Joranalogue AUDIO DESIGN Route 4 Latching Signal Router User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Joranalogue AUDIO DESIGN
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Joranalogue AUDIO DESIGN Route 4 Latching Signal Router
Product Information:
The Route 4 Latching Signal Router is a flexible Eurorack module that allows for signal routing under gate or trigger control. It consists of a pair of complementary routing sections, providing a new level of signal routing options. The module features a 4-to-1 router in the top section and a 1-to-4 router in the bottom section. It is designed to work with any Eurorack signals, including control voltages, audio, and gate streams. The module also includes 10 responsive LEDs for visual feedback on the status of the routers.
Key Features:
- Flexible signal routing under gate or trigger control
- 4-to-1 router in the top section
- 1-to-4 router in the bottom section
- Gate or latch driven control inputs
- Solo/multi switch for exclusive or simultaneous channel activation
- +1 V precision voltage bias for unused input sockets
- Designed for use with any Eurorack signals
- 10 responsive LEDs for visual feedback
- 8 HP module size
Product Usage Instructions
- Connect the Route 4 module to your Eurorack system using the provided 16-to-10-pin Eurorack power cable.
- Mount the module securely in your Eurorack case using the included mounting hardware (two black M3 x 6 mm hex screws, two black nylon washers, and a hex key).
- Select the desired mode for the gate/latch switch on each section of Route 4. In gate mode, the signal routing channels are only enabled while the corresponding control input is high. In latch mode, a rising edge on a control input toggles the state of the corresponding routing channel between enabled and disabled.
- Choose the solo/multi switch mode for each section. In solo mode, only one signal routing channel can be active at a time. A rising edge on any control input will disable all other routing channels. In multi mode, any number of channels can be enabled simultaneously.
- Connect up to four audio, CV, or gate signals to the routing inputs of the top section. The control inputs and mode switches will determine which signals are added together and routed to the output.
- For unused input sockets, they will be biased by a +1 V precision voltage source, allowing for gate or trigger controlled transposition of pitch sequences.
- Use the 1-to-4 router in the bottom section to route a single input to up to four outputs. The normalisation between the sections adds convenience in patching.
- Monitor the status of the routers using the 10 responsive LEDs, which provide visual feedback on the enabled/disabled channels.
With Route 4, you have an 8 HP super-flexible analogue mixing and routing powerhouse that allows you to redirect signals within your modular system with an unparalleled level of control. Enjoy exploring new signal routing possibilities and fuel your patching imagination!
INTRODUCTION
Flexible Eurorack signal paths under gate or trigger control: that is the
basic principle behind Route 4. Consisting of a pair of complementary routing
sections, it grants access to a new level of signal routing options.
The module’s top section is a 4-to-1 router. Any of the four signal inputs may
be selected to be mixed into the section’s output, as determined by the
control inputs.
Control can either be gate or latch driven—in the latter case, the signal
inputs are toggled on and off by received trigger pulses. Meanwhile, the
solo/multi switch determines whether the inputs are exclusive, or if multiple
may be active at the same time.
With each input socket biased by a +1 V precision voltage source when left
unused, gate or trigger controlled transposition of pitch sequences becomes a
breeze.
On the bottom, the 1-to-4 router provides the same feature set, with a single
input being routed to up to four outputs and normalisation between the
sections adding some patching convenience.
All signal paths are designed for use with any Eurorack signals, whether they
be control voltages, audio or gate streams. Visual feedback is provided by 10
responsive LEDs, continually displaying the status of the routers.
With Route 4, an 8 HP super-flexible analogue mixing and routing powerhouse
has arrived to fuel your patching imagination. The ability to redirect signals
within a modular system on the fly, with an unparalleled level of control, is
sure to excite even the most seasoned patcher.
CONTENTS
In the Route 4 box, you’ll find:
- Product card, stating serial number and production batch.
- 16-to-10-pin Eurorack power cable.
- Mounting hardware: two black M3 x 6 mm hex screws, two black nylon washers and a hex key.
