Manufacturer's description
The Sampleslicer is the ultimate realtime sampler for your modular system.
No, it is not a sample player! It is a real-time sampler/slicer for your modular Eurorack system, with features that move it far beyond the scope of a regular sample-player.
It has been a while that the SAMPLESLICER became a classic and a sought after module. Due to the obsolete chipset chosen on the MKI and MKII I was not able to continue building these beauties. Meanwhile I am frequently asked about their availability. Let's make use of modern times and bring the Samplesicer back to live on another level!
The MKIII is born and the SControl is added to the line! What is new:
- SD card: to load and save samples.
- STYLE: sample playback character.
- REC SYNC: start sampling quantized to a clock pulse.
- PUNCH IN: rewrite chosen individual slices instead of all 16 at once.
- MONITOR: mix the incoming audio with the played back samples to the output.
- REVERSE: the samples can now be played backwards
- STEREO: instead of mono
- And the SControl, a complete new, different way to record and control your recorded samples.
What does it do?
The SAMPLESLICER MKIII is a real-time monophonic STEREO sampler, including a 16 step voltage-controlled sequencer. The incoming sound is chopped up automatically into 16 parts by the internal or external clock signal and spread out over the 16 steps in the internal sequencer.
How long can it sample?
The length of the recorded sample is set by a clock-divider which also functions a a "SPEED" control after recording, so the recording time is always linked to the incoming clock signal. You can choose between time divisions of /4, /3, /2/, 1, x2, x3, x4.
If the divider is set to 1 the sample time is equal to 16 incoming clock-pulses. If set to x2 the clock speed is doubled and sample length is equal to 8 incoming clock-pulses, spread over 16 slices (so half the time). It will produce even more glitchy fun when set to x3, as it will spread 6 clock pulses over 16 slices.
How does the sequencer work?
Inside the Sampleslicer there is a 16-step voltage controlled sequencer to play back the sound. Every step is dedicated to a 16th part of the recorded sound inside the memory. When the 16 steps are full the sequencer starts playing from the chosen start point till the chosen amount of steps are played. This can be in one-shot mode or in loop mode for infinite looping. The start point and play length is determined by potentiometers or CV input.
What is more?
Before I dive in new options first have a look at the iconic frontpanel design that is clearly a follow up on the design of the MKII. The power of the Sampleslicer is the way you can play it like an instrument which goes beyond the way most samplers are used for.
My vision on the modular world is that you get most fun out of realtime created sounds. Therefor the MKI and MKII where not equipped with an SD card reader. But, the MKIII will be!
The interface and workflow is designed in a way that it still encourages to sample realtime but the samples can be saved just by selecting one of the 16 slots and one press on the "SAVE" button. Also loading a previous sampled sound is as easy as pressing "LOAD".
There are several added "MODE" functions. These are very easy to acces as they all have their dedicated push button.
- STYLE: sample playback character.
- REC SYNC: start sampling quantized to a clock pulse.
- PUNCH IN: rewrite chosen individual slices instead of all 16 at once.
- MONITOR: mix the incoming audio with the played back samples to the output.
- LOOP: select 1 shot or looping play mode.
- PITCH: select different pitch ranges for the pitch knob.
The new MKIII can play "REVERSE"! By pressing the reverse button the samples are played backwards. You can also control this with an external gate.
As many people requested the MKIII is stereo. While the MKI and MKII where mono samplers the MKIII samples in stereo.
Technical nerdy details
- The MKIII is running on a RP2040. The RP2040 is a 32-bit dual ARM Cortex M0+ microcontroller integrated circuit by Raspberry Pi Ltd.
- The AD/DA converter for the audio path is a high quality AK4558EN 32-bit 2 channel audio CODEC with PLL by Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM.
- The CV inputs are converted to 12bit.
- Width: 16HP
- Power: +12V 99mA / -12V 25mA
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Manufacturer's description
The Sampleslicer is the ultimate realtime sampler for your modular system.
No, it is not a sample player! It is a real-time sampler/slicer for your modular Eurorack system, with features that move it far beyond the scope of a regular sample-player.
It has been a while that the SAMPLESLICER became a classic and a sought after module. Due to the obsolete chipset chosen on the MKI and MKII I was not able to continue building these beauties. Meanwhile I am frequently asked about their availability. Let's make use of modern times and bring the Samplesicer back to live on another level!
The MKIII is born and the SControl is added to the line! What is new:
- SD card: to load and save samples.
- STYLE: sample playback character.
- REC SYNC: start sampling quantized to a clock pulse.
- PUNCH IN: rewrite chosen individual slices instead of all 16 at once.
- MONITOR: mix the incoming audio with the played back samples to the output.
- REVERSE: the samples can now be played backwards
- STEREO: instead of mono
- And the SControl, a complete new, different way to record and control your recorded samples.
What does it do?
The SAMPLESLICER MKIII is a real-time monophonic STEREO sampler, including a 16 step voltage-controlled sequencer. The incoming sound is chopped up automatically into 16 parts by the internal or external clock signal and spread out over the 16 steps in the internal sequencer.
How long can it sample?
The length of the recorded sample is set by a clock-divider which also functions a a "SPEED" control after recording, so the recording time is always linked to the incoming clock signal. You can choose between time divisions of /4, /3, /2/, 1, x2, x3, x4.
If the divider is set to 1 the sample time is equal to 16 incoming clock-pulses. If set to x2 the clock speed is doubled and sample length is equal to 8 incoming clock-pulses, spread over 16 slices (so half the time). It will produce even more glitchy fun when set to x3, as it will spread 6 clock pulses over 16 slices.
How does the sequencer work?
Inside the Sampleslicer there is a 16-step voltage controlled sequencer to play back the sound. Every step is dedicated to a 16th part of the recorded sound inside the memory. When the 16 steps are full the sequencer starts playing from the chosen start point till the chosen amount of steps are played. This can be in one-shot mode or in loop mode for infinite looping. The start point and play length is determined by potentiometers or CV input.
What is more?
Before I dive in new options first have a look at the iconic frontpanel design that is clearly a follow up on the design of the MKII. The power of the Sampleslicer is the way you can play it like an instrument which goes beyond the way most samplers are used for.
My vision on the modular world is that you get most fun out of realtime created sounds. Therefor the MKI and MKII where not equipped with an SD card reader. But, the MKIII will be!
The interface and workflow is designed in a way that it still encourages to sample realtime but the samples can be saved just by selecting one of the 16 slots and one press on the "SAVE" button. Also loading a previous sampled sound is as easy as pressing "LOAD".
There are several added "MODE" functions. These are very easy to acces as they all have their dedicated push button.
- STYLE: sample playback character.
- REC SYNC: start sampling quantized to a clock pulse.
- PUNCH IN: rewrite chosen individual slices instead of all 16 at once.
- MONITOR: mix the incoming audio with the played back samples to the output.
- LOOP: select 1 shot or looping play mode.
- PITCH: select different pitch ranges for the pitch knob.
The new MKIII can play "REVERSE"! By pressing the reverse button the samples are played backwards. You can also control this with an external gate.
As many people requested the MKIII is stereo. While the MKI and MKII where mono samplers the MKIII samples in stereo.
Technical nerdy details
- The MKIII is running on a RP2040. The RP2040 is a 32-bit dual ARM Cortex M0+ microcontroller integrated circuit by Raspberry Pi Ltd.
- The AD/DA converter for the audio path is a high quality AK4558EN 32-bit 2 channel audio CODEC with PLL by Asahi Kasei Microdevices/AKM.
- The CV inputs are converted to 12bit.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
