4MS VCA MATRIX
The 4MS VCA Matrix is a handy 4 x 4 matrix comprised of 16 VCAs. Each of the module’s four CV and/or audio DC-coupled inputs are routable to any of the four outputs, and can be controlled by the module’s Level knobs, CV control jacks, and Mute buttons. In addition to use as a 4 x 4 mixer, the module can also be used as a signal splitter, signal router, and as a limited waveshaper.
VCA MATRIX FEATURES
4 CV/audio inputs and 4 outputs (buffered and dc-coupled)
Full range (0Hz - 20kHz) for both Control and Signal inputs, allows for AM effects, etc
16 VCA's using high quality SSM chips
Attenuation/gain range from -100dB (mute) to 0dB (unity). Up to +20dB boost with trimpot adjustment
Playable surface with 16 latching Mute LED buttons, used to mute each VCA individually (Mute button disconnects Control jack and Level knob, and fully attenuates the VCA)
LED button brightness indicates amount of attenuation and Control CV signal
16 Control jacks for VCA level control
16 Level knobs attenuate the incoming Control signals. The Level knobs act as manual level controls when nothing is plugged into the Control jack
Exponential VCA response in low control voltage range, pseudo-log response in higher voltage range
"Soft Limit" effect limits gain to prevent clipping, while still responding to higher Control voltages with more "punch" and wider pulses
Matrix Expandability: VCA Matrices can be connected to form a larger matrix using headers on the back (4x8, 8x8, 12x4, etc)
Control Expandability: 16-pin header on back side of PCB allows an external device to control all VCAs: e.g. patch recall, patch sequencing, preset patterns such as quadrature panning, etc
Suitable as a 4x4 mixer, splitter, dynamic signal router, limited waveshaper, etc