Joranalogue Audio Design Contour 1

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Joranalogue Audio Design Contour 1

Joranalogue Audio Design

Contour 1

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 469176
Model: Contour 1
Price: $214.50

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The Contour 1 is a brilliant little workhorse for Eurorack systems. Its ability to morph between envelope shapes and function as a basic VCO makes it incredibly flexible for sound design and sequencing. It’s a fantastic choice for modular beginners or anyone wanting a compact, characterful envelope option.

Product Description

  • Joranalogue Audio Design Contour 1
  • Eurorack Module
  • Analogue slew limiter and function generator
  • Works as a voltage-controlled slew limiter
  • AD or AR envelope
  • oscillator
  • frequency divider and more
  • Rising and falling edge characteristics can be deformed from concave to linear to convex (CV controllable)
  • Rise and fall time adjustable via fader and each controllable via CV input
  • Manual trigger button
  • Switchable loop mode
  • Hold input for freezing the current voltage value
  • 1V/octave tracking when used as a VCO
  • Gate and trigger inputs
  • Normal and inverted output
  • Trigger outputs for End-Of-Rise and End-Of-Fall
  • Current consumption: 90 mA (+12 V) / 85 mA (-12 V)
  • Width: 8 HP
  • Depth: 30 mm
PROS
  • • Highly versatile module, functioning as multiple utilities
  • • Joranalogue’s signature smooth, musical slew shaping
  • • Excellent CV response for nuanced envelope sculpting
  • • Compact 8HP footprint maximizes rack space efficiency
CONS
  • • Limited modulation destinations compared to larger envelopes
  • • 8HP can feel cramped for complex patching scenarios
  • • The fader control may be less precise than rotary knobs

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Key Features

Type Analogue Slew Limiter / Function Generator
Stages AD/AR Envelope, LFO, VCO (1V/octave)
HP Width 8
Depth 30 mm
Power Draw 90 mA (+12V) / 85 mA (-12V)
CV Outputs Normal and Inverted

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's more musical than a VCAS, offering a smoother, more organic response; it’s designed for shaping rather than pure attenuation.
While it can be used for timing, its flexibility prioritizes creative shaping over strict, click-precise timing, so it’s best for more fluid rhythms.
The tracking is adequate for monophonic or simple duophonic use, but polyphonic stability isn't its strong suit – consider a dedicated VCO for complex polyphony.

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