Buchla & Tiptop Audio 296t Programmable Spectral Processor
An Emulation of Don Buchla’s Programmable Spectral Processor Model 296.
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SKU: TT-296T
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Product Description
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