Mutable Instruments Stages Segment Generator (14HP)

Full Description

Flexible Input/Output Layout

The Stages Segment Generator instantly detects the presence of jacks on its gate inputs to group its segments. When the module is used as a multi-segment envelope, the module sends out a segment activation signal on all secondary outputs. For example, to trigger an external event when an ADSR envelope enters its decay, sustain or release stages. Additionally, the Stages module can be chained together with up to 6 modules, allowing you to use more than just the 6 segments and explore even more modulation.

Ramp, Hold & Step Segment Types

The Mutable Instruments Stages features 3 different segments types that can be used depending on what you are trying to accomplish. These are Ramp, Hold and Step. Ramp means that the segments go from one voltage to another in a CV-controlled amount of time, with an adjustable curve that can be accelerating, decelerating or uniform. The Ramp mode is ideal for the use of the attack, decay and release segments in envelopes, or for LFOs. When in Hold mode, the segments will stay at a constant voltage for a programmable amount of time, and serve as the sustain or hold segments in envelopes. When is Step mode, the segments glide to a target voltage and then stay there for a certain amount of time until a trigger is received. These types of segments are the main ingredient for step sequences, but are also ideal for sequential switches or sample-and-hold.

Looping

A segment or group of segments can be looped. When the last segment of the envelope is included, the segment will continuously loop and last forever. While the gate is high the loop will remain active and continue past the last segment of the loop. This feature allows you to create self-looping envelopes (LFOs), or the sustain part of the ADSR envelope.

Single Segment Processing

The individual segments can also be processed to perform interesting functions. The Ramp can loop on itself, therefore turning into an LFO, the Hold can delay a CV, while the Step can slew it. If you decide to add a trigger signal then the self-looping Ramp turns into a tempo-synced LFO. Hold then becomes a pulse generator, and the Step segment becomes a sample-and-hold.

Features

• 6 segments
• Ramp, Hold & Step segment types
• Segment duration from 1ms to 16s
• 31.25kHz refresh rate
• Can be used to generate any type of modulation
• Used as an ASR envelope, complex 6-stage envelope, LFO, 4-step sequence or switched LFO
• A segment or group of segments can be looped
• Individual segments can be processed to perform interesting functions
• Can be daisy chained together with up to 6 modules
• 16-bit CV capture, 14-bit CV generation with accurate software calibration

Specifications

• Size: 14HP
• Depth: 25mm
• Power: +12V:80mA, -12V:20mA
• CV Output: From 0V to +8V. A negative CV down to -8V can be generated by a Hold or Step segment if this segment is CV modulated
• All Inputs: 100k impedance, DC to 2kHz