Plankton Electronics Ants! Mini Modular Synthesizer

Perfect Circuit Audio
Published on Aug 8, 2017

"Here are four patches with the powerful and compact Ants! modular synthesizer from Plankton Electronics.

Ants! from Plankton Electronics, is a standalone desktop analog modular synth. It contains four analog VCOs, two of which can double as LFOs, as well as two dedicated LFOs, providing six oscillators in all. Complete with a resonant VCF, two Envelope generators, two VCAs, Sample & Hold modulation, a noise generator, and a few mixing capabilities, one can fit an entire modular synth in a backpack. A MIDI to CV converter is built in, meaning one can play Ants! easily with a MIDI controller or via MIDI tracks in a DAW.

Available here:
https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/plankton-electronics-ants.html
https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/plankton-electronics-ants-pack.html"

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4 ANTS!

4 ANTS! TAKE 1 Published on Dec 8, 2017 Plankton Elec

"4 Plankton Electronics Ants! in action sequenced by MIDI with a DAW. The machines have been mixed between them and we have used only 1 input for the recording. No effects, no eq. Just the Ants sound."

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Plankton Electronics Ants! Funded - New Stretch Goals & New Demo Videos

Published on Dec 23, 2016 Plankton Elec

"Introduction to Ants!, the semimodular synth from Plankton Electronics."

Playlist:
Ants! Intro
Ants! generative demo 1
Ants! generative demo 2. Resonant drones
Ants! generative demo 3. Ants Attack
Ants! generative demo 4. Stereo Noise
Ants! classic electronic drums
Ants! as an fx processor
Ants! in depth. Technical details

Plankton Electronics Ants! has reached their funding goal on Kickstarter. The have added new stretch goals as follows:


"If we hit the 45.000€ Ants! will have:

An extra CV output. The Midi in connector will be at the rear part (still with a 3.5mm jack) and we will add a second cv output. CC or velocity.
Selectable midi channel instead of 'midi learn'
A sync in on the LFO1.
Envelope 1 will be a triggered Attack/Decay instead of a gated Attack/Release.
One of the LFOs will have a sine wave output.
We will replace the attenuators for 'attenuverters' in the mixer section.
A big and complete "patch book" with video demos. From basic sounds to complex patching"

New Plankton Electronics Arrhythmia Eurorack Module

via Plankton Electronics

"A programmable clock generator for the creation of complex rhythms and patterns. Infinite possibilities to design swing patterns, organic rhythms, weird loops or chaos. Very usefull to trigger step sequencers, envelopes, logic gates or sync inputs (e.g. The Jellyfish).

- Analog clock combined with a digital step counter.

- 2 to 16 steps.

- Rates from 24,5 msec to 8 sec.

- Step by step time configuration.

- 20 soft-tact knobs, 16 buttons, 30 leds, 2 ins & 2 outs."


Published on Dec 18, 2015 Plankton Elec

"New eurorack module from Plankton Electronics. 2 to 16 step clock generator. With clock out, Step 1 out, Rate CV in and Reset in."

A night in the forest

Published on Dec 18, 2015

"Justen listen and look carefully"

Panel Details:

1. STEP KNOB: Sets the duration of each step. On its minimum position it follow the RATE assigned tempo. Turning it CW you add more time to each step.

2. STEP LED: Indicates the current step.

3. LAST STEP SWITCH: Sets the last step.

4. LAST STEP LED: Indicates the last step selected with 3.

5. RATE: Sets the master rate on the analog clock. From 24,5 ms/step to 8 sec/step when no CV is applied to the CV in. When a CV is applied to the CV in it can cross the audio rate.

6. STEP RANGE: Sets the range of the step knobs. On its minimum position the step knobs only add a small portion of time at each step. When turning it CW each step knob have a bigger range of action. Useful when playing at different clock rates and different kinds of rhythms.

7. RATE CV ATT.: Attenuates the RATE CV input.

8. GATE LENGTH.: Sets the duration of the pulse out. From 2 to 16 ms. When the clock is pushed below a lower wave length of the pulse it is shrinked to the half of the clock length.

