{"product_id":"bastl-instruments-aikido","title":"Bastl Instruments Aikido","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/udNM8JdsyjE\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAikido is a performative quad VCA mixer with flexible submix routing and two styles of integrated envelope followers. Clever normalization allows ready-to-go sidechain compression, expansion, and rapid routing experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClickless mute switches and level faders make for immediate performability, while dedicated attenuverters on each channel make Aikido a powerful and flexible quad VCA. The main mix output is accompanied by individual VCA outputs with patch-programmable cascading mix routing. The Side Chain envelope follower offers 3 different response curves, while the Spectral Follower can be set to focus on treble, mid or bass frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTest Your Might!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a modular system, Aikido can become your central mixing hub or a powerful utility. Thanks to the envelope followers, it allows signals to interact and mix in new ways. Because the VCAs are DC coupled, Aikido can be used for flexible modulation routing as well. As a martial art, Aikido teaches you how to harness the power of your opponent and use it to your advantage. With the help of the Aikido module, your modular system can become an arena where anything is possible and small signals get to wrestle over big ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSide Chain \u0026amp; Spectral Follower\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Side Chain envelope follower input is normalized to input of Channel A, but can be overridden by plugging in any external signal. Its output is normalized to the CV paths, so you can start compressing instantly. Patch a kick drum to Channel A and use the attenuverters to compress (CCW) or expand (CW) other signals. The switch lets you select the envelope follower response time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spectral Follower listens to the Channel D output (which can also be your mix output, thanks to the cascade mixing), and you can select with a switch whether it focuses on high, mid, or low frequencies. Patch it anywhere to make a spectral compression!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral Aikido units can be daisy chained to create larger cascading mixers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 VCA channels, each with:\u003cbr\u003e— clickless mute with light indication\u003cbr\u003e— level fader with 6dB boost\u003cbr\u003e— CV input with attenuverter\u003cbr\u003e— input (DC coupled)\u003cbr\u003e— output (DC coupled) cascaded mixing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix output (AC coupled)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide chain envelope follower\u003cbr\u003e— input (normalized to A input)\u003cbr\u003e— output (normalized to CV inputs)\u003cbr\u003e— switch to select response time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectral envelope follower\u003cbr\u003e— input taken from Channel D output\u003cbr\u003e— patchable output\u003cbr\u003e— switch to focus the follower to low, mid, or high frequencies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackside jumpers\u003cbr\u003e— select whether direct VCA outputs are pre\/post Mute\u003cbr\u003e— cascaded mixing input and output (joins 2 Aikidos to 8 channel mixer)\u003cbr\u003e— main mix input and output (for chaining the normalized MIX outputs), chainable with BUDDY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTutorials\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qcFMIrTVhIc\"\u003eBring your Patches to Life with Bastl Aikido Dynamic VCA Mixer. Tutorial and 5 Patch Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3vtbv2RqZzw\"\u003eBastl Aikido - Video Manual and Patch Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 hp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTC fuse and diode protected 10pin power connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 mm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecurrent consumption: +12V \u0026lt;120 mA, -12V \u0026lt;120 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euser manual \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bastl-instruments.com\/files\/manual-aikido.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epdf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bastl Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53125436506451,"sku":"210000002553","price":289.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/4052\/1299\/files\/008-432x1000.jpg?v=1772275899","url":"https:\/\/www.voltmusicstore.com\/products\/bastl-instruments-aikido","provider":"Volt Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}