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Expert Sleepers Disting Ex
- width:
- HP
- depth:
- mm
- 12v:
- mA
- -12v:
- mA
- 5v:
- mA
- rack:
- BFE
A power multi-tool. It can function as either a single unit or as two independent Disting mk. 4 modules. I also have the MIDI breakout installed. I tend to use this module either as an effect or in place of some utility I don't have in hardware.
See below for information on the available algorithms.
Single-mode algorithms
1: Matrix mixer
2: Augustus Loop
3: SD multisample
4: SD 6 triggers
5: WAV recorder
6: Multi switch
7: Looper
8: Dream Machine
9: Filter bank
10: Poly wavetable
11: Granulator
12: Multi FX
13: Poly exciter
14: Quad envelope
15: Convolver
16: Chord engine
17: Microtuner
18: Tracker
19: Macro oscillator
Emulation of Mutable Instruments Braids.
20: Resonator
Emulation of Mutable Instruments Rings.
21: Macro Oscillator 2
Emulation of Mutable Instruments Plaits.
22: MIDI player
Dual-mode algorithms
Entries followed by an asterisk are different from corresponding algorithm in the Disting mk. 4.
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
A-1: Precision adder
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | Input $X$ |
| Y | Input $Y$ |
| Z | Determines $offset$ |
| Outputs | |
| A | $X + Y + offset$ or $X + offset$ |
| B | $X - Y - offset$ or $Y \pm offset$ |
A-2: Four quadrant multiplier
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | Input $X$ |
| Y | Input $Y$ |
| Z | Determines $scale$ |
| Outputs | |
| A | $X\cdot Y\cdot scale$ |
| B | $-X\cdot Y\cdot scale$ |
A-3: Full-wave rectifier
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | Input $X$ |
| Y | Input $Y$ |
| Z | Selects mode |
| Outputs | |
| A | $\lvert X+Y\rvert$ or $\lvert X\rvert$ |
| B | $\lvert X-Y\rvert$ or $\lvert Y\rvert$ |
Available modes are “independent” (Z negative?) and “combination” (Z positive?).
A-4: Minimum/maximum
When Z is higher than 2.5V, the outputs are active; when Z drops below -1.5V, the outputs are frozen. “HI” or “LO” is displayed briefly on the corresponding state change. If one input is held at zero or disconnected, the module behaves as a half-wave rectifier.
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | input $X$ |
| Y | input $Y$ |
| Z | gate |
| Outputs | |
| A | $\min(X, Y)$ |
| B | $\max(X, Y)$ |
A-5: Linear/exponential converter
Provides both a linear-exponential and an exponential-linear converter. This is useful for, say, interfacing Eurorack V/octave gear with Hz/V synths or for using a VCO's exponential FM input as a linear FM input.
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | exponential input |
| Y | linear input |
| Z | Hz/V scale, centered on 1kHz |
| Outputs | |
| A | $2^X\cdot scale$ |
| B | $\log_2(Y/scale)$ |
A-6: Quantizer
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | input $X$ |
| Y | transpose (Z positive) or trigger (Z negative) |
| Z | selects scale & function of Y |
| Outputs | |
| A | $quantized(X)$ |
| B | trigger on note change |
A-7: Comparator
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | input |
| Y | input |
| Z | hysteresis |
| Outputs | |
| A | 5V when X > Y |
| B | inverse of A |
A-8: Dual waveshaper
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | input $X$ |
| Y | input $Y$ |
| Z | gain |
| Outputs | |
| A | $shaped(X)$ |
| B | $shaped(Y)$ |
Each channel can use one of two waveshaping functions: wavefolder (0) or triangle-to-sine (1).
B-1: Sample and hold
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | input $X$ |
| Y | trigger |
| Z | slew rate; press for sampling |
| Outputs | |
| A | $A=X$ when $Y\geq 1V$ |
| B | noise ($\pm 8V$) |
B-2: Slew rate limiter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | input $X$ |
| Y | input $Y$ |
| Z | slew rate |
| Outputs | |
| A | $limited(X+Y)$ or $limited(X)$ |
| B | $limited(X+Y)$ or $limited(Y)$ |
B-3: Pitch and envelope tracker
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | input $X$ |
| Y | input $Y$ |
| Z | envelope slew rate |
| Outputs | |
| A | V/octave pitch derived from $X$, plus $Y$ |
| B | envelope derived from $X$ |
B-4: Clockable delay/echo
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | input $X$ |
| Y | clock in |
| Z | feedback |
| Outputs | |
| A | depends on mode |
| B | depends on mode |
B-5: LFO
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | Hz/V frequency |
| Y | waveshape |
| Z | tune |
| Outputs | |
| A | saw → sine → triangle |
| B | pulse → square → pulse |
B-6: Clockable LFO
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | clock in |
| Y | waveshape |
| Z | clock multiplier/divider |
| Outputs | |
| A | saw → sine → triangle |
| B | pulse → square → pulse |
B-7: VCO with linear FM
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | V/octave |
| Y | linear FM |
| Z | tune $\pm 0.5$ octaves |
| Outputs | |
| A | selectable output waveform |
| B | selectable output waveform |
The waveforms of outputs A and B can be independently set. Options are triangle, sine, square, saw, sub-octave square, and MIDI gate.
B-8: VCO with waveshaping
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | V/octave |
| Y | waveshape/PWM |
| Z | tune $\pm 0.5$ octaves or sync |
| Outputs | |
| A | selectable output waveform |
| B | selectable output waveform |
As with the preceding algorithm, output waveforms A and B can be set independently. Waveform A options are triangle/saw, triangle/saw, square/pulse, triangle/saw, and square/pulse; waveform B options are square/pulse, sub-octave square, sub-octave/square, MIDI gate, and MIDI gate. The reason for the duplicates is unclear.
