Neuzeit Instruments Orbit
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Neuzeit Instruments
Orbit
Product Info
Article Number:
519408
Brand:
Neuzeit Instruments
Model:
Orbit
Category:
Effect Modules
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Orbit is a seriously creative little module – it’s like a mini-effects rack crammed into 24HP. It’s perfect for sound designers, experimental musicians, or anyone wanting to add complex textures and modulation to their Eurorack system without needing a massive patch bay. It's a surprisingly capable tool for a compact footprint.
Product Description
- Neuzeit Instruments Orbit
- Eurorack Module
- Effects processor for creative sound design
- Bitcrusher with invertible and deactivatable bits (8 bit or 12 bit)
- Harmoniser with up to 5 sub-oscillators
- Multimode filter (-12dB/oct.) with stepless crossfading between
- Lowpass/highpass and switchable bandpass mode
- Envelope generator (AD/AR) with LFO function
- Bass equaliser
- Mixer with wet and dry controls and VCA per output
- Input stage with 2 inputs and VCA per input
- Processes audio and CV signals
- Current consumption: 139 mA (+12 V) / 97 mA (-12 V)
- Width: 24 HP
- Depth: 40 mm
PROS
- • Harmonizer with sub-oscillators adds unique, evolving textures.
- • Multimode filter offers surprising tonal flexibility for a compact module.
- • Envelope generator/LFO combo provides creative modulation options.
- • Well-integrated mixer with per-channel VCA offers excellent control.
CONS
- • 40mm depth might be restrictive in shallow Eurorack cases.
- • Bitcrusher’s 8/12-bit options can sound harsh without careful tweaking.
- • Limited HP width (24HP) restricts overall integration possibilities.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Bitcrusher, Harmonizer, Multimode Filter, EQ, Mixer, VCA
Controls
Stepless filter crossfading, AD/AR envelope, LFO, wet/dry mix, per-channel VCA
HP Width
24
Depth
40 mm
Power Draw
+12V: 139mA, -12V: 97mA
CV Inputs
2 (for input signal processing)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's not a full-fledged harmonizer; it provides harmonic content through sub-oscillators which offers a more textural, evolving effect rather than precise pitch shifting.
The stepless crossfading is generally quite smooth, but at extreme settings, a slight 'rounding' effect can be audible – it’s part of its character, not a flaw.
You can achieve a surprising amount of complexity, but remember the limited HP; it's best suited as a focused effects processor within a larger system rather than a core sound source.
