The Make Noise RxMx Low Pass Gate & Signal Crossfader Synth Module is a Vactrol-based 6-Input, 3-Output, macro-Low Pass Gate and Signal Crossfader. The concept is based on Grant Richter’s circuit idea for applying “cadavre exquis” (aka exquisite corpse, a technique of serial blind composition) to modular synthesis. When modulating the RxMx with a Wogglebug, one will achieve modular “cadavre exquis.” When patch programming the RxMx with a sequencer such as the Pressure Points/ BRAINS or René, modular “mélanger automatique” (automatic re-mixing) can be achieved. Because it uses Low Pass Gates for level control and crossfading, the RxMx excels at smooth dynamic blending and percussive animation of related or unrelated signals. The LEVEL and Strike parameters are similar to those of the Make Noise Optomix. If you’re unfamiliar, LEVELcontrols the amplitude and frequency content simultaneously. Strike can be used to trigger Channel(s) of the LPG (Low Pass Gate) circuit by “plucking” or “pinging” the vactrol, briefly opening the LPG circuit to 100%, thus allowing it to impart its magically-slow response time upon the amplitude of the signal being processed. The Channel parameter selects which of the 6 Low Pass Gate circuits is driven by the LEVEL and Strike parameters and the RADIATE parameter turns on channels adjacent to the one chosen by the CHANNEL parameter. At maximum RADIATE settings, it is possible to have all six channels become active simultaneously. Therefore, RADIATE allows for Voltage Control of the complexity of the mix, ranging from 1 to 6 active sound sources, with CHANNEL selecting the focal point of the mix.
The main features of the Make Noise RxMx Low Pass Gate & Signal Crossfader Synth Module include: