Studio Equipment charts

Notes: The CTRL Case MPC ONE is custom designed to a hold the new AKAI MPC ONE and is a very lightweight and convenient solution to carry your sampling workstation well protected to your next studio or live session. Crafted from rigid Durashock molded EVA shell and a high-density foam interior it is furthermore equipped with an accessory panel to organize audio cables and accessories.

FITS:
Akai MPC One

SPECS
Outer measures: 32 x 32 x 13,5 cm
Inner measures: 28 x 28 x 10 cm
Weight: 0,8 kg

Notes: Cracking value in this brutalist beauty manufactured by Bristol's Future Sound Systems. Interesting features like wave-shaping VCOs and Sallen-Key filter make it the ideal starting point for a bigger modular setup.

Supplier's Notes:
Malevolent has been designed by Paul Whittington in collaboration with Bristol based synth manufacturer Future Sound Systems who have provided the analogue circuitry, and Ben Supper who developed the control interface:

Paul has a had a long career in developing products for some of the biggest names in the industry and is now using his expertise to build instruments, bringing in talents from friends he's made during his tenure in development.

Future Sound Systems are a renowned Bristol based synthesizer manufacturer, who are responsible for some of most forward-thinking designs on the market, they specialize in modular and semi-modular synthesizers & their design prowess is very apparent in Malevolent.

Despite its diminutive size, Malevolent sounds big, aggressive and is capable of everything from soaring leads, huge bass sounds, percussive phrases, weird sound FX and more.

It's form factor, user interface and price point make it a great option for those taking their first step in the modular domain, but it's unique sound, extensive modulation capabilities and the options for integrating seamlessly with other synthesizers, makes it a great option for experienced user who's looking for something a little different.

Modular Pure Analogue Synthesiser

Pure Analogue signal path designed by Future Sound Systems
Pure VCOs

19 Outputs and 19 Inputs for 3.5mm mono jack cable patching
Normalised signal path for immediate sound Malevolence
Additional rear panel line out
Additional headphone out


2 Voltage Controlled Oscillators
Saw / Triangle / Pulse outputs plus Mix for each oscillator
1V/Oct pitch control input
Shape control / pulse width modulation input
2x Frequency Modulation inputs
Coarse / Fine tune control
Shape mod amount control
FM1 and 2 mod amount controls
Shape control
Selectable waveforms for the mix output
Individual osc level control


LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
Triangle / Square wave outputs
Rate control

2x Envelopes
Individual ADSR controls for each envelope
Individual gate inputs
Individual envelope outputs


Multi-mode 2 pole VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter)
Low pass / Band pass / High Pass individual inputs
2x Frequency Modulation inputs with amount controls
Filter cutoff
Filter resonance


Mixer
Noise w/level control
Aux input w/level control


VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) with overdrive control
Compatible with Eurorack standard 1V/Oct gear
Monophonic and patchable allowing individual pitch control of each VCO and gate control of each envelope
USB bus-powered
MIDI In / Out
Headphone out
Line out
Analogue clock in & out


USB-MIDI to 1V/Oct CV & gate conversion
All pitch and gate control is fully analogue
Analogue clock In / Out


Multi-function Joystick control
Left / right for pitch bend
Performable portamento
Performable vibrato
This is in addition to the analogue LFO
Latching hold mode


Arpeggiator
6 arpeggiator types
Up, Down, Up/Down 1, Up/Down 2, Played & Random
Auto clock sync
Detects analogue / MIDI or USB-MIDI clock and synchronises the arpeggiator automatically
Selectable sync rates when clock detected
Rate / sync control
Latch
6 Octave range
Analogue / MIDI / USB-MIDI Clock output when arpeggiator is running


Keyboard Control
32 Velocity-sensitive mini-keys
Octave shift +/- 4 octaves
Pitch output
Velocity output
Gate output
Local Off mode for DAW use


Includes:
5 Patch cables

Power Supply (9V 600mA)
USB C lead

Getting Started Guide


Weights and Dimensions:

Product (unboxed):
490 x 250 x 80 mm
2.61 kg

Product (boxed with contents):
690 x 320 x 160 mm
3.70 kg

Notes: A Digital DJ looking for a professional, durable case solution for your Novation Circuit Tracks/ Rhythm? Then look no further, UDG have developed a super light EVA Hardcase designed for life on the road. Constructed from durable lightweight compression moulded EVA material with a laminated nylon exterior these cases provides protection against drops, scratches & liquids. Skillfully designed & moulded to fit the Novation Circuit Tracks/ Rhythm, these cases are perfect for the travelling DJ that needs to protect their equipment.

Weight: 0.99 kg / 2.178 lbs
Colour: Black
Outer Dimensions (W x H x D): 29.5 x 25.0 x 7.0 cm | 11.6 x 9.8 x 2.7 inch
Inner Dimensions: (W x H x D) N/A
Material: Durashock molded EVA foam
Protection: Water repellent laminated nylon exterior
Black soft fleece interior

Extras:
Heavy duty handle
Easy grip zipper puller
Fits: Novation Circuit Tracks/ Rhythm

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: Javelin is a module that is basically an ADSR envelope with integrated VCA. However, it has several features that make the module an expressive sound shaping tool.

Three level ranges determine the total amplitude of the envelope, additionally three different time ranges are integrated, which can be switched between.

The accent behaviour is also unique. If several gates are applied to the Accent input at the same time, the envelope rises slightly with each gate.

Features:

Attack-decay-sustain-release envelope
Integrated VCA
Unique accent behaviour for expressive sequences
Reset input
CV control over attack and release
Looping mode for LFO-like modulations
Mode switch for gate and trigger behaviour
Linear, moderate or steep exponential shape
Short hold in the peak of the attack for more punch
Power consumption: 93mA at +12V and 65mA at -12V

Depth: 38mm

HP : 6

Notes: Use the modular power adapter to power your modular system from a wall socket instead of using the battery pack.

Notes: *** NO POWER SUPPLY INCLUDED - USES GENERIC 12VAC ADAPTER ***

Basically, the Ekdahl Moisturizer is a spring reverb where the springs are exposed so they can be played/hit/fiddled with. As well as being capable of creating sound in itself, you can of course also play sound through the springs like a regular spring reverb - this makes for happy-fun-time finger-modulation of the reverb on whatever audio that's going through it. On top of this there's an analog multimode filter that can be used to attenuate or exaggerate certain frequencies in the sound, this is real handy while playing the springs as you can - for instance - cut all the highs and just make thunderous doomy sounds or do the opposite; cut all the lows and make that ear piercing high frequency special love. Also, it incorporates an LFO that's internally routable to the filter and that also has some external routing-stuff. The Ekdahl Moisturizer has tons of CV / Expression pedal options on the back for even more hillarious moments. The Moisturizer is a mono unit.

The Moisturizer was developed with the help of Jason Willett (Half Japanese, Leperchaun Catering), Martin Schmidt (Matmos, Instant Coffee), Joshua Atkins (Polygons, Major Powers), mom & dad and many more.

