シンセ・モジュール

Notes: Complete starter setup of Tangible's AE system, designed as an affordable way into Eurorack modular. Everything you need to get started, including oscillators, filters and much more.

Supplier's notes:
A complete AE modular system in a two-row Rack (32 AE module units in complete); containing the following modules:

- MASTER
- 2OSC/D
- VCO
- NOISE
- 2 x LFO
- FILTER (Wasp type)
- SVFILTER
- 2ENV
- 2VCA
- LOGIC
- SAMPLE&HOLD
- BEATDIVIDER
- SEQ8
- 2ATT/CV
- MIXER
- DELAY

The case is extendable; via a joint kit (not included) another case of this type can be attached at a free angle; the bus is connected via a short connector cable.

It is shipped complete with power supply unit, MIDI breakout cable, a bunch of patch wires of every type and a quick start guide.

Notes: An extremely useful module to have if you want to interface other equipment with your AE modular. The most important job is to prevent a CV outside the 0 to +5 volts range from entering the AE system as this would damage it.

Module power consumption: 0.2 mA

Inputs
I/O 1 - 3.5mm jack socket - mono signal sent to I/O patch socket 1
I/O 2 - 3.5mm jack socket - signal sent to I/O patch socket 2
I/O 3 - 3.5mm jack socket - mono signal sent to I/O patch socket 3
I/O 4 - 3.5mm jack socket - signal sent to I/O patch socket 4
They are labelled I/O as you can also send the signal input into the AE patch in/outs (in the AE system's usual location for outputs) and out to your external equipment via these sockets

If a stereo 3.5mm plug is used into sockets 1 or 3, the signals are output on patch in/outs 1/2 and 3/4 respectively.

Outputs
I/O 1 - This will output the signal from the I/O 1 3.5mm socket above, or send one to it.
I/O 2 -This will output the signal from the I/O 2 3.5mm socket above, or send one to it.
I/O 3 - This will output the signal from the I/O 3 3.5mm socket above, or send one to it.
I/O 4 - This will output the signal from the I/O 4 3.5mm socket above, or send one to it.
Mult - A passive mixing/ splitter with no connections to main module circuits.

Controls
AUD/DC Switch - 1 for each 3.5mm socket - selects audio signal or CV type signal. For the AE this means a CV is 0 volts to 5V, with 0 as the base, for audio it "rotates" around 2.5 volts but still is 0 to 5 volts. If things are quite as expected, try the switch in the other position.

Notes: This module is based on a design used also by Ken Stone for his CGS system; the original circuit dates back to a publication from 1973.

Basically, the WAVEFOLDER clips and folds the incoming waveform; usually, waveforms with little overtones (like triangle or sinewaves) are used as input. In general, by the clipping and folding, the signal enriches the input signal with more overtones.

Notes: Stereo effects processing for Tangible's affordable AE modular system. Offers a total of 15 digital effect programs with CV control over three parameters each. Can run in Eurorack via an optional adaptor frame.

Supplier notes:
The MULTIFX module offers 15 different stereo audio FX programs, a wide variety from common FX like reverb and delay to unique effects like Ring Crusher or Glitch delay. Also a nice shimmer effect is onboard.

Each program has 3 parameters that can be adjusted and additionally be CV-controlled.

With a switch the sample rate can be reduced to half the normal rate, resulting in doubling the effect times (with reverb, delay...) and introducing a nice portion of aliasing.

It is based on the FV-1 DSP chip that is well-known from other FX-modules in the Eurorack world; the MULTIFX module offers the 7 factory programs of the chip plus 8 new and unique ones created by Tangible Waves.

Notes: 2ENV is a dual attack - decay envelope; it can be switched between full sustain (the output remains at full level as long as the GATE input is on) and zero sustain (for percussive envelopes). Another switch (SLOW/FAST) allows selecting the time range.

For manual triggering there is a button for each envelope.

CV control: Both attack and decay time can be CV controlled; the CV "multiplies" the time by 1...approx. 8 times.

