sample length, attack/decay and run mode, and create mute groups without breaking a sweat.

Finally, thanks to the 4 CV inputs, any of the effects (or advanced parameters) can be assigned to create amazing modulations!

Multi-layer sampling

One of the key feature is the ability to "multi-sample" your kits, multiplying Rample's potential. Each voice supports up to 12 samples, can be played randomly or in a controlled fashion. It's a great way to add complexity and variations, to create organic/acoustic sounding drums, or simply to increase the number of samples per kit (up to 48).

As an example, Squarp are providing a multi-layered drum kit, with 12 different recordings of a kick, 12 different recordings of a snare, etc. Sequencing them randomly leads to a more natural drum playing.

Another kind of multi-layered acoustic drum kit is also provided, where each drum is recorded with 12 levels of velocity. Controlling the layer to be played leads to intricate, convoluted drums programming.

Of course, it's very easy to create your own multi-layered kit, and you can use this method to perform multiple synth chords, sound glitches, voices, breakbeats, ...

CV/Gate and Midi interface

Rample is designed to be the perfect rhythmic companion of your eurorack system thanks to its Gate (trig samples) and CV (modulate samples) connectivity.

You can also use it as a standalone midi machine, without using the CV/Gate connectivity: the midi in port allows you to trig & control all samples parameters + effects values at the same time. Each Rample comes with a 'stereo jack to midi DIN' and 'stereo jack to jack' adapters, easing the chaining of multiple modules in order to create an 8-voice, 12-voice, 16-voice (or more) midi drum machine!

SD card preloaded with 200+ kits from artists and sound designers, covering a large range of audio samples

Notes: A duophonic percussion/drum module which offers you two individual, almost identical voices. Each of them has an oscillator with selectable waveforms as well as an attack-decay envelope which simultaneously can modulate the pitch and the VCA.

A large number of sockets is available which not only are used for modulating and triggering the drums but also emit any oscillator waveform and envelopes. That is utterly useful!

The first difference between both voices are the available waveforms: voice A offers square, triangle and sine, while voice B has noise, square and sine. For atonal noisy sounds like hi hats and anything cymbal voice B is more suitable.
The wave forms are switch selectable and simultaneosuly available at individual outputs i.e. you can process the audio signals exernally. Using the module's EG CV outputs plus two external VCAs you can re-create or alter the signal flow. Envelope signals and audio sources are available!

For controlling the frequency there's a hi/lo switch alternating between bass and treble, then a tune control and a modulation attenuator which scales either the envelope or a nexternal CV. besides individual inputs (A VCO and B VCO) there's also a common CV input VCO A+B which addresses both voices simultaneosuly. A VCO is normalized to the VC CV input A VCA, analogical for channel B.

The second difference is in the envelopes. Voice A has an attack-decay envelope generator with manually adjustable times. Voice B has a decay envelope with fixes attack time but with voltage control of decay time via EG 2 input and the CV EG2 attenuator.
The envelope generators are able to modulate not only the pitch but simultaneously also the level. For that reason there's an second attenuator which altternately detemines the intensity of an external CV (see above).

Each voice has an individual audio output, although OUT B works as a mix output when no cable is plugged to OUT A.

*essentially two things have changed in the + version:
-the output levels of the MIX outputs have been increased
-the frequency of the filter for noise can now also be controlled via CV

Power consumption: 105mA at +12 V and 70mA at -12 V
Depth: 45mm
HP : 24

Notes: Really nice take on an arpeggiator module here. Four-channel design features editable arpeggio patterns, CV control and transposition. Real-time performance meets customisable melody generation.

Supplier's Notes:
Four-channel arpeggiator with customizable patterns and CV control

Opp Ned is a four-channel arpeggiator designed for creating patterns that can be modified with CV. Opp Ned ships with 12 of Noise Engineering's favourite arps, including tetrads, major, pentatonic major, minor third, and pentatonic minor, but you can edit and save custom arpeggios to twelve memory slots. Recall your custom arpeggios manually or with CV using the Ptn input. If you ever want to restore the factory arps, just head to the Noise Engineering Customer Portal.

The transpose input makes it easy to combine Opp Ned with external sequencers, too!

