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A New Type Of Synth Module
SuperKar+ is a Eurorack voice module that uses Karplus-Strong synthesis to create the sound of plucked or bowed strings, struck or blown pipes or tubes, or a suite of other sounds from percussive textures to legato melodies and chords with smart harmonies. This is Karplus-Strong synthesis at its most intuitive and captivating.

Karplus-Strong is a form of delay feedback synthesis, where every tone and texture is constantly in a state of varying tension. SuperKar+ is an engagingly responsive instrument, as tiny changes in attack/decay time and damping create an infinite variety of subtle or dramatic timbral shifts, and variable random per-note detuning can create lifelike realism.

Deceptively Powerful, Invitingly Simple And Intuitive
With an interface that can be understood at a glance, the sheer amount of music you can create with a single SuperKar+ module borders on mind-blowing. It draws you in, allowing you to generate full-sounding arrangements with as much musical and timbral variation as you can imagine via CV connections. Powerful enough to be the center of endless sonic exploration, SuperKar+ delivers all of this in a compact 12HP form factor.

Self-Contained Voice Module
The nature of Karplus-Strong synthesis means that you won’t need to dedicate VCAs or amplifier envelopes to SuperKar+. Independent attack, decay and damping are included for both the Solo and Chord voices, and the module also includes an internal mixer with independent output levels for both voices, as well as multiple stereo and mono audio output modes.

Two Instruments In One: Independent Melodies and Chords
SuperKar+ is divided into two halves or voices: a Solo Voice and a Chord Voice, both of which can be played simultaneously and independently of each other if desired. Both voices can be triggered and pitched independently via control voltage, while the Solo Voice can also be controlled polyphonically via MIDI.

Independent timbre selections are available for both voices, and each voice has its own independent level control and can be routed through a separate audio output if desired.

Sound Design

• Karplus-Strong based voice module
• Two independent Voice channels – Solo Voice and Chord Voice
• Each Voice is polyphonic up to 16 notes
• Solo Voice plays single notes capable of sustaining simultaneously
• Chord Voice plays chord structures based on the root from the received V/
• Oct (Volt per Octave) CV
• Chord Voice includes fixed intervals with smart harmonies available
• Selectable Wide & Narrow Stereo, Split Voice, and Mono output options
• MIDI input controls the Solo Voice for a 16 part polyphonic experience with velocity sensitivity (when using MIDI, unplug the solo Voice TRIG and
• Solo Voice V/Oct CVs)
• Solo Voice is tuning stable to six octaves via CV and eight octaves via MIDI, and the Chord Voice is tuning stable to five octaves

Made in Berlin, Germany, the ESSENCE is a new high-performance studio mic that is a world first. It comes with a host of unique, useful and innovative features, including our patented switchable Transformer/Electronic Output stage. From a direct, beautifully open and fast response to smooth and intimate sounds with sparkling harmonics and deep lows, ESSENCE is surely going to become a top choice wherever and for whatever source you wish to use it on. Add to this a fresh look, backlit and tactile controls, reversible orientation, built-in Peak Level Metering, a hand-built 1” Gold Sputtered Mylar true condenser capsule (externally polarized) and you have one of the finest new audio products to ever hit the market - all at a price/performance ratio that defies regular convention.

Main Features:

• Cardioid Studio Condenser Mic
• Developed by an experienced team of experts in audio, with multiple patented features
• All-metal housing with unique oval design
• Class-Leading Audio Performance (>140 dBA internal headroom)
• Switchable between Electronic or Transformer Balanced Output stages
• Custom-wound Toroidal Audio Transformer with VITROPERM core
• 1” Large Diaphragm True Condenser (Gold Sputtered Mylar)
• Sound chosen by blind listening tests, using our industry leading panel
• -10 dB Pad, plus 80 Hz Low Cut
• Integrated Peak-Level Metering
• Backlit Controls (dimmable and lockable)
• Built-in direct-to-stand mounting
• Powered by regular 48 V Phantom Power
• Made in Berlin, Germany

The sound of success
The sound of any microphone starts with the capsule. We developed the Aim sound by carrying out a number of double blind tests with a team of leading studio engineers, musicians, artists and audio professionals across the world. Along the process and to find out what capsule style and tonality worked best with our custom electronics, we also compared each of these tests by ear and included checking these results randomly, against some of the most popular and best competitor mics on the market. Our chosen handmade, externally polarized, dual 1” capsule features a 6 micron gold-sputtered genuine Mylar diaphragm, isolated brass backplates with the finest quality tensioners and a customized ring connector. We also use Teflon coated wires, as this improves the S/N ratio to our own and separate Hi-Z electronics. It really is a work of
art.

ESSENCE’s cutting edge electronics are also extremely important to the sound. For all of our PCBs (also made in Berlin), we selected the highest quality components throughout - despite the cost, to maintain and exceed audio performance from many other designs that our team have been involved in. We also wanted to achieve a very low noise floor and a flat internal response without compromising on the audio quality, so we have a total number of four separate PCBs in each microphone, to minimise crosstalk and provide a leading-edge internal headroom of 140 dBA+. Plus, the entire mic is powered just by regular 48 V Phantom Power!