Buchla 208C Touch Activated Voltage Source User Guide
- July 27, 2024
- Buchla
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Buchla 208C Touch Activated Voltage Source
Product Specifications
- Model: 208C
- Product Type: Buchla Touch Activated Voltage Source
- Program Sound Source: Stored
- Interface: Program Interface with Keyboard Pulser
- Control Features: Modulation Oscillator, Inverter, Preamp, Envelope Detector
Product Usage Instructions
Program Sound Source
The Buchla Touch Activated Voltage Source Model 208C features a stored program sound source that allows you to access pre-defined sound programs.
Interface
The program interface of the Model 208C includes a keyboard and pulser for input control and manipulation of sound parameters.
Control Features
The control panel includes a modulation oscillator, inverter, preamp, and envelope detector for shaping and modulating the sound output.
Product Description
QUICK START PATCH
STEP 1
Set all the knobs, switches, sliders, and connections to the default quick
start settings as shown above. This is a great starting place for creating
patches as almost every banana cable or shorting bar connection will produce
an audible result. This patch will enable you to play the 21 Se keyboard for
pitches while using pressure to change the modulation amount and interact with
the touch strip for even more sonic variation.
STEP 2
Use a banana cable to connect a blue SEQUENTIAL VOLTAGE output jack to the
MODULATION OSCILLATOR frequency CV input jack. Move the slider down to the 4
position. The positions of the sequencer voltage levels sliders now affect the
frequency of the modulation oscillator. By moving the frequency CV slider
position to 4, we’ve lessened the influence.
STEP3
Use a Tini-Jax cable to connect the COMP OSC c.osc jack to the MOD OSC IN/OUT
f .m. in jack. The audio signal from the complex oscillator now frequency
modulates the modulation oscillator by the amount set by the f.m. in the knob.
STEP 4
Use a banana cable to connect the 218e STRIP CV output jack to the MODULATION
OSCILLATOR modulation CV input jack. The 218e touch strip now controls the
modulation parameter.
STEP 5
Use a shorting to bar to connect a violet PRESSURE output jack to the COMPLEX
OSCILLATOR timbre CV input jack. The pressure from the 21 Be keys now affects
the timbre of the complex oscillator.
STEP 6
Use a banana cable to connect the 218e PRESET VOLTAGE pulse jack to the 208C
KEYBOARD pulse input jack. Changing octaves on the 218e pads now also sends a
pulse to the 208C. Congratulations! You’ve completed the quick start patch!
If you have an Easel with an EMBIO , here are some ideas on how to use:
Visit buchla.com/musiceasel for patch ideas, blank patch charts & more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access different sound programs on the Model 208C?
A: To access different sound programs, use the keyboard and pulser on the interface to navigate through the stored programs.
Q: Can I modulate the sound output using the modulation oscillator?
A: Yes, the modulation oscillator on the Model 208C allows you to modulate the sound output for added depth and complexity.
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