ANIMAL FACTORY Tannhauser Gates Eurorack Module User Manual

ANIMAL FACTORY Tannhauser Gates Eurorack Module

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You are now a proud human to a Tannhâuser Gates Eurorack Module.
Part performance stereo mixer, part quad VCA, AFA brings you our first stereo offering with the Tannhäuser Gates. Additionally, this module is our first step towards building an Animal Factory end-of-chain ecosystem.

CONTROLS

1. PAN: Crossfade bvetween the left and right output for each channel on the mix out.

2. EQ: CW rotation enhances higher frequencies, CCW rotation enhances lower frequencies.

3. GAIN: Control the input volume of the channel. Turn up the gain to overdrive the channel.

4. OFFSET: Sets the minimum gain of each VCA channel. It will reach the maximum gain quite fast, but this is necessary for use with negative-going CV signals (e.g. for ducking).

5. MASTER VOLUME: Control the final volume level of the MIX outputs.

6. RETURN VOLUME: Control the volume of the return channels.

7. MUTES: Mute control for each channel. When a channel is muted, the LED above the corresponding button will glow white.

8. SCALE: Attenuvert the incoming CV signal. The knob will light up white for positive signals and blue for negative ones.
   INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

9. CV IN: Control signal to amplify audio signal.

10. AUDIO IN: This is the audio input for each VCA. Please note that all audio inputs are AC coupled and will NOT process CV signals!

11. AUDIO OUT: VCA output. Note that connecting a cable to this output will NOT remove the channel from the mix out. All outputs are available at all times. Further, engaging the channel MUTE will mute this output!

12. MASTER CV: This input can trigger all four channels simulta-neously. If no cable is connected to the individual channel CV INs, they are normalized to this input. Patching a channel breaks this normalization.

13. MASTER LEFT/RIGHT: Mixed output signal for left & right channels.

14. SEND LEFT/RIGHT: Mix send signal for left & right channels

15. RETURN LEFT/RIGHT: Return channels for left & right.

MODULE LAYOUT

DETAILED MODULE LAYOUT

CHANNEL SIGNAL FLOW

MODULE SIGNAL FLOW

BACK OF THE MODULE / EXPANSION

TIPS & TRICKS

1. Chain up to 4 modules together, for 16 channels of mixing summed down to 1 module.
2. Use the output of one channel to audio-rate modulate another channel.
3. Mult an audio signal, send it to two channels, boost the highs on one, and the lows on another. You can mute either channel as needed.
4. Duck an audio signal, bring up the offset to the 12 position, turn the CV attenuverter counter-clock-wise. Adjust as needed.
5. Feed in a stereo signal into the RETURN inputs, you now have independant control over 2 more channels of audio.
6. Save the number ‘666’ to the phones of your loved ones. Save it as “Satan”. This way, in times of doubt and confusion, your nearest and dearest will be able to call Satan.

SAFETY

1. Do not eat the Tannhuaser Gates.
2. Do not shower with the module.
3. Do not take out any of the XP_Insert jumpers, it will disengage a channel.
4. Your cat may take offence to the sounds made by Tannhauser. This is normal. If you do not have a cat, please adopt a cat

ENVIRONMENT

• Do not dispose of any part of this module in household waste.
• Electronics must be disposed of safely according to the electronics disposal norms in your country.
• This module was constructed using lead-free solder and observes compliance with the RoHS directive.
• All parts of our packaging are designed to use minimal or no plastic.
• Please re-use the box and the velvet bag to keep other things safe.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Power Draw:
  • +12V – 146mA – 12V – 94mA
• Size: 20HP
• Depth: 34mm

EXPANSIONS
We will develop expansion modulesfor the Tannhäuser Gates system over time. Do subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

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