The Ekdahl Moisturizer contains exactly:
Preamp (up to 10 times gain)
Reverb
Reverb / Preamp wet/dry crossfader (Knob & CV/EP controllable)
State variable filter with
Lowpass/Bandpass/Highpass seamless crossover (Knob, CV/EP & LFO controllable)
Cutoff (Knob, CV/EP & LFO controllable)
Resonance (WITHOUT resonance limiter)
LFO with
Speed control (Knob & CV/EP controllable)
Square / Triangle crossover
External output with output amplitude knob
Filter / No filter wet/dry crossfader (Knob & CV/EP controllable)

The preamp section is designed for a max of 10 times gain, this to accomodate for low level output instruments such as guitars etc. The reverb tank has normal reverb signal gain on it, meaning that if you hit the springs hard they'll distort like crap which is real nice, if you hit them softly the sound won't be distorted.

The filter in the Ekdahl Moisturizer is abrasive, the fact that it doesn't have any resonance limiting makes it possible to get the filter to sound *really* bubbly & metallic (way more then any filter i've ever heard), but it's also of course capable of sounding completely "normal" - it all depends on the amount of resonance and/or gain. The fact that you can seamlessly fade inbetween lowpass, bandpass or highpass filter (or lowpass+bandpass and highpass+bandpass) makes the unit pretty damn versatile and by using the wet/dry filter/no filter crossfader there's some neat shit that can be done too. Now it should be said that due to the fact that there's no resonance limiter, if using very high gain, with high resonance and turning the cutoff frequency very high the filter might cut out - not to worry, just turn the cutoff back a bit and the filter pops in again. This happens because the filter gets overloaded and can be avoided with a resonance limiter, however if i had one of those all the super-awesome bounce would be gone and it'd sound like all the other filter out there.

The Ekdahl moisturizer has six CV/Expression pedal related jacks on the back, one of them is a LFO output so you can control other shit with The Moisturizer's LFO. All the other jacks are inputs and takes either CV or Expression pedal, they are: Reverb Mixture, VCF Cutoff, VCF Filter Mode (LP/BP/HP), Filter Mixture and LFO Speed.

Notes: A-135-2 is a miniature version of the A-135-1. Behind a front panel with 8 HP only four linear VCAs (voltage controlled amplifiers) and a voltage controlled mixer based on the VCAs are available.

Controls, In/Outputs and Functions of each VCA:

- Level (manual control of the VCA amplification), small rubberized knob (L1...L4)
- Control voltage input with associated attenuator (CV1...CV4), for the full VCA control range about 0...+5V control voltage are required (attenuator fully clockwise), for higher control voltages the attenuator is used, the attenuators are without knobs, just plastic shafts with white marker
- Signal Input
- Signal Output
- All inputs and outputs are DC coupled. Consequently the VCAs can be used to process both audio and control voltages (e.g. to control the level of LFOs or envelopes)
- The signal input is not equipped with an attenuator. But the VCAs can process all signals up to 15Vpp / -7.5...+7.5V without clipping. In case of higher levels an external attenuator is required (e.g. A-183-1).
- The available amplification range is 0...1, the maximal amplification is 1 (i.e. it "clips" and remains at 1 even if the control voltage goes beyond the value that corresponds to amplification 1)

Functions of the voltage controlled mixers:

- Two outputs ("Selected" and "All")
- Selected output: the ouput if a VCA is removed from this sum signal when a plug is inserted into the corresponding VCA output.
- All output: sum of all VCA outputs, regardless of inserted plugs into the VCA outputs
- The maximal amplification is about 0.6 to avoid clipping at the mixer outputs (otherwise the outputs may distort with 15Vpp signals at each signal input and full amplifications)

Special functions of the voltage controlled mixers (selectable by internal jumpers):

- Dual Stereo VCA: In this case the control unit of VCA1 (L1 + CV1) affects also VCA3 and the control unit of VCA2 (L2 + CV2) affects also VCA4, the control units of VCA2 and VCA4 are out of operation
- Quad VCA: In this case the control unit of VCA1 (L1 + CV1) affects all four VCAs. The control units of VCA2, VCA3 and VCA4 are out of operation. In this mode the module has the same function as module A-132-2. That's why module A-132-2 will be discontinued.
- Normalling of the signal inputs: by means of internal jumpers signal input 1 can be normalled to signal input 2, signal input 2 to signal input 3 and signal input 3 to signal input In 4. That way the same input signal can be distributed to four different channels by means of control voltages (e.g. quadrophonic distribution of audio signals). Suitable control voltage sources are e.g. A-144 (Morphing Controller) or A-143-9 (Quadrature LFO).

Notes: 3 ft long DIN to DIN MIDI cable. (red)

Notes: Steppy is a 4-track programmable gate sequencer with eight internal memory slots, external clocking, numerous tweakable parameters, and a performance-first design aesthetic.

Each track features numerous independent parameters that govern its playback independently of the other tracks. Specifically:

- Each track has its own length, which can range from 1-step to 64-steps, allowing for polyrhythms, fills, or constantly evolving gate interactions between tracks.
- Each track has its own gate length, which ranges from very short to very long, with tied gates possible at the extreme setting.
- Each track has its own clock divider, allowing patterns to play out over completely different periods of time.
- Each track has its own swing setting, which offsets the timing of every other step.
- Each track has its own delay setting, which offsets the timing of every step.
- Each track has its own probability control, which sets the likelihood that each programmed gate will fire when called upon by the pattern.
- Each track can be shifted (or 'rotated') forward or backward by a number of steps. So if you've created a pattern that 'feels' like it has its downbeat on step 3, you can shift that pattern two steps to the left, so that the downbeat sits on step 1.

Tracks can be programmed by entering active steps on the grid or tapped in live as the sequence is moving. Tracks can be selected and modified in real time as the sequence plays. A select button allows you to directly access each track (and each page of 16 steps within that track) directly through Steppy's intuitive multifunction buttons array.

Tracks can be individually muted and unmuted, and a special performance mode (called "Loopy") enables you to touch any two gate steps and instantly create a performance that loops between those steps.

Track patterns can be cleared without clearing its playback parameters, and all track patterns (along with their individual playback and performance parameters) can be saved as a preset to one of eight internal memory slots.

Notes: Versatile four-track audio recorder for cinema, music, podcasting and any other application. Easy-to-use compact design with a high-performance feature set and versatile audio I/O, all to produce professional content.

Dual Neutrik XLR/TRS combo jacks support both mic-level and +4dBu line-level. These inputs can accept balanced microphone or line level from Mixers or the FOH console. The microphone preamp includes +48V phantom power and plenty of gain for detailed recordings with condenser microphones, as well as electret type microphones. Using the stereo built-in microphones, you can capture ambient sound of the audience while recording direct from an external console, which is ideal for capturing live performances.

