The article "Unleashing Sonic Universes: Exploring the Versatility of the Bastl Instruments Ikarie Eurorack Module" delves into the features and capabilities of the Ikarie module. This unique stereo or dual peak filter offers continuous transition between lowpass and highpass filtering with a single knob, along with an envelope follower for enhanced sound animation. The module's dual filter cores can be modulated in sync for stereo effects or chained together to create a 24 dB filter. The Ikarie also features a dual peak filter mode and a "Beyond" output that delivers the spectral difference of the two filters, enabling a twin peak filter effect. With additional functionalities such as internal VCA, CV control over panning and resonance, optional input overdrive, and a compact form factor, the Ikarie opens up a vast universe of sound design possibilities. Developed through a collaboration between Bastl Instruments and Casper Electronics, this module balances resonance and envelope response superbly while offering a user-friendly control scheme. Explore the sonic versatility of the Ikarie and unleash your creativity.
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Unleashing Ethereal Soundscapes with the Eowave Weather Drones 1.5: An In-Depth Review
This article is an in-depth review of the Eowave Weather Drones 1.5, a complete synth voice module that allows the creation of ethereal soundscapes. The module features a digital tri-wave oscillator, an analog VCA, an analog low pass filter, a noise generator, and an envelope. The controls include frequency, spread, character, FM input with attenuator, LFO with square and tri-wave out, filter cutoff and resonance, mod input with attenuator, second mod input without AD envelope with level attenuator, and random sample & hold noise with slew. With its versatile and intuitive controls, the Eowave Weather Drones 1.5 is a must-have module for any soundscaping enthusiast.
read moreTake Your Sound Design to Another Level with Erica Synths' Black Low Pass VCF Module
The Erica Synths Black Low Pass VCF is a must-have for sound designers who want to take their music-making to the next level. This highly stable 24dB/oct resonant low pass Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF) comes with various bonus features such as a post-filter overdrive circuit with an adjustable drive amount and a Black Filter Coupler connector. The module boasts voltage control over cutoff and resonance, a cutoff CV attenuverter, and a gain loss compensation on high resonance. When combined with the Black High Pass VCF and the Black Filter Coupler, it becomes an ultimate VCF for an analogue modular system. Get ready to experience a new depth of sound design with the Erica Synths Black Low Pass VCF module.
read moreIntroducing ARLPG: The Compact and Powerful Active Resonant Low Pass Gate Eurorack Module
The ARLPG is a new eurorack module that is an active resonant low pass gate, based on vactrols. It provides a unique resonance circuit with a large amplitude at medium and low frequencies and decreases towards high frequencies to prevent uneven auditory perception. The module also features a regeneration knob that works like a VCA and allows for the fine-tuning of resonance and filter sound. It has two operating modes, HP and LP, and is friendly for gate signal management. The ARLPG is a compact and powerful tool for filtering signals.
read moreGet Lost in the Soundscapes of the EM-402 Sunless City Transistor Ladder Filter
The EM-402 Sunless City Transistor Ladder Filter is a top-of-the-line Eurorack filter module that is sure to impress. With both 4-pole / 24 dB/oct and 3-pole 18dB/oct capabilities, this transistor-based low-pass filter provides two signal inputs and fixed and variable exponential CV inputs. The Response control knob allows for varying degrees of filter resonance, from pure low-pass to self-oscillation, all controllable via the variable CV input. Get lost in the soundscapes created by this exceptional piece of gear.
read moreGet Dirty with the DIY Drive FX Eurorack Module: A Guide to Using the Music Thing Modular Mini Drive
The Music Thing Modular Mini Drive is a 4HP Eurorack Drive/Distortion module that can add grit and warmth to any sound source, making it less polite. Its two inputs, high and low gain, can be mixed for a unique output while the Drive knob can be adjusted from silent to lots of gain. This module can even be used in feedback loops to achieve resonance and fuzz. Although it doesn't have CV in, it works well with a VCA or filter and can be experimented with by adding an LFO or sequence. The Music Thing Modular Mini Drive is a great addition to any modular setup for those looking to add some dirt and distortion.
read moreGet Creative with Favorite Avocado Toast: An Analog Filter, Modulator, and Overdrive in One Eurorack Module
The "Favorite Avocado Toast" is not your ordinary filter module - it's a powerful sound processing tool that allows you to shape your signal using a 24db/oct analog filter, add harmonics with its built-in modulator, and achieve a warm and "colored" sound with its overdrive on the output. This full analog module also has three CV inputs and can function as an oscillator. Check out Crazy Chicken Mod's Instagram for more information.
read moreExploring the Many Tonal Possibilities of Expert Sleepers' Ivo Eurorack Filter Module
The Expert Sleepers Ivo Eurorack Filter Module is a versatile resonant low-pass VCF that can switch between 2-pole and 3-pole responses. With voltage control over feedback and cutoff frequency, this analog module can self-oscillate in 2-pole mode. The Ivo module also features two audio inputs, one with an attenuator, making it easy to mix two signals at the filter input. This article will explore the many tonal possibilities offered by the Expert Sleepers Ivo Eurorack Filter Module.
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.
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