Model 296e SPECTRAL PROCESSOR
A 16 channel bandpass filter with built-in analysis and synthesis capability, the 296e can function as a real time performance filter, a programmable compound equalizer and even as a spectrum transferring vocoder.
Center frequencies are selected to complement the ear’s discrimination curve. Each frequency band has its own VCA input and envelope follower output, allowing for rather intricate transformations. The 296e can be split into two 8 band filters, with vocoding interconnections internally provided, or two 296e’s can be cascaded (with a behind-the-panel connection) with one performing spectral analysis, and the other synthesis.
A unique user interface can present instantaneous envelopes, thus creating a real time spectrum display, or two response curves may be entered, stored and edited in real time. Modulation may be applied to the response curves, creating some rather strange effects, and a “freeze” facility allows for storage of the instantaneous envelopes.
Envelope decay times are adjustable, and pre-emphasis may be applied to smooth the frequency response when vocoding.
All settings can be stored as presets in systems with a 225e or a 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…