Frap Tools Bagai

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Frap Tools Bagai

Frap Tools

Bagai

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 593982
Model: Bagai
Price: $328.90

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The Bagai is a delightful, characterful module for anyone wanting to inject controlled chaos into their system. It’s brilliant for experimental sound design, generative music, or adding unpredictable textures to more structured pieces. It's a really fun, creative tool for intermediate to advanced modular users.

Product Description

  • Frap Tools Bagai
  • Eurorack Module
  • Analogue random generator
  • burst generator
  • sample & hold and down sampler
  • Internal clock generator (range: 0.05 Hz to 34 kHz) with tempo control
  • CV input with attenuator
  • start/stop button with gate input and three outputs (main clock and two random variations)
  • Noise generator with colour control
  • Generator for bipolar random control voltages (range: -5 V to +5 V) with rate control
  • rate CV input with attenuator
  • adjustable weighting with CV input
  • Sample & Hold section
  • normalised to the internal noise generator and clock
  • 8-bit quantisation for sample & hold with separate output
  • adjustable bit depth and CV input with attenuator
  • Burst section with gate input
  • clock input (normalised to internal clock) and burst output
  • Power consumption: 190 mA (+12V) / 90 mA (-12V)
  • Width: 12 HP
  • Depth: 38 mm
PROS
  • • Excellent random voltage generation with adjustable weighting.
  • • The burst generator adds unique rhythmic possibilities.
  • • Sample & hold's 8-bit quantization creates gritty textures.
  • • Internal clock offers a wide range for subtle to frantic rhythms.
CONS
  • • Frap's build quality, while charming, isn't as robust as some pricier modules.
  • • The layout can feel a bit cramped for complex patching.
  • • Limited CV input attenuation range might restrict flexibility.

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Key Features

Type Analogue Random/Sample & Hold Module
Clock 0.05 Hz to 34 kHz, Tempo Control
HP Width 24
Depth ~30mm (typical Eurorack depth)
Power Draw 190 mA
Outputs Main Clock, 2 Random Variations, Noise, Bipolar Random CV, Sample & Hold, 8-bit Quantized Sample & Hold, Burst

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bagai offers a more compact solution with integrated features, but Glimmer's range and precision are broader for truly unpredictable results.
It has a noticeable, pleasing aliasing character – it's part of the charm! It's not pristine, which is ideal for creating lo-fi textures.
Yes, the normalization is a starting point; you can definitely break these connections with patch cables to create more intricate signal paths.

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