Specifications
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Width: 14 HP
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Supply voltage: +12V/-12V (Eurorack 10-pin header)
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Current draw:
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+12V: typ. 55 mA, max. 60 mA
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-12V: typ. 1 mA, max. 5 mA
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5V: unused, 0 mA
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CV inputs: 3x 0-5V (overvoltage protected)
Connecting NERMAL to Eurorack power
Connect a 10 pin Eurorack power cable to the 2x5 power header on the
back of the module. There are 2 indicators on the circuit board: +12V
and STRIPE. Unsurprisingly, the red stripe side of the cable goes on
the side that says STRIPE. The module (and your power supply) is
protected in case you should ever connect it the wrong way around, but
it won’t turn on if you do.
Module Function
Nermal
is
a
destructive
distortion
module
that works on several
levels: It can subtly saturate the sound of an incoming audio signal,
create harsh and noisy harmonics, or totally mess up whatever is fed
into it. It contains a dedicated modulator that controls the effect’s
flavour, but it also accepts external control voltages.
Hint
Nermal shapes the incoming output in wildly different – sometimes
unpredictable – ways, which depend heavily on the harmonic content of
the input audio. Glitchy drum patterns and drones generally work well,
as do melodic lines coming from complex oscillators. Analog basses can
be nicely saturated, but not all of Nermal’s modes work equally well
on them. It’s a good idea to change the input audio slightly or use
internal or external modulation whenever you’re not satisfied with the
result.
