The Plum Audio RO'VED Black is an innovative 1U macro oscillator that is based on the Mutable-Instruments-Inspired Plaits. It offers improved tactile controls, a custom firmware, and convenient design that makes it easy to use and intuitive. It is packed with features that make it a versatile oscillator that can fuel a wide range of musical styles.
The RO'VED offers 8 synthesis models for pitched sounds and 8 for noise and percussions. The Green models include two detuned virtual analog oscillators with continuously variable waveforms, variable slope triangle oscillator processed by a waveshaper and wavefolder, 2-operator FM with continuously variable feedback path, two independently controllable formants modulated by a variable shape window, 24-harmonic additive oscillator, wavetable oscillator with four banks of 8x8 waves, with or without interpolation, chord generator, and a collection of speech synthesis algorithms.
On the other hand, the Red models include a granular sawtooth or sine oscillator, with variable grain density, duration, and frequency randomization, clocked noise processed by a variable shape resonant filter, 8 layers of dust/particle noise processed by resonators or all-pass filters. Extended Karplus-Strong, modal resonator, analog kick drum emulation, analog snare drum emulation, and analog high-hat emulation.
The module has four ClickKnobs which are Plum's 3-in-1 knobs for easy controls. It has eight bicolor LEDs that display the active model, Main frequency control, 8 octaves, and various CV inputs and outputs. The RO'VED Black's technical characteristics include CV inputs with a 100k input impedance, 4kHz, 16-bit, and audio outputs with 48kHz, 16-bit, DC-coupled with a Cortex-M4 ARM processor.
In summary, the Plum Audio RO'VED Black is a great tool that offers versatility, functionality, and convenience to any musician's setup. Its tactile controls, custom firmware, and eight synthesis models for pitched sounds and eight for noise and percussions make it a must-have oscillator module in the world of Eurorack. Anyone looking for a reliable, innovative, and easy-to-use oscillator module should consider the Plum Audio RO'VED Black.
Example Usage
If you're new to using the Plum Audio RO'VED Black, a great way to get started is by trying out one of the eight synthesis models for noise and percussions. For example, you can experiment with the Extended Karplus-Strong mode, which is excited by bursts of white noise or dust noise. Use the four "CLICKKNOBS" to select the model, and then adjust the main frequency control and timbre controls to dial in the sound you want. You can also try patching in modulation sources to the timbre, morph, and frequency modulation CV inputs to add movement and variability to your sound. Don't be afraid to play around and experiment with all the different models and controls until you find something that inspires you!
Intermediate-level usage example:
One of the most interesting features of the Plum Audio RO'VED Black is its ability to emulate different types of percussion sounds. For example, you can use the analog kick drum emulation to create powerful and punchy bass drums for your beats. To achieve this, you can use the model selection knob to choose the kick drum model and adjust the main frequency control to set the pitch of the drum. Then, you can use the timbre control to shape the sound and add some distortion or saturation, and the morph control to adjust the decay time of the drum. Finally, you can use the level CV input to control the volume of the drum, and the trigger input to create rhythmic patterns with the kick drum sound. By combining different models and controls, you can create a wide variety of percussion sounds that will give your music an extra layer of depth and complexity.
Further Thoughts
Expert usage example: The Plum Audio RO'VED Black is a highly versatile and intuitive oscillator that can create a vast array of sounds. One exciting way to utilize its potential is to use the model selection buttons, main controls, and attenuverters to create complex and evolving patches that morph from one synthesis model to another. For example, one could use the VOSIM and Pulsar models to create evolving spectral textures, then switch to the granular sawtooth or sine oscillator model and add density and randomization to add movement and depth to the patch. The 3-dimensional timbre control and frequency modulation options provide further possibilities for shaping the sound. Overall, the Plum Audio RO'VED Black is a highly recommended module for anyone looking for a multifaceted and user-friendly macro oscillator.