{"product_id":"mutable-instruments-stages","title":"Mutable Instruments Stages","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTHE MODULATION CONSTRUCTION SET\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eASR envelope, complex 6-stage envelope, LFO, 4-step sequence or switched LFO: The \u003cstrong\u003eMutable Instruments Stages\u003c\/strong\u003e can be any kind of modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNot because all these behaviors have been pre-programmed in the module, but because it allows you to describe your own modulations in terms of basic operations: ramp from one voltage to another, hold a voltage at a set level, wait for a trigger and slew. With or without looping.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you need one complex envelope, or several simpler modulations, Stages reconfigures itself according to which of its gate inputs are patched. There is always a role for it in your patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible input\/output layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe module detects the presence of jacks on its gate inputs to group its segments: whether it is configured as a complex 6-stage envelope, or 6 individual envelopes, or 3+3, 2+4… depends simply on how you patch it. Dummy patch cables might come handy!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used as a multi-segment envelope, a segment activation signal is produced on all secondary outputs - for example to trigger an external event when an ADSR envelope enters its decay, sustain or release stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn case more than 6 segments are required, up to six modules can be chained together thanks to a connector at the back of the module.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eThree segment types\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRamp segments go from one voltage to another, in a CV-controlled amount of time, with an adjustable curve (accelerating, uniform, decelerating). They are the building block used for the attack, decay or release segments in envelopes… or for LFOs.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHold segments stay at a constant (but CV-controllable) voltage for a programmable amount of time. They serve as the sustain or hold segments in envelopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eStep segments glide to a target (CV-controllable) voltage, then stay at this voltage for a certain amount of time until a trigger is received. They are the main ingredient for step sequences, but also for building sequential switches or a sample-and-hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLooping\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA segment, or a group of segments, can loop on itself: if the last segment of the envelope is included in the loop, the loop lasts forever. Otherwise, the loop remains active while the gate is high, then continues past the last segment of the loop. These two behaviors allow the creation of self-looping envelopes (LFOs), or the sustain stage of a good old ADSR envelope!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle segment processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEven when they aren’t part of any group and don’t receive any gate or trigger signals, individual segments can perform interesting functions: Ramp can loop on itself and turn into an LFO, Hold can delay a CV and Step can slew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNow patch a trigger signal: the self-looping Ramp turns into a tempo-synced LFO, the Hold segment becomes a pulse generator, the Step segment a sample-and-hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCV output: from 0 V to +8 V, negative CV down to -8 V can be generated by a Hold or Step segment if this segment is CV modulated\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSegment duration from 1ms to 16s\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAll inputs: 100k impedance, DC to 2 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e31.25 kHz refresh rate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e16-bit CV capture, 14-bit CV generation with accurate software calibration, error below 2 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mutable Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450265661543,"sku":"99319","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/mutable-instruments-stages_99319_1_1607b2d1-457d-4d92-95aa-39d1ca012091.jpg?v=1787092375","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/mutable-instruments-stages","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}