At the core of the EVOLUTION Variable Character Ladder Filter is Dave Rossum’s enhancement of the iconic Moog ladder filter from the original E-mu Systems 2100 LPF module (which, incidentally, Dave counts as his favorite sounding of all of the analog filters he designed).
For EVOLUTION, Dave has designed new capabilities that not only allow you to dial in all of the outstanding qualities of the original 2100, but combine to let you create the sonic characteristics of a wide variety of other filter types.
They include:
A Genus control that allows continuous voltage control of the number of filter poles (from 3 to 6 poles), essentially allowing real-time variation of Evolution’s effective cutoff slope from 18dB/oct to 36dB/oct. LEDs give continuous indication of the current slope.
A Species control that lets you vary the signal level into the ladder, letting you control the intensity of the filter’s characteristic distortion. When in self-oscillation mode, this control modulates the amplitude of Evolution’s output.
Voltage controlled resonance with a variable Q Level Compensation control that controls the balance of the resonant peak and the frequencies below the cutoff frequency (which would otherwise be attenuated as the resonance is increased).
An extremely accurate and temperature-stable frequency control exponential generator (accurate over 10 octaves), rivaling the specifications of the best analog VCOs.
Taken together, EVOLUTION gives you everything from the platonic ideal of the classic ladder filter to a vast selection of alternative filter characteristics.
And like all Rossum Electro-Music modules, it’s solidly built, with machined aluminum knobs and high quality components throughout.
Evolution Specifications
Controls
Initial Frequency
Initial Q
Q Level Compensation
Initial Genus (# of Poles)
Initial Species (Ladder Input Level)
Signal Input
1x 3.5 mm mono socket – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
Signal Output
1x 3.5 mm mono socket – 1 kΩ Output Impedance
Frequency CV Inputs
1x Attenuated – min 50 kΩ Input Impedance
1x w/Attenuverter – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
1x 1V/OCT Full Level – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
Q CV Inputs
1x Full Level – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
1x w/Attenuverter – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
Genus CV Inputs
1x Full Level – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
1x w/Attenuverter – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
Species CV Inputs
1x Full Level – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
1x w/Attenuverter – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
Power Requirements
+/-12 V via 16-pin, Doepfer-style connector
Current Draw
85 mA +12 V, 75 mA -12 V (maximum)
Dimensions
16HP (W); Rear of panel to top of power connector (with connector plugged in) 25 mm (D)
Supplied Accessories
1x 16-pin, Doepfer-style power cable
4x M3 screws
4x M2.5 screws
4x Nylon washers
1x Quickstart Guide
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 15:00 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
At the core of the EVOLUTION Variable Character Ladder Filter is Dave Rossum’s enhancement of the iconic Moog ladder filter from the original E-mu Systems 2100 LPF module (which, incidentally, Dave counts as his favorite sounding of all of the analog filters he designed).
For EVOLUTION, Dave has designed new capabilities that not only allow you to dial in all of the outstanding qualities of the original 2100, but combine to let you create the sonic characteristics of a wide variety of other filter types.
They include:
A Genus control that allows continuous voltage control of the number of filter poles (from 3 to 6 poles), essentially allowing real-time variation of Evolution’s effective cutoff slope from 18dB/oct to 36dB/oct. LEDs give continuous indication of the current slope.
A Species control that lets you vary the signal level into the ladder, letting you control the intensity of the filter’s characteristic distortion. When in self-oscillation mode, this control modulates the amplitude of Evolution’s output.
Voltage controlled resonance with a variable Q Level Compensation control that controls the balance of the resonant peak and the frequencies below the cutoff frequency (which would otherwise be attenuated as the resonance is increased).
An extremely accurate and temperature-stable frequency control exponential generator (accurate over 10 octaves), rivaling the specifications of the best analog VCOs.
Taken together, EVOLUTION gives you everything from the platonic ideal of the classic ladder filter to a vast selection of alternative filter characteristics.
And like all Rossum Electro-Music modules, it’s solidly built, with machined aluminum knobs and high quality components throughout.
Evolution Specifications
Controls
Initial Frequency
Initial Q
Q Level Compensation
Initial Genus (# of Poles)
Initial Species (Ladder Input Level)
Signal Input
1x 3.5 mm mono socket – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
Signal Output
1x 3.5 mm mono socket – 1 kΩ Output Impedance
Frequency CV Inputs
1x Attenuated – min 50 kΩ Input Impedance
1x w/Attenuverter – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
1x 1V/OCT Full Level – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
Q CV Inputs
1x Full Level – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
1x w/Attenuverter – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
Genus CV Inputs
1x Full Level – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
1x w/Attenuverter – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
Species CV Inputs
1x Full Level – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
1x w/Attenuverter – 100 kΩ Input Impedance
Power Requirements
+/-12 V via 16-pin, Doepfer-style connector
Current Draw
85 mA +12 V, 75 mA -12 V (maximum)
Dimensions
16HP (W); Rear of panel to top of power connector (with connector plugged in) 25 mm (D)
Supplied Accessories
1x 16-pin, Doepfer-style power cable
4x M3 screws
4x M2.5 screws
4x Nylon washers
1x Quickstart Guide
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 15:00 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.