Arps have never been easier than with Opp Ned.

Features

Size and Power
8HP Eurorack
+12v: 60mA
-12v: 10mA

Opp from Norwegian Opp for "Up"
Ned from Norwegian Ned "down"
"Ups and downs"

What's in the box

Module
Power cable

*** Noise Engineering no longer include screws with newly packaged modules. Bulk screws are available for purchase. ***

Notes: The Stereo Triggered Sampler can record high quality stereo files, while simultaneously playing two different stereo files. A maximum of 600 samples can be loaded from the removable/swappable microSD card, in a variety of formats up to 96kHz/32-bit/stereo WAV. All sample parameters (1V/oct pitch, sample file selection, length, and start position) are CV controllable.

600 Samples:
A maximum of 600 samples can be loaded at once, arranged into banks of 10 samples each. Samples and banks can be re-arranged on the fly using the simple on-board Edit features. Newly recorded samples can be instantly played back and re-pitched, reversed, chopped up, etc... the result of which can even be bounced down and re-recorded to as a new sample! Sample files are limited to 4GB each, which is over 6 hours at 44k/16b/stereo.

Two Stereo Playback Channels:
Each playback channel has a knob and CV jack for Sample File selection, as well as a Start Position knob and CV jack for controlling where in the sample playback will begin. The Length knob and CV jack determine how much of the sample is played back: from tiny grains, to percussive hits, to longer loops... or just the entire file. These are powerful tools for re-arranging a sample, joining multiple samples, and creating dynamically re-sized loops within a larger sample. Combined with the Play Trigger jack and the 1V/oct jack, the STS can be two complete multi-timbral pitch-tracked stereo voices!
There's also a Reverse button and jack for backwards playback, and an End Out jack for synchronizing loops, or cascading sample playback with other events.

Looping and Sync:
Looping is easy: just hold the PLAY button down for two seconds to toggle loop or one-shot. The loop timing clock will output from the End Out jack. Or, send a clock into the Play Trig jack to sync the loop to external timing.

Stereo Recording:
Whether you patched 47 modules to create the ultimate percussive blast, or you want to capture your four hour ambient performance, recording high-quality .wav files on the STS is simple. Just hit the REC button or fire a trigger and a new stereo .wav file will be created on the SD card. Do as many takes as you need: the STS never deletes your files. Re-ordering or re-arranging samples into banks is easy, even without a computer.
You can even fill a bank with 10 different variations and immediately use them for playback.
By default the STS records at 44.1kHz/16-bit, with an option for 24-bit (a future update may increase the sample rate to 96kHz)

Easy sample loading:
Using a computer is completely optional with the STS, since samples can be recorded directly to the module and placed into the bank of your choosing. But for users with large existing sample banks, the intuitive automatic bank loading features make dragging and dropping your entire sample library a snap. You never have to rename your files again!

Notes: This module was developed upon the Tubaz Filter which was released in 2014 by Gotharman but is currently no longer in production. We loved the original module so much that we officially licensed it's circuit and expanded it to feature several new functionalities.

Here's a paragraph from Gotharman regarding the original design:
"I designed it with the purpose of adding crunch, edge and distortion to my eurorack system. It is not an ideal bandpass filter, that cuts off all frequencies above and below the center frequency.
Because of its high drive, there are, in most cases, some bleedthrough of the harmonics, that should have been cut off. You might consider calling it a "Band Add" filter. The main purpose of it, was to add edge, not to be a perfect bandpass filter."

While everything he mentions is still true we believe he was being modest, It's a dirty, gritty, growling and whining monster which promises you some of the most peculiar filter sounds you'll ever hear.
However do not classify it as a "weird" distortion unit just yet because besides this hairy character it can be easily tamed (using lower volume levels) and then, with some care and intention from the user, it will transforrm itself showing it's feline purrrrr and cuddle sweet and caring, or like any good mut, showing up at night all happy, wet and dirty from a full dog's day and will lay down at your feet while wiggling it's tail howling as yawning just happy to be back home.

