RND STEP is a high performance, 3-channel sample and hold module, comprising of 6 separate
noise & S&H circuits in just 4HP.
Each channel features two internal analogue pink noise generators, and two sample and hold
circuits split across unipolar and bipolar outputs.The unipolar output always samples its own
noise source for a stepped random voltage between 0-5V. The bipolar output by default samples
it’s own noise source (for -5V to +5V stepped random). However, you can override that connection
with the sample input. This allows for sampling external audio or CV signals, and it can sample
voltages anywhere between -10V and +10V with the sample input.
RND STEP will operate at slow trigger rates and can generate extended hold times, whilst
sustaining the voltage with extremely high precision. But it will also operate up through audio
rates for destructive downsampling FX for audio. When triggered at audio rates RND STEP
outputs downsampled and clocked noise tones from the internal pink noise generators. These
can then be used for modulation, percussion or sound FX.
Trigger input 1 will normalise across all 3 channels, meaning a single trigger can give 6 unique
random voltages, of which 3 are bipolar and 3 are unipolar. The combination of both ensures you
have the right voltages in the correct ranges for the sources you wish to modulate.
RND STEP is a collaboration between Steady State Fate and DivKid. The potential range of patch
applications for RND STEP is vast and a selection of patches are demonstrated in the
announcement video https://youtu.be/hlcXvCN80jU .
KEY POINTS
- 6 high performance analogue sample and hold circuits split across 3 channels
- a mixture of both unipolar and bipolar outputs
- Highly accurate sampling of external audio and CV sources
- High hold times for accurately sustaining sampled voltages - especially crucial when used with
pitch sequencing
- Trigger input normalisation from channel 1
- 4HP wide
Product Overview
RND STEP is a high performance, 3-channel sample and hold module, comprising of 6 separate
noise & S&H circuits in just 4HP.
Each channel features two internal analogue pink noise generators, and two sample and hold
circuits split across unipolar and bipolar outputs.The unipolar output always samples its own
noise source for a stepped random voltage between 0-5V. The bipolar output by default samples
it’s own noise source (for -5V to +5V stepped random). However, you can override that connection
with the sample input. This allows for sampling external audio or CV signals, and it can sample
voltages anywhere between -10V and +10V with the sample input.
RND STEP will operate at slow trigger rates and can generate extended hold times, whilst
sustaining the voltage with extremely high precision. But it will also operate up through audio
rates for destructive downsampling FX for audio. When triggered at audio rates RND STEP
outputs downsampled and clocked noise tones from the internal pink noise generators. These
can then be used for modulation, percussion or sound FX.
Trigger input 1 will normalise across all 3 channels, meaning a single trigger can give 6 unique
random voltages, of which 3 are bipolar and 3 are unipolar. The combination of both ensures you
have the right voltages in the correct ranges for the sources you wish to modulate.
RND STEP is a collaboration between Steady State Fate and DivKid. The potential range of patch
applications for RND STEP is vast and a selection of patches are demonstrated in the
announcement video https://youtu.be/hlcXvCN80jU .
KEY POINTS
- 6 high performance analogue sample and hold circuits split across 3 channels
- a mixture of both unipolar and bipolar outputs
- Highly accurate sampling of external audio and CV sources
- High hold times for accurately sustaining sampled voltages - especially crucial when used with
pitch sequencing
- Trigger input normalisation from channel 1
- 4HP wide
