erica-synths-sample-drum

Erica Synths Sample Drum

Six-channel polyphonic Eurorack sample player and trigger engine

14 HP Eurorack module

The Erica Synths Sample Drum is a dual-channel sample player designed for live performance in Eurorack. Each of its two independent channels can play back, record, and slice 16-bit WAV samples from an included 16GB SD card. Samples are loaded into 32MB RAM for instant playback with ~1ms trigger response. Features include multiple play modes, 1V/Oct pitch tracking across the full C0-C8 range, built-in AD envelopes, virtual VCAs, and real-time effects processing. Each channel has three freely assignable CV inputs (±5V configurable) for deep modulation. Six knobs control parameters that vary by mode and can be reassigned. The module supports sample recording at 48kHz/12-bit, automatic and manual sample slicing, cue point loading from WAV files, and preset memory for instant recall during performance. 14HP, 65mA at +12V.

Features

  • Six independent sample playback channels
  • Per-channel Sample Select Knob for manual sample selection
  • Per-channel CV Input for voltage-controlled sample selection
  • Individual Trigger Input per channel (6 total)
  • Stereo Audio Output (Left and Right)
  • Gate Output for derived trigger/gate signals
  • Sync Output for synchronization with external gear
  • Clock Input for external tempo synchronization
  • Reset Input for sequence/playback reset
  • microSD card sample storage and loading
  • Display for parameter and status readout
  • Status LED for visual feedback

Controls & Jacks (20)

  • TRG1/Play
  • Display
  • TRG2/Shift
  • 1/2 Select
  • A/Data
  • B
  • C
  • D/Back
  • E
  • F
  • Trig 1 In
  • CV1 In
  • CV2 In
  • CV3 In
  • Out 1
  • Trig 2 In
  • CV1 In 2
  • CV2 In 2
  • CV3 In 2
  • Out 2

How-To Guides

  • Loading Samples from microSD Card
  • Updating Firmware via microSD Card
  • Building a Complete Drum Kit
  • CV-Controlled Sample Morphing
  • Random Sample Roulette
  • Clock-Synced Sample Loop
  • CV-Tuned Melodic One-Shots
  • Gate Output as Sequencer Trigger
  • Live Sample Swap Performance
  • Six-Channel Polyrhythmic Texture

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

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