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3 nwe modules van Modcan.
- 1. VC AHDBDSR 64B
Capitalizing on the knowledge and expertise gained during the development of the Quad Envelope 60B, the VC AHDBDSR 64B represents our commitment towards perfecting the modular Envelope Generator. The 64B is a single envelope "one knob per function" real-time design with no hidden features that is a major step up from the standard ADSR with added Hold, Break and two stage Decay for surgical precision over short envelope contours.
Envelope segment times and levels can be modulated individually or in groups, with CV destination assignment via MOD SELECT panel control.
Envelope amplitude or level is CV controllable by internal VCA.
Amplitude control is an ideal use of the MCV 63B Velocity control feature or in use with any other modules that generate CVs.
The 64B can also be used as a 5 stage LFO in LOOP mode
with the ability to reset the LFO cycle by RE-TRIGGER input pulse.
In envelope mode RE-TRIGGER can re fire the envelope while GATE is high or GATE alone can be used to trigger envelope in the conventional manner. Other features include Linear, Expo and Log
contour shapes as illustrated below. Super fast attack time at 0.3mS,
roughly 3 times faster than traditional EGs.
Module Highlights:
5 stages with break level between Decay stages 1 & 2
CV control of individual and grouped stage durations
CV control of envelope/LFO output level
Dual mode Envelope or LFO functions
Re trigger of envelope or reset LFO start
CV AMOUNT is bi-polar for adding or subtracting duration
Fast attack time = 300uS
Linear, Expo and Log envelope shapes
Surgical precision for short percussive sounds
Low current consumption
Firmware by Tom Wiltshire
http://www.modcan.com/bseries/ahdbdsr.html
- 2. DUAL FS 65B
As with many modules in a larger system "One is good but two is better". For Frequency Shifters the Dual FS 65B is a two for one
and includes Ring Modulation and phase effects modes as well.
The 65B is an entirely digital interpretation of the standard Bode Frequency shifter model which achieves numerous significant benefits over its analogue predecessor, primarily the dual configuration.
Other advantages include stable low distortion quadrature sine carrier for accurate sideband generation, digital math eliminates feed thru error found in typical analogue multipliers . No need for squelch circuitry. Other benefits include absolute stability at low shifts, low noise signal path and zero maintenance calibration ...EVER. There are probably only a handful of Bode FSs in the hands of users that are ever within factory specs at any given time due to complicated and costly calibration procedure. With the 65B that will never be an issue and you will always have an accurate and precise instrument regardless of ambient temperature or age. Analogue Frequency shifters still maintain superior high frequency response over digital but due to the nature of the effect the difference is small.
Another important consideration is that it would be both cost and space prohibitive to implement a matched set of dual FS in analogue with similar features and performance.
The real fun begins when the two independent FS sections are internally patched in series and parallel configurations via the mode selection control. This allows for some seriously altered stereo effects with near 3D results.
Module Highlights:
2 independent Frequency Shifter channels in one package
11 modes including FS, Ring Mod and Phase effects
CV and 1V/oct control of shift
On-board internal feedback controls for each channel
Clip indicators
+/-5kHz Exponential Shift range
Through Zero operation
High Quality Codec
16bit Audio
Zero calibration maintenance
20Hz-20khz response
Modest current consumption
Firmware by Eric Brombaugh
Specs:
Sample Rate: 45kHz
Sample Resolution: 16-bit
Output: typical 2V RMS@1Kohms
Input: typical 5V pk-pk@100Kohms
Input CV: 0 - +5V @100Kohms
Power: +15V @130mA, -15V @20mA
http://www.modcan.com/bseries/dualFS.html
- 3. CONTROL 66B
The Control 66B is a new idea for creating simple modulation shapes or as a source for fixed voltages.
Each of the 4 channels has identical controls: Record activation switch, knob and output. In start up mode with no switch activation the output is a fixed voltage between 0-5V+ as set by the knob level. Fixed voltages can be used in a variety of patches as offsets for CVs or as a level for switching or crossfading etc.
The more important and interesting function of the 66B is as a knob recorder. Activating the REC switch arms the channel to record movements made by the knobs. Each channel can independently record up to 40 seconds of "twiddling" per record event for a total of 160 seconds sampling time across 4 channels. Depressing the REC switch a second time stops recording and immediately plays back the voltage sample from the start point and loops it. Moving the knob cancels the playback loop and returns the knob to state of fixed voltage level control. The cycle is repeated for more recording.
Recording CVs or events in this manner provides a simple yet versatile method to generate LFO shapes, CV patterns, sweeps for filters or other evolving controls due to the long sample time available. Of course short single cycle loops are also very easy.
LEDs indicate the level of output by intensity both in fixed and playback modes and flash to indicate record activation.
People familiar with the CV Recorder will notice some conceptual similarities between the two modules. The main difference here is there is no provision for external sampling and instead only the Channel knob movements are recorded and stored.
Other features include a RESET input which allows a clock or pulse to reset all recorded loops to start for synchronization purposes and a MEMORIZE button that enables the user to store all recordings before shutdown to EEPROM. Data is automatically restored on power up.
http://www.modcan.com/bseries/control.html
3 nwe modules van Modcan.
