#96

I’m guessing one may be direct outs for the different stages of the shift register?

Could be interesting for sequencing if so…

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#97

Basically, with Volts/Enigma you get another sequence clocked to the same tempo, based on the input from the main module and how the pots are set. With Pulses/Morcom you get a number of parallel semi-random pulse sequences related, assumingly, to whatever gets fed to Rungler. It’s probably easier to figure out what they do just by trying it out. With Turing Machine they were a lot of fun in a small space, I’d assume with Benjolin as well.

(You asked about the passive vs. powered earlier - in case AfterLater didn’t reply yet, they do require a small amount of power… but at least in the case Turing Machine, that power gets fed from the main module and not directly from the power bus. So all you need is a connecting cable to the main module. I assume it’s the same with the Benjolin.)

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#98

That much I have heard back from ALA, no power from the rails but a small amount from the main module.

I’m starting to grok the expanders, thanks to everyone for the insights!

#99

Hi! I was spec-ing this out this evening but I’m having a real time finding the Panasonic A size electrolytic caps. Any source?

#100

I’ve bought them from mouser and rs in the past… not bought any in a while though… I ought to change the footprint to B or C as well as make a few other changes I’ve been planning… not sure when I’ll get around to it hough!

#101

Thanks for the reply!

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#102

I love the Kweiwen version, sounds more organic to me than the epoch (also louder output which is welcome). curious regarding the Afterlife V2 though as to how they implemented the connectors for the Turing expanders, is it something that can be retrofitted to other Benjolins like the Kweiwen?

#103

I recently got this one, basically a double benjolin under a single panel
High level audio output and doubles as stereo filter too
Made by Jolin Lab

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#104

This panel makes my brain hurt. Is it easy enough to use?

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#105

Easy enough if you have small fingers, I use finger tips :rofl:

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#106

Oh did you build it yourself? Any tips? I have a pcb and parts ready but scared to touch the 0402s! :grimacing: Have used Kweiwen’s, Forestcraver’s and Macumbista’s Benjolins before, but the Be2N looks like an ultimate version. How do you like it?

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#107

Oh no, I sincerly couldn’t do that, good fiends of mine, Jolin Lab do excellent engineering works, small but very interesting company. To me, two is the right number of benjolin in a case and two inside one panel with high gain out is exactly what it takes to have a compact backpack modular synth/stereo filter/ very complex modulator unit…much more than two separate ones

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#108

Jolin Lab is cool. I ordered an Agogo in December and Federico was super nice. I had seen this on their site and it looks wild. I love my Benjolin V2 and I can’t wrap my head around an integrated double… LOL I bet it’s a load of fun!

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#109

This thread reminded me of a Make Noise-inspired approach to a Benjolin panel redesign I made in Illustrator a while back.

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#110

Nice version too
Did they released it?

#111

Not released. Just a mockup for a redesign since I haven’t really liked any of the layouts I’ve seen for it thus far.

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#112

Integration does have pro and cons but in the end, this version sounds very good and when you get used to the lay out, just a couple of hours, then you’ll stop regretting the cons

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#113

I don’t see any cons aside from tight spacing. I meant to imply that it seems really, really awesome and would be a blast to explore. One Benjolin keeps me engaged for hours at a time, so I imagine two would be wild.

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#114

Trust me tight spacing is a problem, expecially if you have big hands and tired eyes, but the results pay back everything

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#115

Hi there,

new to the modular world and just notice this. I was wondering if anyone knows where I could etch boards in Beijing? Would love to get some benjolins pcb etch and diy it.