# Name that module

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**Created:** [September 6, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973 "2021-09-06T16:17:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![Sonosus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/sonosus/32/13679_2.png) [@Sonosus](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Sonosus)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/1 "2021-09-06T16:17:54Z")

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I was watching Sam’s POV YouTube ‘short’ this afternoon and wondered what this module is:

 ![IMG_20210906_171025](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/c/1/c1470a4f5c57f7cc5d8128b609ca91eaf2f00c9d.jpeg)  
(Between the LFO and Braids)  
It creates a nice octave effect - some kind of stepped filter/distortion?

[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/7/a/7ab81dd578e3693c29a5c54dc8c4b49c5e7bf084.jpeg "YOUTH 8500 POV Modular Synth Analog Live #Shorts") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvBbQsa2AGo)

Any ideas?

I’m now at the stage where I can start planning more processing modules such as filters and waveshapers as most of my oscillators are nearly done.

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**Author:** ![BlackDeath](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/blackdeath/32/7644_2.png) [@BlackDeath](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/BlackDeath)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/2 "2021-09-06T16:34:34Z")

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Also curious what module he uses for his snare…

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**Author:** ![fredrik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/fredrik/32/682_2.png) [@fredrik](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/fredrik)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/3 "2021-09-06T17:00:51Z")

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I don’t have time to go through it in detail right now, but this video might have the answers:

[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/b/8/b86ce3eaedf983443e379418109bf1bbcf2c5a79.jpeg "A MODULAR SYNTH WALKTHROUGH OF MY DIY MODULAR SETUP") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJROZv3y270)

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**Author:** ![Sonosus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/sonosus/32/13679_2.png) [@Sonosus](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Sonosus)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 5:42pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/4 "2021-09-06T17:42:30Z")

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@BlackDeath looks like this  
[http://www.hexinverter.net/mutant-snare](http://www.hexinverter.net/mutant-snare)

That is one expensive PCB though:

> **[Mutant Snare Panel / PCB | HexInverter Electronique](https://modularaddict.com/mutant-snare-panel-pcb-hexinverter-electronique)**
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> This is for a Panel/PCB set in the Eurorack format.
> Note: Unlike previous versions, this one does require placing the SMD parts - they do not come presoldered!

I can’t seem to find a schematic or anything, it seems to be closed source ☹

The ‘octave’ module is not the same as the VCF in the walkthrough, unless the knobs have magically moved positions.

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**Author:** ![BlackDeath](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/blackdeath/32/7644_2.png) [@BlackDeath](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/BlackDeath)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/5 "2021-09-06T18:36:50Z")

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A $90 PCB! Get out of town. I can buy a steel drum for that much. I already spent 30 on the hexinverter 909 clap.

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**Author:** ![sebastian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/sebastian/32/39_2.png) [@sebastian](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/sebastian)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 7:32pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/6 "2021-09-06T19:32:55Z")

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Somewhere he explains that it’s a module from frequency central that he uses to add an octave switch to the braids. It operates on cv only. It can do more, but he only uses that feature, if I remember correctly…

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**Author:** ![analogoutput](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/analogoutput/32/29663_2.png) [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/7 "2021-09-06T19:45:09Z")

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I guess:

[https://frequencycentral.co.uk/product/trans-europa/](https://frequencycentral.co.uk/product/trans-europa/)

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**Author:** ![Riggidyboo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/riggidyboo/32/10_2.png) [@Riggidyboo](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Riggidyboo)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/8 "2021-09-06T20:12:17Z")

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Yes, Trans Europa

[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/lookmumnocomputer/original/3X/9/7/97cead1e54bd6a43abb2a50d772f0dc26658b402.jpeg "RETHINKING MY KOSMO MODULAR SYNTH LIVESTREAM") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6HM-YR0Oms)

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**Author:** ![TimMJN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/timmjn/32/15227_2.png) [@TimMJN](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/TimMJN)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/9 "2021-09-06T20:58:03Z")

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> Trans Europa (DISCONTINUED)

Thanks, brexit.

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**Author:** ![analogoutput](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/analogoutput/32/29663_2.png) [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 9:04pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/10 "2021-09-06T21:04:09Z")

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I suppose it’d be too much to ask for them to open source it.

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**Author:** ![BlackDeath](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/blackdeath/32/7644_2.png) [@BlackDeath](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/BlackDeath)\
**Post date:** [September 6, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/11 "2021-09-06T23:01:18Z")

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I have had a KOSMO octaver on my TODO list for a long time now with two false starts (based on @analogoutput’s dacino), might have to revive that project now that I’ve figured out how to tame KiCad…

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**Author:** ![TimMJN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/timmjn/32/15227_2.png) [@TimMJN](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/TimMJN)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2021, 6:53am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/12 "2021-09-07T06:53:31Z")

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> [@BlackDeath](#):
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> based on @analogoutput’s dacino

A precision added is the thing you’re looking for, and, as much as I love them, there’s definitely no 'duino required for that one (;

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**Author:** ![analogoutput](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/analogoutput/32/29663_2.png) [@analogoutput](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/analogoutput)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2021, 11:14am UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/13 "2021-09-07T11:14:23Z")

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There’s these:

[https://www.elby-designs.com/webtek/synth-modules/octave/octave.htm](https://www.elby-designs.com/webtek/synth-modules/octave/octave.htm)

(which you could do a through hole version of)

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**Author:** ![Sonosus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/sonosus/32/13679_2.png) [@Sonosus](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/Sonosus)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2021, 12:28pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/14 "2021-09-07T12:28:10Z")

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Or this:

> **[MSK 008 Dual VC Octave Switch](https://northcoastsynthesis.com/products/msk-008-dual-vc-octave-switch.html)**
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> Voltage-controlled and manual melody transposition in 8HP for Eurorack synthesizers.

There’s certainly no shortage of octaver designs.

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**Author:** ![sebastian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/sebastian/32/39_2.png) [@sebastian](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/u/sebastian)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://lookmumnocomputer.discourse.group/t/name-that-module/3973/15 "2021-09-07T17:31:46Z")

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I would like to have the octave switch together with a glide and a detune, like the cosmic superspreader 🙂 and it should have the connections for Sam’s VCOs 😉  
Some day I might design it…
