DivKid's Stereo Strip is the ultimate modular channel strip for Eurorack users looking for a versatile and creative module to add to their sound sculpting options. It offers stereo inputs and outputs for audio or CV with EQ, voltage-controlled panning, stereo VCA, performable mute, and input/output level switching capabilities.
The module is designed to be a creative part of a modular patch, enabling users to shape and modulate sounds and create stereo images from mono sources. It can also function as a stereo input or output interface for external gear, providing users with greater flexibility in shaping their sound.
One unique feature of the Stereo Strip is its input/output level switching, which allows for some musical, modulatable, and highly shapeable distortion sounds. This means that the module can be used to drastically wave shape oscillators or even create pseudo ring modulation.
In addition to distortion, the Stereo Strip can be used for a wide range of applications. It can sweeten FX with EQ, create send FX routings with benefits, or simply be used as a channel strip at the end of the chain in a patch. The module is even capable of synthesizing stereo pseudo ring modulation.
The addition of line level gain boosting (for the input) or reduction (for the output) allows the Stereo Strip to function as a stereo input or output interface for external gear. This enables users to shape and modulate external sounds before they even enter the Eurorack system.
Overall, the Stereo Strip is a highly versatile and creative tool for Eurorack users. It provides users with VCA, EQ, and voltage-controlled panning options, which are rarer additions to the sound sculpting options for the Eurorack format. If you're looking to add a modular channel strip to your setup, the Stereo Strip is definitely worth considering.
Example Usage
If you're new to modular synthesizers, the DivKid's Stereo Strip is a great way to get started on shaping your sound. Try patching it between your oscillator and filter modules, and experiment with the built-in EQ and voltage-controlled panning to add dimension and movement to your sounds. You can also use the stereo VCA to control the volume of both channels at once, giving you even more control over your patch. Don't be afraid to play around with the input level switches to add some distortion and further shape your sound!
An intermediate-level usage example of the DivKid's Stereo Strip Eurorack module could be to use it to create a stereo image from a mono source. Start by patching a mono signal source, such as a single oscillator, into one of the Stereo Strip's inputs. Use the EQ and voltage-controlled panning to shape the sound and place it in the stereo field. Then, use the stereo VCA to control the overall volume of the signal and the performable mute to add dynamic changes to the patch. Finally, experiment with the input/output level switching to add some distortion and further shape the sound. The result will be a rich, full stereo sound that can be further modulated and shaped in a Eurorack patch.
Further Thoughts
For a creative usage example of DivKid's Stereo Strip, try patching it into the final stage of your modular setup and experiment with its EQ and voltage controlled panning to add some stereo width and depth to your mix. You can also try using the performable mute and distortion features to shape and modulate your sounds in real-time. Additionally, the Stereo Strip can be used as a stereo input/output interface for external gear. For example, you can patch your external synth into the Stereo Strip, shape the sound with its EQ and panning, and then send it back out to your mixer or recording interface. The possibilities are endless with this versatile and modular channel strip!