As such, standard volume principles do not quite apply to these units, the Audio Levels will go up to x2 amplification, Drive will go up to x11 and master outs go up to x2. The combination of these will cover all diferent qualities it can present. Overall sound can be distorted pre-Tube (raising input levels), in Tube (raising drive) or post-Tube (raising Out levels).
Higher Inputs and Drive will always be gritty, lower Inputs and Drive volumes together with higher Output levels will make the overall behaviour more mellow and closer to what a typical filter would behave like.

No standard expectations should be considered when acquiring these units, all of the tubes were built in the 70's and were bought from various sources, we always kept the premise that no tube was a bad tube (unless not really workinng) so due to each specific characteristics no module will sound exactly the same, making each unit particularly unique. This uniqueness will be particularly evident on their resonance/self-oscilating timbre as well as in their own microphonic qualities.

Regarding power and current draw, the module is designed using a low power tube, so it won't starve your eurorack power supply.

Tech Specs:
12HP
3.5cm deep
90mA +12V
60mA -12V

Notes: Cursus Iteritas is an oscillator that works from a dynamically generated wavetable. It gives the user spectral-like controls over three different modes based on different conceptualizations of frequency: Fourier, which uses sine waves; Daubechies, using wavelets, and Walsh mode, using the Walsh transform. Cursus Iteritas parametrizes a wide variety of sounds, but because the sounds are all based on orthogonal functions, it has a musical tone structure and can produce an extremely wide variety of harmonic sounds.

Size: 10HP Eurorack
Depth: 1.5 Inches
Power: 2x8 Eurorack
Draw +12V: 150 / 80
Draw -12: 5 / 5
Draw +5v: 0 / 90

Notes: Jomox's legendary analogue kick drum prowess distilled into Eurorack form. Hugely versatile sound with plenty of CV control on the front panel, plus MIDI via DIN sockets hidden round the back.

Supplier's Notes:
The mightiest Bass Drum - MK II

Tune Varies the pitch envelope of the VCO

Pitch Basses as low as 10Hz reach up to 175Hz

Decay Up to 2 sec

Harmonics Enrichment of harmonics of the VCO - for the hardest kick drums on planet earth

Pulse Change of the pure pulse part of the attack - gate time affects this parameter also

Noise Change of the pure noise part of the attack - gate time affects this parameter also

Attack Level of the mixing of Pulse and Attack

EQ Filters the bass drum with a low pass filter - for soft and 808ish kick drums

Gate T Varies the gate time from 0.1ms to 16ms

Compr Compression of decaying envelope - for slim and clicky kicks and all the depth that is needed

MetNze Metalized noise. A complex digital multitone pattern of 499 different combinations feeds the attack noise

CV1-CV4 can route the external 0-5V CV signals to any of the above parameters including LFOs. Also negative amounts are processed.

LIN.FM This is a true analog dedicated CV FM modulation input for the bass drum VCO. It only works linear-wise and does not offer musical semitones across the CV scale.

ACC This is a CV input for the kick drum accent / velocity. This input may also trigger the kick drum dynamically if the ACC trigger mode is set and the sequencer is able to generate dynamic pulses.

LFO The ModBase 09 has 2 LFOs that work on the pitch of the bass drum. The LFO always starts syncronous to the gate trigger.

The wave forms are: saw up, saw down, sine+/-, triangle+/-, rectangle+/- and portions of it.

MIDI The midi controllers of this module are identical to the Alpha Base/XBASE999/MBase11. All parameters including LFOs can be remotely controlled by Midi CCs.

Bus Env Is the programmable level of the audio out signal from the bus on the back mixed to the Kick Drum VCA envelope. Works with experimental Jayemsonic modules.

140 mA +12V
80 mA -12V
0 mA 5V
53 mm deep

Notes: This is an exact hardware replica of the Mutable Instruments Blades module.

This model uses the original "hard-to-find" opamps, but After Later have substituted V2164M with AS2164D. All of After Later's products use AS2164D and there should be no measurable change in behaviour.

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


Befaco's unique GameBoy-based effects module allows you to change effects by swapping cartridges, all with CV control over key parameters. Effects include Skuara's harsh fuzz, Instruo's micro phaser and much more.

Supplier's Notes:
A crazy idea with the support of a bunch of crazy people.

A Multi FX module based on game carts!

