TX–6 features a 6 channel stereo mixer with a configurable knob layout. choose to have the three-band eq at your fingertips, or customize each knob to control whichever setting you prefer. with more than meets the eye, TX–6 is packed full of features and connectivity options. Connect TX–6 to your computer via USB-C to use it as a multi-function 32-bit/48khz audio interface with 12 channel multitrack recording.

Features

• 6 stereo input connectors, stereo or mono
• 2 stereo output connectors
• 1 stereo headphones connector with headset microphone support
• usb audio / midi interface at 24-bit/48kHz
• bluetooth low energy radio interface
• rechargeable battery with 8hr battery life

Size: 90 mm (102 mm with adapter) x 62 mm x 23 mm
Weight: 160 g / 5.6 oz

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Effects on Patch:
Patchulator Pro’s ten numbered channels are primarily used for pedals or effects processors, and allow chains of effects to be created on-the-fly using a few mini patch cables. First, the inputs and outputs of pedals and effects are connected to the send (gray) and return (black) 1/4-inch jacks on the rear of the patchbay. Then using the top 3.5 mm jacks labeled SND and RCV, signals can be routed freely through the effects channels to make a chain.

Alternatively, instrument sources (and destinations) can also connect to any of these ten channels for direct patch access if the dedicated MAIN I/O instrument channel is not enough.

Selectable FX Chain:
A new and useful feature of Patchulator Pro is its dedicated instrument channel, which allows for quick access to one of two effects chains.

The 1/4-inch jacks labeled MAIN I/O are the instrument channel’s external input (black) and output (gray). Once connected, the input signal is available on top at both RCV patch points (multiples) within the instrument channel section. These copies can be used to create separate effects chains. Using the included patch cables, each chain is routed through any combination of the ten effects channels, then returned to its respective SND patch point.

The OUTPUT SOURCE switch is used to select which chain is sent to the instrument channel’s main output. Simply slide it all the way to the left or right. With the 3-way switch in the center BYPASS position, the instrument input is sent directly to the output, effectively bypassing both affects chains. This selection is useful to A/B an affected signal against the “dry” signal, and is a foolproof way to avoid pops while patching.

NOTE: Pops can also be avoided while patching by selecting the other chain, as long as the internal jumpers remain in their default OFF state (see Circuit Configuration).

Expert Interconnection:
Patchulator Pro is purposefully configured with TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) connections throughout to maximize compatibility with a range of gear and setups. All of the connections, circuitry, and the included patch cables are capable of carrying unbalanced mono, stereo, and/or balanced audio signals.

A single patch cable can carry two signals, thus eliminating the need to use two channels for a stereo patch. A single patch cable can also carry balanced audio signals like those typical of rack compressors, equalizers, and studio effects processors.

Each Patchulator Pro comes ready-to-patch with twelve premium Boredbrain patch cables, enough to use every patch point. The 10-inch cables of two colors (green and black) are customized to reach the full width of the patchbay and to differentiate between the two effects chains.

NOTE: Stereo pedals lacking TRS jacks may require Y-splitter adapters (insert cables).

Technical Specs:

• 22 x ¼-in TRS jacks
• 24 x 3.5 mm TRS jacks
• 12 x 10-in TRS patch cables (3.5 mm)
• Power: None (passive)
• Dimensions: 10 in x 3 in x 2.3 in
• Weight: 22.5 oz (638 g)

Circuit Configuration:
MULTIPLE ALWAYS ACTIVE – By default, when one of the two effects chains is selected with the switch, the other RCV instrument signal multiple is disabled alongside its output SND. This is done to ensure that when patching, no clicks or pops will occur as long as the other chain is selected (or bypassed). However, this may be an issue if you wish to run two parallel effects chains from the two RCV jacks of the instrument channel while sending output to two destinations simultaneously. Maybe you want to mix or crossfade the chains, or to do some quick switching and catch the “tails” of a reverb or delay? In this case, you can use the MULTIPLE ALWAYS ACTIVE circuit jumpers inside the Patchulator Pro to reconfigure the circuit.

