SYNAPSIS BITBOARD

The bitRanger is a patchable analog logic computer that sculpts sonic worlds ranging from data noise to melodic arpeggios. While being a handheld standalone synth, it is also right at home in the music studio. Extensive connectivity makes it so flexible that it can connect to almost anything: CV control its unique sound, sync it with drum machines and sequencers or use it as an algorithmic CV / GATE pattern generator.

Go nuts! Bit nuts!

The patchbay of the bitRanger is a place for exploration where you can simply connect outputs to inputs to see what happens. This can be done methodically or with complete experimental abandon. Go nuts! Battery Power and a built-in speaker make the bitRanger totally portable. Tweak it’s 4 knobs, 8 switches, and more than 100 patch points in the woods, on the beach, on a train, and in the studio.

Features

• LFO clock oscillator for rhythmical modulation
• VCO oscillator is synced to the HFO oscillator
• 4 modes of operation selectable by 2 switches
• built-in speaker with volume control
• On /Off switch
• expansion connector
• package includes 3 photo resistors – make your oscillators respond to light by plugging these into the Bend socket

Patchbay

• 118 jumper cable patch points
• each oscillator has 3 differently slewed CV inputs, sync inputs, rate knob, and bend points
• Divider Bits section – use clocks at a different speed to create patterns
• Adventure Bits section adds irregular rhythmical elements
• MUX 1 and MUX 2 input sections to modulate data loops and waveforms
• stereophonic output from MUX 1 and MUX2 sections
• BYTE CV section is R2R DAC converter which takes bits and converts them to CV
• DATA modulation section witch a switch adds more flavor
• Utility Belt section adds advanced features
• Left and Right audio override section

External connectivity

• 3.5mm stereophonic headphone output
• Clock Input to sync the LFO oscillator
• Clock Output with selectable LFO division (2 or 32)
• CV Output from the BYTE DAC section
• CV Input for the VCO
• CV In and CV Out connectors can be routed to dedicated patch points on the patchbay

Add-on modules

• a 4×4 pushbutton matrix SYNAPSIS
• a breadboard add-on module BITBOARD

Technical details

• dimensions: 85 x 165 x 60 mm
• 9V DC center positive power supply input
• 9V battery compartment from the bottom
• <20mA power draw on headphones, <60mA with speaker (minimum 20 hours on battery)
• user manual pdf
• press release pdf

Credits

• designed by Peter Edwards a.k.a. Casper Electronics
• special thanks to Phillip Stearns, Rob Hordijk and Václav Peloušek
• graphic layout by Anymade Studio
• produced locally by Bastl Instruments

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