VCA Archives - Elevator Sound https://www.elevatorsound.com/product-category/modular/modular-utility/modular-vca/ Eurorack Modular, Synthesizer & Electronic Music Hardware Store Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:45:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Cosmotronic Aphelion Eurorack Stereo Distortion, Filter and VCA Module (Black) https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/cosmotronic-aphelion-eurorack-stereo-distortion-filter-and-vca-module/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:40 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=94969 Aphelion packs a fully analog stereo distortion and DJ-style filter into a compact 8HP design, making it ideal for both live performances and studio setups. It features three independent distortion circuits: a soft clipping overdrive, a saturating wavefolder, and a RAT-inspired distortion. You can seamlessly interpolate between these using the Character knob or a CV signal, offering a wide spectrum of distortion from subtle warmth to aggressive grit. If you need even more dirt, there’s a handy +12dB gain switch, to really overdrive the signal. If you want to keep your low-end undistorted, you can switch on the Low-cut filter. A Wet/Dry mix knob gives additional control over how much of the original signal is left in the mix. Designed with a performance-oriented layout, it has a large knob that controls a seamless high-pass and low-pass filter combination, reminiscent of filter effects found on DJ consoles. This filter is placed after the distortion circuits. Another performance feature is the filter bypass switch, facilitating instant reintroduction of all frequencies into the mix upon release—a great tool for live performers. Of course there is CV control over the Low and High cutoff, and the Drive gain amount, so using CV you can […]

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Aphelion packs a fully analog stereo distortion and DJ-style filter into a compact 8HP design, making it ideal for both live performances and studio setups. It features three independent distortion circuits: a soft clipping overdrive, a saturating wavefolder, and a RAT-inspired distortion. You can seamlessly interpolate between these using the Character knob or a CV signal, offering a wide spectrum of distortion from subtle warmth to aggressive grit.

If you need even more dirt, there’s a handy +12dB gain switch, to really overdrive the signal. If you want to keep your low-end undistorted, you can switch on the Low-cut filter. A Wet/Dry mix knob gives additional control over how much of the original signal is left in the mix.

Designed with a performance-oriented layout, it has a large knob that controls a seamless high-pass and low-pass filter combination, reminiscent of filter effects found on DJ consoles. This filter is placed after the distortion circuits.
Another performance feature is the filter bypass switch, facilitating instant reintroduction of all frequencies into the mix upon release—a great tool for live performers.

Of course there is CV control over the Low and High cutoff, and the Drive gain amount, so using CV you can also use the module as a stereo filter and VCA.

A level knob sets the volume of the outputs, making it easy to integrate the module as an end-of-chain FX, or to set the level of the return when using the module as an AUX bus FX.

Specifications

  • Width: 8hp
  • Depth: 27mm
  • Power: +12V 90mA / -12V 80mA

Manufacturer product page here.

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Cosmotronic Aphelion Eurorack Stereo Distortion, Filter and VCA Module (Silver) https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/cosmotronic-aphelion-eurorack-stereo-distortion-filter-and-vca-module-silver/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:44 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=94974 Aphelion packs a fully analog stereo distortion and DJ-style filter into a compact 8HP design, making it ideal for both live performances and studio setups. It features three independent distortion circuits: a soft clipping overdrive, a saturating wavefolder, and a RAT-inspired distortion. You can seamlessly interpolate between these using the Character knob or a CV signal, offering a wide spectrum of distortion from subtle warmth to aggressive grit. If you need even more dirt, there’s a handy +12dB gain switch, to really overdrive the signal. If you want to keep your low-end undistorted, you can switch on the Low-cut filter. A Wet/Dry mix knob gives additional control over how much of the original signal is left in the mix. Designed with a performance-oriented layout, it has a large knob that controls a seamless high-pass and low-pass filter combination, reminiscent of filter effects found on DJ consoles. This filter is placed after the distortion circuits. Another performance feature is the filter bypass switch, facilitating instant reintroduction of all frequencies into the mix upon release—a great tool for live performers. Of course there is CV control over the Low and High cutoff, and the Drive gain amount, so using CV you can […]

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Aphelion packs a fully analog stereo distortion and DJ-style filter into a compact 8HP design, making it ideal for both live performances and studio setups. It features three independent distortion circuits: a soft clipping overdrive, a saturating wavefolder, and a RAT-inspired distortion. You can seamlessly interpolate between these using the Character knob or a CV signal, offering a wide spectrum of distortion from subtle warmth to aggressive grit.