Remove bottom lid, first by removing the six rubber feet and then the screws on the bottom of the unit. Inside you will see the circuit jumpers (one for Tip and one for Ring). Simply swap both jumpers outward to the ON positions, and then replace the lid. Now both RCV multiples of the input signal will be active regardless of the switch position. Please note though, that you may get pops when patching even when the bypass position is selected.

Patch Tips:
INTER-PATCHULATION – Patchulator Pro makes a great companion to the original Patchulator. The number of available channels can be expanded greatly this way, as patches can be extended between Patchulators, something we refer to as “Inter-Patchulation”!

PATCHING OTHER SIGNALS – Don’t limit yourself to patching only audio signals. Patchulator Pro is capable of carrying and switching a myriad of analog signals! This includes control voltage modulation signals, expression pedals, and headphones to name a few.

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Beauty and the Beast in a full metal jacket

Mixing with Bestie can be pure vanilla if you keep all the levels left of the 12 o’clock position. But once you start boosting, Bestie can quickly turn into a Beast. As soon as you start to overload the mixer, the sounds can start to fight for dominance.

The dedicated headphone output offers a loudness control with a smooth mixdown overdrive character and a pre/post mute switch for pre-listening to all your channels before unmuting them to the speakers.

Channels 1 and 5 have a flexible connectivity scheme accommodating 2x mono cable for left and right channels or 1x cable mono to split to both channels or a classic stereo jack.

The Feedback Channel

Channel 3 serves as a feedback channel, which means it routes the output back to the input. If you plug anything into the Channel 3 input, it functions as a normal input channel.

When utilizing Channel 3 as a feedback channel, the level before the 12 o’clock position functions as an added distortion and gain. If boosted beyond 0 dB, it will begin to self-oscillate and generate increasingly deeper tones as the channel is further amplified. At maximum settings, it produces distinct tremolo-like effects.

No input? No input!

A big part of the sonic aesthetics of Bastl Instruments and Casper Electronics is influenced by the so-called no-input-mixing technique. This is the technique of routing the output back to the input on mixing consoles and using gain and EQ to create different tones and noises without plugging any signals into the mixer.

However, fascinating outcomes arise when these feedback signals are interrupted by elements such as drums. They interact with the feedback tones and compete for dominance. Bestie is well suited for such experiments and directly encourages you to overload its circuitry and make the signals go ape.

Zero strings attached

USB-C and AA battery power options make Bestie perfect for portable setups without compromising sound quality.

Features

• 5 stereo channels
• Mute switch with light indication per channel
• Level control per channel with up to 20 dB boost
• Low noise preamps with sweet overdrive character (same as Dude)
• Inputs via 3.5 mm stereo jacks
• 3.5 mm jack output
• 3.5 mm jack headphone output with loudness control
• Pre/Post mute option for the headphone output (pre-listen)
• Channel 3 is normalized to the output, making it a default feedback channel.
• Channels 1 and 5 have two 3.5 mm jacks to also accept dual jack stereo or mono signals.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 101 x 69 x 51 mm
• USB-C power or 4x AA battery power
• Current consumption: 90 mA (without headphones), up to 200 mA (with headphones)

Manufacturer product page here.
Product manual here.

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The first 4 channels offer a variable input gain (up to 34 dB) with an asymmetrical diode clipper for smooth and musical distortion.
The Tilt pot is a simple yet powerful one-knob equalizer : boosting the lows while attenuating the highs when the pot is turned down, attenuating the lows while boosting the highs when the pot is turned up.
When the Tilt pot is in its center position, the equalizer is flat.
The rear panel switch selects the type of inputs : TRS for stereo sources and TS for mono (the signal is center panned).

The last 2 channels include a 2 bands Baxandall equalizer, the input gain can be set between 0 and +10 dB using the rear panel switch.
There’s no distortion on these 2 channels so you can use them when you want to keep a clean sound.

The compressor has a 3:1 ratio with a fast attack and a mid release times, perfect for mixdown compression.
Very easy to operate, it will give you good results with many kinds of music styles.
The Bliss pot controls a hi frequency enhancer circuit and is very useful for adding air and punch to your mix, specially when your using large amount of compression.

