{"product_id":"musictoner-chucklevins-4ms-company-smr-spectral-multiband-resonator-module","title":"4ms Company SMR Spectral Multiband Resonator Module","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSee Where Your Imagination Will Take You With The 4ms Company SMR Spectral Multiband Resonator Module\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Spectral Multiband Resonator from 4ms Company is an innovative resonant filter which can process audio like a classic filter bank, ring like a marimba when plucked\/struck, vocode, re-mix tracks, harmonize, output spectral data, quantize audio to scales, and much more... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous ring of colored lights displays the frequency of each filter, as well as the levels and current scale selection(s).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a glance, the SMR works like a normal six-band graphic EQ: six frequency band-pass filters are mixed together using sliders. Resonance\/Q is variable, which changes the \"ringy-ness\" or width of the bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut here's where comparison stops. The frequency of each channel is treated like a note in a scale, and the six bands form a chord. Spin the Rotate knob and the \"notes\" circle around the scale, rotating back to the bottom once they've reached the top. Adjust Spread and the distance (interval) between each note changes. Triggers for up\/down motion, CV inputs for sequencing and scale selection allow for flexible control with external modules. Morph, which automatically cross-fades between frequencies, together with variable Slew allows rhythmic clocks drive the SMR as a variable-speed evolving resonant filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt maximum Resonance\/Q, the SMR can be struck like a gong or marimba by inputting clocks or triggers. The frequency of each channel is quantized to a scale: beautiful chords, ethereal tones and eerie ambiance flows easily. With lower resonance, the SMR can pull out particular frequency bands, and sweep these across the spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo 1V\/octave Frequency jacks allow for tracking even and\/or odd bands and creating floating melodies over evolving chord bases, or complex percussive membrane sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSave your settings into one of six storage banks, and recall on the fly. On startup, the SMR instantly jumps to the last saved settings. The color scheme of the lights can be adjusted, so if you prefer all white lights on your modular, you can have that (or all red, or rainbows, pastels, etc..)!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix filter channels, selected from twenty active filters displayed on the light ring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVariable \"Q\" (Resonance) ranges from classic band-pass to ultra-resonant ringing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRing of 20 full-color lights displays the filter frequencies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFilter frequencies move about the scale using Rotation and Spread\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotation \"spins\" the frequencies around the scale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpread controls the gap between neighboring bands\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMorph creates a variable speed cross-fade when the filter frequencies change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLock buttons prevent each channel from changing in frequency (resonance can also be locked)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFreq Nudge knobs for creating de-tuning effects, or honing in on an exact frequency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency CV input (1V\/octave) for even and odd bands (flip switch selects single or multiple channel control)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStereo ins and outs stagger the bands into evens\/odds for an immersive stereo field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpectral content outputs for each channel (Env Out) allow for vocoding (spectral transfer)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFast or Slow tracking speeds for Envelope CV ouptuts, or selectable Trigger output mode is useful for extracting a beat from music\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSliders and CV jacks control each filter's level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSlew switch applies slew-limiting to the CV level jacks, which prevents clicking from clocks or triggers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach bank has 11 scales of 20 frequencies\/notes each.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUser-programmable scales (select octave, chromatic note, and microtonal adjustments for each note in the scale)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScale banks for Western, Indian, Chromatic, Micro-tonal, Equal tempered, Just intonation tunings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotation\/Spread moves about an entire bank, or can be limited to a single scale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhite noise is normalized to the inputs, so the SMR can be used without an external signal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eADVANCED FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgram your own scale. The frequency of each of the 20 notes can be assigned by setting the octave, the semi-tone, and coarse and fine micro-tone. Up to 11 scales can be saved permanently in the user bank\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjust color scheme of the LEDs. Pick a pre-programmed color scheme or create your own using the sliders to set Red\/Green\/Blue values. Custom color schemes can be saved permanently\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave your settings in one of six parameter banks. Note position, scale and bank selection, Q value, Lock settings and color scheme can be saved and recalled on the fly. On startup, the SMR loads settings from the last saved bank.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptional alternative filter type for a more exponential decay when plucked and different timbral qualities. Freq jacks no longer track 1V\/oct in this mode.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSlider LEDs can be assigned to display level for each channel (combination of slider position and CV on the jack), or clipping for each channel.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e26HP Eurorack module\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e0.95\" module depth (24mm)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    +12V rail: 86mA maximum (110mA max when jumper set to +12V)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    -12V rail: 28mA maximum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    +5V rail: 25mA maximum (0mA [not used] when jumper set to +12V)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTROLS, INPUTS AND OUTPUTS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix sliders control level of filter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    White LED on each slider indicates gain (selectable to indicate clipping)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix CV inputs for level of each filter (slider attenuates CV on jack)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwenty full-color LEDs indicate which filters are assigned to which channels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    Color on LED ring match colors of Env Out LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    Brightness of each LED shows level of each filter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQ (Resonance) knob\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQ (Resonance) CV jack\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStereo input and output (divided into even\/odd bands)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    Odd input jack and Even output jack serve as Mono in\/out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotate Clockwise and Rotate Counter-clockwise trigger jacks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotate CV input jack maps any waveshape to a rotation pattern\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScale CV input jack selects scale from current bank\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpread knob sets the interval (spacing) between channels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpread CV input jack\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMorph knob sets speed of cross fading rotating or spreading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMorph CV input jack\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix CV outputs follow envelope of frequency content per band\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    Fast | Slow switch selects envelope tracking speed, or Trigger output mode\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    Pre\/Post switch selects whether Env Out jacks track the filter before or after the slider attenuates\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix Lock buttons lock the frequency of each channel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    Button is lit when locked\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    Turning Q knob while holding a lock button also locks the Q value (button flashes to indicate Q-lock)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    Lock jack toggles lock status of even or odd channels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1V\/oct Frequency input jack for even and odd channels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOdds Switch selects if 1V\/oct Freq jack, Freq Nudge knob, and Lock jack control all odd channels (1\/3\/5) or just channel 1\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvens Switch selects if 1V\/oct Freq jack, Freq Nudge knob, and Lock jack control all even channels (2\/4\/6) or just channel 6\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSlew switch enables slew-limiting of incoming CV on the level CV jacks (click and pop prevention).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e    Amount of slew limiting is proportional to Morph setting at the time the switch is flipped on.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScale Rotation switch enables filters to rotate into the next scale each time they rotate fully around\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e    Manufacturer: 4ms\u003cbr\u003eModel: SMR\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I562963-1-WHXX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Musictoner Musictoner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Musictoner has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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