9. RATE CV (INPUT): Modulates the clock rate.

10. RESET (INPUT): Resets the clock to the step 1. Very useful for creating complex patterns. Accepts control signals (0-5V).

9. STEP 1 (OUTPUT): Sends a pulse each time the step 1 is activated. Use it to trigger step sequencers, envelopes, or whatever you want. The signal is 0 – 5V.

10. CLOCK (OUTPUT): The clock master output. The signal is 0 – 5V.

http://www.planktonelectronics.com..

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Plankton Electronics Ninja Star V2

The first version of Plankton Electronics Ninja Star came out in 2016. The new version comes in 4 designs: 3, 4, 5 and 6 pins. Each have a hole through the center for cable pass through. They are available at Plankton Electronics and retailers for 22€ a 4 pack. Check with the dealer on the right for availability. They help keep this site going along with the supporters of the site.

Pics in order:

Front.
Back.
In use.

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Plankton Electronics Beats on SPICE #1 (no talking)

Published on Feb 26, 2019 Plankton Electronics

"Acoustic drum beat on Plankton Electronics SPICE distortion unit."

The Jellyfish by Plankton Electronics

via Plankton Electronics

"Based on a pair of PT2399 chips The Jellyfish is a double delay with modulation options capable of a wide variety of sounds. Analog passive filters, CV inputs, two LFOs, infinite feedback switch, xdelay function, “dry” and “wet” controls, pseudo-stereo (1 in-2 outs) or mono mixed sound makes this delay machine a versatile tool for your live set or your studio. From simple delay lines to crazy modulated stereo sounds.


SPECIFICATIONS:
Front Panel Controls:

VELO: Frequency of the LFO. It can go from 0,33 to 3,12 Hz and modulates the time parameter of the delay.

DEPTH: Quantity of modulation applied to the time parameter. It goes from 0 or no modulation to full wave modulation. It works on the LFOs and the CV inputs.

WAVE: This switch changes between square or triangle waves of the LFO. These are not exact square and triangle waves. It have some imperfections giving its own character to the machine. Square and triangle waves have different amplitudes also.

TIME: The main function of the delay. It controls the delay time and varies from 27 to 570msg. With this times the PT2399 are going through its capabilities. So on longer times you will notice some noise and distortion of the sound.

FINE: This pot also controls the delay time but only a 10% of the main pot do. It is very useful when you want to be very precise or when using the two delay lines at once, providing nice surf stereo expanding sound.

FEEDBACK: It sends the output of the delay again to its input causing repetition. It varies from 0 (one delay) to infinite. To more repetitions, more distortion and filtering are added to the sound.

INFINTE: When this switch is activated and the feedback pot set at its maximum position the repetion never stops. This makes that the level increases at every step.

DRY & WET: Mix input and effect signals to the output. Note that this pots are not are the same level when clockwise. The effect level amplifies the signal while the DRY have a gain of 1. If you want a gain of 1 on the effect turn the pot at 3 o’clock.

XDELAY: When activated this switch sends the output of the delay line 1 to the input of the delay line 2 and viceversa. This tool is used for create interesting double delay lines. It’s necessary to turn on the feedback pot of the secundary delay line to activate this feature. The feedback pot acts as a level of the 2nd delay.

PARALLEL: When it’s off this switch sends the delay line 1 to out 1 and the delay line 2 to out 2. When it’s on sends the 2 delay lines to the output 1.

BYPASS: Turns on and off the effect. When off the input goes directly to outs 1 and 2 through a buffer.

Rear Panel Controls:

CV INPUTS: this inputs modulates the time parameter of the delay. When plugged it deactivates the LFO. It accept positive DC signals. Too loud line signal can distort the chip input.

OUT 1: Output signal of the delay line 1.

OUT2: Output signal of the delay line 2.

IN: Input signal. It accepts line, synth and instrument levels.

DC 9V: Accepts 9V DC center negative. The machines consumes 60mA, use a power supply with 100-200mA.