DR-40X allows high-quality recording with its stereo built-in condenser microphones. Every detail is captured from small whispers to loud sounds up to 125dB SPL. These built-in microphones are adjustable unidirectional microphones for recording in an X-Y pattern for tight stereo imaging, or in an A-B pattern for a more ambient recording.

The layout of the DR-40X has been revamped to be quick and easy to work with one thumb. Operations like recording, adjusting levels, deleting bad takes and adding markers are just a button press away.

Connecting to a PC using USB Audio interface mode, and DR-40X becomes a tool for voiceover work, live streaming and songwriting with studio-quality audio.

Writing down what you hear - easier said than done, but it is actually easy with DR-40X. In addition to its capability to capture crisp voice recording, DR-40X can help you with its Jump back function, variable Speed function and equalizer preset for human voice.

In addition to normal stereo channel recording and Dual Recording mode, DR-40X has "4CH Mode" that can record two different stereo feeds simultaneously. The combination of the sources are flexible; recording the built-in microphones along with a pair of external Mics such as close-up and ambient microphones, or recording the built-in Mics along with a balanced line input such as the feed from a mixer along with the sound in the room.

Film-makers and videographers often experience sudden audio volume spikes during filming. An actor could suddenly scream, or a documentary subject could do almost anything.

DR-40X has a Dual Recording mode that captures a copy of your take but at a lower level, as a safety track in case of sudden distortion. Also, Auto recording function can detect the sound input signal level and automatically start recording. The Pre-recording function with up to 2 seconds pre-record provides fail-safe protection.

Peak Reduction works in rehearsal mode or in record. Even if the sound or performance is louder than the sound check you're safe. Combined with Auto level and Limiter for preventing distortion, you never have to worry.

If you don't like the last part of a phrase you just recorded with your guitar, or if you change your mind and want to rephrase narration, the "Overwrite mode" is exactly what you need. Overwrite mode allows punch-in recording from a desired point. It is destructive editing with one level of undo.

The overdubbing function allows for Overdub Recording while playing a previously recorded file. This allows you to record other parts such as a guitar solo over a recording previously made such as at a rehearsal studio. Overdubbing creates a new file, leaving the original file unaffected, making it easy to re-record.

DR-40X support a SDXC card, which can record longer with larger data capacity. If you record one stereo file in 44.1kHz/ 16bit CD quality, 128GB card holds 192 hours maximum. In MP3/ 320kbps, it can record up to 896 hours. (that is 37 days!).

Notes: The Dave Smith Instruments Tempest cover features Soft-Fit technology, providing extra protection to vulnerable wooden cheek panels that often adorn synthesizers. The tools we use to compose and produce music are dear to our hearts. The studio elements of dust, smoke and liquid have taken many a good analogue synth down over the years. This is where Decksaver steps in. Precision trimmed for perfect fit whilst accommodating cables, the Tempest can sit ready for operation. Slides straight into a flight or soft case for maximum protection during transportation. Shields delicate controls and internal components from damage at home, on the road and on stage.

Notes: Outs enables your modular system to output both professional and prosumer compliant audio, and send it to external amplifiers, mixers, recording devices, or DAW interfaces. Using the L+R Level knob, it scales modular-level voltages down to the level required to drive external gear at either the +4dBu balanced professional line-level standard or the -10 dbV unbalanced standard.

Headphone monitoring is also provided via a low noise built-in headphone amp (with its own independent level control), capable of driving a wide range of impedances - from studio grade headphones to portable style earbuds.

To use Outs, simply connect the final output of your patch to the 1/8" inputs (where the built-in activity LEDs light up to indicate the presence and intensity of the input signal). The left input is normalled to the right, so you can create a stereo signal from a mono source. Or if you have an Intellijel Mixup, you can remove a jumper from its rear panel, and connect it to the Outs module using the 3-pin link cable included with the Mixup.

Notes: Perennial favourite nearfield monitor with a look inspired by the classic NS-10s. Punchy sound with the clarity and accuracy needed for production and mixdowns. Great value.

Supplier's notes:
The Yamaha HS8 is the new flagship model of Yamaha's HS series of active studio monitors, taking its cues from the ever popular and much demanded NS-10.

The Yamaha HS8 Active Studio Monitor features biamplified full range 2 way speakers rated at 75W and 45W and has been developed by Yamaha to offer an exceptionally flat and accurate frequency response for use in music production and composition as well as the home project studio. The HS range of monitors has been designed in the same tradition of the legendary NS10M monitors.

Yamaha HS8 speakers feature a low resonance bass reflex enclosure which improves the rigidity of the overall speaker, and less cabinet resonance means that the signal remains clear and uncoloured. This is very important in getting an accurate mix which translates across all systems.

Port noise has also been audibly reduced by up to 6dB using the new Yamaha proprietary technology right across the HS range, which also helps to deliver a clean and precise signal. The HS8 is equipped with XLR and TRS jack connectors as well as room control and hi trim response controls.

Notes: Bananuts are anodized aluminium custom minijack nuts, following Buchla/Serge colouring code: Blue, purple, red, orange, yellow, white, green and black. Perfect lovely thingies to pimp your modular, code your inputs and outputs with colours or just give a touch of beauty to your favourite gear!

Notes: Bananuts are anodized aluminium custom minijack nuts, following Buchla/Serge colouring code: Blue, purple, red, orange, yellow, white, green and black. Perfect lovely thingies to pimp your modular, code your inputs and outputs with colours or just give a touch of beauty to your favourite gear!

Notes: This cable is designed to connect a channel insert on a mixing console to an effects processor with unbalanced phone jacks. Right-angle plugs allow easy access to jacks with minimal clearance. Features include:

- Nickel-plated plugs for rugged durability and efficient signal transfer
- Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductors for enhanced signal clarity
- OFC spiral shields for effective EMI and RFI rejection and flexibility

Connectors: Right-angle 1/4 in TRS to Dual Right-angle 1/4 in TS

Notes: Qu-Splitter is a 1 input to 5 output cable hub for splitting signals. These are a great alternative to mult modules as they live outside of your case and take up 0HP. Very useful for common signals like master clock, modulation sources, or even to chain multiple cables together for long reach patching!

- 1 input to 5 outputs
- 0Passive mult
- Great for common signals like master clock, and modulation sources
- Connect two cables together for long reaches
- Color: Black with white artwork

Notes: Connect your USB compatible gear with Audio Optimized UDG Ultimate Audio cables.

This USB 2.0 cable with a streamlined design helps DJ’s and Producers maximize their performance and is ideal for home and professional use where impeccable audio is a must.

UDG Ultimate Audio Cables are designed to interconnect devices with USB interfaces. It is ideal for connecting an audio interface, USB microphone, instrument or most computer peripherals to a PC.

The UDG Ultimate Audio Cables deliver professional performance made with superior flexible PVC cable construction, UDG branding on cable ends and Velcro cable strap validates they're official. For devices with an older USB version, this cable is backward compatible so you can still make the connection.

