Description

Bubblesound VCOb, $119!

The Bubblesound Instruments VCOb is a voltage-controlled analog oscillator based on a classic triangle core design. It offers a wide frequency range, making it suitable for both low-frequency oscillations and audio-rate applications. The VCOb provides multiple waveform outputs and features frequency modulation capabilities, enhancing its versatility in modular synthesizer setups.

Specifications

  • Waveform Outputs:
    • Sine
    • Triangle
    • Sawtooth
    • Pulse (with manual pulse width adjustment)
  • Frequency Range: 10-second cycles to 21.4 kHz
  • Frequency Modulation (FM):
    • Linear and exponential FM modes, selectable via switch
    • FM input with attenuator
  • Pulse Width Modulation (PWM): Manual control and CV input for pulse width modulation
  • Tracking: Stable 1V/oct tracking over 4 to 6 octaves
  • Power Consumption: +12V: 30mA; -12V: 30mA
  • Module Width: 10 HP
  • Country of Manufacture: United States

Design Features

  • Triangle Core VCO: Provides pure waveforms and is ideal for frequency modulation applications.
  • Multiple Waveform Outputs: Simultaneous outputs for sine, triangle, sawtooth, and pulse waves.
  • FM and PWM Capabilities: Supports both linear and exponential FM, as well as pulse width modulation, allowing for complex sound shaping.

Applications
The VCOb is suitable for a variety of synthesis tasks, including:

  • Serving as a primary audio oscillator for melodic content
  • Functioning as a low-frequency oscillator for modulation purposes
  • Creating complex timbres through frequency and pulse width modulation

Its wide frequency range and stable tracking make it a reliable component in both melodic and experimental patches.

The Bubblesound Instruments VCOb is a voltage-controlled analog oscillator based on a classic triangle core design. It offers a wide frequency range, making it suitable for both low-frequency oscillations and audio-rate applications. The VCOb provides multiple waveform outputs and features frequency modulation capabilities, enhancing its versatility in modular synthesizer setups.