Manufacturer's description
Deuxd (I pronounce this as DUDE!) is a dual/stereo filter for Eurorack modular synthesizers. Two fully-featured VCFs in one 12HP package. WOW! But this is no ordinary stereo VCF; Deuxd has some very interesting internal routings that open up a wide range of possibilities.
The filters: Expanding on the beautifully gritty character of the Poodleface filter section, Deuxd is a dual OTA-style filter with selectable Highpass and Lowpass responses. Each filter has a dedicated cutoff, resonance, and LP/HP control.
But the fun really starts when using the BIG knob. The big knob, encircled in a red LED backlit panel, acts as the global cutoff for both filters. The big knob is the primary control, which means the outer frequency cutoff knobs act as an offset to the primary knob's position. This is the knob that will have the most fingerprints on it, I guarantee it!
If you want to use the two filters totally independently and not touch the beautiful big knob, just point it straight up at noon. The noon position will then give you full sweeping control via the outer frequency knobs. One last thing about the primary cutoff knob: the switch labeled OPPOSE/SYNC is directly associated with the big knob.
When Sync is selected, the cutoff of both filters will be parallel to the motion of the big knob (and voltage control signals patched into "cutoff"). When OPPOSE is selected, the right side filter will move opposite to the left. This mode sounds sooooooo gooooooood in stereo.
The filters can be stacked, split, and summed. The SUM output takes the output of both filters and sums to mono. The dirty/filthy switch is associated with the SUM output. Select between two separate diode clipping paths for different flavors of harmonic saturation.
The two sides are totally independent; however, there are a few internal connections that keep things interesting. The input of filter 1 (left side) has a normalled connection to the input of filter 2 (right side). This lets you process 1 signal via two different filters. Great for mono to stereo applications, or when using the sum output, as you can produce some nice twin-peak resonances.
If you want to generate a variable-width bandpass filter, you will need to patch the output of the left side to the input of the right side. Make sure one side is set to hipass and the other is set to lowpass.
The twisted modulation options: Each side has its frequency cutoff input jack that correlates directly with the frequency knob of its respective side. There is also an attenuated FM input jack that controls the same frequency cutoff.
The twist is, each side's FM input has a normalled connection to the opposite side's audio input. So the audio input of side 2 is connected to the FM attenuator of side 1. This connection is broken when an external source is patched into the FM jack. Yeah, that's right.. Audio rate FM madness. Oh, the textures you will create. Once you get into this sound, you'll be using it all the time. Finally, the X-mod knob will simultaneously send the output of filter 1 to the cutoff of filter 2, and the output of filter 2 to the cutoff of filter 1. This will blow your mind.
- Width: 12HP
- Depth: 23mm
- Power: 51 mA +12V / 47 mA -12V / 0 mA 5V
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For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
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If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
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If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Manufacturer's description
Deuxd (I pronounce this as DUDE!) is a dual/stereo filter for Eurorack modular synthesizers. Two fully-featured VCFs in one 12HP package. WOW! But this is no ordinary stereo VCF; Deuxd has some very interesting internal routings that open up a wide range of possibilities.
The filters: Expanding on the beautifully gritty character of the Poodleface filter section, Deuxd is a dual OTA-style filter with selectable Highpass and Lowpass responses. Each filter has a dedicated cutoff, resonance, and LP/HP control.
But the fun really starts when using the BIG knob. The big knob, encircled in a red LED backlit panel, acts as the global cutoff for both filters. The big knob is the primary control, which means the outer frequency cutoff knobs act as an offset to the primary knob's position. This is the knob that will have the most fingerprints on it, I guarantee it!
If you want to use the two filters totally independently and not touch the beautiful big knob, just point it straight up at noon. The noon position will then give you full sweeping control via the outer frequency knobs. One last thing about the primary cutoff knob: the switch labeled OPPOSE/SYNC is directly associated with the big knob.
When Sync is selected, the cutoff of both filters will be parallel to the motion of the big knob (and voltage control signals patched into "cutoff"). When OPPOSE is selected, the right side filter will move opposite to the left. This mode sounds sooooooo gooooooood in stereo.
The filters can be stacked, split, and summed. The SUM output takes the output of both filters and sums to mono. The dirty/filthy switch is associated with the SUM output. Select between two separate diode clipping paths for different flavors of harmonic saturation.
The two sides are totally independent; however, there are a few internal connections that keep things interesting. The input of filter 1 (left side) has a normalled connection to the input of filter 2 (right side). This lets you process 1 signal via two different filters. Great for mono to stereo applications, or when using the sum output, as you can produce some nice twin-peak resonances.
If you want to generate a variable-width bandpass filter, you will need to patch the output of the left side to the input of the right side. Make sure one side is set to hipass and the other is set to lowpass.
The twisted modulation options: Each side has its frequency cutoff input jack that correlates directly with the frequency knob of its respective side. There is also an attenuated FM input jack that controls the same frequency cutoff.
The twist is, each side's FM input has a normalled connection to the opposite side's audio input. So the audio input of side 2 is connected to the FM attenuator of side 1. This connection is broken when an external source is patched into the FM jack. Yeah, that's right.. Audio rate FM madness. Oh, the textures you will create. Once you get into this sound, you'll be using it all the time. Finally, the X-mod knob will simultaneously send the output of filter 1 to the cutoff of filter 2, and the output of filter 2 to the cutoff of filter 1. This will blow your mind.
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How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
