From the Modcan B website:
The CV Recorder 57B provides a radical new approach to generating modulation and voltage control signals. The implications for this module are extensive when placed in a modular synthesizer context.
Concept: Combine the ability to record and playback control voltage signal events from standard modules with the tools to shape, mix, loop and time scale these performances in a simple and repeatable manner. A brief list of possible uses for the 57B:
- Create asymmetric LFO shapes from Joysticks or ribbon controller signals
- Control panning and VCA parameters for automated mixing
- Record long analogue step sequence patterns while changing the step voltages and recording the clock simultaneously for later sync operations
- Combine and chain together random voltage patterns with sequences and LFOs on 4 channels
- Record envelope shapes and loop them while adjusting the loop start and end points.
- Perform granular synthesis type effects on CVs using short loops and sweeping the loop points through the sample under voltage control.
- Record lo-fi audio samples and shift playback frequency in real-time.
Features:
- 20Hz-20kHz Voltage controlled variable sample/playback rate with 1V per octave response
- 4 seconds of quad sampling @20kHz. Greater than 1 hour @20Hz
- Quad in/outs with 15 switch selectable channel recording configurations
- Record and playback simultaneously
- Rehearse mode for pre-recording experiments
- Chain multiple samples by recording with different loop points and sample rates.
- 3 loop modes: Forward, Reverse and Pendulum
- Panel and voltage controlled Loop start and End controls
- 3 Playback modes: One shot, Loop and Hold play
- Gate out provides short pulse at loop start
- Trigger input for triggering samples when not in loop mode
- Status Bi-LED indicates various record and playback states
- Channel LEDs indicate arming of channels for recording.
- 120MHz DSP processor and 4MB of parallel SRAM
Specs:
- Sample rate : 20Hz-20kHz (10 Octaves)
- Recording Inputs: +/-5V Pk-Pk@100Kohms
- Outputs: +/-5V Pk-Pk@1 Kohms
- Other inputs 0-5V @100Kohms
- Current Requirements: 50mA @ -15V, 200mA @ +15V
Modifications:
- Changed knobs to MOTM-style
- Bruce Duncan-provided power supply connection for off-board +5V
I’m really interested in this and the other Modcan modules in the MOTM format. I love how solid Paul’s core system is but I would like to spice things up with more wild modules. I also MOTMed some Blacet modules with great results.
Please post more information about this when you get a chance.
I added a 5 volt regulator to the CV Recorder recently, during my purge of 5 volt power supplies in my MOTM cabinets. The three Modcan B modules I own all have an option for onboard or off board 5 volts, but not by a jumper option. So I modified it back, which also required the addition of a one watt resistor between the +15V inlet and the input of the regulator (I copied the way it was done on the Dual Quantizer).
Not only does this free the cabinet of needing a +5V supply, but it makes the module easier to sell, if I ever decide to.
I am offering the CV Recorder for sale. $795 with free shipping, only to U.S. address. The original Modcan knobs will be included, plus the MOTM knobs if wanted. I will customize the power cable to match what the buyer needs.
Are you still selling the CV recorder??
Thx,
K
It’s been sold.