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Chorus-1

    Chorus-1 Features

    Quadrature Chorus

    Dual Stereo Filter

    Dual Stereo Filter

    Four BBD-based audio paths create lush sounding chorus, vibrato and flange effects. Each BBD path has its own dedicated output, allowing for quadraphonic, surround-style chorusing. Stereo summing outputs are also included.

    Dual Stereo Filter

    Dual Stereo Filter

    Dual Stereo Filter

    Four multimode diode filters run in parallel, providing filtering for the four BBD audio paths. There's a bandpass mode, and a multimode, which is sweepable from lowpass, through notch, to highpass.

    True Analog

    Dual Stereo Filter

    5-Waveform LFO

    The real thing. The entire audio path is true analog from the inputs to the outputs. Even the modulators are all-analog.

    5-Waveform LFO

    Texture Generator

    5-Waveform LFO

    Five conventional LFO waveforms are available as additional BBD clock modulation. Rate ranges from 0.1Hz to 40Hz. 

    Quadrature LFO

    Texture Generator

    Texture Generator

    The Quadrature LFO produces four sine waves, each 90 degrees out of phase with the next. It can be used to modulate the four BBD clocks, producing swirling four-channel chorusing.

    Texture Generator

    Texture Generator

    Texture Generator

    This modulator can produce signals similar to a Sample & Hold, but with the addition of an adjustable slew limiter and a "chaos" clock-time randomizer. Add anything from subtle nuances to extreme glitches to your sound.

    Joystick

    Unique Sonic Palette

    Modular Compatible

    A high quality, dual-axis joystick can be assigned to a number of destinations, allowing for even more expressive control.

    Soft-touch, illuminated fader caps round out the experience.

    Modular Compatible

    Unique Sonic Palette

    Modular Compatible

    Eurorack-compatible 1/8" (3.5mm) TS audio and CV inputs and outputs are included. 

    Heavy duty 1/4" (6.35mm) TRS audio inputs and outputs are also included, supporting balanced and unbalanced audio.

    Unique Sonic Palette

    Unique Sonic Palette

    Unique Sonic Palette

    We've spent hundreds of hours auditioning the subtle differences in tones produced from various component chemistries at specific locations in the circuit topologies, to arrive at a the sound we call Retrogradus.

    Chorus-1a is also available now

    The sister instrument to Chorus-1, the -1a has a couple of changes. First, we've added more CV jacks for use with Eurorack modular systems. Second, we've changed it from using a power adapter, to an IEC (NEMA) power plug instead. Also available on our web store.

    Chorus-1a

      Chorus-1 and Chorus-1a are both available now

      There are three ways to purchase. 


      1. Purchase instantly via our online web store, which uses PayPal. Orders are shipped out within 2-3 business days. PayPal is the most expensive option. Use the orange and black button below for the PayPal checkout.


      2.  Mail us a personal check drawn on US banks only. The prices are 8% lower when using mailed-in checks, we pass the PayPal and credit card gateway savings on to you.. The 8% discount does not apply to shipping. Please contact us to make arrangements for a pro-forma invoice which includes the 8% discount plus the shipping charges specific to your location. Send us a message to get started.


      3. Purchase in person at our workshop in North Dakota, using either a credit or debit card (Square Pay), or cash. Cash receives an 8% discount just like paper checks do. There are no shipping charges, as you're picking it up in person. A 5% North Dakota sales tax will apply. Please contact us first to make arrangements.

      Online Store - PayPal

      We can do custom colors!

      • For an additional fee, we can color the instrument with your choice of powder coat colors.

      • LED colors can also be customized.

       • There's an 8 week lead time for custom color orders after the order is paid for.

      • Custom Color Fee: $425.00 USD on top of instrument price.

      • Contact us first to discuss your requirements.

      Echo-1 Features (coming fall, 2025)

      Stereo Echo

      True Analog Audio Path

      True Analog Audio Path

      Two BBD-based audio paths for true stereo echo. Can be switched to mono to double the maximum delay time. We've also included Vibrato rate and depth controls.

      True Analog Audio Path

      True Analog Audio Path

      True Analog Audio Path

      The real thing. The entire audio path is true analog from the inputs to the outputs. The clock that drives the echo is also true analog. 

      Small Form Factor

      Small Form Factor

      Small Form Factor

      Measuring approximately 6" x 4" x 2", it will be our smallest and least expensive instrument to date. We still use only the best sounding topologies and components, and the highest quality hardware available.

      Firmware-free!

      Small Form Factor

      Small Form Factor

      Because there are no digital features inside the box, this model has no tap tempo, midi, patch memory, or digital displays. Thus, there is no firmware to later update.

      Echo-2M Features (release date TDB)

      Stereo Echo

      True Analog Audio Path

      Stereo Filter

      Two BBD-based audio paths for true stereo echo. Longest delays up to 1638ms in stereo, or combined into mono for up to 3276ms. Tap Tempo is available while in Digitally Controlled VCC mode, and a frequency counter is available while in Analog Controlled VCC mode.

      Stereo Filter

      True Analog Audio Path

      Stereo Filter

      Two multimode diode filters run in parallel, providing stereo filtering for the two BBD audio paths. There's a bandpass mode, and a multimode, which is sweepable from lowpass, through notch, to highpass. Selectable PRE and POST-echo position.

      True Analog Audio Path

      True Analog Audio Path

      True Analog Audio Path

      The real thing. The entire audio path is true analog from the inputs to the outputs. The LFO and Texture generators are analog. 

      5-Waveform LFO

      (DA)VCC - Voltage Controlled Clock

      True Analog Audio Path

      Five conventional LFO waveforms are available as additional BBD clock modulation. Rate ranges from 0.1Hz to 40Hz. 

      (DA)VCC - Voltage Controlled Clock

      (DA)VCC - Voltage Controlled Clock

      (DA)VCC - Voltage Controlled Clock

      The clock that drives the echo has a pure-analog mode, known as VCC, where the computer doesn't touch the signal. It's switchable to a digitally-assisted voltage controlled clock (DAVCC) to enable Tap Tempo and MIDI control. For TT/MIDI mode, an MCU constantly monitors the analog clock's frequency, adjusting it subtly to achieve the desired tempo. There's a Tap button, and a euro jack for tap input.

      Texture Generator

      (DA)VCC - Voltage Controlled Clock

      (DA)VCC - Voltage Controlled Clock

      This modulator can produce signals similar to a Sample & Hold, but with the addition of an adjustable slew limiter and a "chaos" clock-time randomizer. Add anything from subtle nuances to extreme glitches to your sound.

      Joystick

      Patch Memory and Digital Displays

      Modular Compatible

      A high quality, dual-axis joystick can be assigned to a number of destinations, allowing for even more expressive control.

      Soft-touch, illuminated fader caps round out the experience.

      Modular Compatible

      Patch Memory and Digital Displays

      Modular Compatible

      Eurorack-compatible 1/8" (3.5mm) TS audio and CV inputs and outputs are included. 

      Heavy duty 1/4" (6.35mm) TRS audio inputs and outputs are also included, supporting balanced and unbalanced audio.

      Patch Memory and Digital Displays

      Patch Memory and Digital Displays

      Patch Memory and Digital Displays

      Store and recall your patches! A 7-Segment readout displays the echo rate in BPM, milliseconds, or raw clock frequency. An animated bar graph borrowed from the R70M displays your current echo position or VCC modulation voltage.

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