{"title":"Retired","description":"\u003cp\u003eRetired modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese items are no longer available for general sale (but may be available as custom orders) and are here for information purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"umx-5-channel-unity-gain-summing-mixer-2hp","title":"UMX: 5-channel unity-gain\/summing mixer (2HP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS MODULE IS NOW RETIRED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eA 5-channel summing mixer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eThink of it as a reverse mult - whereas a mult will take a single input and duplicate it \u003cem\u003en \u003c\/em\u003etimes, this mixer takes \u003cem\u003en\u003c\/em\u003e inputs and sums them together at a single output. The inputs and output are resistively coupled, so it'll handle both audio signals and control voltages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eAs supplied, the mixer is set up to have unity gain (ie. what goes in, comes out) by default - if you want to alter the overall gain, there's a trimmer resistor on the rear of the board which will allow you to do this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e2HP wide - supplied with Euro-to-JST power connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"York Modular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41170886721645,"sku":"UMX-2HP-2","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7115\/1213\/files\/IMG20231104131442.jpg?v=1774565353"},{"product_id":"yavcf-korg-inspired-resonant-vcf-6hp","title":"YaVCF: MS20-inspired resonant VCF (6HP - updated version)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS VERSION OF THE MODULE IS NOW RETIRED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eAn updated version of MS20-style filter module - functionally the same as its predecessors but now quite a bit cheaper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eAs one of my 'high turnover' modules (ie. 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As a result, the module is now 6HP wide and only 15mm deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eBuilt around an LM13700 transconductance amplifier, this filter uses a pair of red LEDs in the feedback path (rather than the string of diodes in the original Korg design) to make things a little more ... interesting, but other than that it's a straight-up lifting of the classic MS20 design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eHas both low-pass and high-pass inputs, which should be pretty self-explanatory and there's nothing at all to stop you using them both together if you want a freaky bandpass response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e6HP wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"York Modular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41339452915821,"sku":"YAVCF-6HP-1","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7115\/1213\/files\/IMG20240318160206.jpg?v=1774565096"},{"product_id":"xo106r5-quad-square-wave-drone-module-with-patchable-logic-and-filter-black-version-22hp","title":"XO106r5: Quad square-wave drone module with patchable logic and filter - BLACK version (22HP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS MODULE IS NOW RETIRED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eThe XO106r5 is a logical progression from its predecessors - although it no longer contains any 40106 ICs, it's still a good source of square-wave glitchiness along with a filter should you want to round off some of the rough edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eIt's also a lot bigger - 22HP, and it comes with a cool black and gold faceplate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eThe salient features are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 AVR-based square-wave oscillators\u003c\/strong\u003e with V\/oct response good for around 5 octaves. There are fine-tune pots on the back side of the PCB. It won't give you perfect tracking, but it's 'good enough' (don't like it? hack on the firmware)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eVoltage-controlled pulse width for each oscillator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOscillator firmware is available under a permissive license.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatchable Sallen-Key low-pass filter\u003c\/strong\u003e - use it, or don't; it's something of a nod to the previous incarnations of the module (note that this is \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e a VCF - if you want that sort of thing, you can easily patch to an external filter module)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatchable logic matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e - this is the big step from the previous versions. The oscillators are no longer hardwired to the logic IC; you can patch things together how you want, or not at all. The logic IC itself is socketed so you can replace it with a different, pin-compatible, IC should you wish to change the voicing of the module. The 'default' option is a CD4070 (quad XOR) but alternatives include the 4001, 4011 and 4093.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eThe terminally curious can view Johnny Beaver's demo of a prototype unit in action on YouTube ... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iXnucviOB_w\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"York Modular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54890235494778,"sku":"XO106R5-BLACK","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7115\/1213\/files\/IMG20241216180019.jpg?v=1774563778"},{"product_id":"sindrone-quad-wein-bridge-oscillator-black-version","title":"[LAST ONE] SINdrone - Quad Wien bridge oscillator (18HP - BLACK version)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is the last of the SINdrone modules - unless you're willing to put in a custom order I have no plans to make any more of these. Not to say that something similar won't appear in future, but in it's current form this is it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Wien bridge oscillator is capable of generating sine waves with a relatively low degree of distortion - good enough that Dave Packard used a modified version of the circuit in 1938 to produce the HP200A audio oscillator. This version is a bit more modern - rather than using incandescent bulbs and vacuum tubes most of the heavy lifting is done by some dual-gang pots and Zener