Key data

Dual dynamics gate

Parameter Value
Width 12HP
Depth 25mm
+12V current 100mA
-12V current 30mA
Lifetime 01/15 to 04/21
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Processor STM32F103CBT6 @ 72 MHz
DAC DAC8552 (for internal CVs only)

Original printed manual

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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