FxBoy is a multi-FX module designed in collaboration with several talented manufacturers.

This is an effect unit with CV control over the parameters and Dry/wet control, with a Built-in CV controllable four bands EQ.

Each effect is physically hosted in a hot-swappable game cart and designed by a different manufacturer: Touell Skouarn with Skuara a harsh fuzz with overdrive, Instruo with micro Phaser, a two-flavoured Phaser, Feedback modules with a vintage Flanger, XOR with FX-Girl, a digital double effect module: Delay + Granularizer, Making sound machines with an analogue Wave folder, Tesseract with a bit crusher and Befaco Trash distortion!

What have these crazy people put in their cartridges?

Trash

Trash is a harmonic distortion that combines both clipping and folding flavours. Modes A and B will select between aggressive and more aggressive flavours!

Flanger

Analogue Wavefolder

Eskuara

AVMA
AVMA by Tesseract Modular is a bipolar VCA with one switchable wavefolder stage followed by an analogue frequency reducer. The VCA gain is x2, it can be used with i5V oscillator signals at the CV input for ring modulation effect.
Micro Phaser

Three cascaded all-pass filters, a built-in LFO and a saturator in the feedback path.

The purpose for this cartridge is to completely f&%k your phase up!

Instruo - We make sounds with the things that we make to make sounds with.

Technical Specifications

CV control over all parameters and Dry/wet
CV controllable four-band EQ, routable post or pre-effect.
Hot swap for all carts.
Selector for two different flavours of each cart.
Open specifications to design your own carts

Specs

Current needs: +12V: 125mA, -12V: 100mA, 5v: 0mA
Width: 12 HP
Depth: 35 mm (including power connector)
Aluminium, heat-treated front panel.
Designed and assembled in Barcelona.

Notes: From one of the most iconic names in modular synthesis, the Variable Bandwidth Filter is a unique design, combining two state-variable VCFs with extensive CV control for clean, versatile filtering.

Supplier's Notes:
The Serge Variable Bandwidth Filter (VCF2) is probably the rarest classic filter in the Serge system, offering a unique combination of 2 filters. According to the 1983 Serge catalogue, the Variable Bandwidth VCF (VCF2) "has a band-pass output which can be varied manually or with voltage control. This is a standard response synthesizer VCF, typical to filters used in many studio systems. In the VCF2, two state-variable VCF's are connected in series to produce a total of five outputs. High pass, low pass, two fixed bandwidth outputs, and one variable bandwidth output are available. The outputs are all flat-response (no resonance) so the VCF2 is suitable for processing concrete sounds without introducing resonant coloration to the timbres. Under voltage or manual control, cut-off frequency of the high and low-pass outputs are affected, as well as the center frequency of the two band-pass outputs. Both center frequency and bandwidth are independently controllable on the variable bandwidth output."

Now - for the first time, designed and licenced by Serge - the VCF2 is available as a eurorack module. A new switch has been added which determines if the CV-controls are routed to the first (left), second (right) or both filters, bringing even more sonic options than the original.

Some details of the Random Source Serge VCF2 module:

Original Serge design, under licence and in cooperation with Serge Tcherepnin
Uses for High-end VCAs
Eurorack format (3U), 20 hp
Power consumption: 45mA @ +12V, 45mA @ -12V
Module depth: < 30mm (1.2")

Notes: Four-channel arpeggiator with customizable patterns and CV control

Opp Ned is a four-channel arpeggiator designed for creating patterns that can be modified with CV. Opp Ned ships with 12 of Nosie Engineering's favourite arps, including tetrads, major, pentatonic major, minor third, and pentatonic minor, but you can edit and save custom arpeggios to twelve memory slots. Recall your custom arpeggios manually or with CV using the Ptn input. If you ever want to restore the factory arps, just head to the Noise Engineering Customer Portal.

The transpose input makes it easy to combine Opp Ned with external sequencers, too!

Arps have never been easier than with Opp Ned.

