make-noise/optomix
Optomix
Two-channel Low Pass Gate using 4 vactrols for simultaneous voltage control over amplitude and frequency content, with DAMP, STRIKE, summing stage, and AUX input.401
Capabilities 6
- Compressorcompressor
- Sidechain compression via audio-rate DAMP input; compression ratio set by CONTROL Combo Pot.401
- Envelope Generatorenvelope-generator
- STRIKE input with DAMP parameter allows percussive envelope generation without a dedicated envelope generator.401
- Low Pass Gatelow-pass-gate
- Two-channel vactrol-based LPG providing simultaneous voltage control over amplitude and frequency content.401
- Mixermixer
- Summing stage with AUX input for chaining multiple units to create larger mixes.401
- Vcfvcf
- Mild, non-resonant lowpass filter that simultaneously attenuates amplitude and high frequency content.401
- Voltage-Controlled Amplifiervca
- Acts as a VCA with moderate attack and slow decay, producing organic, ringing response.401
Jacks 11 — 8 in / 3 out
| Name | Signal | Voltage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inputs (8) | |||
| AUX IN | mixed | ≤10V | Direct-coupled input to the SUM circuit for chaining multiple Optomix or modDemix units into larger mixes.401 |
| CH1 CONTROL IN | cv | — | 401 |
| CH1 DAMP CV IN | mixed | 0V to 8V | CV input for channel 1 DAMP parameter, normalized to +8V. Accepts audio or CV.401 |
| CH1 STRIKE IN | gate | ≤8V | 401 |
| CH2 CONTROL IN | cv | — | 401 |
| CH2 DAMP CV IN | mixed | 0V to 8V | 401 |
| CH2 STRIKE IN | gate | ≤8V | 401 |
| CH2 Signal IN | mixed | ≤10V | 401 |
| Outputs (3) | |||
| CH1 Signal OUT | mixed | ≤10V | 401 |
| CH2 Signal OUT | mixed | ≤10V | 401 |
| SUM OUT | mixed | ≤10V | Sum/mix output of all signals processed by the Optomix.401 |
Parameters 4
| Name | Type | Range | Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH1 CONTROL Combo Pot | knob | — | Unipolar attenuator for CH1 CONTROL signal input. When nothing is patched, operates as a level control for the internal offset.401 |
| CH1 DAMP Combo Pot | knob | — | Unipolar attenuator for CH1 DAMP CV input. When nothing is patched to DAMP CV IN, operates as a direct manual control for the DAMP parameter.401 |
| CH2 CONTROL Combo Pot | knob | — | Unipolar attenuator for CH2 CONTROL signal input. When nothing is patched, operates as a level control for the internal offset.401 |
| CH2 DAMP Combo Pot | knob | — | Unipolar attenuator for CH2 DAMP CV input. When nothing is patched to DAMP CV IN, operates as a direct manual control for the DAMP parameter.401 |
Firmware history 0 versions
No firmware history recorded.
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