hexinverter.net Galilean Moons: OVERVIEW

Published on Nov 10, 2013 hexinverterDOTnet·21 videos

"This brief video gives an overview of the hexinverter.net Galilean Moons analogue synthesizer module. It will be available in December 2013 as a built eurorack format module as well as a universal format PCB and full eurorack kit for DIY from hexinverter.net

Keep an eye on this Youtube channel for more video demos of Galilean Moons and other hex.net modules!

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///MODULE DESCRIPTION BELOW///

Features
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- Two voltage controlled digital functions (envelopes), each normalised to their own low-distortion linear, DC-coupled voltage controlled amplifier
- Each envelope offers percussive attack/decay, attack/sustain/release or looping (LFO) mode
- Envelopes can each be linear or exponential
- Enables a new noise output, "XOR", if plugged into a Jupiter Storm behind the panel. (everything besides the XOR output works with or without a Jupiter Storm!)
- VCA inputs are normalised to the newly-enabled XOR and main ("I") output of Jupiter Storm when nothing else is plugged in
- The envelopes and VCAs can be fully utilised elsewhere in your system by plugging into the corresponding function's jacks
- Perfect for synthesising voltage controlled percussion and other textures!

Description
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Galilean Moons is a dual amplitude transmutator. It transmutates the amplitude of incoming signals through the use of voltage controlled envelopes and VCAs. It is designed primarily to create voltage controlled percussive sounds when fed with a sound source (in particular, its sister module, Jupiter Storm), but can be used for all sorts of other tasks in your modular system as well as to generate typical synth sounds.

Galilean moons features two "moons". Each moon is composed of a voltage controlled attack/decay envelope with its own dedicated low-distortion linear VCA. Each envelope can also act as attack/sustain/release or can go into LFO/automatic looping mode with the flick of a switch.

Galilean Moons will normalise its VCA inputs to a Jupiter Storm cosmic noise oscillator through a simple expansion cable at the back, but it can also function standalone in any modular system. Of course, the new Jupiter Storm noise output, "XOR", which is activated by connecting a Galilean Moons to your Jupiter Storm, will not function when you use Galilean Moons alone in a system. This is the only feature which requires a Jupiter Storm to be connected.

The XOR noise output sounds similar to (but not exactly like) Jupiter Storm with the Noise Core Disruptor is engaged, even when it is not engaged. This allows you to get both flavours of noise from Jupiter Storm simultaneously, making it a lot more versatile.

The VCAs and voltage controlled envelopes can each be used on their own in your system when you don't want to use them the way they are internally linked together. Plugging a signal into any of the respective jacks will break the internal connections and let you use the components on their own. You can use the linear, DC-coupled VCAs to control DC signals in your system when not using the module for its intended use, for example.


Technical Details (for built eurorack -- DIY current/depth is different!)
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- 18HP
- Requires ~+88mA, -65mA @ 12V
- 30mm deep

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88 mA +12V
65 mA -12V
30 mm Depth"

Galilean Moons: DEMO1: WMD PDO and Galilean Moons
Published on Nov 10, 2013 hexinverterDOTnet·22 videos

"This first demo video of Galilean Moons shows the use of a WMD Phase Displacement Oscillator MkII, L-1 Mutant Vactrol Filter and a Jupiter Storm with Galilean Moons."

Galilean Moons: DEMO2: Percussion with vcNOIZ
Published on Nov 14, 2013 hexinverterDOTnet·23 videos

"This second demo of Galilean Moons showcases using the module with a vcNOIZ LFSR noise oscillator in order to generate percussive sounds."

Galilean Moons: DEMO3: Jupiter Storm Expanded with Galilean Moons
Published on Nov 16, 2013 hexinverterDOTnet·24 videos

"This third demonstration of the upcoming Galilean Moons module shows Galilean Moons connected to a Jupiter Storm cosmic noise oscillator, acting as an expansion module.

Percussive/drum sounds are created in this video, but of course plenty of different sound effects can be synthesized with this module combination!"

Galilean Moons: DEMO4: New Jupiter Storm XOR Noise Output
Published on Nov 21, 2013 hexinverterDOTnet·25 videos

"In this fourth demonstration video for Galilean Moons, I show off the new XOR noise output which is enabled by expanding a Jupiter Storm cosmic noise oscillator behind the panel.

For more information than is shown below, and to check out audio demos and other modules from hexinverter.net, visit the project page here: http://cv.hexinverter.net/?projects=g...

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