Erica Synths Black Digital Noise
Polynomial-noise generator.
12 HP Eurorack module
Noise module producing a wide range of effects, from almost pure white noise and Atari-console-like one-bit noise to more-or-less predictable sounds.
Features
- A programmable logic matrix uses two linear-feedback shift registers to generate polynomial-noise effects.
- The two polynomial controls select four feedback segments each for 16 variations; a segment can sound different when re-entered because the polynomials shift within it.
- Patching External Clock Input disconnects the internal clock.
- Reset Input resets the polynomials from pulse, random-gate, audio, and similar signals.
Controls & Jacks (10)
- Poly CV 2— Applies the second polynomial-feedback control voltage, up to ±10 V.
- Noise Output— Noise audio output.
- Polynomial 2— Selects one of four polynomial-feedback segments; together with Polynomial 1, provides 16 segment combinations.
- External Clock Input— External clock input; patching a VCO or other signal disconnects the internal clock and makes the noise character follow its frequency.
- Polynomial 1— Selects one of four polynomial-feedback segments.
- Clock Rate— Sets the noise character with the internal clock, from very grainy noise fully counterclockwise to white noise fully clockwise.
- Bit Width— Selects the noise bit width from 1-bit Atari-console-like noise to 4-bit noise.
- Poly CV Attenuator— Sets and attenuates both polynomial-feedback CV inputs simultaneously.
- Reset Input— Resets the polynomials from an incoming pulse, gate, random, or audio signal.
- Poly CV 1— Applies the first polynomial-feedback control voltage, up to ±10 V.
How-To Guides
- Clock noise from a VCO
- Distort a voice with reset
Explore the interactive Black Digital Noise panel on BleepDex — tap any control to learn what it does.