Notes: The SEQ16 is a 16-step sequencer for controlling oscillator pitch and triggering envelopes.

Compared to "classic" analogue sequencers it works a bit different: Instead of setting the CV for each step independently (which means in fact "tuning" each step which can be a bit tedious), the SEQ16 has 5 knobs for pre-setting different CV's (= notes); each of the 16 step knobs selects one of these CVs, plus 0V (=base note) plus Pause (no trigger output). So some CVs have to be fine-tuned once; with the step knobs you can focus entirely on the sequence itself and you can even modify it on the fly, still remaining in tune.

An additional feature is "accent"; this can be set for each step by turning the knob fully clockwise. If a step is set to "accent", a separate trigger output is set and also a gate repeat for the regular gate output can be selected (from one to eight repeats).

Notes: A dual LFO with different waveforms and triangle-sawtooth blending.
The 2LFO module has two LFO units with different features and generates modulation voltages mostly below the audio range. This module offers

RATE knobs for controlling the frequency
SLOW / FAST switch for two frequency ranges; with FAST the rate can go into the lower audio range
SHAPE knob for the first LFO, blends from rising sawtooth to triangle to falling sawtooth
Triangle / Sawtooth switch for the second LFO; changes the waveform of the output
PULSEWIDTH knob for the second LFO, this sets the pulsewidth of the according output
control LEDs for the output waveforms
PWM input for modulation of the squarewave pulsewidth of the second LFO

Notes: KICK is a pure analogue Kick drum of raw bass power.

It has three knobs: PITCH for the overall pitch of the sound; with DECAY the length of the sound can be set and with DRIVE a nice distortion can be added to the sound.

With the pitch decay switch the pitch follows the amplitude, giving a bit different character.

And a trigger button is available to check the sound without an external trigger signal.

Notes: DRUMKIT 010 consists of 11 8-bit drum sound samples; 6 of them can be triggered in parallel in any combination by the trigger inputs. With a BANK selector knob, different combinations of the 11 samples can be selected. The PITCH knob affects the pitch of all instruments together, and with the REVERSE button the sounds are played backwards - quite a nice effect to be added here and there.

Don't expect high quality from this module - it's by design a nasty, lo-fi drum sound source, but definitely with its own character. Works great together with the analogue KICK module.

Notes: The QUANTIZER takes four different CV inputs and processes them in a way that the CV values "snap" to the exact values so that oscillators controlled by the outputs of the module play the notes of a selected musical scale. With an encoder one of 16 scales can be selected and is displayed in a text display,

There are 4 independent channels that are quantized to the same selected scale.

As an additional feature, the module provides a trigger signal for each channel on every change on the output CV.

Finally, with a switch the scale selection can be "frozen" so there is no accidental change possible.

There are 4 independent channels that are quantized to the same selected scale.

Module power consumption: 15 mA

Inputs
CV 1 - accept CV for channel 1 of the quantizer
CV 2 - accept CV for channel 2 of the quantizer
CV 3 - accept CV for channel 3 of the quantizer
CV 4 - accept CV for channel 4 of the quantizer
Outputs
CV 1 - Quantized CV from channel 1 of the quantizer
CV 2 - Quantized CV from channel 2 of the quantizer
CV 3 - Quantized CV from channel 3 of the quantizer
CV 4 - Quantized CV from channel 4 of the quantizer
TRIG 1 - Gate signal on change of CV from channel 1 of the quantizer
TRIG 2 - Gate signal on change of CV from channel 2 of the quantizer
TRIG 3 - Gate signal on change of CV from channel 3 of the quantizer
TRIG 4 - Gate signal on change of CV from channel 4 of the quantizer
MULT - unbuffered multiple, unconnected from the module's circuitry
B. CV - CV signal from MIDI
Please note:

The notation of the outputs is slightly different on the panel than indicated here. There are two rows of identical outputs, side by side. For each output-trigger there is an activity LED, indicating a change in quantized CV.

