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Befaco ARK Pod

Befaco ARK Pod

Regular price €719,00
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Product details

Main features

  • Sequencer16 tracks with deterministic, stochastic and Euclidean sequencing modes
  • Sound enginessynth and drum voices plus sample playback, slicing and granular sampling
  • CV and MIDI8 CV/audio outputs with gates, 6 CV inputs, MIDI in and out
  • Mixerinternal mixer with onboard effects and master dynamics

Overview

The Befaco ARK Pod is the ARK all-in-one Eurorack instrument in a Pod case for standalone use. ARK was developed by Befaco with Tesseract Modular and combines a 16-track sequencer with synth and drum engines, sampling, CV generation and an internal mixer. It suits players who want one unit at the centre of a modular system, or a self-contained groovebox that also reaches out to other gear over CV and MIDI.

  • 16-track sequencer with deterministic, stochastic and Euclidean modes, plus per-step velocity, rolls, legato, slides, repeats and harmony
  • Flexible tracks: each track can run a sound engine, a sampler or a CV/gate generator
  • Drum and synth engines: kick, snare, cymbal, tom, FM percussion and noise, plus acid, FM bells, additive, ladder, super saw, formant, chord and pad voices
  • Sampling: playback, slicing and granular modes, with samples loaded from internal RAM or microSD
  • Connectivity: 8 assignable CV/audio outputs with matching gates, 6 CV inputs, MIDI in and out, clock, reset and USB host
  • Internal mixer with onboard effects and master dynamics

ARK is split into two parts: the Core, which generates all the audio and CV, and the Controller, where you compose. The two can be mounted separately. Harmony tools based on chord progressions and scales help keep tracks in key, and 16 internal modulation sources add movement. Physical modelling voices include a Karplus-Strong pluck and a modal voice based on Elements.

Beyond its own engines, ARK can sequence external modules through its CV and gate outputs and record and generate MIDI across multiple channels. The keys accept Cherry-compatible keycaps. Firmware and the manual are published on Befaco's GitHub.

Specifications· 15 details

Format

Width
40 HP total (Core 18 HP, Controller 22 HP)
Depth
30 mm including connectors

Inputs & outputs

CV/audio outputs
8, assignable
Gate outputs
8
CV inputs
6
MIDI
In and out
Other
Clock, reset, USB host

Storage

Card slot
microSD

Power

Power draw +12V
270 mA

General

Functions
Modulation
Height
3U
Synthesis method
Polyphony
Multi-timbral
Synthesizer form factor
Control voltage or gate connectivity
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About the brand

Befaco

Barcelona-based maker of open-source Eurorack modules, sold assembled or as DIY kits. Known for experimental voices such as Oneiroi, hands-on build workshops and designs released under a Creative Commons licence.
Origin
ES
Founded
2010
Products
127
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