Description
SynthForSale proudly features Synths & Workstations, a name synonymous with quality. The Buchla & Tiptop Audio 296t Programmable Spectral Processor stands out as a refined and capable piece of gear, designed to inspire.
The Tiptop Audio Buchla 296t module emulates the complexity of Don Buchla’s Programmable Spectral Processor Model 296. This module features 16 fixed-frequency filters, all sharing the same inputs. Let’s break down its key components:
- Comb Filter Outputs: These provide the sum of the odd and even filter bands.
- Attenuator Outputs: Respect the front-panel level control sliders, delivering summed outputs of all bands and the odd/even bands as groups.
- Programmed Outputs: Controlled by the Program Control, Programmed Spectrum Transfer, and Local Program CV controls. You can “scan” the filterbank and focus on specific frequency ranges with voltage control.
- Local Program Inputs: Voltage control inputs for granular control of each band’s level at the Programmed Outputs.
- Programmed Spectrum Transfer: Allows connecting envelope follower outputs from odd bands to even bands’ CV inputs (and vice versa) for vocoder-like behavior.
- Direct Envelope Follower Outputs: Available for each band.
Despite some compromises due to the Eurorack format, the 296t retains most features of the original Buchla module, making it a valuable addition to any 200t system.
Features
- Complex filter bank based on original Buchla 296 design
- Sixteen fixed filters with an array of audio and CV inputs and outputs
- Inputs for odd, even, and all bands
- Comb filter outputs provide sum of odd and even bands
- Attenuator outputs provide odd, even, and all filter summed outputs with levels controlled by front-panel sliders
- Programmed outputs respond to control voltage and programmed spectrum control/spectrum transfer functions
- Direct audio outputs for each filter band
- Direct envelope follower outputs for each band (with global response time selection)
- Capable of filtering, vocoding, and much more
Specifications
Size
- 52HP
Depth
- 52mm
Power
+12V 360mA / -12V 350mA
