DECCA" was a hyperbolic radionavigation system. It was developed during the Second World War by the Allies to allow precise landings. The system was turned off in the spring of 2000 when GPS took over.
8 hp
25 mm deep
20mA +12V
5mA -12V
This module is a manual control module for modular synth. Thought for live performance or to bring more manual control while recording in "one take" the module is, at the same time:
-Voltage source
-Manual CV-Gate
-Muting - Control module
Details & use:
Two voltage source's outputs (at the top) provides voltages from 0 to 5V*. Those voltages are buffered thru op-amp and are controllable by potentiometers. Each have a dedicated button-switch so the selected voltages can be applied precisely (for exemple applying it on filter's cv's, oscillator's fm, delay's cv, etc.) on one part of the sequence for eg. or at desired moment.
Those buttons are maintained (enable/disable, stays active when pressed) and are illuminated when "on".
The voltage sources, beside their use for manual cv modulation, are also very useful in all situation where fixed voltages are needed (to fix and keep desired cv amount, for the same accent on drum module for ex. or when using an external instruments who works on line level so much more quite than modular- once connected to a modular-you'll need a constant voltage to keep the VCA permanently open so that the instrument can reach the modular's level and you can hear it, use it normally, etc.
The four grey button-switches (on the sides) are the simple manual gates and are momentary with no latency. They will send gate signal as long as you keep them pressed (led indicated).
You'll use them to trigger manually an envelopes, play drum modules for eg, apply it on any other cv/gate input..
The three illuminated button-switches have inputs so they can be used to mute signals.
The two on the bottom can stay maintained while the one in the middle is momentary - for the bigger flexibility of use. The button's leds will indicate the signal going thru.
You'll use those switches to stop, mute one signal let go another one, break a sequence's gate with another one from the another switch, etc. -all under your fingers!
If nothing is plugged in the inputs of those switches they'll find their manual gate use-just like their neighbor buttons.
Made for more fun with a modular!
Note*: Even if the voltage sources potentiometers provides precise manipulation, due to illuminated buttons the max 5V value may not be reached so it can not be recommended to use it to tune an oscillator for ex.
For the same reason the 3 gates with inputs (used for muting) functions similar to a passive mult but with the presence of leds so the "sensible" signals like 1V/oct, peak detection, etc. should be avoided, if important.
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
DECCA" was a hyperbolic radionavigation system. It was developed during the Second World War by the Allies to allow precise landings. The system was turned off in the spring of 2000 when GPS took over.
8 hp
25 mm deep
20mA +12V
5mA -12V
This module is a manual control module for modular synth. Thought for live performance or to bring more manual control while recording in "one take" the module is, at the same time:
-Voltage source
-Manual CV-Gate
-Muting - Control module
Details & use:
Two voltage source's outputs (at the top) provides voltages from 0 to 5V*. Those voltages are buffered thru op-amp and are controllable by potentiometers. Each have a dedicated button-switch so the selected voltages can be applied precisely (for exemple applying it on filter's cv's, oscillator's fm, delay's cv, etc.) on one part of the sequence for eg. or at desired moment.
Those buttons are maintained (enable/disable, stays active when pressed) and are illuminated when "on".
The voltage sources, beside their use for manual cv modulation, are also very useful in all situation where fixed voltages are needed (to fix and keep desired cv amount, for the same accent on drum module for ex. or when using an external instruments who works on line level so much more quite than modular- once connected to a modular-you'll need a constant voltage to keep the VCA permanently open so that the instrument can reach the modular's level and you can hear it, use it normally, etc.
The four grey button-switches (on the sides) are the simple manual gates and are momentary with no latency. They will send gate signal as long as you keep them pressed (led indicated).
You'll use them to trigger manually an envelopes, play drum modules for eg, apply it on any other cv/gate input..
The three illuminated button-switches have inputs so they can be used to mute signals.
The two on the bottom can stay maintained while the one in the middle is momentary - for the bigger flexibility of use. The button's leds will indicate the signal going thru.
You'll use those switches to stop, mute one signal let go another one, break a sequence's gate with another one from the another switch, etc. -all under your fingers!
If nothing is plugged in the inputs of those switches they'll find their manual gate use-just like their neighbor buttons.
Made for more fun with a modular!
Note*: Even if the voltage sources potentiometers provides precise manipulation, due to illuminated buttons the max 5V value may not be reached so it can not be recommended to use it to tune an oscillator for ex.
For the same reason the 3 gates with inputs (used for muting) functions similar to a passive mult but with the presence of leds so the "sensible" signals like 1V/oct, peak detection, etc. should be avoided, if important.
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.
