Erica Synths Bass Drums User manual

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING
ERICA SYNTHS DRU ODULE!
Erica Drum Series modules include high-end,
unique functionality and superior quality modules,
which allow you to design extensive, feature rich
modular system for sound design and live perfor-
mances in techno, industrial, DnB music. Enjoy!
Erica Synths Bass Drum is developed in collaboration
with French company e-licktronic and it’s our take
on analogue bass drum circuits adapted for modular
systems. Massive, punchy sound, Accent and CV control
over key parameters of the module make it distinctively
expressive in live performances.
FEATURES
SPECS
Pitch, Tune, Tune Depth controls
Attack, Decay, Drive controls
CV control with attenuators over Pitch, Decay and Drive
Manual trigger
Accent for better expression
Pitch range
Decay range
Audio output level -5…+5V
CV level (full span) -5V - +5V
Tigger level 5V
Trigger time 1ms
Power consumption +40mA, -30mA
Module width 14HP
Module depth 35mm
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please follow the instructions for use of the Erica Synths
module below, ‘cause only this will guarantee proper operation
of the module and ensure warranty from Erica Synths.
Water is lethal for most of the electric devices, unless they are made waterproof.
This Erica Synths module is NOT intended for use in a humid or wet environment.
No liquids or other conducting substances must get into the module. Should this
happen, the module should be disconnected from mains power immediately, dried,
examined and cleaned by a qualified technician.
Transport the instrument carefully, never let it drop or fall over.
Warranty does not apply to modules with visual damages.
Do not expose the module to temperatures above +50° C or below -20° C.
If you have transported module in extreme low temperatures, leave it in
room temperature for an hour before plugging it in.
The module has to be shipped in the original packaging only. Any module
shipped to us for return, exchange and/or warranty repair has to be in its
original packaging. All other deliveries will be rejected and returned to you.
Make sure you keep the original packaging and technical documentation.
This device complies to the EU guidelines and is manufactured RoHS conforming
without use of lead, mercury, cadmium and chrome. Nevertheless, this device is
special waste and disposal in household waste is not recommended.
You will find Erica Synths terms of warranty at
www.ericasynths.lv
Items for return, exchange and/or warranty repair have to be
registered at SUPPORT on www.ericasynths.lv and send back
to us according to instructions in the support page.
User manual by Girts Ozolins@Erica Synths.
Design by Ineta Briede@Black8.
Copying, distribution or any commercial use in any way is prohibited
and needs the written permission by Erica Synths. Specifications are
subject to change without notice.In case of any questions, feel free
to contact us through www.ericasynths.lv.

MODE
NOISE OUT
TRIG
GATE
Set master pitch of the Bass drum
Set decay time of the pitch envelope
Adjust the depth of pitch envelope
Set the volume envelope attack time. Like on the classical
drum machines full. CW setting gives the sharpest attack
Set the volume envelope decay time from very short to
overlapping base roars
Adjust the overdrive level of the drum sound form none to extreme
These are CV attenuators of relevant CV inputs
Use the manual trigger button to check the bass drum
settings and add some beats during live performance
These are CV inputs to control Pitch, Decay and Drive
Switch between amplitude envelope modes. TRIG mode is classic
Bass Drum, triggered by a short pulse; when set to GATE mode,
ASR envelope is activated the module considers gate length. Use
this mode for designing unconventional kick sounds
This is the Trigger input. The LED indicates incoming triggers
This is the Accent input. +5V CV will increase the volume of
the drum and add an expression to the bassdrum track
This is the output of the module
This is a bonus output – noise
PITCH
TUNE
TUNE DEPTH
ATTACK
DECAY
DRIVE
DECAY CV
MAN TRIGG
DECAY CV
MODE
TRIGG
ACC
OUT
NOISE OUT