Whenever a channel is muted, the signal is routed to the Alternate output. You can use this output for recording purposes or for sending the channel to an external effect.

The Phones output is based on an unity gain, low noise and low distortion Texas Instruments© amplifier. This output is a copy of the master output (with compression and Bliss), so you can also use it as a second output.

Bébé Chérie uses the best quality parts : ALPS© pots, high-performance operational amplifiers, audiophile Panasonic© film capacitors, THAT Corporation© VCAs, Switchcraft© 3.5 mm connectors, metal enclosure.
The power supply is internally boosted to +/- 12 volts for pro audio headroom.

Bébé Chérie is specially designed for mixing 3.5 mm stereo Jacks sources, but can be used with any device using adapters.

Bébé Chérie is a very versatile box and can be used in many ways : mixer for compact live, analog summing for your audio interface, effect box (distortion, equalization, compression,…)

Features

• Full analog mixer
• 4 channels with variable gain up to +34 dB, asymmetrical soft clipping and a tilt eq
• 2 channels with Baxandall 2 bands eq and a 0/+10 dB selectable input gain
• 3:1 ratio one-knob compressor on the master bus
• Bliss hi frequency enhancer on the master bus
• Unity gain Hi Fidelity phones out. Can be used as a second master output
• Alternate output : whenever a channel is muted, it is routed to the Alt. Out
• 24 volts internal power supply for pro audio dynamic range
• Rugged Switchcraft© 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack connectors
• Audiophile film capacitors used in the eq circuitry, low noise and low distortion op amp on the audio path, THAT Corporation© VCAs, ALPS© pots
• Dimensions : 290 x 145 x 62 mm, Weight : 1338 g
• Power supply included

Manufacturer product page here.
Product manual here.

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After going through the initial input gain stage, the signal is split into three freely adjustable frequency bands, then each of them is fed into a two stage warm saturation and asymmetrical distortion circuit. A final mixing stage lets you control the presence of each band.

The circuit is designed to let the user go from subtle and warm parametric eq-ing to painful amounts of high gain distortion, where each frequency band fights each other generating pseudo ring modulation and gating effects.

Three Stems has a high input impedance and it is designed to accept line level signals. Higher voltages can be attenuated with the volume control and can generate happy accidents and more extreme and unstable distortion.

With Three Stems you can add resonant decaying tails to your drum beats, control the crispness and character of your drones, excite the harmonics of your field recordings… and much more.

Manufacturer product page here.

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Features

• 4x 1/4? inputs with gain / drive control, 4x 1/4? outputs
• Each of the 16 matrix intersections can be controlled manually or via CV, a dedicated LED gives visual feedback of the channel volume
• An envelope follower is normalled to input four, the signal then gets fed through a clock divider with three cascaded outputs. Willingly, an external signal can be inserted into the divider
• Two voltage controlled LFOs can modulate any parameter and create dynamic feedbacks, asymmetrical panning, tempo-related fx send/returns
• If patched into itself, each channel can self oscillate so it can be used as a polyphonic cv-controllable drone synthesizer
• Full eurorack compatibility, each parameter has its own 1/8? input jack

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Make MTX8 the heart of your studio or pedalboard. Connect your interface, pedals and outboard to it and never have to worry about tracing cables again. Build your desired signal chain by simply dropping pins into the matrix. MTX8 is also designed to be written on – this way you always know what is connected where. A dry-wipe pen is included, as well as a set of ten pins. For more permanent installations, an alcohol based permanent pen could be used, and then erased using isopropyl alcohol.

It comes in two versions:

MTX8 Standard
The standard MTX8 is an 8 input, 8 output, active analogue device, featuring full buffering of all inputs and outputs, allowing parity gain summing. Routing configuration is achieved by use of a 64-point pin matrix. Inserting a 2mm banana pin into a point on the matrix connects that input (the numbered vertical axis) to a corresponding output (the lettered horizontal axis). All inputs and outputs on the MTX8 are ¼ inch jacks. The device is unbalanced but will pass balanced signals fed to/from it via two or three pole jacks.

