CVilization: Polymorphic CV & Audio Utility
A compact Eurorack module featuring 4 operating modes that span a wide range of applications. While CVilization is perhaps not the most intuitive module in the world, it provides easy-to-learn solutions for many complex tasks. It can turn a small modular setup into an animated quadraphonic system. It can be your go-to quantizer or your preset-driven submixer. It can expand your step sequencer with extra tracks, randomisation and other performance features. CVilization has changed the way we approach modular composition.
- Mix: 4 x 4 matrix mixer with optional matrix rotation
- Route: 4 x 4 sequential switch with 8 steps per output
- Mucord: Quad ‘mucorder’ 4 tracks, 16 steps, realtime mutation
- Pan: Quadraphonic panner with automatic and CV control
- Optional quantization, Sample & Hold, glide, CV control
- Per mode: 7 user presets plus initialization preset
- Up to 128 additional presets via Select Bus
- 8 global user-defined scales (voltage quantization)
Modes in detail
4x4 Matrix Mixer
The Matrix Mixer mixes the 4 inputs (audio or CV) to the 4 outputs. This normally requires 16 gain knobs arranged in 4 rows and 4 columns, but CVilization’s rotary encoders with LED feedback let you easily do the same in a much smaller setup. With total recall and instantly accessible mutes for each input and output.
Each output of the Matrix Mixer can be transposed in octaves (+/- 10 Volt), semitones (+/- 24 steps of 1/12 Volt) and cents (+/- 100 steps of 1/1200 Volt), making the Matrix Mixer an ideal utility for V/oct signals e.g. tuning your oscillators - or wherever else you need precise voltage offsets.
You can further modify each mixer output with CVilization’s built-in quantizer, sample & hold and glide stages. At only 10HP and with a multitude of options, CVilization provides essential functionality without filling up your rack and requiring a dozen or more patch cords.
4x4 Sequential Switch
In the Sequential Switch mode a trigger signal shuffles the inputs (audio or CV) to the outputs. Each output has its own 8-step sequence which selects (per step) one of the inputs, a random value, a static value or a skip. Each step has its own gain control. This makes CVilization not only a highly flexible buffered sequential switch, but it also acts as a 4-way CV-sequencer - with optional quantisation, sample & hold and glide.
Imagine having four rhythmic voices routed to the right channel, the left channel, a reverb and a delay. Now, with every clock your whole mix changes in dramatic, ever changing patterns. What would take a lot of effort to set up using dedicated modules is child's play for CVilization!
Quad Mucorder
This mode turns CVilization into a 4-track CV recorder with up to 16 steps per track. Once recorded, the sequences can be mutated in various ways and with various degrees of randomness. For example, one sequence can slowly adopt the steps of another, after which it then morphs back to the original sequence.
The sequences can have different lengths, they can be independently transposed and mutated, recorded, restored, resetted, dubbed... yes, they can be quantized to different scales and have different glide rates, which can be switched on and off via an external gate signal. Performance!
Channels without any recorded sequence function as classic Sample & Hold processors. The input sockets are normalled from left to right, and to internally generated random voltages if there is no jack plugged in.
Quadraphonic Panner
Perfect for audio, but also great for modulation signals, the fourth mode is a quadraphonic mixer which lets you pan the inputs across all four outputs in a circular fashion.
In addition to manual panning you can set up auto-panning as well as panning via CV. This mode offers an introduction to quadraphony with an incredibly small footprint, at the same time presenting you with a great tool for dynamic signal routing via CV.
- Format: 10HP Eurorack module, skiff-friendly
- Power requirements: +12V (95 mA), -12V (24 mA), +5V (130 mA)
- 2 CV inputs: 12 Bit, 48kHz, +/- 10V
- 4 high-res inputs, 4 high-res outputs: Low Latency, DC-coupl
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
CVilization: Polymorphic CV & Audio Utility
A compact Eurorack module featuring 4 operating modes that span a wide range of applications. While CVilization is perhaps not the most intuitive module in the world, it provides easy-to-learn solutions for many complex tasks. It can turn a small modular setup into an animated quadraphonic system. It can be your go-to quantizer or your preset-driven submixer. It can expand your step sequencer with extra tracks, randomisation and other performance features. CVilization has changed the way we approach modular composition.
- Mix: 4 x 4 matrix mixer with optional matrix rotation
- Route: 4 x 4 sequential switch with 8 steps per output
- Mucord: Quad ‘mucorder’ 4 tracks, 16 steps, realtime mutation
- Pan: Quadraphonic panner with automatic and CV control
- Optional quantization, Sample & Hold, glide, CV control
- Per mode: 7 user presets plus initialization preset
- Up to 128 additional presets via Select Bus
- 8 global user-defined scales (voltage quantization)
Modes in detail
4x4 Matrix Mixer
The Matrix Mixer mixes the 4 inputs (audio or CV) to the 4 outputs. This normally requires 16 gain knobs arranged in 4 rows and 4 columns, but CVilization’s rotary encoders with LED feedback let you easily do the same in a much smaller setup. With total recall and instantly accessible mutes for each input and output.
Each output of the Matrix Mixer can be transposed in octaves (+/- 10 Volt), semitones (+/- 24 steps of 1/12 Volt) and cents (+/- 100 steps of 1/1200 Volt), making the Matrix Mixer an ideal utility for V/oct signals e.g. tuning your oscillators - or wherever else you need precise voltage offsets.
You can further modify each mixer output with CVilization’s built-in quantizer, sample & hold and glide stages. At only 10HP and with a multitude of options, CVilization provides essential functionality without filling up your rack and requiring a dozen or more patch cords.
4x4 Sequential Switch
In the Sequential Switch mode a trigger signal shuffles the inputs (audio or CV) to the outputs. Each output has its own 8-step sequence which selects (per step) one of the inputs, a random value, a static value or a skip. Each step has its own gain control. This makes CVilization not only a highly flexible buffered sequential switch, but it also acts as a 4-way CV-sequencer - with optional quantisation, sample & hold and glide.
Imagine having four rhythmic voices routed to the right channel, the left channel, a reverb and a delay. Now, with every clock your whole mix changes in dramatic, ever changing patterns. What would take a lot of effort to set up using dedicated modules is child's play for CVilization!
Quad Mucorder
This mode turns CVilization into a 4-track CV recorder with up to 16 steps per track. Once recorded, the sequences can be mutated in various ways and with various degrees of randomness. For example, one sequence can slowly adopt the steps of another, after which it then morphs back to the original sequence.
The sequences can have different lengths, they can be independently transposed and mutated, recorded, restored, resetted, dubbed... yes, they can be quantized to different scales and have different glide rates, which can be switched on and off via an external gate signal. Performance!
Channels without any recorded sequence function as classic Sample & Hold processors. The input sockets are normalled from left to right, and to internally generated random voltages if there is no jack plugged in.
Quadraphonic Panner
Perfect for audio, but also great for modulation signals, the fourth mode is a quadraphonic mixer which lets you pan the inputs across all four outputs in a circular fashion.
In addition to manual panning you can set up auto-panning as well as panning via CV. This mode offers an introduction to quadraphony with an incredibly small footprint, at the same time presenting you with a great tool for dynamic signal routing via CV.
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.
