{"product_id":"mutable-instruments-frames","title":"Mutable Instruments Frames","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe heart of \u003cstrong\u003eFrames\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 4-channel analog VCA under tight digital control. Through flexible input\/output mixing and normalling options, it can be patched to serve the following purposes (among others):\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e4-channel attenuator\/VCA.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e4-channel mixer.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e4-channel programmable CV source.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eQuadraphonic signal dispatcher.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBut what makes Frames truly unique is the way in which channel\/CV levels can be controlled, using a technique inspired by computer animation. Frames allows up to 64 configurations of the 4 level knobs to be stored and recalled throughout the course of its big Frame knob. By rotating the knob (or sending a CV to the Frame modulation input and adjusting its amount with the attenuverter), the configurations are morphed into one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo fine-tune the animation and get varied morphing or sequencing results, the following options are available for each of the 4 channel:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEasing curve (stepped, linear, exponential, logarithmic, sine, bouncy)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAttenuation response of the level knob, from linear to logarithmic\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith a bit of patching and imagination, Frames can also be repurposed as a 4-channel sequencer, a multi-stage envelope generator or a trajectory generator for quadraphonic panning…\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMutable Instruments modules are packed with features and Frames is no exception: Frames can switch easily to an entirely different mode of operation in which it becomes a wavetable quadrature LFO.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eInterpolation engine\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 64 keyframes, each keyframe storing 4 CV\/gains.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePer-channel easing curve selection: stepped (no interpolation), linear, accelerating, decelerating, sine, bouncy.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePer-channel CV\/VCA response selection, from linear to logarithmic.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eInputs\/Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e4 DC-coupled signal inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e4 DC-coupled signal outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGlobal signal input, sent to all unconnected inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eInternal precision +5V\/+10V voltage reference, can be connected to all unused inputs to turn them into CV sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGlobal mix output, collecting signals from all unconnected outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFrame control CV input.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eKeyframe change trigger output.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCV input impedance: 100k.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAudio input impedance: 100k (25k for the global input in some configurations due to normalling).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog audio path, with low-noise\/distortion VCA core (V2164).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFastest modulation rate: 15kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCortex-M3 ARM processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-source hardware and firmware.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e18-HP.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEasy firmware updates through an audio interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent consumption: +12V: 90mA ; -12V: 30mA.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mutable Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449750646887,"sku":"50088","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/mutable_frames_straight2_e3ad5d14-972f-4e54-a41b-baebaf364a3d.jpg?v=1787090255","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/mutable-instruments-frames","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}