It requires 9V DC, 200mA, centre negative power. This follows the standard of high power guitar pedals. A power supply for your territory is included in the box, however it is recommended that you use the best guitar power supply you have available. Devices such as the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power range are ideal. Internally, it runs on ±15VDC rails, so is able to tolerate “professional” line level signals without problem (up to around +24dBu).

MTX8 Guitar
MTX8 Guitar is the same as the standard MTX8, except Input 1 features an input stage based on a Tube Screamer-type distortion pedal. It can be used to add gain and distortion to a guitar or microphone signal. It features a very high gain amplifier with clipping circuitry. The clipping circuit can be switched in and out as desired. The clipping characteristic is asymmetric, emulating the clipping behaviour of thermionic valves.

This input also features a high impedance JFET front end, an aggressive tone control, and has a first order high-pass characteristic with a -3dB point of around 200Hz which prevents low-frequencies from affecting the clipping behaviour adversely. A guitar could be connected to any of the MTX8’s inputs if a flat, parity gain, clean signal is desired.

Manufacturer product page here.

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Bluebox is the portable digital audio mixer that integrates your electronic music gear. Connect your eurorack, sampler, drum machine and synthesizer outputs to 6 stereo, 3.5 mm TRS inputs and map them to 12 mono tracks or 6 stereo tracks – all with independent control for recording and playback. It’s that keyboard mixer with live performance features that you always hoped someone would make.

Interact with the dynamic visual interface on the 3.5” touchscreen along with physical knobs, navigation buttons and transport buttons to quickly access the most important functions. MIDI input and output allow you to sync the clock with external gear for synchronized effects and metronome.

Add Some Color to Your Mix

Technical Specs

Dimensions: 5.5 x 5 x 2 (14 cm x 13 cm x 5 cm), 1 lb (450 grams)
Durable metal case

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Interact with the dynamic visual interface on the 3.5” touchscreen along with physical knobs, navigation buttons and transport buttons to quickly access the most important functions. MIDI input and output allow you to sync the clock with external gear for synchronized effects and metronome.

Add Some Color to Your Mix

Technical Specs

Dimensions: 5.5 x 5 x 2 (14 cm x 13 cm x 5 cm), 1 lb (450 grams)
Durable metal case

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It comes in two versions:

MTX8 Standard
Make MTX8 the heart of your studio or pedalboard. Connect your interface, pedals and outboard to it and never have to worry about tracing cables again. Build your desired signal chaThe standard MTX8 is an 8 input, 8 output, active analogue device, featuring full buffering of all inputs and outputs, allowing parity gain summing. Routing configuration is achieved by use of a 64-point pin matrix. Inserting a 2mm banana pin into a point on the matrix connects that input (the numbered vertical axis) to a corresponding output (the lettered horizontal axis). All inputs and outputs on the MTX8 are ¼ inch jacks. The device is unbalanced but will pass balanced signals fed to/from it via two or three pole jacks.

It requires 9V DC, 200mA, centre negative power. This follows the standard of high power guitar pedals. A power supply for your territory is included in the box, however it is recommended that you use the best guitar power supply you have available. Devices such as the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power range are ideal. Internally, it runs on ±15VDC rails, so is able to tolerate “professional” line level signals without problem (up to around +24dBu).

MTX8 Guitar
MTX8 Guitar is the same as the standard MTX8, except Input 1 features an input stage based on a Tube Screamer-type distortion pedal. It can be used to add gain and distortion to a guitar or microphone signal. It features a very high gain amplifier with clipping circuitry. The clipping circuit can be switched in and out as desired. The clipping characteristic is asymmetric, emulating the clipping behaviour of thermionic valves.

This input also features a high impedance JFET front end, an aggressive tone control, and has a first order high-pass characteristic with a -3dB point of around 200Hz which prevents low-frequencies from affecting the clipping behaviour adversely. A guitar could be connected to any of the MTX8’s inputs if a flat, parity gain, clean signal is desired.

Manufacturer product page here.

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