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Endorphin.es Cockpit 2

Four-channel stereo performance mixer with sidechain ducking

6 HP Eurorack module

The Cockpit2 is a 4-channel stereo performance mixer for Eurorack that accepts both modular and line-level signals, blending them through analog VCAs with digital encoder control. It features an onboard sidechain ducking compressor with three modes, a high-current headphone/monitor output, and infinite daisy-chaining for larger setups. Its musical character is that of a live performance hub — clean, flexible, and expressive.

Features

  • 6 HP width, up to 1.5 inches depth — super slim and SHUTTLE system friendly
  • 4 stereo channel performance mixer with analog VCAs and digital encoder control
  • Each channel accepts stereo or mono, modular or line-level signals
  • Bi-color LED per channel shows level brightness (green = active, red = muted) and ducking status
  • Channel mute via short press of encoder button; long press enables/disables ducking on that channel
  • Encoder positions and settings saved to memory every few seconds and recalled on power-up
  • On-board sidechain ducking compressor with three modes: CV, audio, and trigger
  • Sidechain input self-patches to sum of all channels when no cable inserted (mode 1 and 2)
  • Master stereo output via 3.5mm TRS with high-current headphone drive capability
  • Blue master output level knob from full silence (CCW) to high gain (CW)
  • Infinite daisy chain capability via dedicated Master/Slave pins using female/female jumper wires
  • Compatible daisy chain with original COCKPIT and COCKPIT2 versions

Controls & Jacks (31)

  • Channel 1 Level— Adjusts the level of Channel 1. Bi-colour LED indicates level (green when on, red when muted). Endless encoder with digital control.
  • Sidechain Input— Adjusts the level of Channel 2. Bi-colour LED indicates level (green when on, red when muted). Endless encoder with digital control.
  • Channel 1 Input audio— Stereo or mono audio input for Channel 2. Accepts modular or line-level signals. Configureable as stereo or mono via backside jumper.
  • Master Output— Stereo 3.5mm jack output. High current output capable of driving headphones or connecting to amplifiers and monitors. Mix of all four channe
  • Channel 2 Input— Stereo or mono audio input for Channel 2. Accepts modular or line-level signals. Configureable as stereo or mono via backside jumper.
  • Channel 3 Input— Enables sidechain ducking control on Channel 4. Long press (>1 second) to enable/disable. LED blinks to indicate active ducking.
  • Channel 4 Input— Red knob with duck icon. Adjusts the level of ducking/compressor effect intensity. Blue LED shows input signal amplitude.
  • Channel 2 Level— Adjusts the level of Channel 2. Bi-colour LED indicates level (green when on, red when muted). Endless encoder with digital control.
  • Channel 3 Level— Adjusts the level of Channel 3. Bi-colour LED indicates level (green when on, red when muted). Endless encoder with digital control.
  • Channel 4 Level— Adjusts the level of Channel 4. Bi-colour LED indicates level (green when on, red when muted). Endless encoder with digital control.
  • Ducking Amount— Red knob with duck icon. Adjusts the level of ducking/compressor effect intensity. Blue LED shows input signal amplitude.
  • Master Output Level— Blue knob. Adjusts the final stereo output level from full silence (CCW) to high gain (CW). Controls output to headphones or speakers.
  • Channel 1 Ducking Enable— Enables sidechain ducking control on Channel 1. Long press (>1 second) to enable/disable. LED blinks to indicate active ducking.
  • Channel 2 Ducking Enable— Enables sidechain ducking control on Channel 2. Long press (>1 second) to enable/disable. LED blinks to indicate active ducking.
  • Channel 3 Ducking Enable— Enables sidechain ducking control on Channel 3. Long press (>1 second) to enable/disable. LED blinks to indicate active ducking.
  • Channel 1 Mute— Toggles mute on Channel 1. Short press mutes/unmutes the channel.
  • Channel 2 Mute— Toggles mute on Channel 2. Short press mutes/unmutes the channel.
  • Channel 3 Mute— Toggles mute on Channel 3. Short press mutes/unmutes the channel.
  • Channel 4 Mute— Toggles mute on Channel 4. Short press mutes/unmutes the channel.
  • Channel 1 Ducking— Enables sidechain ducking control on Channel 1. Long press (>1 second) to enable/disable. LED blinks to indicate active ducking.
  • Channel 2 Ducking— Enables sidechain ducking control on Channel 2. Long press (>1 second) to enable/disable. LED blinks to indicate active ducking.
  • Channel 3 Ducking— Enables sidechain ducking control on Channel 3. Long press (>1 second) to enable/disable. LED blinks to indicate active ducking.
  • Channel 4 Ducking— Enables sidechain ducking control on Channel 4. Long press (>1 second) to enable/disable. LED blinks to indicate active ducking.
  • Slave Gain— Blue gain knob on slave units in daisy-chain configuration. Adjusts the submix level of the slave before mixing with master channels.
  • Sidechain Mode— Press all four channel encoder buttons simultaneously and hold for >1 second to cycle through sidechain modes (1=CV, 2=Audio, 3=Trigger). Bl
  • Channel 1 Ducking Enable— Stereo or mono audio input for Channel 1. Accepts modular or line-level signals. Configureable as stereo or mono via backside jumper.
  • Channel 3 Ducking Enable— Stereo or mono audio input for Channel 3. Accepts modular or line-level signals. Configureable as stereo or mono via backside jumper.
  • Channel 4 Ducking Enable— Stereo or mono audio input for Channel 4. Accepts modular or line-level signals. Configureable as stereo or mono via backside jumper.
  • Master Input (Daisy Chain)— Input for daisy-chaining multiple COCKPIT units. Connect slave unit's output here on master unit. Uses female/female jumper wire.
  • Slave Output (Daisy Chain)— Output from slave unit in daisy-chain configuration. Connect to master unit's daisy chain input. Uses female/female jumper wire.
  • CH2

How-To Guides

  • Automatic Settings Recall
  • Classic Techno Kick Ducking with CV
  • Audio Sidechain Ducking from Drum Machine
  • Clock-Synced Rhythmic Volume Pumping
  • Expanding to 8+ Channels with Daisy Chain
  • Mixing iPad or Synthesizer with Modular Signals
  • Doubling Mono Modular Signals to Stereo
  • Smooth Mute-and-Fade Performance Technique
  • Headphone Monitoring and Direct Monitor Recording
  • Experimental Self-Sidechain Amplitude Modulation

Explore the interactive Cockpit 2 panel on BleepDex — tap any control to learn what it does.

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