Controls
SCALE Knob - selects the current scale. 16 scales are available, the selected scale will be displayed in the small display to the right of this knob
LOCK Switch - prevents accidental changes of the selected scale when activated
OFFSET Knob - Select from up to 12 notes from the well-tempered scale as base-value, depending on the scale selected. All left would be equivalent to a key of C
Please note:

Scale selection directly takes place when the SCALE Knob is turned, clicking it has no specific effect.

Available SCALES, as indicated on the display, are as follows:

Minor (e.g. equivalent to A-B-C-D-E-F-G in ‘A minor’)
Major (e.g. equivalent to C-D-E-F-G-A-B in ‘C major’)
Dorian (e.g. equivalent to C-D-Eb-F-G-A-Bb in ‘C Dorian mode’)
Phrygian (e.g. equivalent to C-Db-Eb-F-G-Ab-Bb in ‘C Phrygian mode’)
Lydian (e.g. equivalent to C-D-E-F#-G-A-B in ‘C Lydian mode’ )
Mixolyd [Mixolydian] (e.g. equivalent to C-D-E-F-G-A-Bb in ‘C Mixolydian mode’ )
Locrian (e.g. equivalent to C-Db-Eb-F-Gb-Ab-Bb in ‘C Locrian mode’)
Gypsy (e.g. equivalent to C-D-Eb-F#-G-Ab-B in ‘C Hungarian minor scale’ )
Whole (equivalent to C-D-E-F#-G#-A# or B-Db-Eb-F-G-A as ‘Whole tone scales’)
Pent Min [Pentatonic Minor] (e.g. equivalent to C-Eb-F-G-Bb in ‘C Minor pentatonic’)
Pent Maj [Pentatonic Major] (e.g. equivalent to C-D-E-G-A in ‘C Major pentatonic’)
1-3-5 (e.g. equivalent to C-E-G in ‘C’)
1-3-4 (e.g. equivalent to C-E-F in ‘C’)
Fifth (e.g. equivalent to C-G in ‘C’)
Octave (e.g. equivalent to C in ‘C’)
Chromat (The 12 welltempered notes of the chromatic scale)

Notes: A stereo headphone amplifier for AE modular.

It has separate left/right inputs; via a switch it can be set to mono operation (only left input is used). One common volume control for both outputs.

Two headphones can be attached via 3.5mm stereo minijack sockets.

Notes: TOPOGRAF is a drum sequencer with three tracks, that works with a "topographic" principle; it contains a number of drum patterns arranged in a "virtual map"; and with two knobs MAP X and MAP Y you can set a position in this map. With one knob per channel the density is defined; and a CHAOS knob brings some randomness into the whole process. All in all, a few knobs for a lot of drum patterns you probably wouldn't make this way by yourself - a nice source of inspiration and also great for playing live.

TOPOGRAF is the AE modular version of the Grids module by Mutable Instruments. It is 100% identical to Grids.

Notes: A multi-mode divider for clock and audio signals.

It can be used either for dividing clock signals (e.g. from an LFO, BEATDIVIDER) for rhythmical purposes but also for audio signals - in this case you get subharmonics / lower octaves squarewaves at the outputs, which can be mixed or used separately.

The module has eight outputs which - depending on the selected division mode - provide different division factors of the input signal:

Beat: musical/rhythmical clocks are generated as 1/1, 1/2, 1/4... 1/16 and triplets
Binary: the outputs work as binary counter (same as the predecessor module DIVIDER)
Decimal: The outputs have decimal divisions of the input, meaning half, third, quarter, fifth... of the input clock
Prime: The outputs use the prime numbers as division factors
Fibonacci: The outputs use the numbers of the fibonacci row as division factors
Module power consumption: 10 mA

