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phatline [VCA-VCF]
easy_cv [2016/08/22 02:03] (current)
phatline [VCA-VCF]
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 ===== Introduction ===== ===== Introduction =====
-Digital created LFO+ENV with CV-Output. +All Parameters are saved as a preset as a song (programchange...)\\ 
-No Displays, No Menues, Minimal buttons, much Scopes, much Led-Ring-Rotarys (Planed for LRE-8x2CS)one big UI with complete functions for one LFO+ENV Voice... ​switching between the UI-Voices is done from the BREAKOUTMODULES...to this later+Digital created LFO+ENV with CV-Output.\\ 
 +No Displays, No Menues, Minimal buttons, much Scopes, much Led-Ring-Rotarys (LRE-8x2CS)\\  
 +one big UI with complete functions for one LFO+ENV Voice + 4xChannelstrip Controlls... \\
  
 LFO+ENV are mixed together softwareside,​ to use only one CV-Output\\ LFO+ENV are mixed together softwareside,​ to use only one CV-Output\\
-8xCV-Outputs ​(VOICES) are supported > if u are on a VCF+VCA-Setup = 4 Voices on the Analog-Side (4xFilterbank)\\+Each Channel = Filter need 8xCV-Outputs\\
 Copy Paste for LFOs and ENVelopes between the Voices\\ Copy Paste for LFOs and ENVelopes between the Voices\\
-Copy Paste for a Songa aka Preset aka Bank aka Program(change)\\+Copy Paste for a Song aka Preset aka Bank aka Program(change)\\
 Jam Style Pattern load (next Preset Display) + Preset Morph between Current-Preset and Next-Preset\\ Jam Style Pattern load (next Preset Display) + Preset Morph between Current-Preset and Next-Preset\\
  
 +The Early Design was a EuroRack-Module:​
 A Breakoutmodule for each CV-Output, with Depth-rotary,​ Focusswitch (Pushrotary),​ 2x Scopes (LFO+ENV) and LFO/​ENV-Switch to show on one Display the Mixed Waveform & to switch the Rotary to "​ENV"​ or "​LFO"​ Mode (there is only space for one Encoder - maybe just make PAN Style, instead of 2 individual level -maybe more live feel?, how ever when using an 3Stage switch, i could disable MIX-View, or display it on ENV or LFO...maybe a good choise ;) ) A Breakoutmodule for each CV-Output, with Depth-rotary,​ Focusswitch (Pushrotary),​ 2x Scopes (LFO+ENV) and LFO/​ENV-Switch to show on one Display the Mixed Waveform & to switch the Rotary to "​ENV"​ or "​LFO"​ Mode (there is only space for one Encoder - maybe just make PAN Style, instead of 2 individual level -maybe more live feel?, how ever when using an 3Stage switch, i could disable MIX-View, or display it on ENV or LFO...maybe a good choise ;) )
 The Depth-rotary has no Ledring, want to display it as a bar or as Value in the scope... The Depth-rotary has no Ledring, want to display it as a bar or as Value in the scope...
  
-Whole thing will not be compatible on MB-CV concepts... i will copy code snippets and so on, but i have to understand it from scratch... anyhow this is not generic 
 ===== FrontPanel ===== ===== FrontPanel =====
 ==== Brain ==== ==== Brain ====
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 ==== BreakOut ==== ==== BreakOut ====
 +**this will not be supportet > since i dont want a Euro-Module Setup > i want one big filterbox.**\\
 1. Discharged UserInterface for the Brain in "​Island mode" (Scopes + Digital-CV-Amount)\\ 1. Discharged UserInterface for the Brain in "​Island mode" (Scopes + Digital-CV-Amount)\\
 2. CV-Breakout EuroModule to be located near the CV-Destination (example: a Filter).\\ 2. CV-Breakout EuroModule to be located near the CV-Destination (example: a Filter).\\
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 so there is no analog potentiometer for Cutoff or resonance... it is all saved in the Preset.\\ so there is no analog potentiometer for Cutoff or resonance... it is all saved in the Preset.\\
  