C-1: Counter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
C-2: Voltage-controlled delay line
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
C-3: Clockable ping-pong delay (Z feedback)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
C-4: Clockable ping-pong delay (Z input pan)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
C-5: Resonator
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
C-6: Vocoder
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
C-7: Phaser
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
C-8: Bit crusher
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
D-1: DJ filter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
D-2: Tape delay
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
D-3: Waveform animator
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
D-4: State-variable filter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
D-5: LP/HP filter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
D-6: LP/BP filter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
D-7: BP/HP filter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
D-8: BP/notch filter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
E-1: AR envelope
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
E-2: AR envelope & VCA
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
E-3: Dual AR envelope
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
E-4: Stereo compressor
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
E-5: Sidechain compressor
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
E-6: Mono compressor
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
E-7: Euro to Buchla converter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
E-8: Buchla to Euro converter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
F-1: Clockable AD envelope (with mute)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
F-2: Clockable AD envelope (with gate)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
F-3: Clockable AD envelope (with trigger)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
F-4: Clockable AD envelope & VCA
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
F-5: Shift register (random CVs)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | clock |
| Y | modify CV |
| Z | randomness |
| Outputs | |
| A | unipolar output |
| B | bipolar output or trigger |
F-6: Shift register (quantized CVs)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
F-7: Shift register (triggers)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
F-8: Shift register (dual triggers)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
G-1: ES-1 emulation
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
G-2: ES-2 emulation
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
G-3: Pitch reference
Generates sine and square waves at a configurable pitch. When the pitch is adjusted, it's shown on the display as its normal name and then MIDI note number.
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | n/a |
| Y | n/a |
| Z | output amplitude |
| Outputs | |
| A | sine output |
| B | square output |
G-4: Frequency reference
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
G-5: Tuner
Chromatic tuner with configurable reference pitch.
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | input signal |
| Y | n/a |
| Z | amplitude of B |
| Outputs | |
| A | copy of X |
| B | sine wave at the tracked pitch |
G-6: Clock
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
G-7: MIDI/CV
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
G-8: CV/MIDI
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
H-1: Crossfade/pan
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
H-2: Dual sample and hold*
A dual sample-and-hold/track-and-hold that can be operated in six different configurations.
| Inputs | ||
|---|---|---|
| X | input 1 | trigger A |
| Y | input 2 | trigger B |
| Z | trigger | input |
| Outputs | ||
| A | X (when Z > 1V) | Z (when X > 1V) |
| B | Y (when Z > 1V) | Z (when X > 1V) |
H-3: Dual quantizer (Z scale)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
H-4: Dual quantizer
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
H-5: Dual Euclidean patterns
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
H-6: Dual delayed pulse generator
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
H-7: Noise
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
H-8: Quantizer 2
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
I-1: Audio playback
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
I-2: Clocked audio playback
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
I-3: Audio playback with V/oct
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
I-4: Audio playback with Z speed
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
I-5: Audio playback with reverse
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
I-6: Audio playback with scrub
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
I-7: Dual audio playback
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
I-8: Dual audio playback with Z speed
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
J-1: MIDI file playback (clocked)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
J-2: Multisample 2 audio playback
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
J-3: MIDI file playback (free-running)
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
J-4: Audio playback with end CV
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
J-5: Oscilloscope*
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
J-6: Multisample audio playback
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
J-7: Mono audio recorder
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
J-8: Audio playback with crossfade
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
K-1: Wavetable VCO
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
K-2: Clockable wavetable LFO
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
K-3: Wavetable waveshaper
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
K-4: Clockable wavetable envelope
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
K-5: Programmable quantizer
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
K-6: 24dB/oct VCF*
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
K-7: Delay stereo*
Behaves exactly as the Disting's “stereo clockable SD delay” but does not use the SD card. The maximum delay time is 10.9 seconds.
It's unclear where the “clockable” part comes in. With stereo inputs and Z as the feedback control, there are no inputs available for a clock signal.
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | input L |
| Y | input R |
| Z | feedback |
| Outputs | |
| A | output L |
| B | output R |
K-8: Delay stereo clk*
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
L-1: Stereo reverb
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
L-2: Mono-to-stereo reverb
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
L-3: Dual reverb
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
L-4: Dual vowel filter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
L-5: Stereo chorus
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
L-6: Mono chorus
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
L-7: Mixer
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
L-8: Gate
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
M-1: Delayed LFO
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
M-2: Scaled LFO
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
M-3: Logic
Performs logical operations on the X and Y inputs, outputting either 0 or 5V. Comparator threshold and hysteresis can be configured for both inputs. Output B can be equal to A, the inverse of A, or be independent.
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | input |
| Y | input |
| Z | operation select for output A |
| Outputs | |
| A | output |
| B | output |
M-4: Half-wave rectifier
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
M-5: Stereo filter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
M-6: Stereo tape delay
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
M-7: Granular pitch shifter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
M-8: Chaos
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
N-1: Switch
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
N-2: Rotary
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
N-3: Attenuverter/offset
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
N-4: Low-pass gate
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
N-5: Pulsar VCO
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
N-6: Phase shifter
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
N-7: Frequency shifter*
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |
N-8: Dual VCO*
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| X | |
| Y | |
| Z | |
| Outputs | |
| A | |
| B | |