Inputs

CLK - clock input either triggers,square waves or audio signals
RESET - CV gate or trigger to reset all output signals; in case of audio signals this can get quite unique, ringmodulator-like sounds.
SHIFT - CV gate or trigger to shift/rotate the outputs; usually, the fastest output is on output 1, but with shift the entire output pattern is shifted so the fastest output can be set to any position 1...8.
Outputs
1..8 - 8 trigger out puts for the different clock divisions
BUS GATE - MIDI Gate signal from the internal bus
BUS CLK - The MIDI clock signal from the internal bus. Please note that the actual clock resolution depends on your MIDI clock source. The MIDI standard is 24ppqn (Pulses per Quarter Note)
BUS START - sends a trigger when the MIDI start message is sent from a connected MIDI device
BUS STOP - sends a trigger when the MIDI stop message is sent from a connected MIDI device
LED Indicators
1..8 - each of the 8 LEDs will light up when the associated trigger is active
MODE - LED lights to the left of the selected division mode
Controls
RESET - resets all output signals; in case of audio signals this can get quite unique, ringmodulator-like sounds.
MODE - select the division mode.
SHIFT - shifts/rotates the outputs; usually, the fastest output is on output 1, but with shift the entire output pattern is shifted so the fastest output can be set to any position 1...8.

Notes: The 2OSC/d module contains two 1V/octave hybrid oscillators. Each of them features:

- One frequency knob plus a range switch +2 octaves
- CV input (1V / octave)
- PWM input
- SYNC input
- Sawtooth/Square/Sub-octave output

The pulsewith knob controls either the pulsewidth of the first oscillator (with the second one having a fixed pulsewidth), or via a switch the second oscillator is also controlled by the pulsewidth knob. Both oscillators can be pulsewidth-modulated independently by their PWM inputs.

The module is designed as a hybrid digital/analogue module; the oscillator frequencies are determined digitally and are therefore quite stable and have a good tracking; the output wavefom itself is created analogue. It's a new idea/concept that I have implemented here; the design causes the waveform to get a bit gritty at higher frequencies (but not "digital noise") - it's the character of this thing!

Notes: FM synthesis for the AE!

The FMOS is a new digital oscillator that brings FM synthesis to the AE modular! It offers the basic FM synthesis with one oscillator and one modulator, running both with sine waves or triangle waves. The modulation depth and frequency ratio of the modulator can be set with a knob and additionally by CV control. If you want pure sine waves, this is for you too - simply set the modulation level to 0.

The module is based on a simple 8-bit microcontroller and an adapted design of Jan Ostman.

Notes: This module consists of an audio mixer with 4 inputs and their level knobs, plus an additional 4 separate inputs that are mixed at full level (especially for mixing CV signals), and a separate output.

Notes: 2SIGNALAMP contains two amplifier stages for audio signals; the amplification can be adjusted up to 15:1.

A clip LED indicates that the amplified level exceeds the usual range of AE modular and is short before clipping.

Main purpose of this module is to boost external audio signals for further processing within AE modular, or also the triangle output of the VCO which has by design a lower signal amplitude.

Notes: An extensible performance mixer with CV-control.

This module adds a main mixer to your AE modular system! It contains four channels; each channel has a level control, a left-right pan control and two FX send controls.

The stereo returns for the FX paths have individual level controls, and finally a master level control.

The channel levels can be controlled via CV inputs, if no CV is attached, the level knob works as usual volume control.

The inputs, FX sends/returns and master out are available as AE sockets; additionally, the FX sends/returns and master are also available as minijack sockets. FX returns are stereo (3.5 stereo minijack socket), master out is available as 2 separate mono minijack sockets and as one stereo socket.

With this module, you can integrate external effect units like guitar pedals and others into your AE modular system.

Notes: TRIQ164 is a 4-track, 16-step trigger sequencer.

Four track buttons select the track to be edited; with 16 buttons each step of the track can be activated an is then displayed by an LED.

For each step in each track a "repeat" can be activated, resulting in repeated triggers within one step. The number of repeats can be selected from one to eight by the REPEAT knob. Additionally, the repeat count can be CV controlled by the REPEAT CV input.