Notes: Connect your USB compatible gear with Audio Optimized UDG Ultimate Audio cables.

This USB 2.0 cable with a streamlined design helps DJ's and Producers maximize their performance and is ideal for home and professional use where impeccable audio is a must.

UDG Ultimate Audio Cables are designed to interconnect devices with USB interfaces. It is ideal for connecting an audio interface, USB microphone, instrument or most computer peripherals to a PC.

The UDG Ultimate Audio Cables deliver professional performance made with superior flexible PVC cable construction, UDG branding on cable ends and Velcro cable strap validates they're official. For devices with an older USB version, this cable is backward compatible so you can still make the connection.

Notes: From basslines and rave sounds to massive drones and drums - the Erica Synths Bassline DB-01 synthesizer lets you explore new territories of sound and performance techniques and go from a melody to noise and back in no time. The DB-01 packs an analogue Erica Synths signature sound engine with an advanced sequencer on top of it.

Features:
All analogue sound engine
Aggresive acidbox filter design
One knob overdrive for even more destructive sound
Transistor based sub-oscillator
Independent amplitude, filter cutoff and pitch envelopes
BBD based detune for massive swarm sound
Syncable LFO with multiple waveforms for FM and VCF modulation
Noise source
Intuitive, easy to use sequencer for up to 64 step patterns
Sequence transposing
Pattern randomization
Arpeggiator
Modulation track with VCF cutoff automation
Built in and user defined scales with micro tonal possibilities
Analogue clock in and out
CV/Gate output/input
MIDI IN and THRU - play it with a keyboard!
8 banks of 16 pattern memory
Compact, durable aluminium enclosure

Notes: For decades, the voltage controlled slew limiter has been a staple of modular synthesisers. With its extreme versatility, it can be used to slew control voltages (CVs), create envelopes, as a low-frequency or audio oscillator and much more.

Today, Contour 1 brings a fresh approach to this classic circuit. It delivers much improved performance and control by incorporating modern design techniques.

At its most basic, a slew limiter slows down the rate of voltage change in a signal. On Contour 1, the rising and falling rates can be individually set using sliders and CV modulation.

The gate and trigger inputs allow the module to be used as a function generator: create snappy attack-release (AR) and attack-decay (AD) envelopes, with slope times ranging from 500 us to 30 seconds. The dedicated gate input makes it easy to generate +10 V envelopes from any signal source. Using the large tactile push button, AD envelopes can be manually triggered. A trigger will also reset the output voltage.

When set to loop mode, Contour 1 will continually re-trigger itself. In this mode, it fulfils the role of a variable-shape low-frequency oscillator (LFO) or temperature-stable voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) in the audio range.

Both the rising and falling slopes can be individually bent, from concave through linear to convex. While doing so, the deviation in slope time, and thus oscillation frequency, is kept to a minimum. Since the bend parameters are separately voltage controllable, boundless modulation possibilities present themselves.

Explore anything from shape-shifting envelopes to rich VCO timbres: Contour 1 will make you re-think what a slew limiter can do.

Dimensions
8 HP
30 mm deep

Current Draw
90 mA +12V
85 mA -12V

Notes: - High-grade patch cable designed for modular units
- 3.5mm mono jack plugs
- Length: 50cm
- Transparent cabling

Notes: The tools we use to compose and produce music are dear to our hearts. Dust, liquid and accidental impact have taken many a good synth down over the years - this is where Decksaver steps in. Precision trimmed for perfect fit whilst accommodating cables, your Volca can sit ready for operation. Slides straight into a flight or soft case for maximum protection during transportation. Shields delicate controls and internal components from damage at home, on the road and on stage. This cover is designed for the Volca Drum, Volca Modular and Volca Mix which have a slightly different layout to the other Volcas.

Notes: With Mantis, Tiptop took their years of experience with Eurorack to create a low-cost case that makes the Eurorack modular synthesizer look, work, and feel like a professional instrument. Mantis is an instrument that is at home on stage, touring, or in the center of the studio.

Mantis has two rows of 104HP for you to rack your modules. It comes fully powered and assembled, just drop in your modules and play.

Using its sophisticated leg mechanism, you can set it to three different positions: 0, 45, and 90 degrees.

Power Power and more Power! With Mantis, say bye-bye to the tedious, never-ending calculation of current consumption for the i12V power. Mantis comes with a juicy Zeus power supply that delivers plenty of power both now and for the future.

Mantis is beautiful and the color contrast between legs and body gives it its identity. Legs are offered in 4 different colors so anyone can find the right look.

Mantis comes with real Z-Rails made according to Eurorack enclosure standards. No sliding nuts or wrong spacing! It also has keyed power connectors to help protect your modules from damage from plugging the power in in reverse.

Using the optional bracket accessory Mantis can be doubled up to 416HP! Multiply your Mantis and watch your studio setup grow...

Weighing only 3kg/6.5lb, Mantis is so light, traveling has never been so relaxed.

The Dual Mantis Studio Brackets pair lets you connect two Mantis together in a robust and elegant solution. This setup is fixed and is recommend mainly for studio use. The brackets are cut precisely by laser from a sturdy metal and then coated twice for a nice smooth finish that matches the Mantis light gray color. They come with sixteen screws and special washers that help hold the screw in place during assembly and keep a tiny gap between the brackets and the Mantis. Installation is fairly simple and takes about 30 minutes to complete.

***UPDATE - MAY 2021 ***
As of May 2021, all Mantis cases shipped have a small update to the design. The connector for SyncBus is no longer included. This connector was never used as Tiptop didn't develop the cable for it, and the connector is no longer in production by the manufacturer so it was removed. The Mantis still has the same power supply and functions as before.

Notes: The Pod48X is 48HP with 2.00" (51mm) of available module depth. The built-in power supply has four power connectors and can be daisy-chained to other Pods. More power connectors can be added with the Multi Power Cable accessory.

Pods require a power brick. If you already have a powered Pod and power brick (or a Row Power module) you can use a barrel cable to daisy-chain powered Pods.

The Pod48X includes ten (10) M3x8mm stainless steel screws and is compatible with M3 Knurlies.

Notes: Module A-183-5 is a simple passive quad attenuator. Passive means in this context, that each unit is made of two sockets and a 50k linear potentiometer only. There are no active parts like amplifiers or buffers and no power supply is required.

This is how the A-183-5 works: At the output socket appears the attenuated input signal, i.e. zero level at the fully CCW position and max. level and the fully CW position.

Applications:

Adjustable level of CV or audio signals to control other modules that do not have attenuators available.

Dimensions
4 HP
20 mm deep

Notes: Collabing with YouTube sensation Andrew Huang, Endorphin.es offer up this impressive multipurpose processor module. Building blocks of stereo filtering, compression, reverb and more offer huge creative potential.