General Specs:

CASE: Aluminum black painted.

DIMENSIONS: 188x120x33 mm

WEIGHT: 687 gr."

This is the first Plankton Electronics post.

PLANKTON ELECTRONICS - NUTONE STEREO PAD & MORE

Published on Mar 22, 2019 Plankton Electronics

Playlist:

1. PLANKTON ELECTRONICS - NUTONE STEREO PAD

An stereo pad to the Nutone distortion module. MOdulated with a Bass Drum via de ENVF envelope follower module.

2. DRUM LOOP ON THE NUTONE

Mono drum loop on the Nutone eurorack module. Channel 1 to channel 2 in series.

3. Two tracks on the Nutone

BD on Channel 1 and Bass on Channel 2. Playing with the sending controls between channels, envelope follower, and the feedback controls.

Plankton Electronics Spice Demo 1 (no talking)

Published on Feb 25, 2019 Plankton Electronics

"Playing a Pankton Electronics Ants! synth through SPICE. No talking.

Launching soon at Kickstrater!"

The Jellyfish v2 Modular Delay by Plankton Electronics

Published on Jun 23, 2014 Plankton Elec·3 videos

"Demo of the Jellyfish v2 Modular on a synth line. More info at www.planktonelectronics.com"

The Jellyfish V2 Prototype

"Demo of the Jellyfish v2 Modular on a synth line. More info at www.planktonelectronics.com"

"Based on the original The Jellyfish, The Jellyfish V2 Modular is a PT2399 based delay in eurorack format. With 17HP it includes an input pot with saturation red led, a mix section, a LFO with an external output, Time, Fine and Feedback controls with infinite feedback, a sync input! and lots of modulation possibilities. Available as a DIY kit or fully assembled module."

Full specs at Plankton Electronics.

Plankton Electronics ZAPS Percussion Module Coming to SUPERBOOTH

"ZAPS percussion module. Analog voice from Plankton Electronics and digital control from Winter modular ⁠. Interaction and interface design by Miguel Eedl ⁠

Come to see us at Superbooth (Booth Z195) next week!"

Facebook translation of the image:

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Funny. Didn't realize FB did that.

Nutone Demo 4K - Plankton Electronics

Published on Dec 12, 2019 Plankton Electronics

💬 For english subs, press the subtitle button. 👆
🔔 Timestamps below.👇

Demo of the #Nutone, a dual channel #eurorack VCA with a #Nutube based distortion.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS ⏱

0:00 Intro
1:25 Module Overview
5:18 808 drum loop straight distortion
8:15 Acoustic drum loop straight distortion
10:55 CV input example
14:55 Dual input with mixed outputs
18:22 Inserting a VCF between the 2 channels
21:55 Compressor effect
24:05 Stereo synth patch
26:05 Sidechain effect with stereo synth
28:25 Outro

Plankton Nutone

Plankton Electronics Releases The Earwig Rectifying Mixer Eurorack Module

via Plankton Electronics

"The Earwig is a rectifying mixer. The core of each channel are two half wave rectifiers and one full wave rectifier. There is also gain, pre and post-rectifier bias and an inverter amp. 2 CV bias inputs are provided to modulate the signal. Each channel accepts audio and CV signals. Available at the store as a modular kit or fully assembled.

HOW IT WORKS

The input signal passes through a first stage of gain and bias. This stage is used to shape the signal at the next stage, the rectifier. The bias input is very useful to modulate the signal here and create changing patterns after the rectifier. The rectifier has 4 positions: bypass, positive wave inverted, negative wave inverted & full wave inverted. With the positive wave inverted position only the signal that stays above 0 volts passes to the other side. The result is inverted. At the 3rd position, only the negative signal, everything below 0, passes through. And again it’s inverted. At the last position the positive voltage keeps the same, and the negative is inverted, so if we input a sine wave the result is an “m” shaped wave. The result is inverted again.

After this stage there is an inverter switch, so we can keep the signal as it is or invert it.