The inputs MUTE 1/2 allow to mute the outputs 1 and 2 by an external signal (e.g. for muting a kick drum)

Each of the 16 steps has a separate trigger output for additional control for certain steps or limiting the sequence length by connecting one of the outputs to the RESET input.

Use it for any kind of rhythmical patterns, typically for triggering drum sounds or envelope generator!
Step
No, it has no pattern load/save features; this will be part of a future, much more complex sequencer. TRIQ164 is designed as improved replacement for the STEP10.

Width: 2U

Notes: SOLINA, an emulation of the 70ies string machines!

The SOLINA module is based on th excellen work of Jan Ostman, who has developed a very good digital based emuation of the sound of the string synths that were popular in the music of the 70ies and 80ies, like ARP Solina (who gave this module it's name), Logan String and others.

Their unique sound is based on several, minor detuned sawtooth oscillators and an ensemble effect.

This module produces chords, which can be shaped in different ways, like selecting the base scale (minor, major), adding the 7th or a bass note and different variations of the chord. The sound can be shaped with a variable oscilator spread/detune, adding a phaser/ensemble and a tone knob for choosing the overall character between bass focused to only higher parts of the sound.

Notes: Each of the three USB-A sockets on the USBPOWER module can be used to charge your mobile phone, connect a USB lamp or supply power to any other USB device. Furthermore, the output socket provides +5V and ground to supply e.g. DIY circuits on a breadboard.

Please note: This is only a power source via USB sockets; no USB data communication is possible here.

Includes additional USB lamp!

Notes: The MASTER module is the base of every AE modular system - it contains;

- The voltage regulation (5V) for the power supply of the modules
- MIDI input (minijack; Breakout cable to DIN-5 socket is available separately)
- In/out-sockets (3.5mm minijack) for audio out and/or interfacing with a Eurorack system
- All bus signals (CV, GATE, CTRL, MIDI clock/start/stop) as patch sockets

The power supply is a 9V DC adapter; it can be connected either at the side or on the top of the module.

Notes: This filter module is a variant of the Wasp filter, a quite strange circuit used first in the EDP Wasp synth end of the seventies, which abuses digital chips in an analogue way leading to the characteristic sound of this filter type. In this module, vactrols are used for controlling the filter frequency.

Notes: Explore the world of bytebeat algorithms with ALGODRONE!

The ALGODRONE module is a sound source based on the so-called bytebeat algorithms. These are simple formulas, usually expressed as one line of program code, that spit out a wide variety of interesting tonal to rhythmical patterns, regardless of their simplicity.

The ALGODRONE module contains a number of these algorithms plus three parameter knobs that change values within the current algorithm. These changes vary from subtle to dramatic, even with small changes, depending on the algorithm and the setting of the other parameters.

Some algorithms create sound loops, to use these more flexible the ALGODRONE can work in a kind of "granular" mode where a smaller part of the entire loop is repeated and with the POSITION knob you can move through the entire output loop.

To maximize the variability, the parameter and "granular" values can be CV controlled too!

All in all a real kaleidoscope that will surprise you every time!

Notes: A multi-functional module for visualizing and measuring signals.

The METER module offers following modes:

Oscilloscope (AC or DC): visualizing audio and CV signals.

Spectrum analyzer: display the frequency spectrum of the input signal

Voltmeter: check the voltage of (mainly) CV signals

Frequency meter: see the frequency of the input signal; displayed as hertz and as musical note with +/- 100 cent difference. (The frequency of the root "A" can be adjusted)

Oscillator calibration helper: Via the MIDI output, this module can be used for calibrating the oscillators in the AE modular system.

Notes: 2VCA contains two separate VCA (voltage controlled amplifiers); the classic module to shape the volume of a sound that is fed to IN by a control voltage, e.g. from an ENV to the CV input.

A switch determines the operation mode (DC/CV or audio), choosing the right position can reduce/avoid pop's with short attack envelopes.

An additional knob for each VCA attenuates the level, if necessary.

Notes: This module is a classic state variable filter.

