Black Joystick 2

The Erica Synths Black Joystick 2 is a multi-dimensional and highly expressive controller module that opens up new avenues for interacting with your Eurorack system. This versatile module is much more than a simple joystick; it is a multi-functional CV and sound source that can serve as a hands-on controller, a movement recorder, a unique LFO, and even a drone or noise oscillator. The Black Joystick 2 is designed for musicians who want to break away from traditional sequencing and modulation methods and explore more intuitive and unconventional ways of creating and performing electronic music.

The central feature of the Black Joystick 2 is its responsive and tactile joystick, which provides two axes of control (X and Y). These axes can be used to generate CV signals, allowing you to manually control up to two parameters at once. The module features four channels, each with its own X and Y CV outputs, which means you can control up to eight different parameters simultaneously. This makes it an incredibly powerful tool for creating complex and evolving soundscapes, as well as for performing dynamic and expressive gestures. A standout feature of the Black Joystick 2 is its movement recorder. You can record your joystick movements and then play them back as complex and evolving modulation patterns. This is an incredibly powerful way to create intricate and repeatable LFOs and envelopes that would be difficult to achieve with traditional methods. The module also includes two gate outputs that can be triggered by your joystick movements, as well as built-in sine and random LFOs that can be used as additional modulation sources. To further expand its versatility, the Black Joystick 2 can also function as a drone or noise oscillator, making it a surprisingly capable sound source in its own right.

Features

• Multi-functional joystick controller for expressive CV generation.
• Four channels with X and Y outputs for controlling up to eight parameters.
• Movement recorder for capturing and replaying complex modulation patterns.
• Built-in sine and random LFOs for additional modulation.
• Dual gate outputs for triggering events.
• Can also be used as a drone or noise oscillator.
• A unique and inspiring tool for interactive and performative modular synthesis.