ModMix

Gearbox

A compact module that converts and locks analogue, MIDI and DINSync timing clocks together. Any one source may be master and the other two follow in synchronisation.

Available in two versions: a basic 8HP module with a single 5-pin DIN socket that may be used as one input or output or a full version with manual transport control switches and a separate 6HP panel containing four DIN I/O connectors.

Any analogue signals may be used as inputs enabling slow rising waveforms to be used as jitter free controls. MIDI and DINSync sequencers and drum machines and DAWs may be controlled by analogue signals and vice versa. Analogue sequencers may be driven by MIDI or DINSync clocks and commands. Because all timing is divided down rather than multiplied up there is no sloppy timing with tempo changes.

This module was developed in response to a request on the Muffwiggler forum. The full thread discussion may be read here

 

SwitchMix 8x8
Gearbox basic version on left, full version with DIN panel on right.

 

Features:

  • Four analogue inputs: Clock, Pause, Start and Stop
  • Five analogue clock pulse outputs, 5V or 10V levels set by links:
    Reset, ÷6, ÷8, ÷12, ÷24 clocks
  • Manual illuminated switches: Start and Stop/Cont
  • MIDI In and Out
  • DINSync In and Out

Order Gearbox™ here, or contact us to order different options.

 

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Gearbox basic module

£145.00

+ VAT (in UK) + p & p

In EU VAT will be charged by the courier

 

Built to order. 1-2 weeks delivery.

Shipping weight: 1.2 kg.

 

Gearbox full module

£245.00

+ VAT (in UK) + p & p

In EU VAT will be charged by the courier

 

Built to order. 1-2 weeks delivery.

Shipping weight: 1.2 kg.

 
 

Prices

Gearbox has balanced or unbalanced compatible inputs and outputs and is available with bantam(TT) jacks or mini-jacks. Mini-jacks limit connections to unbalanced only whereas bantam jacks keep all options open with adapter cables.

 
Ex. VAT
(Inc. VAT)
Gearbox™ Basic ET
(Euro with Bantam TT jacks; 8HP)
£145 (£174)
Gearbox™ Basic EJ
(Euro with mini-jacks; 8HP)
£175 (£210)
Gearbox™ Full ET
(Euro with Bantam TT jacks; 8HP+6HP)
£245 (£294)
Gearbox™ Full EJ
(Euro with mini-jacks; 8HP+6HP)
£275 (£330)
Custom configurations poa
Contact us to order
 
 

Downloads

MIDI Implementation Chart (PDF)

 

Gearbox in Modcan A format
Custom Modcan A format module.

 

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Last updated: 01 August 2022