It offers the control knobs cut-off frequency, resonance and CV attenuator; two signal inputs for different signal levels control the "drive" of the module. Compared to the wasp filter, this module has a significant self-resonance, and also a very quick response to cut-off frequency changes.

Three different outputs provide lowpass, bandpass and high-pass output.

Notes: A slew limiter / edge detector for CV's.

The SLEW/EDGE module has two purposes:

First, it is a slew limiter, changes in the incoming CV are softened with a variable slew time. If the CV is used e.g. for controlling an oscillator, you get a portamento. With two switches it can be controlled if only rising or falling CVs or CV change in both directions are processed with the slew time. Additionally, the choice if rising and/or falling CVs are "slewed" can be controlled with external gate signals.

The second purpose of the module is an edge detector that indicates if the incoming CV is rising or falling; this information is available as different outputs (one that is high on rising and low on falling input, and short pulses on rise / fall / any change.

The SLEW/EDGE module combines the function of a slew limiter for CVs and a CV change detector in one module. The slew operation can be activated individually for rising and/or falling CVs, either by switches or controlled by external gate signals. The edge detection generates various gate / trigger output signals depending on rising or falling of the input CV.

Module power consumption: 5 mA

The second purpose of the module is an edge detector that indicates if the incoming CV is rising or falling; this information is available as different outputs (one that is high on rising and low on falling input, and short pulses on rise / fall / any change.

The Slew detector can be useful if using the S&H module for modulation; rather than jumps it will smooth the changes between the different levels, particularly good on filter modulation, unless you want the sudden changes.

Notes: The LOPAG is the lowpass gate module for AE. It is based on a Vactrol (like all good lowpass gates) and has two inputs: IN (audio signal) and TRIG. A pulse on the TRIG input opens the signal path shortly and via the characteristics of the Vactrol the audio signal is filtered and attenuated in a plucked, percussive way. Additional GATE and CV inputs allow more control over the way the module works.

Notes: 4ATTMIX offers four input channels which can be level controlled / attenuated by the corresponding knobs. The attenuated signals are sent to four outputs.

Additionally, each channel can be sent to an internal mixer by the switches beside the knobs. The mix signal is then sent to the mix output.

An additional switch selects the general operation mode for the mixer, for DC/CV signals or for audio signals.

Notes: This module is best if you need an oscillator for primary musical / melodic use.? It offers:



- two CV inputs 1V/octave

- Modulation input with Level-knob, switchable to frequency or pulsewidth

- PWM input

- Coarse / Fine knob for frequency

- Pulsewidth knob for square wave

- Square / Triangle / Sawtooth output

Notes: The NYLE FILTER is an adaption of the Steiner Filter for the AE modular palette. It contains the classic filter curves lowpass/highpass/bandpass with adjustable filter frequency and resonance. The unique feature of this filter type is, that there are separate inputs for lowpass/highpass/bandpass (not separate outputs as with other filters). This allows quite unusual sounds, if different signals are fed into the different inputs.

Each input has its own attenuator; for frequency CV control there are two inputs with individual attenuators. Additionally, the resonance can also be CV controlled!

The sound goes from quite soft filtering with low resonance setting to a quite intense resonance peak to full self-resonance.

Notes: The famous MS 20 filter for AE modular!

This adaptation of the filter used first in Korg's MS-20 synth for AE modular offers control knobs for cutoff frequency, resonance and CV attenuator. Two signal inputs for different signal levels control the "drive" of the module. Compared to the wasp filter this filter has a significant self resonance and also a very quick response to changes in the cutoff frequency.

The filter type is switchable between lowpass and highpass (LP/HP switch).

Notes: An analog 8-step CV sequencer.

The SEQ8 is an 8-step sequencer for controlling oscillator pitch and triggering envelopes.