If you need even more dirt, there’s a handy +12dB gain switch, to really overdrive the signal. If you want to keep your low-end undistorted, you can switch on the Low-cut filter. A Wet/Dry mix knob gives additional control over how much of the original signal is left in the mix.

Designed with a performance-oriented layout, it has a large knob that controls a seamless high-pass and low-pass filter combination, reminiscent of filter effects found on DJ consoles. This filter is placed after the distortion circuits.
Another performance feature is the filter bypass switch, facilitating instant reintroduction of all frequencies into the mix upon release—a great tool for live performers.

Of course there is CV control over the Low and High cutoff, and the Drive gain amount, so using CV you can also use the module as a stereo filter and VCA.

A level knob sets the volume of the outputs, making it easy to integrate the module as an end-of-chain FX, or to set the level of the return when using the module as an AUX bus FX.

Specifications

  • Width: 8hp
  • Depth: 27mm
  • Power: +12V 90mA / -12V 80mA

Manufacturer product page here.

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Xaoc Devices Lublin Eurorack Dual Pingable VCA Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/xaoc-devices-lublin-eurorack-dual-pingable-vca-module/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:45:59 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=94891 Lublin [‘lublin] is a high-quality dual VCA module with exponential CV inputs. On top of that, its two identical channels feature additional inputs for pinging. These inputs use an elaborate analog circuit to model the dynamic behaviour of vactrols, allowing you to trigger a carefully crafted gain response that mimics the natural decay of plucked and struck acoustic instruments. Unlike lowpass gate modules though, Lublin reduces gain while retaining the full frequency bandwidth, so it is perfect for harmonically rich signals, like our Odessa additive VCO. The vactrol-like behaviour is just a starting point as the envelope may be varied within a wide range using a switch (natural, shortened and prolonged response) and a potentiometer, so you are not stuck with one decay characteristic. Therefore, you can use it not only to create bongos, but also for fat compressed kicks! The built-in gain control circuit (saturating CV instead of the audio signal) prevents distortion from excessive amplification. Lublin is DC-coupled, so you can use it to process CV as well as audio signals. Features Dual Voltage-Controlled Amplifier High quality, low noise and distortion, DC-coupled signal path Ping inputs for emulating vactrol response Three variants of ping response Exponential CV response […]

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Lublin [‘lublin] is a high-quality dual VCA module with exponential CV inputs. On top of that, its two identical channels feature additional inputs for pinging.

These inputs use an elaborate analog circuit to model the dynamic behaviour of vactrols, allowing you to trigger a carefully crafted gain response that mimics the natural decay of plucked and struck acoustic instruments. Unlike lowpass gate modules though, Lublin reduces gain while retaining the full frequency bandwidth, so it is perfect for harmonically rich signals, like our Odessa additive VCO. The vactrol-like behaviour is just a starting point as the envelope may be varied within a wide range using a switch (natural, shortened and prolonged response) and a potentiometer, so you are not stuck with one decay characteristic. Therefore, you can use it not only to create bongos, but also for fat compressed kicks! The built-in gain control circuit (saturating CV instead of the audio signal) prevents distortion from excessive amplification. Lublin is DC-coupled, so you can use it to process CV as well as audio signals.

Features

  • Dual Voltage-Controlled Amplifier
  • High quality, low noise and distortion, DC-coupled signal path
  • Ping inputs for emulating vactrol response
  • Three variants of ping response
  • Exponential CV response with adjustable sensitivity
  • Gain limiting circuit for protection against signal clipping

Specifications

  • Width: 6hp
  • Depth: 33mm
  • Power: +12V 40mA / -12V 20mA

Manufacturer product page here.

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Befaco Bandit Eurorack Multi Band Mixer Filter Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/befaco-bandit-eurorack-multi-band-mixer-filter-module/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:24:27 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=94636 A spectral processing playground. Bandit is a fun combination of band-pass filters, VCAs, and routing options. It serves multiple functions including equalizer, crossover, multiband VCA, 4 band spectral mixer, and spectral external FX insert point. Features Four Band CV controllable EQ. Individual inputs per Band. Return inputs. Level and Peak LEDs. Specifications Width: 8hp Depth: 30mm Power: +12v 80mA / -12v 70mA Manufacturer product page here. Product manual here.

