Description
Instruo arbhar V2.0 Granular Audio Processor with USB expander and CV Expander, $649!
The Instruō arbhar v2.0 is an advanced granular audio processor designed for Eurorack modular synthesizers. Building upon its predecessor, this version introduces significant enhancements, offering musicians and sound designers a powerful tool for real-time audio manipulation.
Key Features
- Enhanced Granular Engine: Supports up to 88 simultaneous polyphonic grains across two granular engines, enabling complex layering and textural depth.
- Flexible Input Configurations: Accommodates both mono and stereo inputs, providing versatility in audio source integration.
- Multiple Audio Buffers: Features six individual audio buffers, each capable of holding up to 10 seconds of audio, facilitating extensive sampling and manipulation.
- Pitch Control: Offers 1V/octave pitch tracking, allowing for precise tonal control and integration with other pitch-controllable modules.
- Modulation Capabilities: Includes onboard random pitch deviation and grain direction probability, adding dynamic variation to the processed audio.
- Playback Modes: Provides Scan Mode, Follow Mode, and Wavetable Mode, each offering unique methods of navigating and processing the audio buffer.
- Built-in Effects: Incorporates stereo panning, feedback delay, and reverb, enabling comprehensive sound shaping within the module.
- Integrated Microphone and Preamplifier: Equipped with a built-in condenser microphone and an analog input preamplifier with a limiter, facilitating direct audio capture without external equipment.
- USB Functionality: Allows for import and export of audio files via USB, streamlining the workflow for managing samples.
- Audio Analysis: Features onset detection for automatic audio capturing, enhancing real-time performance capabilities.
- User Customization: Supports user-definable configuration files, enabling personalized instrument settings.
Applications
The arbhar v2.0 excels in creating evolving textures, ambient soundscapes, and experimental audio effects. Its real-time processing capabilities make it suitable for live performances, studio production, and sound design projects.
Build Quality and Interface
Designed with a focus on durability and usability, the module features a clear interface with intuitive controls, facilitating seamless integration into various Eurorack setups.
Country of Manufacture
Scotland
Collectibility and Market Value
Since its release, the arbhar v2.0 has been well-received in the modular synthesis community for its innovative features and robust performance. Its unique capabilities contribute to its desirability among enthusiasts and professionals alike.