Features

Size and Power
8HP Eurorack
+12v: 60mA
-12v: 10mA

Opp from Norwegian Opp for "Up"
Ned from Norwegian Ned "down"
"Ups and downs"

What's in the box

Module
Power cable

*** Noise Engineering no longer include screws with newly packaged modules. Bulk screws are available for purchase. ***

Notes: Skippy is a matrix and non-matrix polyrhythmic sequencer (linear and logarithmic) which offers four completely independent tracks with a very simple interface: one button per track, one function per screen, no sub-menus.

Possible saving of 64 configurations.

Internal connection with expander module (coming soon) and with Zazou, generative composition module (coming end of 2023).

Functions per track

- BPM (10 to 400)
- Number of steps (1 to 64)
- Linear or log
- Random function
- Chaotic function
- Direction: clockwise, counterclockwise, ping-pong, pause
- Number of steps before the start of the sequence
- Number of steps before the end of the sequence
- Gate duration

Specific algorithms

- Euclidean (Bjorklund)
- Matrix Patterns
- microtiming patterns
- matrix rotation

Clock

- External clock input or Reset
- Clock output
- 1/1, 1/4, etc.

Menus

- BPM
- STEP
- BEGIN
- END
- GATES
- PROBA
- CHAOS
- WAY
- SWING
- GAUSS
- EUCLID
- TILES
- POLYR
- JAZZY
- SPIN
- PAUSE
- RESET
- SYS: save, load, new, clk/rst, clk

Tech Specs

Width: 10 HP
Depth: 32 mm

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

Notes: If we're honest we don't really understand fractals. Something to do with maths, apparently. But that doesn't really matter because we do understand this sequencer module, which is ideal for randomly twisting and morphing sequences.

Supplier notes:
Bloom is a fractal sequencer capable of generating infinitely evolving melodies with a host of musical features.

At its core is a powerful 32 step sequencer with two independent channels and an intuitive interface. What makes the Bloom come alive are its fractal algorithms which can transform existing sequences into powerful melodies, or even generate new patterns altogether. The base sequence is known as the Trunk and can be programmed by hand, or automatically generated with the Mutate function. Once a Trunk sequence is in place, fractal transformations are only a knob turn away by using the Branch and path controls. Each new Branch adds a complete variation to the base sequence and Path determines its passage through the set of recursively generated sub-sequences, offering a unique take on the melody with each turn of the knob.

Bring your sequencing to life with Bloom.

Notes: OCTOPUS is a powerhouse ART controller that takes MIDI in via the USB or DIN connector and outputs 8 ART channels with 8 velocity CV plus 8 drum triggers. Together with the ART oscillators the OCTOPUS provide unprecedented simplicity connecting the modular to your computer sequencers, hardware midi sequencers and keyboards. Each ART channel can play polyphonic notes, monophonic notes or create multi-channel polyphony using an internal voice manager. All together OCTOPUS can play more voices and notes from a single controller than ever was possible in modular. Using ART high speed control signals OCTOPUS can maintain low jitter for tight timing.

Please note, OCTOPUS is not a 1V/Oct midi to CV and should not be confused as one.

Size: 18HP - Depth: 40mm / 1.5"
Power: +12V 140mA / -12V 100mA

Notes: Following ADDAC's ADDC503 Marble Physics here is a new simulation of a physical system. This time, imagine a small area in the middle of the ocean, in this area we place 4 equally spaced buoys anchored to the bottom in such a system that we can control the spacing between the buoys. Imagine we can control the elements and agitate the waters at will which in turn will make the buoys move up and down as the water surface moves.

Finally imagine the buoys would wirelessly transmit their absolute height directly to your module outputs where they would be mapped to a voltage signal.

ADDAC use a Gerstner Wave as the motor behind the two-dimensional wave generation. In fluid dynamics a Gerstner Wave is described as "a progressive wave of permanent form on the surface of an incompressible fluid of infinite depth". Gerstner waves are often used in computer graphics to simulate any type of water surface, if you've seen any animation film or computer game with water surfaces in it most probably it features a Gerstner wave generating it.

Tech Specs:

10HP
4.5cm deep

70mA +12V
40mA -12V

Notes: The VCA Matrix from 4ms is a playable 4x4 matrix of 16 VCAs.

Four CV or audio inputs can be routed in any amount/combination to four outputs, using the 16 CV control jacks, Level knobs, and Mute buttons.

