Model 260e DUOPHONIC PITCH CLASS GENERATOR
The Model 260e Duophonic Pitch Class Generator consists of two independent, voltage controlled pitch class generators. (A pitch class generator produces a singular pitch in every perceivable octave.) Frequency modulation inputs and a five band spectrum-shaping facility are provided.
When switched to the “barber pole” mode, an internal computer takes over pitch control of both generators, and issues pulses for triggering an external envelope generator (a model 281e, for example), which in turn can drive a voltage controlled amplifier (like a model 292e dynamics manager). When the 260e’s output signals are gated through the latter, Shepard tones and other auditory illusions (such as the tri-tone paradox) may be produced.
The rate of change is variable to 2.5 octaves per second in either direction, and is voltage controllable. Additionally, the pitch intervals can be adjusted from quarter-tones to tri-tones to continuous (for Risset tones).
With its multi-voicing, equalization, envelope shaping, and frequency modulation capabilities, you will find the 260e musically more interesting than the standard Shepard tone generator employed in perceptual psychology experiments.
The settings of the 260e can be stored and retrieved as numbered presets with a model 225e or 206e preset manager.
Oh yeah, sure! 4600$ for a module… now that is kind of a bargain I presume. Most people will want two of these I am sure. And Buchlas are so well build and you really get an unexpensive system, that does a lot more than some Doepfer or what the hell cheap modular shit you find on the net… (pun intended)
Actually Buchla’s are built very well, much better than the shoddy build quality of most euro manufacturers.
Might be true in some cases even if you don't have very high standards, but one still wonders why the heck Buchla modules are so much more expensive. Build quality, components, testing and R&D are big factors contributing to high prices, but Buchla is extreme. It's almost like they are charging you for the pleasure of owning and using one of their systems.
Four people. I don't want one, I can't afford one, but it doesn't mean I'm not interested.
Four people. I don't want one, I can't afford one, but it doesn't mean I'm not interested.
Oh, and the word you were looking for is 'relevant'.
yeah more ipad posts!
hiroColeslaw
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OK – no more expensive stuff, no more iPad/iPhone stuff, and freebie synths are crap.
I think I've got it.
OK – no more expensive stuff, no more iPad/iPhone stuff, and freebie synths are crap.
I think I've got it.
Oh, I have.
No, definitely no more of those.
Yes, yes relevant. Four people, yes.
Buchla cases seem flimsy – not like something you'd put a $40,000 instrument in.
BUchla modules are a bit more expensive… But not really when you consider what they do… Most of them are these crazy multi module things that would cost around the same price to do with euro… Plus you get recall, extensive midi functions, banana jacks, excellent build quality and design…. O and your synth won't lose it's value like a deeper or cheap modular will…
And you can get a matching poster if you like.
hiroColeslaw – is the news supposed to revolve around what you can afford?
Yes.
*puts hand up* five.
actually they are very sturdy.
The overall quality of the 200e system is very high.
totally agree. try to sell an eurorack ten years from now…