Supplier's Notes:
In collaboration with Andrew Huang, based on his modern music production techniques, Endorphin.es developed a creative audio processor with multiple blocks that can be moved around in order to achieve different flavours for sound design.

Processing unit without fixed structure: intuitively create astonishing and ephemeral timbres, from atmospheric rumbles to heavy or distorted textures.
Creative stereo effect processor with delay, reverb, filter and distortion with quickly explorable routing chain with single button press.
New generation ARM Cortex - M7 processor with 96 kHz 32 bit internal processing.
Lush hall and whooshing reverse reverbs with audio freeze and pre-delay.
Sidechain audio ducking envelope available both internally and externally with additional one knob single band compressor.
Tap delay with maximum delay time up to 2.5 seconds, external clock input with onboard clock divider and 1v/oct time control.
8x oversampled distortion algorithm.
Pre- and post - VCA, tone and volume controls with extra gain.

Power consumption
135 mA +12V
35 mA -12V
0 mA 5V

Dimensions
16 HP
26 mm deep with power ribbon cable connected.

Notes: The Waldorf Iridium, M & KYRA machines are gloriously high-quality devices, with each one having its own unique synth capabilities.

Just on the base level, the Kyra has a 128-Voice virtual analog synth with 8 parts, whilst the Iridium has a 16-Voice Synthesizer and the M has an 8-Voice Polyphonic Wavetable Synthesizer.

That is just the surface level of musical power they have.

With their complex nature and banks of switches, knobs, screens and pads, the risk of harm is closer than you think. This is where Decksaver steps in.

Working with these wonderful units, we have designed and custom-moulded right here in the UK, a super-tough polycarbonate cover to perfectly fit the contours of these exciting Waldorf devices.

With years of experience working with plastics, we have created the perfect cover to protect your machine against dust, debris, liquids, smoke and accidental impacts.

This super-durable polycarbonate shells feature extreme durability and offer the highest degree of protection.

Dressing your Waldorf in a Decksaver cover should mean you will never have to worry about your Iridium, M or KYRA getting damaged at home, in the studio, or at the gig.

Fits:

Iridium
M
Kyra

Dimensions:

Weight: 0.665 kg
Length: 44.5 cm
Width: 30.8 cm
Height: 4.5 cm

Material: Smoked clear polycarbonate.

Notes: Korg is a household name in the music industry and it's unsurprising when you see devices such as the Microkorg and Microkorg S.

Both of these units feature the rare inclusion of a vocoder which is a sight to be heard and seen in itself. These wonderful devices have sat at the heart of many set-ups over the last twenty years and it's not hard to see why.

Even though they are quite small in nature compared to other synthesizers they boast a luscious soundscape of synth sounds that can rival the larger synthesizers. With such power in a compact body, it's essential to keep it protected from any impacts and the ingress of dust, liquids and smoke. This is where Decksaver steps in.

The Microkorg cover is a tough but lightweight polycarbonate shell that protects your device from any mishaps or accidents. It's precision-moulded for an exact fit, while still accommodating cables, so your Microkorg or Microkorg S can sit ready for operation.

With its slim profile, the unit and cover will also slip straight into a flight case or bag ready for transportation, whilst shielding delicate controls and internal components from damage at on the road.

Decksaver have your Korg Microkorg covered.

Light Edition - made from super-durable polycarbonate but reaching you at a more affordable price.

Notes: A 22hp version of Mutable Instruments Elements. It is functionally equivalent and therefore runs all firmware options and having identical sound characteristics. This version is great compromise between the tight spacing of Atom and full size original, which is a bit large.

Width: 22hp
12V: 130mA
-12V: 10mA

Module power connector can be connected either way on the module side.

Notes: The AI-1 is a professional-grade single-channel audio interface that delivers exceptional audio quality for everything from bedroom music recording to livestreaming and podcasting. Featuring a studio-grade preamp, a high-quality Neutrik™ combo jack for connecting microphones or instruments, and a high-power headphone amplifier for crystal-clear audio monitoring and playback, it's the perfect interface for recording studio-quality audio at home.

Key Features:

Professional-grade single-channel audio interface
Neutrik combo jack for connecting microphones, guitars, synthesisers and other instruments
Studio-grade preamp with level indicator
High-power headphone amplifier

Studio-quality Sound With Ease

With a single input and streamlined controls, the AI-1 is incredibly simple to use - just connect it to your computer, plug in your microphone or instrument, and hit record. Under the hood, the AI-1 packs plenty of punch, including an ultra-low-noise, high-gain studio-grade preamp for recording pristine audio, balanced 14-inch outputs for connecting your favourite speakers, and a high-power headphone amplifier capable of driving professional high-impedance models for flawless monitoring.

Get Connected and Create

The AI-1 features a high-quality Neutrik combo jack for connecting both XLR and 14-inch cables, so you can plug in your microphone, guitar, bass, or synthesiser with ease. Switchable phantom power ensures any microphone is accommodated, while the simple indicator LED allows you to monitor your input level for crystal-clear audio every time. Every AI-1 also comes with a free version of Ableton Lite, so you can get recording right away. Whether you're livestreaming or making multi-layered music, the AI-1 will capture your sonic vision in every detail.

RODE Central

RODE Central is an easy-to-use companion app for the AI-1 (and other RODE devices) that allows you to access device information and update to the latest firmware. The latest firmware version adds an extended gain range for enhanced performance with low-output dynamic microphones. To update, download RODE Central below and follow the prompts.

Note: OS Requirements - MacOS 10.13 or later; Windows 10 Version 1803 or later; iOS 14 or later; Android 9.0 or later.

Specifications

Acoustic & Electrical Specifications
Gain Range: 60dB (with firmware version 1.3.1)
Bit Depth: 24-Bit
Sample Rates: 44.1kHz 48kHz 88.2kHz 96kHz
48V Phantom Power: Yes
Simultaneous I/O: 1 x 2
Number of Preamps: 1
Direct Monitor: Yes
Bus Powered: Yes
OS Requirements: Mac OS10.10 or later Windows 7 or later
Power: USB bus-powered

Mechanical Specifications
Form Factor: Desktop
Analogue Inputs: 1 x Neutrik XLR-1/4" combo
Analogue Outputs
2 x 1/4" speaker outputs (impedance balanced) 1 x 1/4" headphone output
USB Connectors: 1 x USB-C
Depth: 100mm total (with knobs), Chassis: 88mm
Width: 124mm
Height: 38mm
Weight: 1lb/3.7oz/560g
Warranty: 1 year (extending to 2 years after product registration)

Box Contains:

1 x AI-1
1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable

Notes: Originally released in 1970, Minimoog Model D was the world's first portable synthesizer and served as the archetype for all electronic keyboards that followed. The all-analog instrument gained acclaim for combining the colossal sound of the 1960s Moog modular synthesizers with the accessibility of pre-wired modulesimeaning that it could be played instantly and intuitively with no patch cables required. It was quickly embraced by a diverse roster of performers, with artists like Herbie Hancock, Kraftwerk, Rick Wakeman, Sun Ra, Piero Umiliani, Giorgio Moroder, Bernie Worrell, and Gary Numan all shaping unique sounds and forging new musical genres using the instrument.

