We say...
A pre-owned silver Synthesis Technology Morphing Terrarium Eurorack Module in good condition, without original packaging.
Manufacturer's description
The Synthesis Technology E350 Morphing Terrarium is a unique wavetable VCO with two independent waveform outputs. Unlike similar designs, the E350 is a fully self-contained, 1v/oct VCO. What sets the E350 apart from previous wavetable oscillators is voltage-controlled morphing.
The module ships with three banks of 64 "basic" waveforms (192 total). Each bank of 64 waves is arranged in memory as an 8x8 array (like a chess board). The "rows" are the X direction and the columns are the Y direction. The two panel controls and the two external control voltages (Morph X and Morph Y) are used to "point" to where in the array we use for the signal that is available at the XY Out. The third control voltage is called Z Morph, which determines the waveshape at the Z Out. The Z control voltage scans the wavetable bank from wave #1 (think as row 1, column 1) to wave #64 (row 8, column 8). For example, if Morph X is set to 2, and Morph Y is set to 5, the signal at the XY Out is the waveform stored at row 2, column 5 (the 13th wavetable). The Z Out is completely independent of the XY Out, so if the Morph Z knob is at 48, then the 48th wavetable (row 6, column 8) is the output.
The wavetables in each of the three banks are very carefully ordered by rows. In general, scanning in the X direction will generate a smooth progression of timbre. Each row, however, is different! There are sine banks, pulse width modulations, filtered noise, and even male/female vocal formants. So you can see that scanning in the Y direction (in a column) will be extremely varied, and the beauty is that you can scan in both directions simultaneously.
But we were not content with just indexing through the table one wave at a time. Instead, the E350 implements a proprietary smoothing/anti-aliasing algorithm that allows the two outputs to be a continuous blending of one wave to another. The algorithm calculates 128 "in-between" waveforms, so that the 192 "basic" waveforms are really expanded to over 24,000 individual timbres! As you adjust the panel controls, or add external modulation (from LFOs, envelopes, etc.), the E350's outputs are "glitch-free" and will provide you with a near-infinite range of tonal possibilities. If you like the glitches of older wavetable VCOs, there is a jumper option on the PCB to restore this behavior.
But we wanted to do even more, so we added a three-position range switch for using the E350 as the world's best LFO. At the lowest setting, the E350 will cycle once every 13 minutes and be repeatable within 20μsec. The Sync signal can be used to reset both outputs to zero (hard sync) like any other VCO. The C bank of waveforms are specifically designed to be used in LFO settings (although they will output audio timbres as well). The LFO waveshapes include everything from 'chirps,' to sequences of individual notes, to noise gates, to sample & hold effects, to exponential/logarithmic sweeps. Like quadrature outputs? The E350 can have variable phase outputs under CV control.
There is nothing like the E350 in any modular format. In many patches a VCF is not needed because the timbres that are generated are already smooth and harmonically "correct." From the precise tracking to the incredible 24,000 possible waveforms, the E350 sets the standard in modular oscillators.
Note that in quadrature mode (jumper option), XY Out and Z Out are offset by a variable phase (0 to 359 degrees) as set by Morph Y control.
How much is my shipping?
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Certain areas of the UK, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland and other offshore islands, may have higher shipping charges and slightly longer delivery times due to surcharges applied by the courier and reduced service availability in those areas. We try to keep these costs to a minimum.
Do you ship to my country?
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Shipping methods
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Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally 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.
Please note that 'next day' delivery is an aim, not a guarantee. The vast majority of orders shipped on a 'next day' service do arrive the next day, but occasionally couriers experience unforeseen delays due to weather or traffic conditions etc.
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 delivery
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
Most orders are delivered within 3 to 5 working days if sent on a courier service. Royal Mail services can take a lot longer and are often less secure.
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.
Product Overview
We say...
A pre-owned silver Synthesis Technology Morphing Terrarium Eurorack Module in good condition, without original packaging.
Manufacturer's description
The Synthesis Technology E350 Morphing Terrarium is a unique wavetable VCO with two independent waveform outputs. Unlike similar designs, the E350 is a fully self-contained, 1v/oct VCO. What sets the E350 apart from previous wavetable oscillators is voltage-controlled morphing.
The module ships with three banks of 64 "basic" waveforms (192 total). Each bank of 64 waves is arranged in memory as an 8x8 array (like a chess board). The "rows" are the X direction and the columns are the Y direction. The two panel controls and the two external control voltages (Morph X and Morph Y) are used to "point" to where in the array we use for the signal that is available at the XY Out. The third control voltage is called Z Morph, which determines the waveshape at the Z Out. The Z control voltage scans the wavetable bank from wave #1 (think as row 1, column 1) to wave #64 (row 8, column 8). For example, if Morph X is set to 2, and Morph Y is set to 5, the signal at the XY Out is the waveform stored at row 2, column 5 (the 13th wavetable). The Z Out is completely independent of the XY Out, so if the Morph Z knob is at 48, then the 48th wavetable (row 6, column 8) is the output.
The wavetables in each of the three banks are very carefully ordered by rows. In general, scanning in the X direction will generate a smooth progression of timbre. Each row, however, is different! There are sine banks, pulse width modulations, filtered noise, and even male/female vocal formants. So you can see that scanning in the Y direction (in a column) will be extremely varied, and the beauty is that you can scan in both directions simultaneously.
But we were not content with just indexing through the table one wave at a time. Instead, the E350 implements a proprietary smoothing/anti-aliasing algorithm that allows the two outputs to be a continuous blending of one wave to another. The algorithm calculates 128 "in-between" waveforms, so that the 192 "basic" waveforms are really expanded to over 24,000 individual timbres! As you adjust the panel controls, or add external modulation (from LFOs, envelopes, etc.), the E350's outputs are "glitch-free" and will provide you with a near-infinite range of tonal possibilities. If you like the glitches of older wavetable VCOs, there is a jumper option on the PCB to restore this behavior.
But we wanted to do even more, so we added a three-position range switch for using the E350 as the world's best LFO. At the lowest setting, the E350 will cycle once every 13 minutes and be repeatable within 20μsec. The Sync signal can be used to reset both outputs to zero (hard sync) like any other VCO. The C bank of waveforms are specifically designed to be used in LFO settings (although they will output audio timbres as well). The LFO waveshapes include everything from 'chirps,' to sequences of individual notes, to noise gates, to sample & hold effects, to exponential/logarithmic sweeps. Like quadrature outputs? The E350 can have variable phase outputs under CV control.
There is nothing like the E350 in any modular format. In many patches a VCF is not needed because the timbres that are generated are already smooth and harmonically "correct." From the precise tracking to the incredible 24,000 possible waveforms, the E350 sets the standard in modular oscillators.
Note that in quadrature mode (jumper option), XY Out and Z Out are offset by a variable phase (0 to 359 degrees) as set by Morph Y control.
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Shipping Details
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 to most parts of the UK 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.
Certain areas of the UK, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland and other offshore islands, may have higher shipping charges and slightly longer delivery times due to surcharges applied by the courier and reduced service availability in those areas. We try to keep these costs to a minimum.
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 and Royal Mail for the UK, and for international orders it's either DPD, DHL, FedEx, UPS or Royal Mail 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 normally 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.
Please note that 'next day' delivery is an aim, not a guarantee. The vast majority of orders shipped on a 'next day' service do arrive the next day, but occasionally couriers experience unforeseen delays due to weather or traffic conditions etc.
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 delivery
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
Most orders are delivered within 3 to 5 working days if sent on a courier service. Royal Mail services can take a lot longer and are often less secure.
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.
