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Nonlinear Circuits Sloth DK

Ultra-slow chaos for infinite generative drift

4 HP Eurorack module

The Sloth DK is a chaotic CV generator for Eurorack that produces extremely slow, unpredictable voltage outputs, taking 8 to 20 hours to complete a single chaotic orbit. It outputs two independent chaotic signals plus a mixed output, all ranging roughly between plus and minus 4 volts, making it ideal for imperceptibly slow generative modulation of parameters over extended periods. Its musical character is deeply ambient and geological in pace, introducing subtle, non-repeating drift to any parameter it touches.

Features

  • Two independent chaotic CV outputs taken from different stages of the circuit
  • Mixed output combining both chaotic signals, slightly hotter and more complex than individual outputs
  • Mix Level pot attenuates the mixed output
  • Chaotic orbit period of 8 to 20 hours
  • Output signals range between plus and minus 4V, mostly plus and minus 2V
  • Bi-polar two-pin LED indicating chaotic state changes
  • No inputs and no external control over the chaotic process
  • Large 10000uF capacitors protrude through the panel as a visual feature
  • Optional Schottky diode reverse voltage protection on power rails
  • Eurorack 10-pin power connector
  • All SMD construction except through-hole capacitors, jacks, LED, and pot
  • Three 3.5mm output jacks: Out 1, Mix Out, Out 2

Controls & Jacks (10)

  • Mix Level— Attenuates the mixed output signal from the two main outputs
  • Output 1
  • Output 2
  • Output 2— Second chaotic CV output from different circuit stage, typically ranging +/-2V to +/-4V
  • Mix Output— Mixed combination of the two main outputs, attenuated by the Mix Level knob, hotter and more complex than individual outputs
  • Output 1— First chaotic CV output, typically ranging +/-2V to +/-4V
  • Bi-polar— Bi-polar indicator showing the direction of the chaotic signal
  • OUT1— First chaotic CV output, typically ranging +/-2V to +/-4V
  • OUT2— Second chaotic CV output from different circuit stage, typically ranging +/-2V to +/-4V
  • MIX OUT— Mixed combination of the two main outputs, attenuated by the Mix Level knob, hotter and more complex than individual outputs

How-To Guides

  • Imperceptible Filter Drift
  • Dual-Axis Generative Panning
  • Geological VCO Detune
  • Reverb Size Morphing
  • Chaotic Clock Stretch
  • Wavefolder Depth Drift
  • Mix Output VCA Breathing
  • Self-Playing Generative Installation
  • Using the Bi-polar LED as a Visual Chaos Monitor

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

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