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A spectral processing playground.
Bandit is a fun combination of band-pass filters, VCAs, and routing options. It serves multiple functions including equalizer, crossover, multiband VCA, 4 band spectral mixer, and spectral external FX insert point.

Features

  • Four Band CV controllable EQ.
  • Individual inputs per Band.
  • Return inputs.
  • Level and Peak LEDs.

Specifications

  • Width: 8hp
  • Depth: 30mm
  • Power: +12v 80mA / -12v 70mA

Manufacturer product page here.
Product manual here.

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Zlob Modular Dual VCA Eurorack Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/zlob-modular-dual-vca-eurorack-module/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:23:26 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=92748 The Dual VCA is a 2 channel dc coupled OTA linear VCA based on the same fabled design of the VnIcursal VCA. The 2 VCAs are summed together so it can be used as a voltage controlled mixer or all 3 outs can be used separately and simultaneously. Being based on the most recent revision of the VnIcursal VCA this 2hp version has pcb offset trimmers for extra silent operation with zero bleed. With 5 volts at the cv in the vca will be at unity gain. Above 5 volts there will be clipping. Specifications Width: 2hp Depth: 50mm Power: +12V 15mA / -12V 15mA Manufacturer product page here.

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The Dual VCA is a 2 channel dc coupled OTA linear VCA based on the same fabled design of the VnIcursal VCA. The 2 VCAs are summed together so it can be used as a voltage controlled mixer or all 3 outs can be used separately and simultaneously. Being based on the most recent revision of the VnIcursal VCA this 2hp version has pcb offset trimmers for extra silent operation with zero bleed. With 5 volts at the cv in the vca will be at unity gain. Above 5 volts there will be clipping.

Specifications

  • Width: 2hp
  • Depth: 50mm
  • Power: +12V 15mA / -12V 15mA

Manufacturer product page here.

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Zlob Modular Vnicursal Eurorack 6 Channel VCA Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/zlob-modular-vnicursal-eurorack-6-channel-vca-module/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:18:47 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=92746 It is the smallest, most compact Voltage Controlled Amplifier in the Eurorack market. It provides 6 OTA(LM13700)-based DC Coupled Linear VCAs for Audio or CV. The 6 VCAs are summed together so it can also be used as a voltage controlled mixer. Each VCA out is normalled to the SUM out so they can be removed from the mix and used on their own, they are not cascaded outputs. The potentiometers control the amount of gain and when a voltage is inserted into the CV in the potentiometers act as attenuators. With a control voltage of 5 volts the VCA will be around unity gain, above 8v can clip the input. LED brightness with or without CV in provides constant feedback of each channels amount of gain. The newest VnIcursal version 666 now uses mostly resistor arrays(meaning multiple resistors in one long SIP package) as opposed to 90+ single resistors with v5. Upgrading to resistor arrays greatly simplifies the build and reduces the build time by 30 or 40%. Now the VCA is much more DIY friendly with new detailed build docs and should have less part placement headaches resulting in overall less troubleshooting and problems. Version 666 also reduces […]

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It is the smallest, most compact Voltage Controlled Amplifier in the Eurorack market. It provides 6 OTA(LM13700)-based DC Coupled Linear VCAs for Audio or CV. The 6 VCAs are summed together so it can also be used as a voltage controlled mixer. Each VCA out is normalled to the SUM out so they can be removed from the mix and used on their own, they are not cascaded outputs. The potentiometers control the amount of gain and when a voltage is inserted into the CV in the potentiometers act as attenuators. With a control voltage of 5 volts the VCA will be around unity gain, above 8v can clip the input. LED brightness with or without CV in provides constant feedback of each channels amount of gain.

The newest VnIcursal version 666 now uses mostly resistor arrays(meaning multiple resistors in one long SIP package) as opposed to 90+ single resistors with v5. Upgrading to resistor arrays greatly simplifies the build and reduces the build time by 30 or 40%. Now the VCA is much more DIY friendly with new detailed build docs and should have less part placement headaches resulting in overall less troubleshooting and problems.

Version 666 also reduces bleed and cross talk sometimes apparent with version 5. But keep in mind analog VCAs can only close so much, or be so silent. In certain situations based on power supplies and gain stages the VCA can experience some bleed or noise mainly at the sum out as all channels are passively summed then buffered. Inputs above 1K Hz will experience more bleed than lower frequency signals.

