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Mannequins W/

Voltage-controlled tape recorder and sound manipulator

2 HP Eurorack module

Mannequins W/ (pronounced "with") is a voltage-controlled tape recorder and sound manipulator in 2HP. It records audio to internal memory organized as virtual "tapes" with cue points, enabling tape-style looping, overdubbing, variable-speed playback, and CV recording. Four operational modes (LIVE, NAV, CUE, GLOBAL) are navigated via three buttons, while two CV jacks (THIS/THAT) serve different roles per mode. Firmware updates have expanded functionality to include sample playback, v/oct pitch shifting, and CV caption recording.

Features

  • 4 operational modes: LIVE, NAV, CUE, GLOBAL
  • Virtual tape recording with overdub and overwrite
  • Cue point system for marking and jumping between positions
  • Variable-speed playback forwards and backwards via CV
  • V/oct pitch-shifted playback in sample and CUE modes
  • CV recording and playback via caption sub-mode
  • Reassignable THIS/THAT CV behavior per mode (dub, transport, signal, caption, sample)
  • IN->OUT audio monitoring toggle
  • Multiple virtual tapes selectable in GLOBAL mode
  • Loop position ramp CV output in signal mode
  • Trigger output at cue boundaries in signal mode
  • Interactive tutorial mode (Izzy) accessible at boot

Controls & Jacks (9)

  • Left Activity— Indicates activity on the left channel
  • Right Activity— Indicates activity on the right channel
  • Loop— Engages looping mode for sample playback or pattern repetition
  • Play— Starts playback of the current sample or sequence
  • Record— Engages record mode to capture audio or control signals
  • THIS Input— First input for audio or control voltage signals
  • THAT Input— Second input for audio or control voltage signals
  • In Output— Main output for mixed or routed signals
  • Out Output— Secondary output for auxiliary signal routing

How-To Guides

  • Basic Tape Loop Recording
  • Variable-Speed Sample Playback
  • CV Recording and Playback (Caption Mode)
  • Live Overdub Layering
  • Cue-Based Performance Sequencing

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

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