Finally we have another bias stage. This stage let’s us to move the rectified signal again to the 0 point and modulate it. The channel output is connected here directly.

The mix pots attenuates the signal and mix it between the 2 channels, summing and subtracting the 2 channels.

It’s important to understand that the module is not AC coupled. This means that it works for audio and CV signals. So when an audio signal is rectified it will be centered in the 0V range. The second bias potentiometer is useful for achieve this.

When connecting a signal to the “BIAS” inputs it is useful to attenuate it previously to avoid saturating the amp. the module does not have attenuators."

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A Fistful of Ants!: Live Jam with Elektron Digitakt and Plankton Electronics Ants!

Published on Oct 27, 2017 Olivier Ozoux

"I sold and bought a few different synths over the Summer, and it took me a while to integrate the new instruments into my workflow. Here's the first track I've made with my Studio In A Box V2.0.


As usual, everything is recorded live and in a single pass. Here's the instrument list:

- Squarp Pyramid: sequence all the things
- Elektron Digitakt: sample based drums
- MFB Tanzbär Lite: analog drums
- Yamaha MU-80: Additional percussion, piano, and pizzicato strings
- PreenFM2: Bassline, and wooden arpeggio
- Audiothingies MicroMonsta: 2nd Bassline
- Modor NF-1m: main chord progression
- Waldorf Blofeld: ambient pads
- Plankton Electronics Ants!: analog plucky arpeggio"

Plankton Electronics Ants Patch #03 Arps & Waves

Published on Feb 15, 2019 dænkrø_ ElectriXity_

"All unnatural sounds come from the Plankton Electronics Ants. It is a constantly interrupted arpeggio patch with some white noise which comes and goes in waves, matching the sounds of the ocean.
In order to minimize time, I kept it simple this time. Just a patch and some footage from my favourite recreational place. Sorry if it`s all too cliché for you. I kinda like it.
Enjoy"

Hello Ants! unboxing the Plankton Electronics Noise #02

Published on Jul 8, 2017 Olivier Ozoux

"Fresh from a successful Kickstarter project, I finally received ANTS! which is Plankton Electronics second semi-modular analog synth. I've only played with it for a few hours, but with 4 Oscillators, this is an impressive sound for such a tiny box."

Plankton Electronics Spice Demo: Yellow

Published on Mar 2, 2020 Plankton Electronics

🔔 Timestamps and links below.👇

Demo of the Spice unit on a basic drum loop. Desktop configuration.

🔗 ⚡LINKS⚡ 🔗

WEBSITE: https://www.planktonelectronics.com/
METAPATCH: http://spice.metapatch.com/

⏱ TIMESTAMPS ⏱

0:00 Intro
Analog Circuits
0:16 Saturation
0:42 Hard Clip
0:58 Fuzz
1:22 Nu-tube
1:34 Nu-tube x2
1:48 Stomp Box
2:33 High Frequency Enchance
3:34 Mid Resonant Distortion
4:20 Nu-tube Compressed Distortion
4:52 Hardcore Stomp Box Feedback
6:40 Digital Basics
7:45 Bit Mute
8:12 Bit Invert
8:40 Bit Swap
9:46 Digital Crunch
10:26 Happy End

Ants! synthesizer from Plankton Electronics -- initial noodlings

Published on Jun 22, 2017 Nice and Synths

"This is Ants! the new (at the time I type this - 2017.06.22) synthesizer from Plankton Electronics."

Ants! synth percusion loop on SPICE (no talking)

Published on Feb 27, 2019 Plankton Electronics

"A kick and bass loop from the Ants! synth goinfg to the Spice saturator. With NUTUBEX2 and FUZZ circuits."

NUTONE + SPICEVCF + ENVF on a drum loop

Published on Feb 27, 2019 Plankton Electronics

"The 3 eurorack modules processing a drum loop"

Spice Analog Distortion

Published on Oct 17, 2019 Plankton Electronics

"Plankton Electronics Spice. A drum loop thorugh hard analog distortion."