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Modules

Eurorack synthesizer modules

Minijack Version

PEAK + HOLD

Analog dynamic percussion interface with 9 different outputs

Peak+Hold
10 HP

DELAY 1022

Analog BBD delay with 1V/oct and feedback CV control

Delay1022
12 HP

XR22 VCO FT

VCO with amplitude/ring modulation input and FSK

XR22VCOFT
12 HP

NOISE VCA

Noise generator with integrated state-variable VCF and VCA

Noise VCA
10 HP

X

Analog multiplier for amplitude modulation and VCA applications

X
6 HP

ADD 1

Dual precision adder/inverter/comparator & voltage source

Synthesizer module Add1
6 HP

PRE

Low noise preamp for microphones and pickups

Synthesizer module Pre
5 HP

PCV 1

Adapters: 6x banana jack↔minijack; banana ground

PCV1
6 HP

PCV 2

Adapters: 5x banana↔minijack, 1x banana↔1/4′ Jack; ground
6 HP

PCV 3

Adapters: 5x banana↔minijack↔1/4′ jack; ground

PCV3
9 HP

Zickzack Ornament

Banana Versions

All CG-Products modules can be also manufactured equipped with banana sockets. The technical specifications are the same as those from the minijack version.
Two different color styles are available:

Version Klassik

Modules banana version ‘Klassik’ in a row → Peak+Hold product page → XR22 VCO FT product page → Delay1022 product page → Noise VCA product page → X product page → Add1 product page → Pre product page
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‘Klassik’ color schema:

Banana socket black

black

Analog input

Audio, control voltages

Banana socket red

red

Analog output

Audio, control voltages

Banana socket white

white

Binary signal input

high/low; 0V↔+5V: gate, trigger, switching

Banana socket blue

blue

Binary signal output

0V↔+5V (almost): Squarewave/pulse,  gate, trigger outs

Babu socket gray

gray

Hybrid input

Either analog or binary function (depending on switch state)

Banana socket violet

violet

Hybrid output

Either analog or binary function (depending on switch state)

Version Helene

Modules banana version ‘Helene’ in a row → Peak+Hold product page → XR22 VCO FT product page → Delay1022 product page → Noise VCA product page → X product page → Add1 product page → Pre product page
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‘Helene’ color schema:

Banana socket white banana socket yellow

white or yellow

Analog input

Audio, control voltages

banana socket blue banana socket violet

blue or violet

Output

Audio, control voltages, binary signals

banana socket black

black

Binary signal input

high/low; 0V↔+5V: gate, trigger, switching

banana socket gray

gray

Hybrid input

Either analog or binary function (depending on switch state)

Please note: Most CG-Products banana modules have no extra grounding socket. To avoid problems with grounding, we recommend to use the PCV-2 for properly connection with external equipment!

Why Banana?

Using banana connectors for patching in modular synthesizer systems etc. has various advantages. It seems to be the best solution for fast and robust patching, especially in live performing situations.
By standard, the banana plugs are stackable and therefore there is no need for ‘multiples’. The banana cables are relatively inexpensive to get or can be easily self-made. The plugs, the cables, and the sockets are available in many colours, and this may allow faster orentiation by colour in sessions and live performances too.
Crackles, noise or miscountings during patching are being avoided: The banana connection happens directly between the socket and the plug’s ‘hot’ contact – while minijack plugs always touch first with the tip the grounded ring of the socket, which is always causing first a short-circuit to ground!
Although banana cables have no shielding to external interferences – for short distances below 1m to 1.5m (like in the most patchable synth systems) is this almost uncritical.
Advantages
  • stackable plugs
  • robust and reliable
  • colourful
  • no short-circuiting when being plugged
  • unexpensive cables

Percussionist-II percussion synthesizer

Percussionist 2

equipped with CG Products banana modules

Advantages
  • stackable plugs
  • robust and reliable
  • colourful
  • no short-circuiting when being plugged
  • unexpensive cables

Purchase banana style modules

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Please note: The panels are made from untreated natural aluminium, hand printed and varnished. Due to this manufacturing process, their surface may have little scratches or unregularities or may slightly differ in their color appearance.