-{{ :​phatline:​Easy-CV-VCA-VCF.png?​direct&​260 |}}  +the VCA is basicly a simple VCA (MS20Like) or something\\ 
-the VCA is basicly a simple VCA (MS20Like) or something +the VCF are a 303 18dB for the 24db Filter it will be a SSM2044, where bords are available.\\
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- +
-=== Original Schematics ​303 - VCA-VCF === +
-here is the 18dB filter... ​for the 24db Filter it will be a SSM2044, where bords are available. +
-{{ :​phatline:​VCA-VCF-303-orginal.png?​direct&​900 |}}  +
- +
-=== Mod Sources === +
-FIXME Fill with 303 mods +
-take orginal VCA (have a bunch of this ICS) or make MB33 Style with standart components...+
  
 In order to not use those **overprized MATCHED-PAIR-TRANSISTORS** (over 2€ on the cheapest place) i have to use standart Transistors and make a **VBE-MATCH** on my own, i have already a PCB from here - to measure the transistors with a Multimeter: In order to not use those **overprized MATCHED-PAIR-TRANSISTORS** (over 2€ on the cheapest place) i have to use standart Transistors and make a **VBE-MATCH** on my own, i have already a PCB from here - to measure the transistors with a Multimeter:
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 ==== Example for a Filterbank ==== ==== Example for a Filterbank ====
-Here are 8Envelopeś 4xfor VCF 4xfor VCA... in fact there could be used more then this for example 8xVCF and 8xVCA...since the BREAK-OUT-Modules are Modular, and they share the same "​Main-UI"​...the only limiting factor ​is the CODE...i am not a C-Guru, and maybe i will still have timing problems with 8x CV-Outs...we will see.+EUROMODULE-BASED >>>​ It is not planed to do it that way (just for you to get some input)
 {{ :​phatline:​Easy-CV-Example.jpg?​direct&​900 |}}  {{ :​phatline:​Easy-CV-Example.jpg?​direct&​900 |}} 
-**I will use it to filter:**\\ 
-2xGuitar-Loopstations\\ 
-1xGuitar\\ 
-1xPercussion-Master\\ 
  
-A not EUROMODULE-BASED Version of something like this is the FILTERBOX:+A not EUROMODULE-BASED Version of something like this is the FILTERBOX: ​\\ 
 +(this is the Design I prefer @ the moment)
 {{:​phatline:​easy-cv-filterbox.png|}} {{:​phatline:​easy-cv-filterbox.png|}}
  
 +Filterbox OneChannel > first idea of Block-shematic:​
 +{{:​phatline:​filterbank-channelstrip.jpg|}}
 ===== General Design ===== ===== General Design =====
  
-The panel size is 3UEurorack compliant ​+The Panel is made of transparent but shadet (black transparent) Plexiglass.\\ 
 +The Panel is directly mounted into a Flightcase.\\ 
 +The 3x LRE8x2 (LEDRING) are mounted with the Encoder Nutsthe rest of the PCBs are mounted with normal thruhole screws.\\
  
 ==== FrontPanel ==== ==== FrontPanel ====
  
 ==== PCBs ==== ==== PCBs ====
- +**The Analog-IO Board on the Backpanel, holds:​**\\ 
-The Analog ​Circuits (VCF+VCA) get sandwitch as normal (not90° angeled) ​\\+-the ENV-VCAs\\ 
 +-the DryWet-VCAs,​ Filter-Releay-Switch\\ 
 +-SEND-EFX-VCAs\\ 
 +-the Summing Mixer\\ 
 +-the Ducking-Cross-AMP-Follower+Ducking-VCAs\\ 
 +-VCF+ENV-VCA-Distortion-Driver-VCAs\\ 
 +-the Connectors to connect the Filter, AOUT, Poti-Boards\\
  
 Left-Part of the Brain on Breathboard:​ \\ Left-Part of the Brain on Breathboard:​ \\
-7Segment: LTS547AP ​\\ +OLED-Display ​\\ 
-Button: ShadowSE/​ITT \\+Button: ShadowSE/​ITT\\ 
 +ENCODER: with built in Pushswitch\\ 
 +a early state with 7Segment Displays to indicate the Patches\\
 {{:​phatline:​proto-preset.jpg?​400|}} {{:​phatline:​proto-preset.jpg?​400|}}
  
