Shakmat Modular Griffin's Claws

Master dynamic control over your modular patches with Griffin’s Claws, a sophisticated 4-channel attenuator recorder designed to automate attenuation with precision and ease. Unlike simple attenuators requiring constant tweaking or VCAs lacking exact control, Griffin’s Claws lets you record, play back, and mix attenuation curves intuitively.

Each channel records up to 81 seconds of movement with selectable linear or logarithmic fader response and offset normalization. Outputs cascade in mixing, while three sync modes (free, clocked, quantized) keep your patches rhythmically tight. Additional features include gate outputs linked to fader actions, sample & hold, 16 preset memory slots, and Select Bus compatibility — all wrapped in a skiff-friendly 12HP module.

Perfect for live performance and studio use, Griffin’s Claws automates modulation in a fresh, highly musical way.

Key Features

• Four attenuator recorders with faders

• Up to 81 seconds recording time per channel

• Cascaded mixing on outputs

• Three sync modes: free, clocked, quantized (auto bar length detection)

• Settable input offsets with linear or logarithmic response options

• Control over recording rate and amplitude

• Sample & Hold function

• Assignable gate outputs on channels 1 and 4

• Memory of 16 presets

• Select Bus compatibility

• Skiff friendly design

Technical Specifications

• Width: 12HP

• Depth: 27mm

• Power consumption: +12V: 75mA / –12V: 45mA

Applications

• Automated dynamic attenuation in modular setups

• Precise modulation playback and control

• Live performance attenuation automation

• Complex envelope and CV shaping

• Rhythm-synced fader movements