2022: A Year in Gear (What You've Bought or Want to Buy in 2022)

[vurt]

does look fun, think im done for fx in the rack now though, sound sources or utility stuff for the last hps i think.

fx is going to be pedals i think for a bit been neglecting that

still very tempted by tip top buchla though...

[Shabdahbriah]

does look fun, think im done for fx in the rack now though, sound sources or utility stuff for the last hps i think.

fx is going to be pedals i think for a bit been neglecting that

still very tempted by tip top buchla though...

What are you using to integrate your peddles with your eurorack?

[vurt]

does look fun, think im done for fx in the rack now though, sound sources or utility stuff for the last hps i think.

fx is going to be pedals i think for a bit been neglecting that

still very tempted by tip top buchla though...

What are you using to integrate your peddles with your eurorack?

4 doepfer thingies
in/out x fade or something?

[Shabdahbriah]

Do you mean the preamp on the 2600 or the VCA? The Amplifier on Defibrillator is just a VCA but if I remember right, Input 1 can distort when you turn it all the way up. It's been a long time since I used one.

Thank you! That’s what I figured.

I was asking about the preamp on the Defibrillator and was hoping it was like the preamp on the 2600.

Yes, I've heard/seen comments about the distortion (in contrast to 'saturation') on input one, when set high. As to the VCA, I've messaged analogue solutions about whether or not it is an actual 'amplifier', rather than an 'attenuator', as are many/most VCA's, with the highest output being 1:1 (unity).

I got curious as the manual indicates that the CV slider controls the VCA in a manner I found somewhat unclear (could be lack of caffeination) , as stated thus:

Amplifier CV Level Slider
When the VCA Mode switch is set to CV,
then this slider attenuates the CV signal fed into
the VCA-CV socket.
The CV then controls the amplifier level.
When the VCA Mode switch is set to THRU, then
this slider provides a voltage from 0 to 12V.
This voltage then controls the amplifier level

[elxsound]

Do you mean the preamp on the 2600 or the VCA? The Amplifier on Defibrillator is just a VCA but if I remember right, Input 1 can distort when you turn it all the way up. It's been a long time since I used one.

Thank you! That’s what I figured.

I was asking about the preamp on the Defibrillator and was hoping it was like the preamp on the 2600.

Yes, I've heard/seen comments about the distortion (in contrast to 'saturation') on input one, when set high. As to the VCA, I've messaged analogue solutions about whether or not it is an actual 'amplifier', rather than an 'attenuator', as are many/most VCA's, with the highest output being 1:1 (unity).

I got curious as the manual indicates that the CV slider controls the VCA in a manner I found somewhat unclear (could be lack of caffeination) , as stated thus:

Amplifier CV Level Slider
When the VCA Mode switch is set to CV,
then this slider attenuates the CV signal fed into
the VCA-CV socket.
The CV then controls the amplifier level.
When the VCA Mode switch is set to THRU, then
this slider provides a voltage from 0 to 12V.
This voltage then controls the amplifier level

No, not a lack of caffeination… it’s likely accidentally ambiguous. The Thru mode should add gain but it’s not 100% clear to me either (but I’m alway caffeine free).

Justin3am did say it gets distorted when pushed so it seems likely!?!

[elxsound]

does look fun, think im done for fx in the rack now though, sound sources or utility stuff for the last hps i think.

fx is going to be pedals i think for a bit been neglecting that

still very tempted by tip top buchla though...

It’s funny because your fav JHS had a guest led video about using modular for guitar effects processing instead of pedals.

The whole world is backwards.

The tempting part from me is the oscilloscope and tuner. Both things I’ve managed to live without thanks to software but in 6hp and not limited to just those 2 things is an interesting idea.

Grrr. Not gonna do it. Not now at least. Maybe later this year? If it’s not WW3.

[Shabdahbriah]

Do you mean the preamp on the 2600 or the VCA? The Amplifier on Defibrillator is just a VCA but if I remember right, Input 1 can distort when you turn it all the way up. It's been a long time since I used one.

Thank you! That’s what I figured.

I was asking about the preamp on the Defibrillator and was hoping it was like the preamp on the 2600.

Yes, I've heard/seen comments about the distortion (in contrast to 'saturation') on input one, when set high. As to the VCA, I've messaged analogue solutions about whether or not it is an actual 'amplifier', rather than an 'attenuator', as are many/most VCA's, with the highest output being 1:1 (unity).

I got curious as the manual indicates that the CV slider controls the VCA in a manner I found somewhat unclear (could be lack of caffeination) , as stated thus:

Amplifier CV Level Slider
When the VCA Mode switch is set to CV,
then this slider attenuates the CV signal fed into
the VCA-CV socket.
The CV then controls the amplifier level.
When the VCA Mode switch is set to THRU, then
this slider provides a voltage from 0 to 12V.
This voltage then controls the amplifier level

No, not a lack of caffeination… it’s likely accidentally ambiguous. The Thru mode should add gain but it’s not 100% clear to me either (but I’m alway caffeine free).

Justin3am did say it gets distorted when pushed so it seems likely!?!

Yeah, the distortion occurs on VCF channel one, when it is turned up. Regarding the 'thru' mode, given that typical professional line level (a.k.a. +4dBu) is around 1.75V peak to peak, the Amplifier CV Level Slider goes considerably higher, which implies (to me) that it does in fact amplify. We'll see.

[vurt]

does look fun, think im done for fx in the rack now though, sound sources or utility stuff for the last hps i think.

fx is going to be pedals i think for a bit been neglecting that

still very tempted by tip top buchla though...

It’s funny because your fav JHS had a guest led video about using modular for guitar effects processing instead of pedals.

pfft, i got in to modular precisely for that reason, extra hands tweaking knobs while i play. i only got interested in the oscillators afterwards
hes so late to the party, thats why my bug has an input! and hes nearly 20 years oldish

and hes still a cock.

[vurt]

does look fun, think im done for fx in the rack now though, sound sources or utility stuff for the last hps i think.

fx is going to be pedals i think for a bit been neglecting that

still very tempted by tip top buchla though...

What are you using to integrate your peddles with your eurorack?

4 doepfer thingies
in/out x fade or something?

a138d cfx x 4.

[elxsound]

does look fun, think im done for fx in the rack now though, sound sources or utility stuff for the last hps i think.

fx is going to be pedals i think for a bit been neglecting that

still very tempted by tip top buchla though...

What are you using to integrate your peddles with your eurorack?

4 doepfer thingies
in/out x fade or something?

a138d cfx x 4.

Are you sure or is whyterabbyt going to correct you again?

[vurt]

does look fun, think im done for fx in the rack now though, sound sources or utility stuff for the last hps i think.

fx is going to be pedals i think for a bit been neglecting that

still very tempted by tip top buchla though...

What are you using to integrate your peddles with your eurorack?

4 doepfer thingies
in/out x fade or something?

a138d cfx x 4.

Are you sure or is whyterabbyt going to correct you again?

pretty sure, although ive not got my glasses on so

[whyterabbyt]

Are you sure or is whyterabbyt going to check for you again?

ftfy.

[vurt]

[elxsound]

Just preordered one of these fuzz pedals. I’m a fan of Unknown Mortal Orchestra and this sounds a bit different, so I’m hooked.

They’re available direct and through Reverb. I think there’s some UK shops stocking these too. Came out to $224 Direct with shipping.

https://fjordfuzz.no/

[vurt]

dammit fenris and bifrost look sexy as hel! (yes one l)