PATCHBLOCKS

Programmable multi-functional module

Patchblocks for Eurorack is a hardware implementation of the Patchblocks mini-synth for the Eurorack format. Patchblocks allows the user to program and customise how the module behaves; it can be an audio oscillator, sequencer, drum machine, effects processing - the limit is your imagination. Patches are programmed in the Patchblocks software programming environment and the firmware on the module is updated via USB data transfer.

Audio I/O - Left and Right channel analogue audio inputs and outputs, voltage range -10V to +10V.

Gate / Trigger Inputs - for the Left and Right switches, voltage range 0-+5V, overvoltage protected.

Control Voltage Inputs - for the Left and Right knobs/pots, voltage range -2.5V to +2.5V. When a CV signal is present the knob/pot acts as an attenuator/level control, when no CV signal is present the knob performs the function assigned in the Patch.

Digital Audio and mid/serial data I/O - Using a 5pin IDC connector and ribbon cable connected on the back of the module, Left and Right channel digital audio and midi data (TX/RX) can be sent between modules, or to/from a desktop Patchblocks device.

USB - USB type B connector accessible at the front of the module, ESD and overvoltage protected.

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