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Kinks
A 4HP multi-function utility module with three independent sections: a precision inverter and rectifier (SIGN), an analog logic gate pair (LOGIC), and a sample-and-hold with built-in white noise source (S&H).922
Capabilities 5
- Analog Logicanalog-logic
- LOGIC section outputs analog OR (maximum) and analog AND (minimum) of two inputs, normalized to 0V when unpatched.922
- Noise Generatornoise-generator
- Built-in white noise generator serves as the S&H signal input normalization source and is independently available at the NOISE output jack.922
- Random Sourcerandom-source
- 922
- Rectifierrectifier
- SIGN section provides precision inversion, half-wave clipping to 0V, and full-wave rectification (negatives inverted).922
- Sample and Holdsample-and-hold
- S&H section samples input (normalized to internal noise) on each trigger rising edge and holds the voltage until the next trigger.922
Jacks 12 (5 in / 7 out)
| Name | Signal | Voltage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inputs (5) | |||
| IN | mixed | — | S&H signal input; normalized to the internal white noise generator when no cable is patched.922 |
| LOGIC A | mixed | — | First signal input for the LOGIC section; normalized to 0V when unpatched.922 |
| LOGIC B | mixed | — | Second signal input for the LOGIC section; normalized to 0V when unpatched.922 |
| SIGN IN | mixed | — | Signal input for the SIGN section; accepts audio or CV signals for inversion and rectification.922 |
| TRIG | trigger | — | Trigger input for the S&H section; requires a sharp rising edge and accepts signals up to 10 kHz.922 |
| Outputs (7) | |||
| FULL | mixed | — | Full-wave rectified output; negatives are inverted, effectively doubling frequency on symmetric waveforms for an octaver effect.922 |
| HALF | mixed | — | Half-wave rectified output; the negative portion of the input is clipped to 0V, adding harmonics to audio signals.922 |
| INV | mixed | — | Precision-inverted version of the SIGN section input signal; useful for inverting envelopes, LFOs, or shaping VCO outputs.922 |
| MAX | mixed | — | Analog OR output, presenting the maximum (peaks) of the two LOGIC input voltages at all times.922 |
| MIN | mixed | — | Analog AND output, presenting the minimum (troughs) of the two LOGIC input voltages at all times.922 |
| NOISE | audio | — | White noise generator output, available independently of the S&H circuit.922 |
| S&H OUT | cv | — | Sampled-and-held output voltage; holds the sampled value until the next trigger, drifting toward 0V at less than 0.8mV/s.922 |
Parameters 1
| Name | Type | Range | Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIG | menu_setting | ≤10000Hz | Samples the S&H input on each rising edge; the module responds to the slope of the signal rather than its level, requiring sharp-edged signals up to 10 kHz.922 |
Firmware history 0 versions
No firmware history recorded.
References 2
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