{"product_id":"bastl-instruments-kastle-drum","title":"Bastl Instruments Kastle Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/12swhHgedlU\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHave you ever wondered how to generate rhythm on a patchable drum machine that has neither buttons, nor a programmable sequencer? We have and turns out you gotta discover it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKastle was\u003c\/strong\u003e originally released in Fall 2016 and gained instant popularity as an affordable, pocket-sized modular synth. We processed a lot of feedback and introduced a much improved version v1.5 a year later. Now we’re revisiting the concept once again with an alternative way to operate the same hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe design process gave\u003c\/strong\u003e birth to a seemingly limited, but in fact an innovative and quite playful take on a rhythm box that is using some novel concepts, like the dynamic acceleration envelope to build \u003cem\u003e“a lot of dynamic rhythm”\u003c\/em\u003e out of very little modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKastle Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a special edition of Bastl’s classic mini modular synth focusing on algorithmic industrial glitchy drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrum sound synthesis with a unique dynamic acceleration charged envelope makes this rhythm box surprisingly versatile and extremely fun to play. The built-in VC clock generator with a stepped pattern sequencer can either run on its own or it can be synchronized to analog clock, while retaining the triangle LFO for parameter modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kastle Drum is a mini modular synthesizer with a headphone output, 2 in\/out ports for interfacing other gear, and it runs on just 3 AA batteries. It is ideal for beginners in modular synthesis, but it will add some quite unique functionality to any modular synthesizer system. It delivers the fun of modular synthesis at a low price and fits into your pocket so you can play it anywhere!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKastle is an open source project with all resources obtainable from GitHub. Given that anyone can do anything with the code, we cannot provide any support for user upgrades from Kastle v1.5. All information is easy to find online for curious users, but please understand that we do not have the capacity to help you with that process.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 drum synthesis styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e”noises” output for less tonal content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDRUM selects drum sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eacceleration charge dynamic envelope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecay time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePITCH control with offset and CV input with attenuator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evoltage-controllable clock with square and triangle output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estepped voltage generator with random, 8 step and 16 step loop mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 I\/O CV ports that can be routed to any patch point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe main output can drive headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x AA battery operation or 5V USB power selectable by a switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopen source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edurable black \u0026amp; gold PCB enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTutorials\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/12swhHgedlU\"\u003eKastle Drum - every feature explained - modular glitch-drummachine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7wbIcTOrMVA\"\u003eKASTLE DRUM 1 - Beats and Noise\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FbIQYxTNjRs\"\u003eKASTLE DRUM 2 - Connections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/CriF3kbH_Y4\"\u003eA TINY DRUM SYNTH \/\/ Bastl Kastle Drum mini review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-JSQEBd96bI\"\u003eSyncing Arturia microfreak with Bastl Kastle Drum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BMyQED2_Y3Y\"\u003eHow to sync Bastl Drum Kastle with your Eurorack system - really very easy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SPafPJZlBeY\"\u003eBASTL KASTLE DRUM and SYNTH #1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZXHgohBtnPs\"\u003eKASTLE DRUM | #8 - Kick \u0026amp; Noisy Snare w\/ volca kick\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/g9bZgkUu2ZY\"\u003eHow to Make Your BASTL Kastle Drum SOUND INTENTIONALLY DIFFERENT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKastle synthesizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 patch cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebatteries not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edimensions: 70 x 60 x 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epower: 5V via Micro USB or 3x AA battery\u003cbr\u003eNote: Kastle Drum may sound different when powered by AA batteries than when powered via USB due to the difference in voltages (5V on USB vs. 4.5V via AA batteries).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euser manual \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bastl-instruments.com\/files\/manual-kastle-drum-web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePDF\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e日本 (nihon) manual \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bastl-instruments.com\/files\/nihon-kastle-drum-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epdf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/bastl-instruments\/kastle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGitHub repository\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epatch sheets \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1TrtqOWg81_2_WWxrnTpB7ET5ROrhjRg5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eG-drive pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bastl-instruments.com\/support\/helpline\/drum\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bastl Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53125436244307,"sku":"210000002547","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/4052\/1299\/files\/001-1000x847.jpg?v=1772275863","url":"https:\/\/www.voltmusicstore.com\/products\/bastl-instruments-kastle-drum","provider":"Volt Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}