Solaire (pronounced [s?.l???], french word for solar), is a quad full wave rectifier and triple 2:1 mixer with normalisation between rectifier stages and mixers.
The full wave rectifier is a really useful circuit, it can be used to convert a ramp/saw wave into a triangle, a triangle wave into a triangle wave twice the frequency of the input, and using it on more complex signals will allow for solarization type of effect as the signal folds on itself, creating kind of metallic shades.
The 2:1 mixer is also useful to combine two signals together, most obvious use would be H and V oscillators/ramps combination to produce 2D shapes or summing a signal with a slower signal like an LFO to modulate the offset. Each mixer features a switch to choose between:
- AVG (average): signal A and signal B are added and the result divided by two ((A+B)/2).
- ADD (addition): signal A and signal B are added (A+B).
- SUB (subtract): signal A and signal B are subtracted (A-B).
Each rectifiers and mixers can be used individually, but are also normalized to each other as follow:
Rectifier 1 OUT -> Mixer 1 IN A
Mixer 1 OUT -> Rectifier 2 IN
Rectifier 2 OUT -> Mixer 2 IN A
Mixer 2 OUT -> Rectifier 3 IN
Rectifier 3 OUT -> Mixer 3 IN A
Mixer 3 OUT -> Rectifier 4 IN
This allows to use the mixers input B (IN B) to add a signal in-between each rectification stage, either for slow modulation or to create more complex shapes and shades.
- Width: 8HP
- Depth: 42mm
- Power: 100 mA +12V / 0 mA -12V / 0 mA 5V
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European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
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Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
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 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
Product Overview
Solaire (pronounced [s?.l???], french word for solar), is a quad full wave rectifier and triple 2:1 mixer with normalisation between rectifier stages and mixers.
The full wave rectifier is a really useful circuit, it can be used to convert a ramp/saw wave into a triangle, a triangle wave into a triangle wave twice the frequency of the input, and using it on more complex signals will allow for solarization type of effect as the signal folds on itself, creating kind of metallic shades.
The 2:1 mixer is also useful to combine two signals together, most obvious use would be H and V oscillators/ramps combination to produce 2D shapes or summing a signal with a slower signal like an LFO to modulate the offset. Each mixer features a switch to choose between:
- AVG (average): signal A and signal B are added and the result divided by two ((A+B)/2).
- ADD (addition): signal A and signal B are added (A+B).
- SUB (subtract): signal A and signal B are subtracted (A-B).
Each rectifiers and mixers can be used individually, but are also normalized to each other as follow:
Rectifier 1 OUT -> Mixer 1 IN A
Mixer 1 OUT -> Rectifier 2 IN
Rectifier 2 OUT -> Mixer 2 IN A
Mixer 2 OUT -> Rectifier 3 IN
Rectifier 3 OUT -> Mixer 3 IN A
Mixer 3 OUT -> Rectifier 4 IN
This allows to use the mixers input B (IN B) to add a signal in-between each rectification stage, either for slow modulation or to create more complex shapes and shades.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll see the available shipping options and their prices. VAT at the applicable rate for your country will also be displayed at checkout.
European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
By default prices on the site include sales tax at 20%. The precise sales tax rate for your country will be calculated at checkout.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
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 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