Notes: Evolved version of Maneco's drone synth uses an oscillator based on equations, a Korg MS20-inspired filter and built-in reverb. Check out the Grone Expander for added touch-sensitive controls.

Supplier's Notes:
Dark Drone Machine

Generates sound based on equations converted to analog signals, there are sixteen equations selected by Up and Down switches. Four LEDs indicate equation number in binary mode. Three Pots modify numbers used by the equation, A0, A1 and A2, fourth pot Sample Rate controls pitch and speed of the oscillation. There's an Output Level pot for the oscillator and a dedicated jack for patching the Oscillator sound to external modules.

NOISEGENERATOR:

White noise with noise level pot and noise output jack.

VCF:

MS20 resonant low pass filter, with CUT frequency pot control, RESONANCE, MODULATION1 amount pot, input and output jacks and second cv input for cutoff, labeled MOD2

LFO1:

Low frequency oscillator routed to MOD1 from VCF, RATE and WAVEFORM shape Pots.

Also routed to delay block1

Waveforms are: ramp up, ramp down, square, triangle, sine, sweep, random levels, random slopes

EffectsSection:

Delay with tap tempo and reverse component: controls for delay time, delay feedback, delay level and reverse component, tap tempo input jack for external control

Reverb with freeze button, controls for reverb level and reverb decay, input jack for freeze function

Notes: Sixteen Seconds Delay vintage eurorack version, inspired by the original looping delay from 1983.

The device topology is the same as first digital delays from that era, with an all-analogue signal path, pre emphasis and de-emphasis, compression and expansion, antialias and reconstruction filtering and input output buffering and mixing.

Digital processing is limited only to analogue to digital conversion, memory management and storage and digital to analogue conversion, all in glorious eight bits.

There's also an analogue triangle Low Frequency Oscillator for modulating delay time/pitch Maximum delay time has been increased to 32 seconds, there are toggle switches for slow/fast speed/pitch , freeze function and reverse playback.

On board modular inputs for CV control of sample rate, infinite/freeze, reverse, slow/fast, reverse, delay line retrigger for sync and stutter experimentation.

Slider illuminated controls are delay time coarse, delay time fine, sweep rate and depth, feedback and mix.

Proudly hand built in Uruguay, by Maneco Labs also creators for the Grone Drone machine Eurorack, Tabletop and Pedal drone generators among others.

Notes: There is almost no modular system without at least one filter-module. You can look at them as the stars within the giant Eurorack-jungle. twinVCFilter is such a star as well. A dual filter module with flexible routing and excellent audio properties. It covers a huge range of different applications without the slightest effort.

Features and Routing:

Each filter section of twinVCFilter works as low- or highpass-filter with a slope of 12 dB/octave or as bandpass-filter with 6 db/octave. Signals can be directed in three ways through the module:

- Serial: The incoming signal passes both filter sections in a row.
- Dual: The filter sections act completely separated of each other. As if they were two individual filter modules.
- Parallel: The incoming signal passes both filters at the same time.

With these routings you can i.e. generate bandpasses or notches with variable slopes and different resonance settings or doubling the filter's slope. These are the more obvious combinations but there is a lot more to discover.

The convenient link-feature allows to couple cutoff- and resonance of both filter sections for straightforward stereo use in dual mode.

Mix section:

The flexible signal-routing is supplemented by the mix-section. Here you can crossfade both filter sections manually or by control voltages. Seamless movements from low- to highpass-filter, is as easy as crossfading from half to doubled slope. Of course you can mix two completely individual signals or toggle between them by using a rectangle-LFO-modulation.

Resonance:

Resonance is a key factor in the context of sound-shaping and sound-generation using a filter. Therefore we carefully trimmed twinVCFilter's resonance to be as musically and stable as possible. You can apply subtle frequency-dependent emphasis to signals and tear them up to self-oscillation. The latter generates a solid sine-wave which is an excellent base for percussive sounds. Possible cross-modulations significantly enhance the sound-generator features. By the way: If you are missing a vibrato-LFO in a patch, twinVCFilter can do the job.

twinVCFilter offers a huge set of features to form impressive soundscapes. It can take subtle influence to signals or massively truncate frequencies. It leaves nothing to be desired. Despite, for those who need additional possibilities we especially designed the tVCF-Extension module.

