Have you ever wondered how to generate rhythms on a patchable drum machine that has neither buttons, nor a programmable sequencer? You use a Bastl Kastle Drum!
The Kastle Drum is a special edition of Bastl’s classic mini modular synth focusing on algorithmic industrial glitchy drums.
Drum sound synthesis with a unique dynamic acceleration charged envelope makes this rhythm box surprisingly versatile and extremely fun to play. The built-in VC clock generator with a stepped pattern sequencer can either run on its own or it can be synchronized to analog clock, while retaining the triangle LFO for parameter modulation.
The Kastle Drum is a mini modular synthesizer with a headphone output, 2 in/out ports for interfacing other gear, and it runs on just 3 AA batteries. It is ideal for beginners in modular synthesis, but it will add some quite unique functionality to any modular synthesizer system. It delivers the fun of modular synthesis at a low price and fits into your pocket so you can play it anywhere!
Features:
- 8 drum synthesis styles
- ”Noises” output for less tonal content
- DRUM selects drum sounds
- Acceleration charge dynamic envelopedecay time
- PITCH control with offset and CV input with attenuatorvoltage-controllable clock with square and triangle output
- Stepped voltage generator with random, 8 step and 16 step loop mode
- 2 I/O CV ports that can be routed to any patch point
- Main output can drive headphones
- 3x AA battery operation or USB power selectable by a switch
- Open Source!
- Durable black & gold PCB enclosure