Specifications

  • Width: 8hp
  • Depth: 35mm
  • Power: +12V 30mA / -12V 20mA

Manufacturer product page here.

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Steady State Fate Impulse Dynamics Eurorack Velocity Modulation Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/steady-state-fate-impulse-dynamics-eurorack-velocity-modulation-module/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:43:44 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=92053 Impulse Dynamics offers a simple way to produce discrete, dynamic transients within your modular system. The effect of the dynamic transient, or impulse, is synonymous to controlling the velocity within a DAW or keyboard synthesizer. However, achieving this utility within the modular ecosystem has not been streamlined into a single module, until now. Features Convert any positive signal into a variable width GATE and DECAY ENV – 0.1ms to 15s Three WIDTH range modes PULSE/DECAY Width control voltage input with attenuator Digitized dynamics VCA for controlling velocity and syncing signals Three-way Dynamics VCA input selection switch for internal/external signals VCA Level control voltage input with attenuator VCA Level Sample-and-Hold output Manual control over WIDTH and DYNAMICS via 30mm sliders Specifications Width: 6hp Depth: 23mm Power: +12V 35mA / -12V 15mA Manufacturer product page here. Product manual here.

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Impulse Dynamics offers a simple way to produce discrete, dynamic transients within your modular system. The effect of the dynamic transient, or impulse, is synonymous to controlling the velocity within a DAW or keyboard synthesizer. However, achieving this utility within the modular ecosystem has not been streamlined into a single module, until now.

Features

  • Convert any positive signal into a variable width GATE and DECAY ENV – 0.1ms to 15s
  • Three WIDTH range modes
  • PULSE/DECAY Width control voltage input with attenuator
  • Digitized dynamics VCA for controlling velocity and syncing signals
  • Three-way Dynamics VCA input selection switch for internal/external signals
  • VCA Level control voltage input with attenuator
  • VCA Level Sample-and-Hold output
  • Manual control over WIDTH and DYNAMICS via 30mm sliders

Specifications

  • Width: 6hp
  • Depth: 23mm
  • Power: +12V 35mA / -12V 15mA

Manufacturer product page here.
Product manual here.

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Patching Panda Punch MG Eurorack Quad VCA/Envelope Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/patching-panda-punch-mg-eurorack-quad-vca-envelope-module/ Fri, 31 May 2024 16:01:55 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=90891 Punch MG is a unique module with VCA-DECAY & Mute GROUP designed for Eurorack systems. This module has been specially crafted to generate dynamic percussive sounds while also offering the capability to manage multiple signals simultaneously through its innovative mute group feature. Punch MG provides a versatile platform for crafting dynamic percussive sounds. With its mute group feature, it allows you to handle numerous signals concurrently. This manual will guide you through the various features and functions of Punch MG, enabling you to explore its full potential. Features Mute Group Interaction and Signal Patterning: Utilize the mute group feature to enable interactions between signals that share the same group. This feature enables signal muting and amplitude limitation when multiple signals are triggered simultaneously. The amplitude and decay time of each signal are influenced by others in the same group. This characteristic can lead to captivating pattern variations when focusing on specific channels. Expandable Capability: By linking two modules, you can expand the effect of the mute group to accommodate up to eight signals, fostering intricate interactions and captivating sonic landscapes. AM Sound Creation: Connect audio rate signals to the level input to explore the creation of AM (Amplitude Modulation) sounds, […]

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Punch MG is a unique module with VCA-DECAY & Mute GROUP designed for Eurorack systems. This module has been specially crafted to generate dynamic percussive sounds while also offering the capability to manage multiple signals simultaneously through its innovative mute group feature. Punch MG provides a versatile platform for crafting dynamic percussive sounds. With its mute group feature, it allows you to handle numerous signals concurrently. This manual will guide you through the various features and functions of Punch MG, enabling you to explore its full potential.

Features

  • Mute Group Interaction and Signal Patterning: Utilize the mute group feature to enable interactions between signals that share the same group. This feature enables signal muting and amplitude limitation when multiple signals are triggered simultaneously. The amplitude and decay time of each signal are influenced by others in the same group. This characteristic can lead to captivating pattern variations when focusing on specific channels.
  • Expandable Capability: By linking two modules, you can expand the effect of the mute group to accommodate up to eight signals, fostering intricate interactions and captivating sonic landscapes.
  • AM Sound Creation: Connect audio rate signals to the level input to explore the creation of AM (Amplitude Modulation) sounds, further extending the sound design possibilities.
  • Envelope outs: Each envelope’s polarity can be inverted using dedicated switches on the front panel, enabling you to achieve effects like side-chain compression and ducking. Moreover, the mute group circuit’s influence extends to the envelope signal output, providing intriguing modulation capabilities that add a unique layer of creative expression to your sonic endeavours.

