BASTL INSTRUMENTS / SKIS II

A module made by Bastl Instruments, a ""handmade electronic musical instrument"" brand. A space-saving and multi-functional dual VC Decay + VCA at just 5HP.

BASTL INSTRUMENTS' classic dual-channel decay + VCA module, ""Skis,"" has evolved into ""Skis II""!

The original Skis module has been redesigned with a more robust and clean VCA structure, and a new voltage-controlled decay envelope has been added, along with several other convenient features.

Skis II is a space-saving and convenient module with dual-channel decay envelopes and VCAs.

The envelopes and VCAs are internally normalized, but can also be used individually by connecting patch cables. The decay envelope has an exponential curve and can also be set to a release envelope. The two VCAs have linear curves.

Furthermore, triggers input to channel A are internally normalized if there is no connection to channel B, making it easy to create different envelopes for A and B from a single trigger, and to play different sounds with different envelopes using the same trigger. Furthermore, by inputting a CV signal to only one channel, you can create varied rhythms and sounds, offering a deep range of variations depending on your ideas.

While the typical use of the Skis II involves creating percussive sounds from two triggered audio signals and adjusting the decay, you can also apply effects to the sound using circuit jumpers and freely create diverse envelope curves using DECAY CV and VCA CV.

As a fundamental module for any modular system, it's an indispensable unit that can be conveniently and creatively used.

*Black panel only

Features
• Dual-channel voltage-controlled decay/envelope
• Decay time: 8ms to 3s
• Envelope gate/release mode (jumper setting)
• Normalized trigger
• LED for visual confirmation of envelope
• Dual-channel linear VCA (ENV OUT normalized to VCA CV IN)
• Jumper for tambourine bend
• Solder jumpers for further hacking

Product Specifications
• 5HP Eurorack size
• 24mm depth
• Power consumption: +12: 40mA, -12: 35mA
• 10-pin power connector protected by PTC fuse/diode