Compared to "classic" analog sequencers it works a bit different: Instead of setting the CV for each step independently (which means in fact "tuning" each step which can be a bit tedious), the SEQ8 has 4 knobs for presetting different CV's (= notes); each of the 8 step knobs selects one of these CVs, plus 0V (=base note) plus Pause (no trigger output). So some CVs have to be fine-tuned once; with the step knobs you can focus entirely on the sequence itself and you can even modify it on the fly, still remaining in tune.

Additionally to the selected CV presets, the "raw" value of the step knobs is also accessible at an extra output.

Module power consumption: 7 mA

Notes: Unique, vintage reverb sound.

The SPRINGREVERB module brings the unique sound of this quite old (introduced in the 60's) technique for creating reverbs to the AE modular.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is only the module without spring tank and connection cable; with this module alone, you get no reverb. This is for users who want to use their own spring tanks.

Notes: A complete basic synthvoice in nasty 8-bit!

The SAWVOX module is a complete synth voice with two sawtooth oscillators, a filter and a VCA, all realized digitally with a tiny 8-bit microcontroller. The oscillators are detuned by a fixed rate to get a fatter sound, and can be switched to a single oscillator. Of course, due to the limited resources of the processor, the sound has the typical 8-bit lofi char, but the CV tracking is quite fine, and it can find its place in a lot of patches. All parameters can be CV controlled, eg. filter frequency and resonance.

The module is based on a simple 8-bit microcontroller and an adapted design of Jan Ostman.

Notes: A vactrol phaser with 4/8 stages.

The PHASER module runs the signal through a chain of all pass filters, which brings a very distinctive sound when the filter stages are modulated. Well known is this sound by many pieces of electronic music in the 70's and 80's; especially with the SOLINA as audio source you get this unique spacey sound known from these days.

The module is available with 4 or 8 stages; more stages make the modulation more deep and intense.

The module has a low-frequency LFO onboard, an external modulation CV can be used also as modulation source.

Notes: Analogue & Digital Noise Module.

- The A output generates analogue noise (technically, a fluctuating voltage between about 1...4V)
- The D output generates digital noise, which is a random changing 0V / 5V

The RATE knob controls the colour of the noise, which goes from almost white noise on A output and knob fully clockwise to a rather harsh and digital sound on D output and RATE counter-clockwise.

Notes: A dual attenuverter for CVs.

The 2CVTOOL offers two units for offset and -/+ attenuation for CV signals, also known as "attenuverter". This can be useful for shaping and tuning all kinds of modulation signals.

The inputs goes to the level knob, where the center position means a level of zero. Turning the level knob to the right increases the level of the input signal; turning it to the left, the level is also increased, but inverted. E.g. when feeding a sawtooth signal to the input, you can get either a rising or falling signal at the output. With the offset knob, the total level can be shifted up or down, with the clipping at the upper and lower ends an additional modfication of the signal is possible.

The 2CVTOOL offers two units for offset and -/+ attenuation for CV signals, also known as "attenuverter". This can be useful for all kinds of modulation purposes.

Module power consumption: 2 mA

Inputs
IN 1 - accept any CV or audio signal
IN 2 - accept any CV or audio signal
Outputs
Bus CV - CV signal from MIDI
Bus CTRL - CTRL signal from MIDI
OUT 1 (x2) - attenuated signal from IN1
OUT 2 (x2) - attenuated signal from IN2
MULT - passive multiple, not connected to the module's circuitry
Controls
OFFSET 1 - Potentiometer to dial in the offset voltage for channel 1. This will be added to the incoming CV.
LEVEL 1 - Potentiometer to select the attenuation. This is a bipolar control in that it can reduce the incoming voltage or increase it.
OFFSET 2 - Potentiometer to dial in the offset voltage for channel 2. This will be added to the incoming CV.
LEVEL 2 - Potentiometer to select the attenuation. This is a bipolar control in that it can reduce the incoming voltage or increase it.

Notes: The purpose of the SAMPLE&HOLD module is to "freeze" the input voltage with a trigger input.

Typically used for random CV patterns if a noise signal is fed to the input and triggered e.g. by an LFO.