Notes: Reverb. Well...kind of.

Welcome to Aurora, a spectral reverb capable of a wide palette of sounds: from lush caverns and whale songs, to alien textures you've never created before. And likely, will invoke a hunger for exploration you felt when you first touched a modular synth.

Aurora uses a phase vocoder audio engine which separates the input signal's time and pitch domains. By blurring these signals you can achieve beautiful time-stretched tails, or cybernetic metallic effects.

Since Aurora's sonic response is entirely dependent on the input signal, no two patches will sound alike, lending itself to an infinite world of surprise and discovery.

Discovery. It's why we are all here.

A portion of all Aurora proceeds will help the fight against shrinking ice caps and dwindling polar bear populations.

Tech Specs

Width: 12HP
Depth: 22mm
Power Consumption: +12V=215mA, -12V=5mA, +5V=0mA

Notes: Really smart integration of macro controls for Eurorack, based on the original design by Emblematic Systems. Assign settings to eight CV outputs then morph with the crossfader or record movements to manage presets or set up complex real-time modulation. Can also operate as Catalyst Sequencer.

Supplier's Notes:
The Catalyst Controller is a macro controller with eight precision CV outputs and a responsive crossfader to morph between scenes. A scene is a snapshot of up to eight CV outputs, like a modular preset. Traverse a "pathway" composed of multiple scenes using the crossfader or an external CV signal, or immediately jump using the scene buttons. Record CV and slider movements, and play recordings back via a button or external trigger.

Each output has sub-millivolt precision and a maximum range of -5V to +10V. Channels have an adjustable morphing curve, can be quantized to common scales, restricted to a particular voltage range, or set to output gates.

Whether used as a CV preset manager, seamless transition generator, chord sequencer, CV recorder, or experimental CV playground, the Catalyst Controller puts control of your modular at your fingertips.

The Catalyst Controller can also turn into a Catalyst Sequencer! Hold down a special button combination to change between controller and sequencer modes. If you end up liking the Sequencer more, you can even remove the double-sided faceplate, flip it over, and re-install with the Sequencer artwork visible.

Based on the original Catalyst module from Emblematic Systems.

Specifications:

Smooth, responsive crossfade morphs between scenes
Eight output channels, each can be CV or Gate
Arrange scenes into pathways of up to 64 scenes
Smooth, responsive crossfader morphs from scene to scene along the pathway
Set slew/lag to limit how fast scenes can change
Adjustable Morph time per output
Control crossfading with an external CV
Record and playback up to 20 seconds of CV and crossfader motion
CV outputs can be set to -5V to +10V maximum, or limited to +/-5V, +5V, +3V, or +1V
CV outputs can be unquantized (sub-1mV resolution), or Quantized to common scales
Randomization of channel values/gates
Copy/paste
Based on the original Catalyst from Emblematic Systems

Pairs with: 4ms Catalyst Sequencer

Notes: The Catalyst Sequencer combines a traditional clocked step-sequencer with an unconventional phase-based sequencer to produce a new paradigm in sequencing. Eight precision CV sequencer channels can be simultaneously driven by a clock, a phase CV, or scrubbed manually with the crossfader.

Each of the eight channels has its own sequence length, quantizer, transposition, clock divider, randomization, voltage range (max -5V to +10V), and selectable CV (precise 16-bit resolution) or Gate mode.

Phase-based sequencing is an advanced form of sequencing where each step is selected by CV. The Catalyst Sequencer has a smooth, responsive crossfader that scrubs the sequence, playing it forward or backwards to track your motions. Patching in a CV signal will do the same: a ramp-up CV plays the sequence forwards, a ramp-down plays it backwards, a triangle plays it ping-pong, and complex waveforms generate new interesting rhythmic and melodic patterns.

The Catalyst Sequencer can also turn into a Catalyst Controller! Hold down a special button combination to change between sequencer and macro controller modes. If you end up liking the Controller more, you can even remove the double-sided faceplate, flip it over, and re-install with the Controller artwork visible.

Based on the original Catalyst module from Emblematic Systems.

Pairs with: 4ms Catalyst Controller