Buchla’s Triple Threat
Like several of its e-series siblings, the Buchla 230e dons a preamplifier component to add to its already-robust functionality. All three preamplifier channels can be managed independently and bussed out before interacting with the envelope tracker. Each preamp can accommodate balanced or unbalanced microphone or line level signals, thanks to the dual-input 1/4-inch/XLR connectors. All three channels provide optional phantom power, as well as a quick-access gain toggle to move in 15dB increments, alongside continuous knob to dial in levels as needed. Individual channel outputs, as well as a 3-channel mix output, separate the preamp from the envelope tracker, allowing the preamp to be used separately from the rest of the module. The envelope trackers include variable gain and response times, with all outputs operating at 10V full scale. Plus, CV and pulse outputs can be varied in decay and sensitivity, respectively, with pulses responding to signal level changes, steady states, or a coupled state for transient information. Pick up the Buchla 230e from Sweetwater and experience firsthand the wonders of this especially powerful module.
Buchla: the crossroads of sonic excellence and game-changing technology
The name Buchla is synonymous with some of the most compelling, convention-breaking technology to emerge in the musical spheres of the mid-20th-century’s electronic awakening. A pioneer of electronic music and instrument design, Don Buchla founded his namesake company in the 1960s, following the success of a modular electronic music system that was commissioned by composers on a Rockefeller Foundation grant. For the next 50 years, Don lived on the bleeding edge of electronic music synthesis. He incorporated uncommon coding languages, touch- and pressure-sensitive surfaces, and spatial location modulation, eventually innovating for the likes of Oberheim, CBS, Zeta Music, E-Mu Systems, and Moog. Meanwhile, he also dedicated himself to make good on MIDI’s promise of the 1980s to be more than just a piano keyboard controller. By the 2000s, Don introduced his magnum opus with the 200e, a love letter to a half century of unparalleled innovation in modular and analog synthesis. Today, Buchla U.S.A. works diligently to uphold Don’s rich legacy and provide his classic designs alongside new iterations of products that are “designed to introduce the unique world of Buchla synthesis to a whole new generation of electronic music makers.”
Buchla 230e Triple Envelope Tracker/Preamplifier Module Features:
- 3-channel preamp features dual-input 1/4-inch/XLR connectors for balanced and unbalanced signals
- Variable gain settings provide quick toggling for input management at 15dB increments, as well as optional phantom power
- Individual and mixed-channel inputs can be managed separately to function separately from the envelope follower
- Envelope inputs feature dedicated sensitivity management for variable response qualities
- CV and Pulse outputs for each channel can be fine-tuned to accommodate countless system configurations
- Settings and presets can be stored and recalled for later use*
Note: Presets can only be stored and recalled with the use of the 225e or 206e Preset Manager. If you have any questions, please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer.
