Bastl Instruments Basil

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Bastl Instruments Basil

Bastl Instruments

Basil

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 566818
Model: Basil
Price: $328.90

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The Basil is a really characterful delay – it’s not your sterile, pristine digital reverb. It's fantastic for adding movement and unexpected textures to anything from ambient soundscapes to rhythmic sequences; it's especially useful for experimental electronic musicians and those seeking creative delay processing beyond the basics.

Product Description

  • Bastl Instruments Basil
  • Eurorack Module
  • Lexible stereo space delay
  • Controls for delay time and feedback
  • each with CV input
  • Push buttons for selecting various operating modes such as stereo spread
  • ping pong
  • half speed
  • lo-fi and freeze
  • Space control (with CV input) with three selectable modes (blur
  • filter
  • multi-taps)
  • Wet/dry control
  • Bipolar CTRL controller with CV input
  • programmable to various parameters
  • Power consumption: 90mA (+12V) / 20mA (-12V)
  • Width: 8 U
  • Depth: 24 mm
PROS
  • • Unique 'freeze' mode offers surprisingly musical textures.
  • • Bastl's build quality feels solid, with robust buttons and knobs.
  • • Space control provides nuanced stereo manipulation beyond basic ping-pong.
  • • CV inputs offer excellent modulation possibilities for evolving delays.
CONS
  • • 8HP footprint can be restrictive in smaller Eurorack cases.
  • • Lo-fi mode can be a bit harsh for some users' tastes.
  • • Limited preset storage; relies heavily on manual tweaking.

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Key Features

Effect Type Stereo Space Delay
Controls Delay Time, Feedback, Space (Blur/Filter/Multi-Taps), Wet/Dry, CTRL (CV)
HP Width 8
Depth 24mm
Power Draw 90mA (+12V) / 20mA (-12V)
CV Inputs Delay Time, Feedback, Space, CTRL

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s more of a granular suspension than a true static freeze; it subtly modulates the frozen audio, creating evolving textures rather than a static hold.
It's quite flexible; you can assign it to almost any parameter, allowing for complex and dynamic modulation of the delay’s characteristics.
The Basil has a more raw, analog-inspired character; it lacks the pristine clarity and extensive feature set of those premium-priced options, but offers a unique sonic palette.

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