More than a half-century since its invention, Minimoog Model D is back in production at the Moog factory in Asheville, North Carolina. An exceptional sonic tool and one of the most beloved and iconic synthesizers ever designed, it returns to the hands of synthesists of all kinds and serves as inspiration for the next generation of electronic musicians.

The three-oscillator, monophonic, analog synthesizer is securely housed in a locally sourced Appalachian cherry cabinet and hand-finished aluminum chassis. Sounding as vibrant and deep as ever, its legendary low-pass ladder filter, powerful oscillators, and rich saturating mixer retain the exact component placement and through-hole design of a 1970s-era Minimoog Model D.

While no changes have been made to the original sound engine or audio signal path, the 2022 Minimoog Model D includes a series of popular functional modifications that expand this legendary instrument's sonic capabilities. These modifications include a dedicated analog LFO with triangle and square waveshapes, a premium Fatar keybed with velocity and after pressure available via top panel CV jacks with onboard trimpots, MIDI integration, and a mixer feedback modification which allows the Minimoog Model D to overdrive and scream with the turn of a knob. And, for the first time in its history, the Minimoog Model D now features a spring-loaded pitch wheel with center deadband, allowing for improved playability and wild performance flourishes. This newest edition also includes updates to the MIDI functionality, allowing for improved modern studio integration.

SPECS
NUMBER OF KEYS
44
KEYBOARD RANGE
F0 to C4
KEYBOARD ACTION
Synthesizer (Spring)
NOTE PRIORITY
(Low, High, Last): User Selectable
SOUND SOURCES
3x Oscillators, Noise Generator and External Audio Input
OSCILLATOR FREQUENCY RANGE
0.1 to 20 kHz (In Six Overlapping Ranges)
OSCILLATOR STABILITY
(short term) > 0.25 %
OSCILLATOR WAVEFORMS
Triangle, Triangle-Sawtooth (Oscillator-1, Oscillator-2), Reverse Sawtooth (Oscillator-3), Sawtooth, Rectangle, Wide Pulse and Narrow Pulse.

Notes: The Headliner Mod Riser desktop production stand was designed to improve your workflow and help you stay organized while fitting more gear on your production desk. It fits compact devices like synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, and effects modules. The angled design makes it easier to reach knobs and view LCD screens.

Adjustable book-end brackets keep gear from moving around, while a removable center divider can be used to fit 2 small devices side by side. The Headliner Mod Riser is made from solid steel with non-slip rubber pads to keep stand securely in place.

The MOD BASE is the companion stand to the Mod Riser. Use them together to form a solid dual desktop stand with the included joining plates.

Fits compact devices like synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, and effects modules.
Improve your workflow and stay organized while fitting more gear on your production desk
Angled stand makes it easier to reach knobs and view LCD screens
Solid steel construction with non-slip rubber pads keep stand in place
Adjustable book-end brackets keeps gear from moving around
Removable center divider to fit 2 small devices side by side or one larger device
Use with Mod Base to make 2-tier stand
Fits two devices up to 8" x 7.75" or one device 16.25" x 7.75"
Dimensions (WxDxH): 19" x 7" x 10.5"
Riser height: 6.25"
Fits: 1010music Blackbox Studio, 1010Music Bluebox, Akai Fire, Akai LPD8, Akai MPX8, Alesis SR-18, Alesis SR-16, Analogue Solutions Generator, Arturia SparkLE, Arturia Beatstep, Behringer Crave, Behringer TD-3 / RD-6, Boss DR-3 DR. Rhythm, Dreadbox Typhon, Elektron Model, Elektron Octatrack MKII, Elektron Analog Heat, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone, Korg nanoPAD2, Korg Volca Bass, Korg Volca Beats, Korg Volca Drum, Korg Volca NuBass, Korg SQ-1, Korg Volca Kick, Korg Volca Sample 2, Korg KR mini, Korg Electribe, Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3, Novation Circuit, Novation Launchpad Mini MK3, PreSonus ATOM SQ, PreSonus ATOM, Roland TB-3 Touch Bassline, Roland Boutique TR-06, Roland MC-101, Roland TR-6S, Roland TR-08, Roland JU-06A, and more.

Notes: XFADE 1U is a classic DJ-style stereo crossfader, with a few extra tricks up its sleeve. The 'A' and 'B' sides both have L+R inputs. The crossfader blends two stereo input signals together - crossfading one into the other depending on the position of the slider and the selected XFADE Shape. The blended output appears at the MIX L and MIX R output jacks.

In addition, XFADE 1U can be used as a modulation source for controlling other modules, since the crossfader also outputs control voltages from the CV A and CV B jacks. A switch determines whether these voltages are unipolar (crossfading from 0V to 5V; and 5V to 0V), or bipolar (crossfading from -5V to +5V; and +5V to -5V). The two LEDs indicate the polarity and relative levels of the CV A and CV B signals.

XFADE 1U uses a precision Innofader crossfader submodule, with moving capacitance technology for smooth and precise control. This is the same part found on many high-end DJ mixers.

Features:

Smooth and ultra-low friction Innofader Mini-Innofader module with moving capacitance technology
Stereo or Mono operation
DC coupled inputs and outputs
Three crossfade shapes: DJ cut, Constant Power and Linear
Unipolar or Bipolar CV outputs

Width: 26HP
Depth: 38mm
Power: 48mA @ +12V / 41mA @ -12

Notes: Add a bit of fun to your EuroRack synth with these new glow in the dark patch cables. They work best when charged under a light source briefly.

Features:

Quality nickel plated 3.5mm Mono TS male connection
Reliable and robust, designed to be easy to patch
Available in 15cm, 30 cm or 50cm
Cables built to high specification multi strand copper 26 awg *1C with foil shielding
Planet friendly and recyclable
Pack of 5 cables

These glow in the dark cables have not been anywhere near nuclear reactors or other sources of radiation!

Notes: These high quality braided cables feature multi strand, oxygen free copper wire with Synth Cables' custom space saving compact barrel.

Features:

Pack of six cables
Premium stiff braided cable
Quality nickel plated 3.5mm Mono TS male connection
Custom Synth Cables slim connector barrel
Reliable and robust, designed to be easy to patch
Available in 15 cm, 30 cm, 60 cm and 90cm lengths
Cables built to high specification using high density oxygen free 28awg *1C copper wiring

Notes: These PVC patch cables feature multi strand, oxygen free copper wire with a custom compact barrel. Thicker than your average patch cable with extra shielding for less interference and clearer signals. A standard for all EuroRack systems.