- 1. VC AHDBDSR 64B
Capitalizing on the knowledge and expertise gained during the development of the Quad Envelope 60B, the VC AHDBDSR 64B represents our commitment towards perfecting the modular Envelope Generator. The 64B is a single envelope "one knob per function" real-time design with no hidden features that is a major step up from the standard ADSR with added Hold, Break and two stage Decay for surgical precision over short envelope contours.
Envelope segment times and levels can be modulated individually or in groups, with CV destination assignment via MOD SELECT panel control.
Envelope amplitude or level is CV controllable by internal VCA.
Amplitude control is an ideal use of the MCV 63B Velocity control feature or in use with any other modules that generate CVs.
The 64B can also be used as a 5 stage LFO in LOOP mode
with the ability to reset the LFO cycle by RE-TRIGGER input pulse.
In envelope mode RE-TRIGGER can re fire the envelope while GATE is high or GATE alone can be used to trigger envelope in the conventional manner. Other features include Linear, Expo and Log
contour shapes as illustrated below. Super fast attack time at 0.3mS,
roughly 3 times faster than traditional EGs.
Module Highlights:
5 stages with break level between Decay stages 1 & 2
CV control of individual and grouped stage durations
CV control of envelope/LFO output level
Dual mode Envelope or LFO functions
Re trigger of envelope or reset LFO start
CV AMOUNT is bi-polar for adding or subtracting duration
Fast attack time = 300uS
Linear, Expo and Log envelope shapes
Surgical precision for short percussive sounds
Low current consumption
Firmware by Tom Wiltshire
http://www.modcan.com/bseries/ahdbdsr.html
- 2. DUAL FS 65B
As with many modules in a larger system "One is good but two is better". For Frequency Shifters the Dual FS 65B is a two for one
and includes Ring Modulation and phase effects modes as well.
The 65B is an entirely digital interpretation of the standard Bode Frequency shifter model which achieves numerous significant benefits over its analogue predecessor, primarily the dual configuration.
Other advantages include stable low distortion quadrature sine carrier for accurate sideband generation, digital math eliminates feed thru error found in typical analogue multipliers . No need for squelch circuitry. Other benefits include absolute stability at low shifts, low noise signal path and zero maintenance calibration ...EVER. There are probably only a handful of Bode FSs in the hands of users that are ever within factory specs at any given time due to complicated and costly calibration procedure. With the 65B that will never be an issue and you will always have an accurate and precise instrument regardless of ambient temperature or age. Analogue Frequency shifters still maintain superior high frequency response over digital but due to the nature of the effect the difference is small.
Another important consideration is that it would be both cost and space prohibitive to implement a matched set of dual FS in analogue with similar features and performance.
The real fun begins when the two independent FS sections are internally patched in series and parallel configurations via the mode selection control. This allows for some seriously altered stereo effects with near 3D results.
Module Highlights:
2 independent Frequency Shifter channels in one package
11 modes including FS, Ring Mod and Phase effects
CV and 1V/oct control of shift
On-board internal feedback controls for each channel
Clip indicators
+/-5kHz Exponential Shift range
Through Zero operation
High Quality Codec
16bit Audio
Zero calibration maintenance
20Hz-20khz response
Modest current consumption
Firmware by Eric Brombaugh
Specs:
Sample Rate: 45kHz
Sample Resolution: 16-bit
Output: typical 2V RMS@1Kohms
Input: typical 5V pk-pk@100Kohms
Input CV: 0 - +5V @100Kohms
Power: +15V @130mA, -15V @20mA
http://www.modcan.com/bseries/dualFS.html
- 3. CONTROL 66B
The Control 66B is a new idea for creating simple modulation shapes or as a source for fixed voltages.
Each of the 4 channels has identical controls: Record activation switch, knob and output. In start up mode with no switch activation the output is a fixed voltage between 0-5V+ as set by the knob level. Fixed voltages can be used in a variety of patches as offsets for CVs or as a level for switching or crossfading etc.
The more important and interesting function of the 66B is as a knob recorder. Activating the REC switch arms the channel to record movements made by the knobs. Each channel can independently record up to 40 seconds of "twiddling" per record event for a total of 160 seconds sampling time across 4 channels. Depressing the REC switch a second time stops recording and immediately plays back the voltage sample from the start point and loops it. Moving the knob cancels the playback loop and returns the knob to state of fixed voltage level control. The cycle is repeated for more recording.
Recording CVs or events in this manner provides a simple yet versatile method to generate LFO shapes, CV patterns, sweeps for filters or other evolving controls due to the long sample time available. Of course short single cycle loops are also very easy.
LEDs indicate the level of output by intensity both in fixed and playback modes and flash to indicate record activation.
People familiar with the CV Recorder will notice some conceptual similarities between the two modules. The main difference here is there is no provision for external sampling and instead only the Channel knob movements are recorded and stored.
Other features include a RESET input which allows a clock or pulse to reset all recorded loops to start for synchronization purposes and a MEMORIZE button that enables the user to store all recordings before shutdown to EEPROM. Data is automatically restored on power up.
http://www.modcan.com/bseries/control.html
