SOMA Pulsar-23 Orange
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Pulsar-23 Orange
Product Info
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The Pulsar-23 Orange isn't your typical drum machine; it's a sonic playground. It's perfect for experimental musicians and sound designers who crave a hands-on, organic approach to rhythm creation and are willing to invest the time to unlock its full potential. It's a true instrument, not just a box of sounds.
Product Description
- SOMA Pulsar-23 Orange
- Organismic Drum Machine
- Semi-modular design with more than 100 patch points (metal pins)
- Four analogue instruments: Kick drum
- bass
- snare drum and cymbal/hi-hat
- AD envelope
- volume control
- FX send and four-six parameters for sound shaping
- Real-time loop recorder per instrument
- Master clock generator with seven clock divider outputs
- Random generator
- Synchronisable LFO with square and triangle/sawtooth outputs
- Four individually assignable signal attenuators
- Two individually assignable VCAs
- Inverter and switch
- Two individually assignable CV generators
- Distortion with drive and mix controls
- 2-channel effects processor with delay and reverb
- MIDI-to-CV converter with MIDI Learn function
- Eight adapters from 3.5 mm jack to metal pins
- Six adapters from 6.3 mm jack to metal pins
- 6.3 mm jack audio output
- 3.5 mm stereo jack headphone output
- MIDI In
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 280 x 80 mm
- Weight: 4 kg
- Colour: Orange
- With additional fabric ear pads and fabric headband
- including transport bag
- 10 patch cables (30 cm) with crocodile clips
- 20 patch cables (65 cm) with crocodile clips and external power supply (12 V DC)
PROS
- • Metal pin patching offers immense sonic flexibility and experimentation.
- • Analog drum voices deliver a uniquely organic and percussive character.
- • Real-time loop recorder per instrument enables immediate performance capture.
- • Comprehensive MIDI-to-CV conversion expands integration possibilities significantly.
CONS
- • Steep learning curve; requires significant time investment to master patching.
- • Limited drum voice count restricts complex, layered rhythmic arrangements.
- • Semi-modular design demands external modules for truly expansive sound design.
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Key Features
Pads
None - purely a drum machine with patching capabilities
Sounds/Kits
Four distinct drum voices: Kick, Bass, Snare, Cymbal/Hi-Hat, each with extensive shaping.
Sequencer Steps
Real-time loop recording; effectively unlimited steps within the loop duration.
Effects
Integrated 2-channel effects processor with delay and reverb, offering basic sonic coloration.
Connections
Numerous 3.5mm jacks and metal patch points; includes adapters for 6.3mm jacks.
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs - fairly substantial due to analog circuitry and metal construction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It introduces subtle variations to parameters, making loops evolve organically, but its predictability is low – expect unexpected results.
The MIDI-to-CV conversion is a huge boon, but the patching nature means it’s better suited for those embracing a modular mindset.
The loop length is determined by the recording time per instrument, and is effectively continuous as long as you don't overwrite existing loops.
