Shakmat Modular Battering Ram
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Shakmat Modular
Battering Ram
Product Info
Article Number:
582658
Brand:
Shakmat Modular
Model:
Battering Ram
Category:
Drum Modules
Price:
$284.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Battering Ram is a serious contender for anyone wanting a raw, impactful kick drum voice in their modular system. It’s got a gritty character that’s perfect for industrial, techno, or anything needing a powerful low-end presence—just be mindful of your power budget. It's an affordable and surprisingly versatile module for a focused purpose.
Product Description
- Shakmat Modular Battering Ram
- Eurorack Module
- Kick Drum Module
- Dual Drive options: Fold for saturation or high gain distortion with clipping
- Amplitude envelope with reverse switch
- CV control over various parameters including V/Oct pitch input
- Dynamic phrasing via velocity input
- Pitch locking functionality converts pitch potentiometer into an octave switch
- Gate mode
- Switchable 30Hz 3-pole high-pass filter
- Memory and recall function for panel parameters
- Select bus compatibility with 16 presets
- Trigger CV input
- Drive CV input
- Decay CV input
- Envelope output
- Velocity CV input
- Click CV input
- Pitch CV input
- Rubberised Djtechtools rotary knobs
- Power requirement: 85mA (+12V) / 10mA (-12V)
- Width: 8 HP
- Depth: 21 mm
PROS
- • Djtechtools knobs offer excellent tactile feel and precise control.
- • Dual drive options provide a surprisingly wide range of kick drum textures.
- • Compact 8HP footprint maximizes space in dense Eurorack setups.
- • Pitch locking simplifies tuning and experimentation with sub-bass frequencies.
CONS
- • Limited parameter recall can be cumbersome for complex sound design.
- • 85mA power draw is relatively high for a single module.
- • The high-pass filter, while useful, lacks resonance control.
Product Video
Key Features
Sounds
Aggressive, punchy kick drums ranging from sub-bass rumble to distorted slams.
Trigger Inputs
Gate, Velocity, Click, Pitch CV
HP Width
8 HP
Depth
21 mm
Power Draw
85mA (+12V) / 10mA (-12V)
Outputs
Envelope, Velocity CV, Click CV, Pitch CV
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Frequently Asked Questions
The velocity input provides dynamic phrasing, influencing the drive and amplitude – it’s not a simple linear scaling, offering more nuanced control than just volume.
It means you can potentially integrate the Battering Ram’s parameters into a larger system using a bus-compatible sequencer or control surface, simplifying preset management.
While the recall isn't extensive, the dual drive options and CV control provide enough flexibility to craft several usable sounds – it’s best suited for focused sound design rather than vast libraries.
