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Rossum Electro-Music Trident Eurorack Multi-Synchronic Oscillator Ensemble

30HP Eurorack Oscillator Module, with 3 Analog Oscillators, Frequency Modulation, Pulse-width Modulation, and Zing Modulation
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Your Never-ending Source of Unique Sonic Textures

In essence, the Rossum Electro-Music Trident Eurorack module is a trio of analog oscillators with a ton of modulation potential. In addition to frequency modulation (linear and exponential) and pulse-width modulation, Trident's unique Zing modulation opens up a ton of creative possibilities. Each oscillator can be used independently if you wish, but the real sonic potential is opened up when you use the second and third oscillators to modulate the first oscillator's outputs. From rich basses and exotic lead sounds to all manner of pads, effects, and soundscapes, the Rossum Electro-Music Trident Eurorack module rewards adventurous synthesists with a staggering array of sonic possibilities.

What is "Zing" modulation?

It's basically ring modulation, applied in an extremely musical way. In normal ring modulation circuits, modulating the carrier signal can produce enharmonic results that aren't considered musical — think atonal clangs and drones. However, if the mathematical relationship between the carrier and modulator are just right, the result can sound very musical. Zing modulation in the Trident module means that when you sync the signals with an oscillator's Sync button, the results are always harmonically related to the carrier signal. In other words, you get the sound design capabilities of ring modulation, without aharmonic sidetones.

Rossum Electro-Music Trident Multi-Synchronic Oscillator Eurorack Module Features:

  • Analog oscillator module for Eurorack modular synthesizers
  • Three oscillators (one carrier and two modulators) with triangle, saw, and square waveforms
  • Carrier oscillator offers all three wave shapes simultaneously
  • Modulator oscillators feature a symmetry control which can morph between different wave shapes
  • Modulation oscillators can modulate each of the Carrier outputs with the Zing controls
  • Zing modulation is like ring modulation that only produces musically-pleasing results, no aharmonic sidetones
  • Offers a huge range of sounds and textures, especially when modulating frequency, symmetry, waveshape, phase, and Zing
  • Size: 30HP wide, 25mm deep
  • Power usage: 250mA (+12V), 225mA (-12V)

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Multi-Sync Oscillator Module
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Oscillator: 3 x VCO (2 x modulation, 1 x carrier)
  • Waveforms: Triangle, Pulse, Sawtooth
  • Controls: Coarse Frequency, Fine Frequency, Symmetry, Zing Level, Pulse Width, Phase
  • Analog Inputs: 1 x 1/8" (sync)
  • Analog Outputs: 3 x 1/8" (carrier osc), 2 x 1/8" (modulated osc 1, 2)
  • Other I/O: 3 x 1V/Oct, 3 x Expo FM, 2 x Sym Mod, 2 x Zing Mod, 1 x Phase Mod, 1 x Linear FM, 1 x PW Mod
  • Depth: 1" (25mm)
  • HP Size: 30HP
  • Power Usage: +12V/290mA, -12V/270mA
  • Power Supply: Requires Eurorack Case and Power Supply
  • Manufacturer Part Number: TRIDENT

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Reviews

Amazing modern sounding Analog Oscillator
I was very happy with the Trident purchase. This triple oscillator is something only Rossum himself could have designed, it can sound like a wavetable oscillator at times but in an analog way, a sonic characteristic that is hard to describe. Self patching the oscillator further opens the realm of possibilities with this beast, going from awesome to hyper awesome. If you are into modern sounding oscillators with tons of possibilities, this is hard to beat. The construction is superb, as is all Rossum Electro-Music gear, the knobs are super stable but smooth and everything is laid out very logically. One thing I would improve is, the buttons don't save state between power cycles, not a big deal since there aren't that many buttons and it's easy to go back to the same sound you had but that would take it to the next level. Regardless, I'll still give it 5 stars. All that said I am still scratching the surface of this Oscillator.