Product Overview

In collaboration with DivKid, Manic introduces an exploration of dual channel mono, mono to stereo or true stereo modulation and sound shaping within a sleek 8HP module designed for both creative freedom and technical precision. Each channel offers precision linear VCA functionality with traditional unipolar amplitude control or bipolar behaviour for complex ring modulation effects.

While we all need VCAs… you can’t have enough of them! VCAs are often the hidden secret sauce found in lots of circuits to provide level, depth or amount control and modulation. With Manic we’ve deliberately exposed the VCAs for direct and flexible amplitude controls on the clean output but the true power of Manic lies in the shapes outputs where these VCAs feed a rich palette of waveshaping under manual and voltage control.

The shape outputs provide three distinct sound sculpting options: an inverted signal for enhanced processing flexibility against the clean output, a clipped signal for harmonic richness or a wavefolded output for complex textural evolutions.

Channel 1 features TanH soft clipping and Serge-style wavefolding, while Channel 2 boasts hard clipping alongside a Buchla-style wavefolder. The contrasting topologies between the left and right channels unlock dynamic stereo widening effects, making the stereo image both expansive and mesmerising. While the circuits are different they have been tweaked to provide variance for creating stereo images from mono sources while also working with stereo inputs for a balanced, yet enhanced stereo spread.

Designed to excel with both audio and CV signals, Manic effortlessly processes incoming signals for a broad spectrum of uses. The intuitive layout ensures immediate hands on control making it ideal for live performance and studio experimentation.

Features

A collaborative design from both DivKid & Apollo View Modular
Selectable unipolar or bipolar VCA circuitry per channel
Three distinct shape outputs per channel: Inverted, Clipped, and Wavefolding
TanH soft clipping & hard clipping
Serge-style wavefolding & Buchla style wavefolding
Stereo operation with perfectly matched gains for the clipping and wavefolding circuits, creating a stunning stereo widening effect.
DC-coupled signal path for processing both audio and CV signals.
Input and modulation normalisations for simple mono to stereo operation
Flexible signal flow allows for creative combinations, such as ring modulation into clipping or wavefolding.

Manic is not just a module; it's a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in the world of modular synthesis. It invites users to explore the depths of their creativity, providing tools and features that inspire new directions in sound!

Technical Spec

Width: 8HP
Depth: 30mm
Power: 180 mA +12V / 135 mA -12V / 0 mA 5V

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Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)

The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.

Country	Estimated delivery (working days)
Austria	2–3
Belgium	2
Bulgaria	4–5
Croatia	2–4
Cyprus	10
Czechia	2–3
Denmark	3
Estonia	2–3
Finland	3–5
France	2–4
Germany	2
Greece	5–7
Hungary	2–3
Ireland	4–6
Italy	3–5
Latvia	2–3
Lithuania	1–2
Luxembourg	2
Malta	5–7
Netherlands	2
Poland	1–2
Portugal	4–5
Romania	3–4
Slovakia	2–3
Slovenia	2–3
Spain	4
Sweden	3–5

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