{"product_id":"soma-laboratory-soma-utilities","title":"Soma Laboratory UTILITIES","description":"\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lQzWIeHjSTg\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUTILITIES\u003c\/strong\u003e contains a set of simple auxiliary modules to expand the functionality of the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/somasynths.com\/pulsar-23\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"post\"\u003e PULSAR-23 drum machine\u003c\/a\u003e. UTILITIES modules can also be used with any gear that works with CV signals (Eurorack, semi-modular synthesizers, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe modules\u003c\/strong\u003e included in UTILITIES can be divided into two groups:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1)\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive elements such as switches, resistors, capacitors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2)\u003c\/strong\u003e Various types of amplifiers and waveshapers, linear, non-linear, controlled and uncontrolled.\u003cbr\u003ePassive elements are designed to expand the possibilities of switching and controlling the PULSAR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinear amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e are needed when you need to feed a signal from a device operating in a lower voltage format to the PULSAR inputs. For example, it can be a step sequencer with an output voltage of 5 volts, while the PULSAR needs 10 volts to fully trigger the drum modules. Or it could be the output of a cassette tape recorder, which has an output of 1 volt, while for normal operation the PULSAR needs an input level of an audio signal of 5 volts. Non-linear and controlled amplifiers and waveshapers are designed to control the signal level, while simultaneously changing its spectrum, distorting its shape and adding harmonics. The circuitry of these amplifiers is very simple and based on the early developments of the transistor era, with its inherent beauty and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUTILITIES comes\u003c\/strong\u003e in two \u003cstrong\u003edifferent\u003c\/strong\u003e versions:\u003cbr\u003e1) with PULSAR-23 style turrets designed for connecting alligator clips.\u003cbr\u003e2) with screws instead of pins. Also designed for connecting alligator clips, just a more affordable and different look than the turrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also adapters for 3.5mm Eurorack mini-jacks. The top panel and enclosure of UTILITIES are made of PCBs, which significantly reduced the cost of the device.\u003cbr\u003eThe top panel and enclosure of UTILITIES are made of PCBs, which significantly reduced the cost of the device.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soma Laboratory","offers":[{"title":"SCREWS","offer_id":53126350012755,"sku":"210000002044","price":379.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"PINS","offer_id":53126350045523,"sku":"210000002035","price":529.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/4052\/1299\/files\/18527363-800-1.jpg?v=1772304234","url":"https:\/\/www.voltmusicstore.com\/products\/soma-laboratory-soma-utilities","provider":"Volt Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}