Features:

Quality nickel plated 3.5mm Mono TS male connection
Slim connector barrel
Reliable and robust, designed to be easy to patch
Cables built to high specification 28awg *1C
High density oxygen free spiral copper shielded wire for smoothest signal transfer
Planet friendly recyclable cable
Pack of 5 cables

Notes: Third-generation version of Arturia's great value controller keyboard, available here in its 61-key format. Pads, transport buttons, faders and rotaries give you control over all your settings.

Supplier's Notes:
Arturia's new KeyLab Essential 3 offers a new level of accessible, enjoyable, and creative music making, redefining the essence of a modern universal keyboard controller.

From its refreshing new design, to its vastly upgraded creative workflow, to an expanded software package, it promises to shake up the affordable controller market by empowering modern musicians and sound explorers looking to expand their setup without breaking the bank.

Main selling points

Fit for any style and any setup

For DAW producers, musicians with hybrid setups, or performers using hardware; enhance any creative setup or musical style with MIDI out & USB power, deep DAW compatibility, and premium software.

The new standard for affordable keyboard controllers

A keyboard controller that doesn't need tons of controls, menu diving, or complex configuration to operate. KeyLab Essential 3 looks modern, feels great, and removes creative barriers for next-level music making.

Directly-linked with Arturia's industry-leading software ranges

Many musicians and producers will be familiar with Arturia's award-winning software; KeyLab Essential 3 is part of the same range, seamlessly integrating with Analog Lab V, Pigments, and V Collection.

Features

Premium Keybed quality
61 note velocity-sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel

Pads & controls
1 clickable encoder, 9 rotary encoders, 9 x 30mm faders, 8 transport switches, 4 command switches, 1 modulation wheel & bend wheel, 8 touch & pressure-sensitive pads

Display control
2.5" LCD display with contextual buttons
Real-time feedback on tweaks and controls
Smart features

Multi-mode arpeggiator
Chord mode
Scale mode
Hold function
Semitone transpose

Software integration
Seamless integration with Analog Lab V: select sounds, browse presets, smart-assigned controls
Custom DAW scripts for FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
Also compatible with MCU/HUI control
Up to 6 user presets for a totally customizable experience

Included Software titles & services
Analog Lab V software with 2000+ sounds
Ableton Live Lite
Native Instruments' The Gentleman
UVI Model D
2-month Loopcloud subscription
Melodics subscription for 40 lessons

Connectivity
USB-C connects to computers and MIDI Control Center
MIDI 5-pin DIN output for connection to external instruments, gear
Control input for pedal: sustain, expression, or footswitch
USB-C powered

Platform specifications

Windows
Win 10+ (64bit), 4 GB RAM, 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost), 3GB free hard disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU, ARM processors not supported on Windows

Required configuration
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).

Apple
Mac OS 10.13+, 4 GB RAM, 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or Apple Silicon CPU, 3GB free hard disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Work with ASC
An elegant and simple solution to help you install, activate, and update your Arturia software instruments.

What's in the box

Box content
KeyLab Essential Unit
USB-A to USB-C cable
Registration card

Dimensions for 61 keys

Size : 35 x 9.45 x 2.76 inches (890 x 240 x 70mm)
Weight : 6.8 lbs. (3.08 Kg)

Notes: Soft case for Soma Laboratory Terra.

Notes: Engineered specifically for the Novation Launch Control XL controller. Tough but lightweight polycarbonate shell protects from damaging elements such as smoke, liquid and accidental impact. Precision moulded for an exact fit whilst accommodating cables, your Launch Control XL can sit ready for operation. Slides straight into a flight case or controller bag ready for transportation.

Shields delicate controls from damage on the road, at home or in the club.

Notes: Cult vintage grooveboxes like Roland's TB-303 are practically museum pieces, especially in pristine condition. For one to come to any harm doesn't bear thinking about! The studio elements of dust, smoke and liquid have taken many a good 303 down over the years - this is where Decksaver steps in. Precision trimmed for perfect fit whilst accommodating cables, the tr-303 can sit ready for operation. These beautiful machines are without doubt an investment worth protecting as prices continue to soar.

Notes: Module A-183-9 is a simple power supply for up to four devices which can be powered via USB (e.g. keyboards, smartphones). An LED shows is the +5V are present.

The module has no USB function but provides only the +5V supply for USB devices.

A control LED shows if the +5V are present.

Note: The module requires an A-100 case with built in power supply A-100PSU3. Only this A-100 supply has the required +5V available. We do not recommend the usage of an older A-100 case with A-100PSU2 as this would require the +5V adapter A-100AD5 and the max. current would be limited to 100mA.

Notes: Erica Pico LFO/S&H is full analogue modulations source - LFO with simultaneous triangle and pulse wave outpus and Sample and Hold - to provide some controlled randomness to your modular setup. It can also work as clock source.

Features:
Full analogue circuit
LFO with triangle and square wave outputs
Highly stable S&H circuit based on AS1100CK2 IC
Input and output protection against overvoltage
Protection against reverse PSU connection

Dimensions
3 HP
35 mm deep

Current Draw
13 mA +12V
10 mA -12V

Notes: From trickling hi-hats to thunderous kicks. The Befaco Percall 4-Channel VCA/Delay Envelope Module is designed to take care of all percussive aspects of your Eurorack rig. You'll be able to create a whole host of percussion thanks to the 4 VCAs, volume control and decay options. By using the trigger you'll be free to open the VCA whilst the volume knob helps determine the level of the percussive sound you've sculpted. Take your tones to the next level thanks to the inclusion of an output on the envelope. You can apply this to the pitch of the oscillator to achieve a fat kick drum which offers excellent low frequency energy. The Percall 4-channel module is the ultimate addition to your Eurorack.

Notes: To any new modular system owner, the need to easily combine different voltage sources quickly becomes apparent. While a mixer is the obvious solution, these modules are not suitable for adding precise pitch control voltages (CVs) since the channel gains cannot be set exactly to unity.

Add 2 provides a compact solution to this problem, precisely summing the input signals down to 1 or 2 outputs. Alternatively, each section can be configured as an averager using the jumpers on the rear. This way, LFO waveforms or audio sources can be combined while maintaining the average signal level and avoiding clipping. The high-end components provide exceptional performance, making Add 2 suitable for audio, control voltages and gates/triggers.

With the bottom section's first input not in use, the top output is injected into the bottom. This allows 5 signals to be combined into 2 outputs, adding flexibility to your patching.

Notes: Any signal can be expressed in terms of a few parameters: frequency, phase, amplitude and timbre. It is through modulation of these aspects that synthesists create electronic sound. With Generate 3, it is now possible to create a signal and control all its parameters by through-zero modulation within a single 12 HP wide module.

Everything starts with the exceptionally precise triangle-core voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) at the module’s heart. Through-zero linear frequency modulation (FM) enables rich yet pitch-stable FM sounds, by allowing the oscillator to run backwards into ‘negative frequencies’.

The resultant triangle wave is then processed by the through-zero phase modulator, providing a total phase shift range of 900°. Phase modulation offers an interesting alternative for FM, as it enables deep FM-type tones without actually changing the oscillation frequency.

