{"product_id":"befaco-sampling-modulator-full-diy-kit","title":"BEFACO SAMPLING MODULATOR FULL DIY KIT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sampling Modulator is a multi-function module that lies somewhere between a VCO, a Sample \u0026amp; Hold, and an 8 step trigger sequencer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis module can function as:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSequencer Clocked Sample \u0026amp; Hold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this mode it acts like a regular Sample and Hold (S\u0026amp;H) but since it is “sequencer clocked”, it is capable of much more interesting patterns than the usual S\u0026amp;H melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe CLOCK input can work in two ways:\u003cbr\u003e1. As a typical clock\u003cbr\u003e2. In “positive going hard sync” mode allowing you to create shuffling and polyrhythmic effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe HOLD input can be used to keep certain notes playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Down-Sampling Effect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this mode (with the clock running at audio rates) you can go from nasty and harsh sampling rate reduction to an almost clean signal. (The clock run up to 25Khz without external CV and up to 200Khz with CV on the input).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling Modulator\/Shaper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks to the V\/Oct clock, by feeding a simple waveshape such as a sine wave to IN, and pitch CV to the VCO as well as to the Sampling Modulator CV input, their related frequencies and aliasing caused by the sampling rate reduction are capable of creating clangorous metallic sounds, 8 bit textures and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe game becomes much more interesting when you try to destroy the wave by flipping on and off the switches of the sequencer (which at times can make it sound like three VCOs running in unison).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo understand how the Sampling Modulator works, keep in mind that we are working with a temperature compensated ramp core VCO with more than 4 octaves of tracking. This allows the timbre to stay the same while you move through the scale as the internal and external VCOs are synced in a fashion similar to “frequency related sampling rate modulation”.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 step trigger sequencer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA simple utility trigger generator which is also useful as clock divider. The switches have three positions: On, Off and Reset (which resets to the first step for non 4\/4 signatures)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnusual V\/oct VCO \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can use the trigger outputs as a pulse VCO. Flipping the switches on and off the switches can offer a lot of interesting timbral changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA veritable Swiss Army Knife in just 8HP! \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFUNCTION BLOCK DIAGRAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3322\" src=\"http:\/\/www.befaco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Diagrama_de_bloques_sampling_modulator.png\" alt=\"Diagrama_de_bloques_sampling_modulator\" width=\"854\" height=\"391\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Current needs: +12V: 48mA, -12V: 18mA\u003cbr\u003e– Width: 8 HP\u003cbr\u003e– Depth: 47 mm (inc power connector)\u003cbr\u003e– Aluminium, heat-treated front panel\u003cbr\u003e– Designed, kits prepared and completed modules assembled in Barcelona\u003cbr\u003e– Banana connectors available upon request\u003cbr\u003e– \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.modulargrid.net\/e\/befaco-sampling-modulator-\"\u003eView in Modular Grid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOWNLOADS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.befaco.org\/docs\/Sampling%20Modulator\/Sampling_Mod_V1.6.1_Assembly_Manual.pdf\"\u003eAssembly manual\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.befaco.org\/docs\/Sampling%20Modulator\/Sampling_Mod_V1.6.1_User_Manual.pdf\"\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.befaco.org\/docs\/Sampling%20Modulator\/Sampling_Mod_V1.6.1_Schematic.pdf\"\u003eSchematics PDF \u003c\/a\u003e| \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.befaco.org\/img\/Modulos\/Sampling_modulator\/sampling_V1_6.zip\"\u003eCAD\/CAM files\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.befaco.org\/docs\/Sampling%20Modulator\/Sampling_Mod_V1.6.1_BOM.ods\"\u003eBOM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ciframe width=\"854\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bDdBTqjuG8s\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"BEFACO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41347582034093,"sku":"befaco_sampling_modulator_full_diy_kit","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/3449\/7197\/products\/befaco_sampling_modulator_1.jpg?v=1645058518","url":"https:\/\/www.detroitmodular.live\/products\/befaco-sampling-modulator-full-diy-kit","provider":"Detroit Modular","version":"1.0","type":"link"}