Unleash Sonic Alchemy with ANA 2: The Ultimate Cross-Modulation Machine
ANA 2 transcends the boundaries of a typical module. This powerhouse tool elevates cross-modulation to an entirely new level, offering a staggering nine different analog logic operations that can be applied simultaneously to two input signals.
Precision Prepares for Mayhem
Each input channel boasts a meticulously designed processing section. Here, you can attenuate, add, or multiply up to six inputs before they enter the heart of ANA 2 - the cross-modulation circuits. This meticulous control ensures you can tailor your sonic foundation with precision.
A Universe of Sonic Possibilities
ANA 2 unlocks a vast spectrum of functions, encompassing everything from fundamental mixing and boolean logic to complex tasks like rectifying, cross-fading, voltage sampling, ring modulation, and gate conversion. But ANA 2 doesn't stop there - delve into bizarre wave shaping and a plethora of other sonic manipulation techniques. While these functions might have existed in isolated modules before, ANA 2 unites them under one roof, offering simultaneous access to this comprehensive sonic arsenal.
The Swiss Army Knife of Sound Design
Think of ANA 2 as the ultimate utility tool for sound design. Its versatility allows you to navigate familiar territory with functions like mixing, but also empowers you to push boundaries and discover happy accidents through its extensive cross-modulation capabilities.
At its core, ANA 2 is an Analog Boolean Logic Processor. Boolean logic normally takes two binary gate signals and combines them into a single gate signal based on mathematical rules. While the output of a normal boolean logic circuit is always a gate, analog boolean logic can both process and output any kind of voltage signal. This means that Ana works not only with gates but also modulation, note sequences, and even audio. Whatever type of signal that you feed in is what you will get out of ANA 2. In fact, feeding ANA 2 a combination of different types of voltage signals will give you a weird blend between them. ANA 2 always gives you more than you put in, providing nine related but distinct outputs that can be derived from as little as a single voltage source or even no input at all.
Compared to its predecessor, ANA 2 has three new wave shaping outputs which add everything from simple mixing and multiplexing to completely unique non-linear wave shaping. In addition, ANA 2 adds a pair of "multiplication" CV inputs which control a bipolar VCA acting on each main input. Finally, ANA 2 is a big step up aesthetically with two LED level indicators for each channel as well as much cleaner panel art.
For folks who used the old version of this please be aware that due to the bandwidth limitations of the new VCA chips ANA 2 DOES NOT WORK FOR VIDEO AT ALL. If our upcoming video oscillator Ruins sells well we will make a specifically video-oriented version of Ana.
â€ANA 2 Technical Specifications:
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Width: 6HP / Depth: 32mm
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Power Draw: +V 101 mA, -V 104 mA, 5V not used
Inputs
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Attenuverter Input x2
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Multiply Input x2
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Sum Input x2
Outputs
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MIN - Minimum : Outputs the lowest voltage between both inputs.
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MIX - Mixture : Mixes both input channels together.
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MAX - Maximum : Outputs the highest voltage between both inputs.
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XOR - Exclusive OR : Analog XOR computation, behaves like a through-zero clipper.
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CUT - Bizarre Non-Linear Waveshaper : Unique circuit that behaves like a cross between a wavefolder and a crossfader.
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MAG - Magnitude : Outputs the difference between both inputs.
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STEP - Track and Hold : Random Voltage Processor similar to other smooth/ stepped random generators.
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SWAP - Switch : Two input switch, switches between both inputs.
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BOX - Comparator : Three level square wave based on both inputs.