- The Route 4 module itself, in a protective cotton bag.
If any of these items are missing, please contact your dealer or [email protected].
SIGNAL FLOW
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
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GATE/LATCH SWITCH
The gate/latch switch determines how Route 4 will respond to its control inputs. In gate mode, signal routing channels are only enabled as long as the corresponding control input is high.
When switched to latch mode, a rising edge on a control input will toggle the state of the corresponding routing channel between enabled and disabled.
Each section has its own gate/latch switch, allowing different behaviour to be selected for the module’s top and bottom routers. -
SOLO/MULTI SWITCH
When this switch is in solo mode, only one signal routing channel may be active at a time. A rising edge on any control input will disable all other routing channels.
In this mode, applying simultaneous rising edges to two or more inputs will trigger a global reset, disabling all channels.
When the switch is set to multi mode, any number of channels may be enabled simultaneously.
Each section has its own solo/multi switch, allowing different behaviour to be selected for the module’s top and bottom routers. -
TOP SECTION ROUTING INPUTS
The top section of Route 4 is a 4-to-1 router. Up to four channels of audio, CV or gates may be added together, as determined by the control inputs and mode switches.
Each input socket is equipped with a precision +1 V normalisation. This means that it is possible to create 1 V voltage steps, up to +4 V, when all sockets are left unused. It also allows pitch CV information, applied to one of the sockets, to be transposed in octave steps, from 0 up to 3 octaves. -
CONTROL LEDS
The status of each routing channel is displayed on the corresponding LED in real time, providing valuable visual feedback. -
CONTROL INPUTS
The control inputs are used to enable and disable routing channels. They function as either gate or trigger inputs, depending on the state of the gate/latch switch.
All of Route 4’s control inputs are uniquely designed to be driven reliably even from weak, slow, bipolar signals. They feature Schmitt action, with a +2 V low and +3 V high logic threshold. -
TOP SECTION ROUTING OUTPUT
This impedance-compensated output provides the mix of the currently enabled routing inputs, with high accuracy, suitable for pitch CV use. -
BOTTOM SECTION ROUTING INPUT
The bottom section of Route 4 is a 1-to-4 router.
Any signal applied to this input socket may be sent to up to four destinations. When nothing is plugged into the socket, the output of the top section is sent to this input by default. -
BOTTOM SECTION ROUTING OUTPUTS
When enabled, these impedance-compensated outputs provide identical copies of the section’s input signal. Their high accuracy makes them suitable for pitch CV use.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Module format
- Doepfer A-100 ‘Eurorack’ compatible module 3 U, 8 HP, 35 mm deep (inc. power cable) Milled 2 mm aluminium front panel with non-erasable graphics
- Maximum current draw
- +12 V: 35 mA
- −12 V: 20 mA
- Power protection Reverse polarity (MOSFET)
- I/O impedance
- All inputs: 100 kΩ
- All outputs: 0 Ω (impedance comp.)
- Outer dimensions (H x W x D) 128.5 x 40.3 x 52 mm
- Mass Module: 115 g Including packaging and accessories: 200 g
SUPPORT
As all Joranalogue Audio Design products, Route 4 is designed, manufactured
and tested with the highest standards, to provide the performance and
reliability music professionals expect.
In case your module isn’t functioning as it should, make sure to check your
Eurorack power supply and all connections first.
If the problem persists, contact your dealer or send an email to
[email protected]. Please mention your serial number, which can be found
on the product card or on the module’s rear side.
With compliments to the following fine people, who helped to make Route 4 a reality!
Ben ‘DivKid’ Wilson Bernhard Rasinger
Björn Jauss Boris Uytterhaegen
Daniel Miller Erwin Van Looveren
Frits Jacobs Hannes d’Hoine
Janus Coorevits Jeroen De Pessemier
Konstantinos Fioretos Kris Vanderheyden
Lieven Stockx Quincas Moreira
Simon ‘BRiES’ De Rycke Wim Verheyen
Yves De Mey
Route 4 User Manual version 2023-06-26
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