Key data
Dual dynamics gate
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 12HP |
| Depth | 25mm |
| +12V current | 100mA |
| -12V current | 30mA |
| Lifetime | 01/15 to 04/21 |
| Modulargrid | Link |
| Processor | STM32F103CBT6 @ 72 MHz |
| DAC | DAC8552 (for internal CVs only) |
Original printed manual
Features
Four dynamics manipulation functions
Envelope generator
The EXCITE input can work as a trigger input, triggering an internal AD or AR envelope routed to the gain and the filter cutoff (in variable amount). With only 6-HP of space, you can shape an oscillator or noise source into a full-bodied sound.
Vactrol curve generator
The EXCITE input is processed by a digital model of a resistive opto-isolator (Vactrol), controlling the gain and the filter cutoff (in variable amount).
The digital emulation allows the modification of properties of opto-isolators – such as response time – which are otherwise difficult to control.
The virtual vactrol response can be either optimized for processing CVs, or triggers (for "plucked" sounds).
Amplitude and frequency content follower
The envelope and cutoff of the EXCITE signal is measured, and applied to the signal on the VCFA input.
Compressor/limiter
Streams' VCF is disabled, and the VCA is used to control the dynamics of the input signal.
An intuitive control scheme allows the compressor to be used either for peak reduction/limiting operation; or for boosting signal levels with soft-limiting. The EXCITE input can be used as a sidechain.
Specifications
- Analog signal path.
- All inputs DC-coupled.
- 12-bit, 31kHz EXCITE signal acquisition (for metering and following).
- 16-bit, 31kHz control voltage generation.
Signal flow
