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Modular Peak & Hold Dynamic Percussion Interface 1. Description The Peak & Hold allows one to play and control analog synthesizer equipment using a drum with a pickup or any other percussive signal source. It generates 9 different CV/signal outputs from one input source. The P+H provides a dynamic hold voltage (linear and logarithmic), a dynamic impulse signal e.g.
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18 19 15 16 13 14 Objekt in Pfade: Objekt in Pfade: Modular 3. Functions Drum In (1/4' jack socket) Input for a percussion instrument PEAK+HOLD Objekt in Pfade: pickup (or rhythm machine output etc.). Its level is adjustable with the "Input Level"-knob .
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18 19 15 16 13 14 Modular Ground This socket only exists in the banana version of the Peak+Hold . The ground connection is required if the module is connected to external equipment, e.g. a rhythm machine. Within the 18 19 15 16 13 14 eurorack modular system the module is grounded by its power supply and the casing.
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Falsche Zahlen Modular Impulse Time Regulates the length of the dynamic impulses at output "Impulse" . It also influences the shapes of the "Release" - and "Release log" -outputs. Falsche Zahlen Release Time Adjusts the length of the release shape of the Release" - and "Release log"...
Modular 4. Settings Pickup There is a pickup and double-sided adhesive tape included to the Peak+Hold module package by standard, so it is easy to connect the P+H to any percussive instrument. The pickup is equipped with 1/4' jack and 2m cable. Suggestions: on tabletop bongo drum...
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18 19 15 16 Modular Objekt in Pfade: Objekt in Pfade: Falsche Zahlen Full frequency range High cut Low cut Typical settings of the filter trimmers Falsche Zahlen Example: Two Peak+Holds are patched together. The pickup amplitude for both P+Hs is controlled by the knob 'Input Level' of the 1 P+H.
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Modular Objekt in Pfade: 5. Adjustments Backside PCB view: Preamp Gain 18 19 15 16 This Trimmer sets the preamplification for input "Drum In" 15 16 Hipass Filter Together with trimmer (lowpass filter) a simple filtering option is created. This special feature allows control over the P+H by selecting the inputs frequency band.
Modular The following is for completeness, however these settings should not be adjusted: Schmitt-trigger Hysteresis of the internal schmitt-trigger comparator. If you have accidentally shifted the settings, readjust the trimmer to mid position (12 o'clock). Monoflop1 Length of the minimal delay time required for amplitude detection before the Impulse Out signal is set.