diodes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe SINdrone module contains four of these oscillators, at various base pitches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe oscillators are not voltage-controlled by default - there are pitch and gain pots of each of the four oscillators, and each oscillator has its own dedicated output. There's also a 'mix' output which, as its name suggests, is a mix of all four oscillators thus allowing the generation of more complex waveforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe four oscillators have different ranges, from the low audio down to something that could be used as an LFO. Use them as modulation sources or sound sources in their own right. The mixed output can be used to create some interesting LFO waveforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIf you fancy a bit of fun and games there are four breakouts on the back of the board which can be connected to a modulation source or, if you fancy implementing voltage control, an exponential converter or similar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e18HP wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"York Modular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54892475056506,"sku":"SINDRONE-BLACK","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7115\/1213\/files\/IMG20241219154130.jpg?v=1774563597"},{"product_id":"yavcf-ms20-inspired-resonant-vcf-6hp-partial-build","title":"YaVCF: MS20-inspired resonant VCF (6HP - partial build)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a PCB\/panel set for the YaVCF filter module.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll surface-mount components have been pre-soldered\u003c\/em\u003e - it is up to you to provide the necessary through-hole componentry to complete the build. These are updated boards which have been fabricated by a PCB assembly service - the hand-built modules are now sold out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following will be required:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4x PJ301M(-12) jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e (aka. THONKICONN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x red LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e (D1, D2) for the feedback section - the square pad is the LED cathode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x 2N3906 PNP transistors\u003c\/strong\u003e (Q1, Q2) - matched pairs aren't necessary. You can use any suitable PNP transistor, but 3906s are probably the easiest to get.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3x 1nF film capacitors\u003c\/strong\u003e (C2, C5, C8) - you could use ceramic caps but it will likely change the character of the filter. I tend to use Mylar capacitors on pre-built modules - you can use polypropylene if you want to go for full overkill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x 220nF film capacitor\u003c\/strong\u003e (C1) - same caveats as above. This is a DC-blocking capacitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x 10uF electrolytic capacitors \u003c\/strong\u003e(C9, C11) - note the polarity!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3x Alpha RK097 (or equivalent) pots\u003c\/strong\u003e - 100k linear taper recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x5 IDC header \u003c\/strong\u003e- the white line on the silkscreen aligns with the -12V line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever you do, solder up the power connector \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e you solder the jacks in place, otherwise it will be almost impossible to solder the power connector without damaging the bodies of the jacks. Other than this, components can be fitted in any order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"York Modular","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56139797135738,"sku":"YAVCF-PARTIAL","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7115\/1213\/files\/IMG20251106115038.jpg?v=1774549810"},{"product_id":"seq4-2-4-step-cv-sequencer-with-reset-4hp-updated-design","title":"SEQ4.2: 4-step CV sequencer with reset (4HP - updated design)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS MODULE IS NOW RETIRED - there'll be a redesigned version at some point, but no ETA as yet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eAn updated version of the SEQ4.2 sequencer module - functionally the same as its predecessors but now quite a bit cheaper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eAs one of my 'high turnover' modules (ie. I sell a lot of 'em) the bulk of the assembly is now handled by the board fabricators with the final assembly and testing taking place 'in house'. There are several advantages to this: first, I can take advantage of the fact that parts from the fabricator are very cheap (economies of scale etc.) and second, I spend far less time faffing around with surface-mount components, leaving me to do final fitting of any through-hole parts plus any testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eNothing flash here, just a regular sequencer with four steps, a reset input and an output - no muss, no fuss. Plus, it fits behind a 4HP panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003eThe obligatory blinkenlights are present and correct, too. Trigger and clock require \u003cem\u003eat least\u003c\/em\u003e 5V to activate (more is better, within reason) and some clock sources may require buffering - this is highly dependent on the source, though. In any event, the clock input needs a \u003cem\u003eclean\u003c\/em\u003e square\/pulse waveform (a decent LFO will provide this - you may be able to use an envelope generator in a pinch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoth clock and reset will trigger on the rising edge of an incoming signal - furthermore, the sequencer will be held at step 1 for as long as the reset signal is high. Counting will not resume until the reset signal goes low again.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan face=\"Graphik Webfont, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, Droid Sans, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" size=\"3\" style=\"font-family: Graphik Webfont, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, Droid Sans, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCURRENT CONSUMPTION:\u003c\/b\u003e varies with clocking speed - figure on 15-20mA (+12). 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