Breaking the silence.. New module soon!
Oct 31, 2022 13:58:43 GMT
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Post by keurslagerkurt on Oct 31, 2022 13:58:43 GMT
Hey all!
This summer has been a bit quiet music-wise, I underestimated (after the 'slow' covid years..) how much fun it would be to go outside!
So life got in the way of module making, but don't panic, there is still a lot of stuff coming.
Main news I got here to share, is that the release of the 555 Oscillator is getting close. The module has been tested for a longer time, in different climates around the world, and the conclusion is that it tracks really well
So the end result will be:
- A stable, 1V/Oct, fully analog VCO, based on the legendary 555 timer chip.
- Triangle, saw, square and sine wave outputs
- PWM knob & PWM CV in (with attenuating knob)
- Linear & Exponential FM inputs (with dedicated attenuating knobs)
- Hard Sync input (for some more crunchy FM-ish sounds)
- Coarse & Fine tuning knob
- 2U wide
- Aluminum front panels
I was really suprised by how well the tracking worked, but of course this is still a fully analog device, which means it's sound & tracking will still vary slightly with each module. Even the sound of each module can vary depending on it's individual small variances in components. Each module will come calibrated, but if you want the 'great tracking' experience, a calibration at your own home will be needed (for which you will need a tuner & a screwdriver). The modules will come assembled (by SMD wizard m4vrick), so NOT as a kit (because it is SMD to fit the 2U width).
As all assembly will have been done by hand, and as there are some more expensive components in this module (such as a specific temperature dependent resistor to stabilize the tracking), this will also be my most expensive module to date. I have not yet decided the final price (as we are still sourcing the last components), but I will really try to keep it as much below €100 as possible. So pricewise this module will be no competition with the fantastic TW oscillators (nor do i want it to be competition), but I think this module will be a great addition for people searching some great fat sinewaves & all-round options.
Cheers!
Zeno / Kurt
This summer has been a bit quiet music-wise, I underestimated (after the 'slow' covid years..) how much fun it would be to go outside!
So life got in the way of module making, but don't panic, there is still a lot of stuff coming.
Main news I got here to share, is that the release of the 555 Oscillator is getting close. The module has been tested for a longer time, in different climates around the world, and the conclusion is that it tracks really well
So the end result will be:- A stable, 1V/Oct, fully analog VCO, based on the legendary 555 timer chip.
- Triangle, saw, square and sine wave outputs
- PWM knob & PWM CV in (with attenuating knob)
- Linear & Exponential FM inputs (with dedicated attenuating knobs)
- Hard Sync input (for some more crunchy FM-ish sounds)
- Coarse & Fine tuning knob
- 2U wide
- Aluminum front panels
I was really suprised by how well the tracking worked, but of course this is still a fully analog device, which means it's sound & tracking will still vary slightly with each module. Even the sound of each module can vary depending on it's individual small variances in components. Each module will come calibrated, but if you want the 'great tracking' experience, a calibration at your own home will be needed (for which you will need a tuner & a screwdriver). The modules will come assembled (by SMD wizard m4vrick), so NOT as a kit (because it is SMD to fit the 2U width).
As all assembly will have been done by hand, and as there are some more expensive components in this module (such as a specific temperature dependent resistor to stabilize the tracking), this will also be my most expensive module to date. I have not yet decided the final price (as we are still sourcing the last components), but I will really try to keep it as much below €100 as possible. So pricewise this module will be no competition with the fantastic TW oscillators (nor do i want it to be competition), but I think this module will be a great addition for people searching some great fat sinewaves & all-round options.
Cheers!
Zeno / Kurt
