archers-rig

Shakmat Modular Archer's Rig

Digital noise meets analog grit for percussive precision

8 HP Eurorack module

The Archer's Rig is a hybrid digital-analog percussion synthesizer specializing in sharp, cutting hi-hats and high-pitched percussion. It combines a quiver of digital noise algorithms with analog filtering, distortion, and VCA processing, creating a powerful tool for crafting everything from classic 808/909 sounds to chaotic metallic textures.

Features

  • 96 preset memory
  • Randomizer for 6 parameters
  • Select Bus protocol compatibility
  • Velocity input with sample & hold
  • Open/closed hat modes
  • Drone mode
  • Factory preset banks
  • CV preset selection
  • Analog distortion/gain stage
  • Multimode resonant VCF

Controls & Jacks (19)

  • Decay— Controls decay time
  • Trig— Manual trigger
  • Closed— Toggle switch for closed hat decay
  • Select— Select preset, hold for random
  • Filter— Filter cutoff frequency
  • Effect— Effect amount/type
  • +/-— Navigate values within selected menu page (source type, effect type, filter type, etc.)
  • Save— Save preset
  • Load— Load preset
  • Tune— Tune the noise source pitch
  • Preset— input cv
  • Filter— input cv
  • Effect— input cv
  • Closed-Hat Trigger— input gate
  • Tune— input cv
  • Decay— input cv
  • Velocity— input cv
  • Output— output audio
  • Open-Hat Trigger— input gate

How-To Guides

  • Save a Preset
  • Load a Preset
  • Metallic Drone Texture
  • Granular Shaker Rhythms
  • 808-Style Hi-Hat Rolls
  • Bell Cowbell Percussion
  • Glitch Stutter Effects
  • Ambient Noise Textures
  • 909-Style Electronic Hats
  • Processed External Audio

Explore the interactive Archer's Rig panel on BleepDex — tap any control to learn what it does.

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