Schlappi Engineering Three Body Black

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Schlappi Engineering Three Body Black

Schlappi Engineering

Three Body Black

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 551498
Model: Three Body Black
Price: $658.90

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The Three Body Black is a seriously cool oscillator module for sound designers who love frequency modulation. It's a fantastic, compact way to generate intricate, evolving textures – especially if you’re into experimental soundscapes and don't want to patch everything from scratch. It's ideal for those wanting a focused, powerful FM engine within a limited Eurorack space.

Product Description

  • Schlappi Engineering Three Body Black
  • Eurorack Module
  • Digital triple oscillator
  • Specialised in frequency and phase modulation
  • One control knob per oscillator for coarse
  • fine-tuning and FM intensity
  • Each oscillator has 8 selectable operating modes for free tuning or by ratio
  • LFO/VCO mode
  • linear or exponential FM and phase modulation
  • Internal normalisations for mutual FM
  • phase modulation and tracking allow already complex sounds without patch cables
  • CV inputs for all parameters
  • Pitch CV inputs (1V/oct.) and sync input per oscillator
  • Outputs for sine
  • triangle
  • sawtooth and square for the outer oscillators
  • Outputs for sine
  • cosine
  • triangle
  • sawtooth
  • cosaw and square for centre oscillator
  • Power consumption: 95mA (+12V) / 50mA (-12V)
  • Width: 30 TE
  • Depth: 30 mm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Exceptional FM capabilities unlock complex, evolving timbres.
  • • Internal normalizations significantly streamline initial sound design.
  • • Versatile oscillator modes offer a wide sonic palette for experimentation.
  • • Compact 30HP footprint maximizes space in dense modular racks.
CONS
  • • The black finish can be prone to fingerprint smudges, requiring frequent cleaning.
  • • Limited waveform selection on the center oscillator might restrict some users.
  • • Power draw, while not excessive, demands a robust power supply.

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Key Features

Type Digital Triple Oscillator Module
Waveforms Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square (x2), Cosine, Cosaw, Square (center)
HP Width 30
Depth 30 mm
Power Draw 95mA (+12V) / 50mA (-12V)
CV Inputs Pitch (1V/oct), FM Intensity, Coarse/Fine Tuning, Operating Mode (per oscillator)

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Frequently Asked Questions

While Plaits offers broader wavetable modulation, the Three Body’s internal normalizations focus specifically on FM and phase modulation, providing a more direct path to complex FM sounds without excessive patching.
It's a precise phase modulation system; it’s not a simple phase lock, allowing for more nuanced and controllable interactions between oscillators.
While the central oscillator has fewer waveforms, the FM and phase modulation capabilities compensate, allowing for extensive sound shaping, making it a viable, albeit specialized, sound source.

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