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bd tail

flaps

drive

tune

sd/cp tail

throttle

off   fx   on

mute

spoiler

tune

reso

cv in

tone

sd

bd

cp

s1

ch

s4

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0...+5v

rolls

trig

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choke

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velo-

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clock

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s2

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s3

rd

vca

cv in

vcf cv in

velo-

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bd

sd

sd

s1/2

hh

s1/2

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s1

s2

s3

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cp

cp

aux in

level

s1– s4 

mode/bank

out 2

out 1

audio

s3/4

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sd card

Separate drum outputs.

Samples 1/2 and 3/4 are grouped outputs.

Plugging a cable into certain outputs will 

remove that channel from the final mix.

Audio levels of channels

Enable/mute switches for separate outputs.

Turning the switch to the left disables the effect

and engages the effect when switched to the right

In the middle position the channel is muted.

Switches only affect the sound

of the final outputs: out 1 and out 2

Separate left and right mono final outputs.
You can use airline adapter from the store
to connect headphones directly.

Button for changing the mode for s1–s4 knobs:
envelope decay (blue) or pitch (red)
Long 2 second press
changes the bank
from 1 to 8

WELCOME TO THE CLUB

•  7 voice hybrid drum kit: analogue based: bass drum, snare drum and hand clap 

  + 4 sample based drums (e.g. hi-hats, ride and crash cymbal – fully user replaceable)
•  Zero-latency sample playback directly from SD card
•  Hybrid analog sound generation: 3x band-limited LSRF binary noise generators

  with spectrum animation, injected into discrete analog circuits
•  On-board effect processor with 2 banks consisting of 16 effects in total,
  including additional auxiliary input and firmware update over audio
•  Master isolator-style LP/HP filter with with VCA control and saturator booster
•  Drums that make you dance: fits all styles of music – specifically tuned for EDM and Techno
•  Factory sample bank soundset by Nicolas Bougaïeff (Mute, Novamute) 
  also including custom sampled Paiste 602 cymbals

Depth: 26,5 mm / 1" (with plugged ribbon cable)
Power requirements: +12V: 350 mA, -12V: 90 mA

red/brown pair or wires correspond 

to negative -12V power connector

connect to the 

power buss board

POWER CONNECTION

right side of the module

connect to the module

from the right side

-12V / red/brown stripe

polarity marking

Analog drum modifiers for
•  BD: drive, tune decay, tail decay
•  SD: tune and tail decay
•  CP: tone and tail decay merged with the SD
•  Spoiler adajuts noise samplerate for each 
  of the 3 analog drums BD/SD/CP

Individual trigger inputs for each of the drums

as well as accent/velocity CV inputs

Manual launch buttons:

In case there is a clock signal applied to the

CLOCK IN* jack, the buttons trigger

rolls that follow the clock

spot under the faceplate where
the microSD card is inserted

Final manual volume control
with saturator boost after 2 o'clock

Bipolar master lp/hp
zero-delay feedback
state variable filter 

CABIN PRESSURE
adjusts the dry (fully CCW) and
wet (fully CW) level or the effect 

CABIN FEVER adjusts secondary
effect parameter: decay of the reverb,
feedback of the delay etc.

Manual cabin pressure and fever
knobs act as attenuators when the
cable with CV is inserted

All CV inputs range: 0...+5V

Pressing the TYPE button shortly
cycles thru 8 effect types

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 fx 1, 

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 fx 2, 

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 fx 3, 

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fx 4,

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 fx 5, 

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 fx 6, 

•••

 fx 7, 

••••

 

fx 8

see FX addendum 

type

type

+

Short both buttons press changes the bank:

red blink on change indicates Darkwaves bank

blue blink on change indicates Airways bank

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HALL REVERB:

 ‘Cabin fever’ knob defines the decay of the reverb or hall size. Holding ‘tap’

  for longer than 1 second enables the secondary function for ‘cabin fever’: fixed hi-pass
  filter to cut off low frequencies and have more ‘air’ in the final output.

• 

SHIMMER REVERB

 is a variation of the hall reverb with a pitch shifter to create choir-like,

  huge and unrealistic spaces. The primary ‘cabin fever’ function defines the decay and the
  secondary function defines the amount of pitch-shifter mixed into original reverb.

• 

STEREO ROOM REVERB

 recreates a sort of stereo room ambience. Primary ‘cabin fever’ parameter 

  defines room size and the secondary defines the stereo spread of the reverb, from mono up to a
  huge stereo spread.

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PLATE REVERB.

 The primary ‘cabin fever’ defines the decay of the reverb. In real life equivalent

  this is the distance from the pickups to the metal plate which is how long the tail of the reverb is
  present. Secondary parameter defines the amount of pre-delay to distant sounds in ambience.

AIRWAYS BANK

DARKWAVES BANK

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GATED REVERB 

is based around plate reverb with noise gate. The primary ‘cabin fever’ defines 

  the reverb decay, but the secondary defines the threshold of the noise gate. 
  Noise gate’s attack and decay are fixed and chosen experimentally to fit most musical styles.

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SPRING REVERB: 

The primary ‘cabin fever’ defines the decay of the reverb. With the ‘tap’ button

  you can simulate a sound as if you pluck the real spring with your finger. The secondary function
  is tied to the ‘tap’ button’s ‘pluck the spring’ feature and defines the DECAY of how fast the spring
  will calm down after manually plucking it.

