The article 'Exploring the Versatility of Popple: The Multi-Mode Stereo Filter Based on Mutable Ripples V1' delves into the After Later Audio Popple, an 8hp multimode stereo filter based on the Mutable Instruments Ripples V1 filter section. The module maintains the smoothness of Ripples filter while offering two separate audio paths with shared resonance and frequency cutoff controls along with CV inputs. The article highlights the versatility of Popple, including its ability to self-oscillate at high resonance settings and act as a dual sine wave oscillator with the v/oct CV control. Overall, the article presents Popple as a powerful and flexible filter option for any Eurorack setup.
read moreExploring the Unique Sound and Features of the Grendel Drone Commander 2 Eurorack Module 2020 with Silver Panel Version
The Grendel Drone Commander 2 is a unique Eurorack module that expands upon the sound and features of its predecessor, the Drone Commander. It offers an extensive clock generator and LFO section, two oscillators, mix control, and resonant bandpass and low pass filters. The module also includes an envelope, glide, and switching functions on each of its 12 potentiometers for increased control. The Drone Commander 2 has a distinct transistor sound and internal rhythmical modulation, making it a versatile and creative tool for electronic musicians and sound designers.
read moreExploring the MachineRoom 204D Dual VCF: A True Analog Filter with Sine Wave Oscillator Capabilities
The MachineRoom 204D Dual VCF is an analog dual voltage controlled low-pass filter with a cut-off slope of -24 dB/octave as in various Moog synthesizers. It has separate controls for both sections and 4 CV inputs for cutoff modulation, making it versatile for both mono and stereo operations. The module also has an adjustable resonance all the way up to self-oscillation, allowing it to behave like a sine wave oscillator with V/Oct tracking up to 4 octaves. Its skiff-friendly design makes it a great addition to any Eurorack system.
read moreExploring the Enhanced Features of Toppobrillo Multifilter 2: The Ultimate Eurorack Filter Module
The Toppobrillo Multifilter 2 is an updated version of an already great filter module that adds a ton of functionality. The new features include a dual-input crossfading mixer with voltage-controlled gain, variable mode output with a continuously-variable voltage-controlled response, a dedicated "Ping" input that percusses the filter, and a low noise design. It is a 12HP module with a shallow form-factor and an MSRP of $249. With all these enhanced features, the Toppobrillo Multifilter 2 is the ultimate Eurorack filter module to explore for your next music project.
read moreExploring New Sonic Horizons with the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga: A Comprehensive Review
The Pittsburgh Modular Taiga is a modern modular instrument that allows exploration beyond traditional analog synthesizers. The Taiga stands out with a trio of huge analog oscillators, the smooth Pittsburgh Filter, and the warmth of the Dynamics Controller, creating new sonic textures and performance possibilities. This comprehensive review covers all aspects of the Taiga, showing how it is possible to break new ground in sound exploration with this full synthesizer voice.
read moreDiscover the Unique Sounds of the Bastl Instruments SoftPop SP2: A Semi-Modular Synth with Integrated Quantizer and Sequencer
The Bastl Instruments SoftPop SP2 is a semi-modular synthesizer with an integrated quantizer and sequencer. It's a unique instrument that has been in development for three years, and is a rework of the original 2017 CASPERxBASTL Softpop. The SoftPop SP2 is a radical subtractive synth that excels at both melody and noise equally, ranging from bassline bangers to angelic chord progressions and distorted beats. Its patchbay is eurorack compatible, and it has the additional capability of processing inbound audio through the filter and VCA. The SoftPop SP2 comes with a 16-pin eurorack power header that requires 5 volts in the bus-board, and adaptors for mounting to eurorack rails are available as open-source files.
read moreAdding Color and Texture to Your Eurorack Sound with the Modbap Modular HUE Audio Processor Module
The Modbap Modular HUE Eurorack module is a 6hp audio colour processor with a chain of four effects (Drive, Filter, Tape Saturation, LoFi) and a Compressor. HUE is designed to bring the big, bold, textural sound of classic drum machines and LoFi boombap production into the Eurorack format. This module is great for adding colour and texture to both drums and melodic content, and can serve as the final glue in the signal path. With CV inputs for Drive, Filter, Tape Saturation, and LoFi, HUE offers loads of creative modulation possibilities.
read moreA Filter of Crows: The Multi-Mode Overdrive Filter That Redefines Analog Synthesis
The Pittsburgh Modular A Filter of Crows is a multi-mode overdrive filter module that combines three analog technologies to redefine analog synthesis. The module features an ultra-high-gain preamp circuit that can provide up to 75x variable gain overdrive without sounding harsh, a 12db state variable "no-dead-spot" PGH filter with manually selectable and stackable filter responses (lowpass, bandpass, and highpass), and a resonant stability circuit that enables the PGH filter to provide near-infinite resonance without slipping into self-oscillation unless the user wants it to. The result is a module that creates rich, complex, and musically satisfying sounds.
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