The timbre of a signal is determined by its harmonic content. This full set of harmonics can be grouped into three main parts: the fundamental, even and odd harmonics. Generate 3’s harmonics generator separates out these three timbral ‘channels’. By adjusting their relative amplitudes, a vast array of different waveforms can be created, including but not limited to the classic sine, saw and square waves.

While the amplitudes can be adjusted manually, each timbral channel supports through-zero amplitude modulation, also known as balanced or ring modulation. When audio-frequency modulation signals are applied, the harmonics become ‘split’, enriching the spectrum.

In addition to all the usual analogue synthesis techniques, the extensive set of modulation options makes Generate 3 especially suited for exploring multiphonic synthesis: a monophonic source creating a complex timbre, much like throat singing, yet by electronic means.

Notes: Designed with versatility in mind, the Fold 6 is a six-stage wavefolder with simultaneous series and parallel outputs, dual signal inputs and voltage-controlled folding and overdrive shaping.

Supplier's Notes:
Often considered to be the opposite of filters within a modular system, wavefolders are designed to fold a signal over itself multiple times. This generates additional harmonics, resulting in rich timbres.

While there is a bewildering array of filter types within the synthesiser world, most wavefolders fall within only a few categories. Diode wavefolders in particular come in just two variants: series and parallel circuit topologies. Choosing a specific folder also means being limited to specific sounds and capabilities.

For the first time, Fold 6 puts forward a 6-stage hybrid series/parallel topology, yielding a greater sonic palette than ever in just 4 HP. Having both main (series) and alternate (parallel) outputs means a single module now gives access to just about all wavefolding tones imaginable.

To take things even further, an integrated symmetrical soft clipper limits the output signals to approximately 10 Vpp, keeping the amplitude within typical Eurorack levels and making it easier to create overdriven sounds at high fold ratios. This clipping stage can be driven continuously using the shape parameter, smoothly transforming the folded waveforms into pulse waves for even more harmonic content.

Two signal inputs are included, to mix audio signals or add in a DC voltage for asymmetric folding. The symmetry can also be manually controlled using the dedicated knob. Of course, both fold and shape parameters feature voltage control, to enable continuous timbral modulation.

Moving beyond simple signal processing, Fold 6 also lends itself perfectly for feedback patching, CV folding or frequency multiplication; its modest size belies the sonic capabilities within.

Notes: nRings

This is a new build of a micro version of Rings from Mutable Instruments. MicroRings, also called NanoRings, retains all the same functionality as a full-size Rings module.

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

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

Notes: Your USB device is plugged into the MIDI USB Host mk3 instead of into a computer. It provides MIDI In & Out sockets for USB MIDI keyboards and controllers which have only a USB B type socket. For example, used with a USB-Solo, it allows the USB-Solo to be used in a standard MIDI setup, just like a Pro-Solo. It has a USB Host port (USB A type socket), a MIDI In and a MIDI Out (both 5 pin DIN).

The MIDI USB Host mk3 now has additional features. In addition to the standard operating mode, there are now two further modes.

Standard mode (LED Green):
MIDI data received at the MIDI In socket is sent to the USB device and MID data from the USB device is sent to the MIDI Out socket.

Merge 1 mode (LED Amber):
MIDI IN does not go to USB device but instead is merged with MIDI data coming from the USB device which is then sent to the MIDI Out socket.

Merge 2 mode (LED Red):
MIDI IN data is sent to the USB device & is also merged with MIDI data from the USB device which is then sent to the MIDI Out socket.

The modes are selected sequentially by pressing the recessed push button - the LED colour indicating which mode is current.

The attached USB MIDI device MUST be 'Class Compliant'.

The MIDI USB HOST is powered by a regulated 5V mains adaptor (supplied), and can supply up to 1 Amp of buss power to the attached USB device. This product is supplied with a multi-region power supply suitable for use in most countries.

Attractively finished in brushed aluminium with black screen print

Dimensions: 110mm x 55mm x 32mm

Connecting
You can connect one "Class Compliant" USB device directly into the MIDI USB Host. If your host has the latest firmware already installed then you can plug in a powered USB hub and up to four USB devices can then be connected. Earlier MIDI USB Host mkIIs can be updated with a free download which is available from the support section of our website. Serial numbers N6-2421 already have the hub compatible firmware. Serial numbers N3-0541and upward can be updated.

It is recommended that you attach your USB device to the MIDI USB Host before applying power. Then plug-in and power the power adaptor. The active LED should be lit up. If you apply power with nothing plugged into the MIDI USB Host, the Active LED will flash steadily; this is to indicate that it is waiting for a suitable device to be attached. If it is still flashing when you have attached your device, then it is possible that your device is not class compliant, however you could try turning off the power and start again.

Some USB MIDI devices have two modes of operation and can be set to operate in Class Compliant mode even if this is not the default. The Class Compliant mode might be called "generic driver", the other mode may be called something like "advanced driver". Consult the device manual to see if the mode can be set for Class Compliant.

If you unplug then re-plug the USB cable while it is powered the device might reconnect, but it is not certain.

Power

It is essential to use only the supplied 5V regulated power adaptor. Applying a voltage higher than 5V to the MIDI USB Host will probably not damage the MIDI USB Host itself, but it could damage any attached USB device as the 5V is passed on to the attached USB device for buss power. There is protection circuitry inside the MIDI USB Host to protect against reverse polarity and over-voltage, but these should be treated as a last resort and are not guaranteed to prevent damage to an attached USB device in the event of over-voltage as the USB buss voltage could rise to 6.5V before being clamped.

Care should be taken to ensure that power adaptors for other pieces of equipment are not accidentally plugged into the MIDI USB Host.

If the input voltage rises above 6.5 volts then power will be shut off. The LED will go out and the unit will not operate again until power has been removed for at least 60 seconds. This allows time for the thermal fuse to reset.

The following Yamaha keyboards ar known to be class compliant and therefore should work OK:

PSR-E353, PSR-E443
PSR-S670, PSR-S770, PSR-S970, PSR-A3000, TYROS-5
NP-12, NP-32
DGX-650, DGX-660
P-105, P-115, P-255

The following keyboards are known to incorporate a USB hub and therefore will only work with firmware v2005 or later (s/n N6-2421 and above) for the MIDI USB Host:

Korg Microkey 61
Korg Microkey 49
Korg Microkey 37

Power: 90mA, USB mini-B socket - leaving 910 mA available for the attached USB device
Dimensions: 110 x 55 x 32 mm
Weight: 100g (excluding power supply)
MIDI: 1x IN, 1x OUT - both 5 pin DIN
Power Supply: 5V DC / 1 Amp regulated - (never use an unregulated supply as unregulated supplies typically give a higher output voltage than shown).

This product is supplied with a multi-region power supply which is suitable for use in the UK, EU, US/Canada and AUS/NZ.