TIZ2040

Z2040

Tiptop

Recreate the sounds of your favorite synths with the black TipTop Audio Z2040, a 24 dB analog low-pass filter that's similar to the one used in the Prophet 5, Emu samplers, and PPG synthesizers. Frequency sweeps make thick bass lines and leads with great dynamics for a lush, big, and creamy signature sound.When modulated with audio frequencies through its various inputs, the Z2040 gets quite colorful and is capable of creating many new sounds and textures as the forces of the incoming waves and their harmonics blend through the filter s nonlinear circuit. When set with resonance feedback fully up, the Z2040 transforms into a pure sine-core VC-Oscillator, great for making snappy percussive elements and whistling sounds. The module ships with a ribbon power cable.At a Glance Discrete design 4-pole low-pass filterSimilar to the SSM2040 filter chip used in the '80s Prophet 5 Rev 2 synthesizer, and its brother the SSM2044 used in the famous early EMU samplers and PPG synthesizers of the '80s. Both filters are considered by many to be the best sounding filters everFour modulation inputs are built to handle CV and audio signals, enabling deep modulation of the filter core and passing signalsA voltage-controlled resonance input is provided to modulate and clip the sine wave produced by the filter feedback loopFrequency Modulation (FM) input provides dynamic filter sweeps and the unique VC-FM index allows modulation of the incoming FM signalsIncludes audio VCA that can be configured to act upon the input or the output of the filterEurorack Ready 8 HP Eurorack format moduleMaximum depth: 1.7" (42mm)Includes power ribbon cable with Eurorack power headersPower consumption: +12V: 20mA, -12V: 20mA