QUARKS

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22hp version of MI Elements by Jak Plugg Open Source

\nQuarks is a full-blown synthesis voice based on modal synthesis Ð an under-appreciated flavour of physical modelling synthesis with a strange and abstract feel. \n \nQuarks combines an exciter synthesis section generating raw, noisy sounds characteristic of bowing (filtered friction noise), blowing (pitch-controlled granular noise), or striking (stick, mallet, hammer or brush sample playbackÉ or bursts of synthetic impulsions). \n \nThese sources, or external audio signals, are processed by a modal filter bank Ð an ensemble of 64 tuned band-pass filters simulating the response of various resonant structures (plates, strings, tubesÉ) with adjustable brightness and damping. A stereo ambience reverberator adds depth and presence to the sound. \n \nAll parameters have a very meaningful and well-delimited impact on the sound. When designing Elements, great care has been taken in selecting parameter ranges and control curves, producing a large palette of sounds Ð often beyond physical realism Ð but always well controlled and stable. The Òdark spotsÓ of noise and feedback are reached gradually, and they do still react to controls. The module is deliberately menu- and switch-free Ð what you dial/patch is what you hear! \n

PCB redesign by J. Matheson. it works with the same firmware, added optional LEDs and drivers to indicate input CVs with tranlucent potentiometers

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The little dots on the pcb are the cathodes, and on the LEDs above they correspond to the ends with the green on them

\nPreliminaryÊGoogle sheets BOM \n \ncc-by-sa-3.0 \n \nOriginal Design by: Emilie Gillet