-==== 3D View of Sandwitches ==== 
- 
-FIXME make concept 
  
 ==== 1. UI Parts Listing ​ ==== ==== 1. UI Parts Listing ​ ====
  
 === BRAIN + BREAKOUT === === BRAIN + BREAKOUT ===
-  * [[https://​www.thonk.co.uk/​shop/​3-5mm-jacks/​| Jacks 3.5mm @ Thonk]] +  * 6,Neutrik Connector\\ 
-  * [[http://​at.rs-online.com/​web/​p/​kippschalter/​7347145|SPDT Switch ​ON-OFF-ON ​@ Rs-components]]+  * [[http://​at.rs-online.com/​web/​p/​kippschalter/​7347145|FLASH-Switch @ Rs-components]]
  
 ^ Value     ​^ ​ Type                    ^ Qty  ^ ^ Value     ​^ ​ Type                    ^ Qty  ^
-|3.5mm Jack |Vertical PCB-Mount ​       |13    | 
 |Switch ​    |SPDT Vertical PCB-Mount ON-OFF-ON ​  ​|1 ​    | |Switch ​    |SPDT Vertical PCB-Mount ON-OFF-ON ​  ​|1 ​    |
 FIXME Fill Table FIXME Fill Table
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   * [[https://​www.thonk.co.uk/​shop/​alpha-9mm-pots/​|Alpha Pots @ Thonk]]   * [[https://​www.thonk.co.uk/​shop/​alpha-9mm-pots/​|Alpha Pots @ Thonk]]
   * [[where_to_order_components#​knobs|Knobs Suppliers]]   * [[where_to_order_components#​knobs|Knobs Suppliers]]
-  * FIXME need special 4gang 50KB potentiometers ​for a STEREO Resonance (stereo filter, one UI) +  * FIXME which Values ​for the Audio-Mixer?
-  * FIXME need special 4gang xxKB (50?) potis for a Stereo DRY/WET Mix +
-  * FIXME need special 2gang xxKB (50?) potis for EFX Send Mix Stereo +
-  * FIXME need special 2gang 50KA       potis for CUT-OFF Stereo +
-  * FIXME need special 2gang Post Transformator Potentiometer (Value have to look in my prototype which is used)+
  
-^ Value   ​^ ​ Type          ^ Qty  ^ 
-|5K       ​|Linear ​         |x     | 
-|10K      |Linear ​         |x     | 
-|50K      |Linear ​         |x     | 
-|50K      |Logarithmic ​    ​|x ​    | 
-|100K     ​|Linear ​         |x     | 
-|1M       ​|Linear ​         |x     | 
-|2M?      |Linear ​         |x     | 
-|Knobs ​   |Soft/​Plastic/​Alu|x ​    | 
- 
- 
-==== 2. Analog Parts Listing ==== 
- 
-=== VCA-VCF-Board === 
- 
-FIXME Fill Table 
  
 ==== 3.Footprint Making in KiCAD ==== ==== 3.Footprint Making in KiCAD ====
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   * ALPS Pots   * ALPS Pots
   * Alpha Pots   * Alpha Pots
-  * 3,5mm Jack+  * 6,3mm Jack
   * Switch   * Switch
   * Momentary Switch   * Momentary Switch
-  * 7 Segment LED Display+  * SSD-Displays
   * OLED DIsplay   * OLED DIsplay
   * Rotary Encoder   * Rotary Encoder
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  ​a.Left-Brain\\  ​a.Left-Brain\\
  ​b.Right-Brain\\  ​b.Right-Brain\\
-- LRE8x2CS - is a generic PCB which i already have (fairlightiiś)\\ +3x LRE8x2CS - is a generic PCB which i already have (fairlightiiś)\\ 
-BREAKOUT PCBs (maybe have to sandwitch because of shiftregisters and less space)\\ +Backpanel PCB\\ 
-- FILTER PCBs (have to sandwitch)\\+- FILTER PCBs\\
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