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REVERSED REVERB 

 takes the reverb tail of the sound and reverses it. If applied on drums like 

  snare then it creates a breathing effect. ‘Cabin pressure’ knob defines the predelay time and acts 
  as dry/wet control. 'Cabin fever' sets the reverb decay value. Holding ‘tap’ for longer than 
  1 second enables the secondary function for ‘cabin fever’: damping, i.e. volume of the tail 
  (in our case tail = 'head' as the tail is reversed).

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FLANGER:

 The ‘cabin pressure’ knob sets the amount of delay. With primary ‘cabin fever’ we set

  the LFO speed. The secondary defines the feedback. Playing with that three parameters allows
  to achieve sweeping, airplane engine alike sound with a pretty wide range.

• 

RING MODULATOR

 multiplies the signal with an internal sine wave oscillator. ‘Cabin pressure’ defines the

  amount of modulation and ‘cabin fever’ defines the speed of the oscillator. Secret ingredient – feedback! 
  Its amount is controlled by the secondary ‘cabin fever’ and brings special dirtiness to the sounds.

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OVERDRIVE:

 ‘Cabin pressure’ knob adjusts the drive amount with volume compensation, while ‘cabin fever’

  defines the tone control as usually found in guitar pedals. The ‘tap’ button makes the effect active or
  bypassed, like the switch on a guitar pedal – and so does ‘cabin fever’ latching trigger CV input.

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PEAK COMPRESSOR:

 ‘Cabin pressure’ knob defines the threshold from -90dB to 0dB (fully CW). Primary

  ‘cabin fever’ sets the amount of gain reduction (ratio) from 1 to 25. Secondary parameter defines the
  attack, from 1 to 200 msec. Release is always ‘auto’. ‘C. fever’ CV input is an unattenuated side-chain input.
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FREEZER/LOOPER:

 When ‘tap’ is pressed (or ‘cabin fever’ CV gate is ON), the audio is looped by the grain

  length defined by the ‘cabin fever’ knob – and with the speed – defined by ‘cabin pressure’ knob or
  CV – applied.

• 

SPRING REVERB. 

The primary ‘cabin fever’ defines the decay of the reverb. With the ‘tap’ button

  you can simulate a sound as if you pluck the real spring with your finger. The secondary function
  is tied to the ‘tap’ button’s ‘pluck the spring’ feature and defines the decay of how fast the spring
  will calm down after manually plucking it.

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PING-PONG DELAY

 is a stereo clocked delay. A ‘tap’ is usually three or more short clicks on the

  ‘tap’ button. The primary ‘cabin fever’ parameter defines the feedback of the delay or repeats. 
  The secondary defines the clock division of the incoming tap/clock: 1, 3/4, 2/3, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8

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TAPE ECHO 

is a delay with 3 fixed playback heads. Primary ‘cabin fever’ parameter defines the 

  delay repeat rate which is the speed of tape. The ‘tap’ button works in a limited frequency range 
  of manual tapping and defines the amount of feedback. The secondary works as a divider for 
  the incoming clock.

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CHORUS:

 Primary ‘cabin fever’ knob defines the feedback amount. In average amounts, it creates

  typical unison effect however in full CW it goes to an infinite feedback resulting unrealistic
  ambient. Secondary parameter defines the modulation depth, which is 'full on' by default.

separate left and rigth
3.5mm TS inputs/outputs

stereo TRS 3.5mm 
input/output

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Long press of both buttons resets the effect parameters

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Holding TAP button for longer than 1 sec. 
enters secondary effect setting
(depeding on the effect type)

Summary of Contents for Queen of Pentacles

Page 1: ...eo spread PLATE REVERB The primary cabin fever defines the decay of the reverb In real life equivalent this is the distance from the pickups to the metal plate which is how long the tail of the reverb...

Page 2: ...g processed sound back the module AUX IN accepts either mono or stereo signal automatically converted to mono by the module and adding it to the mix auxiliary input adjustment level modular level at C...

Page 3: ...ECIFIC FOR BLCK_NOIR IMPORTANT holding the TYPE button for longer than 1 second will enable effects on all drum voices no matter if they were enabled or disabled from the ef fect Another long hold pre...

Page 4: ...k is a CV control for the dry wet parameter It accepts BI POLAR 5v 5v voltage and when the plug with CV is inserted 3 5mm MONO jack the CABIN PRESSURE knob acts as an attenuator for that incoming CV E...

Page 5: ...k the spring feature and defines the DECAY of how fast the spring will calm down after manually plucking it The spring plucking may be done manually by using the TAP button or by applying a trigger in...

Page 6: ...rameter defines the attack from 1 to 200 msec Release is automatically adjusted and is calculated using ratio of peak to RMS crest factor CABIN FEVER CV input is an unattenuat ed side chain input for...

Page 7: ...ondary function 3 REVERSED REVERB Reverb s decay value Damping volume of the tail in our case tail head as the tail is reversed Long hold entering secondary function 4 FLANGER Range of LFO Feedback am...

Page 8: ...fines the amount of pitch shifter mixed into original reverb This means no pitch shifter at the fully CCW position of the CABIN FEVER knob half and half in the middle and pitch shifted mix only at ful...

Page 9: ...ry mode Some pitch shifting artefacts may arise during changing the divisions just wait a few seconds until the delay buffer is fully emptied renewed and you will have a proper tempo calibration If th...

Page 10: ...o maximum Long hold entering secondary function 5 SPRING Decay of the reverb Decay of spring excitement from TAP button or incoming by CV IN clock by default set to maximum Short press spring exciteme...

Page 11: ...s in the range from 3 75 to 2 5V then the second effect is chosen and so on up to the 8th effect NOT A NIGHTMARE IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING IMPORTANT Because the DSP in the module can only handle...

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