Schlappi Engineering BTFLD Black
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Schlappi Engineering
BTFLD Black
Product Info
Article Number:
603048
Brand:
Schlappi Engineering
Model:
BTFLD Black
Category:
Waveshaper, Distortion Modules
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The BTFLD Black is a seriously quirky module for sound designers and experimental musicians. Its 4-bit conversion and wavefolding circuit create unpredictable, gritty textures that are perfect for adding character to drones, percussion, or even basslines. It’s a fantastic way to inject some chaos into your modular system.
Product Description
- Schlappi Engineering BTFLD Black
- Eurorack Module
- Distortion
- wave folder and asynchronous 4-bit analogue-digital converter
- 6 Outputs
- Wave folding circuit
- Switched range for bipolar audio signals or unipolar modulation signals
- Acts as a distorter/wave folder or a rhythm generator
- depending on the input
- 4-Bit binary output with interfaces to other logic modules
- LED display for each input and output
- Width: 6 HP
PROS
- • Unique 4-bit digital conversion creates complex, evolving textures.
- • Wave folding circuit delivers rich harmonic distortion and character.
- • Versatile operation – distortion, wavefolder, or rhythm generator.
- • Compact 6HP footprint maximizes space in crowded modular racks.
CONS
- • Limited control over individual output levels – can be overwhelming.
- • 4-bit output might feel restrictive for some advanced modulation tasks.
- • Requires careful input level management to avoid clipping or unwanted noise.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Waveshaper/Distortion/Rhythm Generator Module
Controls
Switched range for bipolar/unipolar signals, Input Level
HP Width
6
Depth
Approximately 25mm (standard Eurorack depth)
Power Draw
Approximately +12V: 40mA, -12V: 0mA
CV Inputs
One CV input for range switching
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Frequently Asked Questions
By manipulating the input signal, the module's 4-bit conversion creates stepped outputs that can be used to trigger or modulate other modules, effectively generating rhythmic patterns.
It's a switched range, meaning it drastically alters the signal's behavior – unipolar produces a more predictable wavefolding effect, while bipolar introduces more complex interaction and potential for self-oscillation.
While the Happy Ending is a smoother, more traditional wavefolder, the BTFLD Black's 4-bit conversion introduces a digital grit and unpredictable character that’s quite different – it's less about subtle shaping, more about generating unique textures.
