The ADDAC809 Chain Router is a module that simplifies audio signal routing with its CV-operated I/O router. This eurorack module is a dynamic solution allowing audio sources to pass through two different chains before being sent to an output. It offers six different routing patterns to choose from depending on the desired outcome.
The six routing patterns of this module are as follows: IN > OUT, IN > CHAIN A > OUT, IN > CHAIN B > OUT, IN > CHAIN A > CHAIN B > OUT, IN > CHAIN B > CHAIN A > OUT, and IN > CHAIN A > OUT CHAIN B. This wide range of routing patterns can help audio producers and musicians to change the order of their delay and looper effects on the fly without needing to repatch anything.
For example, let's say you have an audio source, a delay and a looper. You may want to decide whether to place the delay before or after the looper. With the ADDAC809 Chain Router, it is easy to switch the order of the two effect modules without the need to manually re-patch anything.
This eurorack module is an excellent utility module that offers maximum versatility with minimum patching efforts. This Chain Router is not limited to the delay and looper scenario, but it can be applied to any situation where multiple routing options are required.
Overall, the ADDAC809 Chain Router is an outstanding choice in its field, providing up to six routing patterns to satisfy different requirements. This module is perfect for individuals who are looking for a problem-free, quick, and hassle-free solution to their audio signal routing issues.
Example Usage
If you have a drum machine and a synthesizer, but you're not sure whether you want to apply effects before or after the synthesizer, you can use the Chain RouterADDAC809 to solve this problem. Just route the audio signal through Chain A (which contains the synthesizer) and Chain B (which contains the effects) and switch between the routing patterns until you find the perfect sound. This way you can experiment with different signal paths without having to repatch your entire setup.
An example of how to use the ADDAC809 in an intermediate-level audio setup would be to have a modular synth as your input source, followed by a filter module to shape the sound. Use one of the ADDAC809's routing patterns to route the signal into two chains - Chain A with a phaser module and Chain B with a reverb module. Then, use the ADDAC809 to mix the two signal chains and output the blended signal. By dynamically controlling the routing patterns and the intensity of the effect modules via CV, you can achieve complex and evolving soundscapes.
Further Thoughts
One creative usage example of the Chain RouterADDAC809 is to use it in a live performance setting, where you have multiple audio sources and effects that you want to switch between on the fly. By patching each audio source and effect chain to a different input or chain input on the module, you can easily switch between different routing patterns using CV signals. This allows you to create dynamic performances that evolve over time, without having to constantly repatch your signal flow. For example, you could route your audio source through Chain A, which includes a delay, and Chain B, which includes a reverb, before sending it to the output. By simply sending CV signals to the Chain RouterADDAC809, you can switch between different routing patterns and make subtle or dramatic changes to your sound in real-time.