Notes: POLAMIX - a 3-channel atenuverter/mixer

The POLAMIX is similar to the 2CVTOOL in that you can offset and -/+ attenuate CV signals, but it also acts as a 3 channel mixer. Try to use this with 3 LFOs for modulation mayhem!

The three inputs are routed to corresponding knobs, where the center position means a level of zero. Turning the level knob to the right increases the level of the input signal; turning it to the left, the level is also increased, but inverted. E.G. when feeding a sawtooth signal to the input, you can get either a rising or falling signal at the output. And this for each of the three inputs. Finally, with the offset knob, the total level can be shifted up or down.

Notes: 3VCSWITCH contains three electronic toggle switches that can be operated either manual (latched or momentary by two buttons) or by an external gate signal. The connection by the switch is bidirectional and can be used for any kind of signal within AE modular, e.g. for dynamic signal routing/selection of modulation sources.

Notes: The 4VCA is a quad VCA, switchable DC/CV and audio (same like 2VCA), and a mix output. So you can use it also a 4-channel CV controllable mixer for audio or CV.

Notes: Four faders as attenuator / mixer

4ATTMIX FADER is functionally identical with the 4ATTMIX module, but the knobs are replaced by faders here, which are convenient in certain situations where more values are to be changed simultaneously.

It offers four input channels which can be level controlled / attenuated by the corresponding faders. The attenuated signals are sent to four outputs.

Additionally, each channel can be sent to an internal mixer by the switches below the faders. The mix signal is then sent to the mix output.

An additional switch selects the general operation mode for the mixer, for DC/CV signals or for audio signals.

Notes: Buffered, switchable multiples for precise CV signals

The 4BUFFER module is a buffered multiple of 1 in to 2 out, with the option to chain the channels together to create a total of 8 outputs for one input or other combinations. Buffered multiples have the advantage over the normal passive mults in that there are no voltage drops across the signal path. As the AE system matures into more precision regarding oscillator tracking etc. this is a helpful utility for various situations.

Module power consumption: 1 mA

Notes: Channel extender for MIXCONSOLE.

This module extends the MIXCONSOLE module with three additional channels; the channel level can be controlled via CV here, too. If no CV is attached, the level knob works as usual volume control.

Notes: The OR2x4 module combines 2x4 inputs by logical OR rule; the input signals are usually trigger/gate signals and are treated as digital signals.

This can be used either for "mixing" gate/trigger signals from different sources or for audio signals. too.

There are two independent units with four inputs each. With a switch all eight inputs can be linked to an 8-input OR.

With the GATE inputs the signal can be controlled further; if GATE gets a "low" signal then the output is low also. By this, the output can be synced to a common clock signal and even if one of the inputs remains high the output changes. If the GATE input remains open, the module operates as a regular OR gate.

Notes: DRONE38 is a sound generator with 18 oscillators in total, organized in six groups of three oscillators each. 12 of them can be switched between sawtooth and triangle waves, 6 are fixed sawtooth oscillators.

The groups can be mixed individually with 3 mixer knobs, where each 2 groups can be assigned to the level. Additionally, each group can be activated /"played" with buttons near the group.

The oscillators are not meant to be controlled by CVs, but only set static with a knob. By mixing them, very dense drones and clusters can be created.

Additionally, 6 oscillators can be synced to other ones for extending the sonic palette.

Notes: MODULATORS is a multifunctional module offering different kinds of modulation sources in a 1U module. It is designed especially with very small AE systems in mind.

You get:

An AD envelope generator
an LFO with adjustable rate, square wave and triangle/sawtooth output, pulse width knob and CV control
a random CV source working in different modes (stepped, smoothed, quantized)
and a VCA

Notes: The MIXCONSOLE XLROUT module is an extension of the MIXCONSOLE and makes the master outputs available as two balanced XLR sockets.

The module is connected via a small internal connection cable to the right of the MIXCONSOLE or as neighbour of the MIXCONSOLE JACKOUT module.