Description

The Buchla & Tiptop Audio 230t Triple Envelope Follower is New Delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

The Tiptop Audio Buchla 230t Triple Envelope Follower is a versatile Eurorack module designed to bring expressive control and dynamic shaping into your modular system. Part of Tiptop’s acclaimed Buchla series, this faithful recreation of the Buchla Model 230 offers three independent envelope follower channels, each capable of converting incoming audio signals into precise control voltages and pulses. Whether you are processing external instruments, such as drum machines or synthesisers, or extracting envelopes from internal modular sources, the 230t provides a powerful way to add movement and interactivity to your sound design. Each channel features adjustable sensitivity and decay controls, allowing you to finely tune the envelope response for different types of signals and performance needs. With both sustain and transient pulse modes, the module gives you flexible triggering options, making it equally effective for rhythmically driven patches and evolving textures. Compact at 16HP and only 25mm deep, it is easy to integrate into a range of Eurorack systems, while its low power draw ensures efficient performance. The 230t is an inspiring and practical tool for expanding the creative possibilities of modular synthesis, offering exceptional value for those seeking authentic Buchla-style processing within Eurorack format.

Key Features:

• Three Independent Envelope Followers:
  Each channel converts audio into a control voltage and pulse output, enabling dynamic interaction with modular patches and external audio sources.
• Adjustable Sensitivity and Decay:
  Fine-tune each channel’s response for precise control over signal detection, making it suitable for a wide range of sound sources.
• Sustain and Transient Pulse Modes:
  Choose between continuous sustain pulses or threshold-based triggers, giving greater flexibility for rhythmic or evolving sound design.

Creative Signal Processing:

The 230t excels at turning audio signals into modulation sources, allowing you to extract envelopes and pulses from virtually any input. This makes it perfect for transforming percussive sounds into modulation, driving filter sweeps from drum hits, or adding subtle dynamics to evolving soundscapes. It encourages experimentation and brings organic, audio-driven control to modular environments, making your patches more alive and responsive.

Internal and External Applications:

While often associated with external audio processing, the 230t is equally effective when patched internally within a modular system. By using synthesised tones, percussive elements, or other CV-driven sources as inputs, it generates modulation that can be routed back into the system. This enables feedback-style patching, intricate interconnections, and more expressive performances without requiring additional external gear.

Performance Flexibility:

With dedicated sensitivity and decay controls on each channel, the 230t allows performers to shape the envelope detection in real time. The ability to switch between sustain and transient modes provides further performance versatility, catering to both steady modulations and sharp, rhythmic triggers. Whether used live or in the studio, it adapts seamlessly to creative needs, offering both precision and spontaneity in a compact module.

Specifications:

• Power: +12V 30mA / -12V 25mA
• Depth: 25mm
• Size: 16HP