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- Page 1 Shaka-8 Voltage-Controlled Stereo Matrix Mixer + Shaka-4 Stereo Matrix Expander Eurorack Module User Manual v1.1 Copyright 2024 SetonixSynth LLC. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 L/R pair of outputs. In addition to the four input and two output channels on the Shaka-8, the Matrix can be expanded to a 4x3, 4x4, or more Matrix Mixer by chaining the Shaka-4 Stereo Matrix Expanders to the main unit via the 12-pin connector labeled “EXPANDER”...
- Page 3 To power the main Shaka-8 unit, connect a standard 2.54mm pitch 10-to-16 pin ribbon power cable to the header at the top of the Shaka-8 pdb. The -12V/red stripe side of the connector must be aligned with the white stripe indicator labeled “-12V” for proper use. (The red on the rainbow colored ribbon is the -12V “red stripe”).
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Page 4: Theory Of Operation
Theory of Operation: The Shaka-8 and Shaka-4 are affordable, high quality Matrix Mixers with Voltage-Control over Matrix patch points. These modules operate in much the same way as a typical stereo audio matrix mixer, with the send level of each input to each output controlled by the corresponding knob, and the resulting “mix”... - Page 5 How a Matrix Mixer Works: Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 3 Mix 4 That’s it. Easy peasy. Shaka-8 User Manual 1.1...
- Page 6 Functions: AC-Coupled Stereo Inputs Initial Level Controls Left input mults to Right CV Inputs (Exponential) when “R” is unpatched (Summed with initial level) Stereo Output Sum of all mixes in the corresponding column Shaka-8 User Manual 1.1...
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Page 7: Audio Input
Patch Ideas & Tips: For a more typical feeling VCA response, set the initial level knob to around 10-11 o’clock Use an output as an effects send. Audio Input Delay Master Output Shaka-8 User Manual 1.1... -
Page 8: Stereo Filter
Patch Ideas & Tips (Cont.): Parallel Filtering. Turn up the filter resonance or use feedback to create interesting spectral content related to the main audio inputs. Audio Input Same Level Amt. Feedback Amount Stereo Filter Master Output Shaka-8 User Manual 1.1... - Page 9 Patch Ideas & Tips (Cont.): Snappy Percussion. Due to the exponential response of the VCAs, this will create emphatic notes with a quick onset and release. Quick Attack Envelope Fully CCW Master Output Shaka-8 User Manual 1.1...
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Page 10: Stereo Audio
Patch Ideas & Tips (Cont.): Stereo Amplitude Modulation. Adjust the initial knob to offset the CV signal for best response. Stereo Audio Audio rate VCO Adjust to taste Master Output Shaka-8 User Manual 1.1... -
Page 11: Constant Voltage
Half Wave Rectification Overdrive. The switching of the audio input and CV input allow for the waveform to clip all negative voltage, causing a clipped positive voltage overdrive. Constant Voltage Audio Input Fully CCW (or up to ~10 o’clock) Master Output Shaka-8 User Manual 1.1... - Page 12 Patch Ideas & Tips (Cont.): Feedback Amplitude Modulation. Adjust the 1A knob for desired effect. This effect will work better with additional Audio Modulation sources. CV Amount Audio Input Adtnl. CV Input CV Amount Master Output Shaka-8 User Manual 1.1...
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