{"id":2639,"date":"2018-02-17T19:14:45","date_gmt":"2018-02-18T00:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/?p=2639"},"modified":"2023-09-27T10:58:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T15:58:04","slug":"folktek-mescaline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pugix.com\/synth\/folktek-mescaline\/","title":{"rendered":"Folktek Mescaline"},"content":{"rendered":"

Folktek Mescaline<\/a> arrived and I have been scoping it out.<\/p>\n

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Testing Mescaline<\/p><\/div>\n

In this post I’ll describe each of the three parts of Mescaline in detail and describe how they work together.\u00a0 The Mescaline user manual can be obscure in places, as is sometimes the case when written by someone who already knows the gear.\u00a0 I will attempt to write descriptions using common modular synthesizer concepts.<\/p>\n

Patching<\/h2>\n

Mescaline has dozens of patch points, most of which are available only on 0.1 inch headers. Patching is by inexpensive prototyping wires with pins.\u00a0 A few points are on Eurorack standard 3.5 mm jacks.<\/p>\n

Frame<\/h2>\n

The supplied frame is clever and pretty to look at.\u00a0 It is easy to assemble, following an online video.\u00a0 It positions the modules for optimal patch lengths, but when patching or pressing buttons the frame flexes a little.\u00a0 The lower pots on Motion come very close to the jacks on Channel.\u00a0 I installed it in a sturdy Company of Quail 208 hp Dual Frame to take advantage of power and also the ability to add support modules to the system.\u00a0 Be careful to check that circuit traces on the back don’t rub against the frame.\u00a0 Although the traces are covered with solder mask, I lined the edges of the boards with electrical tape to prevent any shorts.<\/p>\n

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Mescaline in Eurorack Frame<\/p><\/div>\n

Power<\/h2>\n

Power can be supplied in several ways.\u00a0 All that’s needed is +12 volts DC.\u00a0 Each module has a 2.1 mm barrel input for wall wart power, plus a standard, shrouded Eurorack 10-pin connector.\u00a0 I measured the current draws.<\/p>\n