ADDAC 501 Complex Random
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ADDAC
501 Complex Random
Product Info
Article Number:
505630
Brand:
ADDAC
Model:
501 Complex Random
Category:
Various Modules
Price:
$361.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ADDAC 501 Complex Random is a fantastic little module for anyone wanting to inject unpredictable movement into their patches. It's surprisingly versatile, offering both predictable and chaotic randomness, and the compact size is a huge bonus. Ideal for experimental sound design and generative music – expect happy accidents!
Product Description
- ADDAC 501 Complex Random
- Eurorack Module
- 4-Channel random generator
- Adjustable minimum / maximum values for voltage and time
- CV inputs for all parameters
- Chromatic quantisation switchable
- Normal or Brownian random distribution for voltage and time can be selected
- Switchable input for external clock
- Expandable with ADDAC 501B expander (article 505630)
- Power requirement: 120mA (+ 12V) / 20mA (-12V)
- Width: 8 HP
- Depth: 50mm
PROS
- • Four independent random channels offer incredible complexity.
- • Chromatic quantization is surprisingly musical and useful.
- • Brownian and Normal modes provide distinct random character.
- • Compact 8HP footprint maximizes modular space efficiency.
CONS
- • Limited expandability, relying solely on the 501B.
- • The initial learning curve can be steep for random generation novices.
- • Lacks attenuators for finer control over random voltage ranges.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Eurorack Random Generator Module
Functions
4-Channel random voltage and time generation, adjustable ranges, CV control, chromatic quantization, distribution selection, external clock input
HP Width
8
Depth
50mm
Power Draw
120mA (+12V) / 20mA (-12V)
Connections
14 (4 random outputs, 4 CV inputs, external clock input, power connector)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s more about shaping the random voltage into musical scales than strict quantization; think of it as a melodic nudge rather than a rigid grid.
Absolutely! The time domain random output, combined with CV control, allows for intricate and evolving rhythmic structures.
While not essential, the expander significantly increases the module’s versatility, providing attenuators and additional control options for more refined randomness.
