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Description The Instruō lìon is a 6x6 matrix mixer with a pin style interface similar to those found on iconic modular synthesizers of the 1970s. Its applications range from signal routing and effect insert functionality to true summing with cascaded attenuation capabilities. Live patching made easy with the use of the included pin and insert cables.
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Installation • Confirm that the Eurorack synthesizer system is powered off. • Locate 16 HP of space in your Eurorack synthesizer case. • Connect the 10 pin side of the IDC power cable to the 2x5 pin header on the back of the module, confirming that the red stripe on the power cable is connected to -12V.
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lìon | noun (networking) an open-meshed form, twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals a group of communication stations operating under unified control α γ ε β δ ζ lìon 1. Inputs 2. Outputs 3. Patch Points...
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When referring to matrix mixers, it's a good idea to refer to the different Patch Points by rows and columns. For instance, talking about [1, alpha] would refer to the Patch Point on the top row and first column (top left). [4, gamma] would refer to the Patch Point...
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Pin Cables Multiple in the same row will add gain to the input Input 1, and a signal. For example, if an input signal is present at Pin Cable [1, alpha] alpha Output is inserted to the signal at the beta Output gamma Output, the...
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• Similarly, if an input signal is present at Input 1 and a Pin Cable is inserted to [1, zeta] the signal at the zeta Output be unity gain. Adding another Pin Cable [1, epsilon] will increase the signal's gain by 2/3. Adding yet another Pin Cable [1, delta] will...
Patch Examples Mixing: • Connect different signals to any of the Inputs and monitor from the zeta Output. • Insert Pin Cables to the Patch Points on any of the corresponding rows. • Different levels of attenuation are applied based on which Patch Points Pin Cables you insert...
Cross Modulation: • Inputs 1-3 of lìon. Insert three audio signals from one oscillator to • Insert another three audio signals from a second oscillatior to Inputs 4-6 of lìon. • gamma Output. Monitor from the • alpha beta Outputs Connect the to two inputs on the second oscillator (FM and wavefold amount, for instance).
Effect Insert: • Input 1 Connect an audio signal to and monitor from the alpha Output. • Insert Cable [1,alpha]. Patch an • Insert Cable Connect the black end of the (send) to the input of the desired effect. • Insert Connect the output of the desired effect to the gold end of the Cable...
Passive Mult: • Patching out from the Patch Points with a standard mono patch cable will serve as a passive multiple from the signal at the input • Each row serves as a 1 to 6 passive mult. Output Signals...
Basic Feedback: • Input 1 Connect an audio signal to and monitor from the zeta Output. • Pin Cable zeta]. Insert a into • alpha Output Input Connect a patch cable from back into • Insert Cable [6, alpha]. Patch an •...
1V/Oct Routing: Variations of the original 1V/Oct signal can be created by summing the original signal with the offset values of 2[f], inverting the original signal using the first channel of vincâ, sampling the original signal with the sample and hold. •...
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1V/Oct Signal Sample and Hold Trigger Signal 1V/Oct Signals Module Design: Aimo Scampa Manual Author: Collin Russell Manual Design: Dominic D’Sylva This device meets the requirements of the following standards: EN55032, EN55103-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN6231 1.
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