Specifications
Width: 16hp
Depth: TBC
Power: +215mA, -185mA
Manufacturer product page here.
Product manual here.

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Frap Tools 411 Quad Linear VCA Eurorack Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/frap-tools-411-quad-linear-vca-eurorack-module/ Tue, 14 May 2024 15:17:09 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=90508 The 411 is a quadruple linear VCA, mixer, and multiple for audio and CV. It consists of four linear VCAs with semi-normalled inputs and CV inputs, ?6 dB attenuation switches, a mixed output, and an unpatched output. The 411’s architecture allows to use it in many ways, for example: processing four signals independently modulating one signal with four CVS and sending it to four different destinations mixing up to four signals and modulating them with the same CV mixing two audio signals and modulating them with a modulated CV Key Features Four DC-coupled linear VCAs – The 411 has four linear VCAs perfect for modulating audio signals and control voltages. Semi-normalled signal and control inputs – The signal inputs and the CV inputs have cascaded semi-normalled connections. Every signal patched to an input also feeds the following ones, allowing for infinite combinations of sources and modulations. Mixed Outputs – The 411 features an All output and an Unpatched output, just like the popular 321 module. The All output mixes the four sections, while the Unpatched only those whose local output is not going anywhere. -6 dB Switches – The switches halve the CV input, allowing the 411 to work with […]

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The 411 is a quadruple linear VCA, mixer, and multiple for audio and CV. It consists of four linear VCAs with semi-normalled inputs and CV inputs, ?6 dB attenuation switches, a mixed output, and an unpatched output. The 411’s architecture allows to use it in many ways, for example:

  • processing four signals independently
  • modulating one signal with four CVS and sending it to four different destinations
  • mixing up to four signals and modulating them with the same CV
  • mixing two audio signals and modulating them with a modulated CV

Key Features

  • Four DC-coupled linear VCAs – The 411 has four linear VCAs perfect for modulating audio signals and control voltages.
  • Semi-normalled signal and control inputs – The signal inputs and the CV inputs have cascaded semi-normalled connections. Every signal patched to an input also feeds the following ones, allowing for infinite combinations of sources and modulations.
  • Mixed Outputs – The 411 features an All output and an Unpatched output, just like the popular 321 module. The All output mixes the four sections, while the Unpatched only those whose local output is not going anywhere.
  • -6 dB Switches – The switches halve the CV input, allowing the 411 to work with both 0-5 and 0-10 voltages.
  • Open by Default – The VCAs are designed so that they stay open even if nothing is patched to the inputs.

Specifications

  • Width: 6hp
  • Depth: 38mm
  • Power: +35mA, -25mA
  • Manufacturer product page here.
    Product manual here.

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    Tiptop Audio ART Control Path Eurorack Envelope/VCA Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/tiptop-art-control-path-eurorack-envelope-vca-module/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:22:35 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=88407 Is an all in one voice dynamics module that helps build full voices quickly. It contains two analog envelopes with velocity cv, and one VCA. In a typical voice patch the left envelope will control a filter and the right envelope will be the voice VCA. Velocity control is provided for each envelope and delay front panel trimmers are used to compensate for any miss match between incoming gate signal and velocity CV timings. Envelope cv outs are 0-5V, Velocity cv ins are 0-5V. Specifications Width: 8hp Depth: 40mm Power: +50mA, -55mA Manufacturer product page here. Product manual here.

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    Is an all in one voice dynamics module that helps build full voices quickly. It contains two analog envelopes with velocity cv, and one VCA. In a typical voice patch the left envelope will control a filter and the right envelope will be the voice VCA. Velocity control is provided for each envelope and delay front panel trimmers are used to compensate for any miss match between incoming gate signal and velocity CV timings. Envelope cv outs are 0-5V, Velocity cv ins are 0-5V.

    Specifications
    Width: 8hp
    Depth: 40mm
    Power: +50mA, -55mA
    Manufacturer product page here.
    Product manual here.

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