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| Dave Smith Modular DSM01 |
The Curtis filter is an integral part of the sound of many synthesizers created by Dave Smith, including the classic Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 and Pro-One, and more recent instruments such as the Evolver, Mopho, Prophet ?08, and Prophet 12.
The “Curtis sound,” which is often described as saturated, brash, and powerful, was fundamental to not only Smith’s synthesizers, but also to such highly-regarded instruments as the Oberheim Xpander, Rhodes Chroma and Polaris, PPG Wave, Korg MonoPoly, Waldorf Wave, Elka Synthex, and many others.
The “Curtis sound,” which is often described as saturated, brash, and powerful, was fundamental to not only Smith’s synthesizers, but also to such highly-regarded instruments as the Oberheim Xpander, Rhodes Chroma and Polaris, PPG Wave, Korg MonoPoly, Waldorf Wave, Elka Synthex, and many others.
“We wanted to make the classic Curtis filter sound, which I’ve always found very versatile and expressive, readily available to modular users,” said Smith.
“Adding the DSM01 to a modular system is an easy way to give it the sonic edge that people typically associate with a vintage Sequential synth.
But it’s also a big part of the sound of my current synths such as the Prophet 12.”
The module is a standard 8HP wide, Eurorack-format device with interconnections made using 3.5 mm phone jacks.
The module is a standard 8HP wide, Eurorack-format device with interconnections made using 3.5 mm phone jacks.
A set of inputs and parameters allows voltage control of filter frequency and resonance.
Filter slope is selectable between -12 dB and -24 dB.
The module also provides its own VCA and features two separate outputs for the filter—one pre-VCA and the other, post-VCA.
A unique feature of the filter is a Boost function that introduces harmonic distortion into the signal for more aggressive coloration."
Video: DSM01 Eurorack Curtis Filter - Dave Smith Instruments
" The first module from Dave Smith is the classic Curtis Filter. In 8HP it also has a VCA to further expand the features available in such a small module."
" The first module from Dave Smith is the classic Curtis Filter. In 8HP it also has a VCA to further expand the features available in such a small module."
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