SOMA Pulsar-23 Rust Edition
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SOMA
Pulsar-23 Rust Edition
Product Info
Article Number:
618424
Brand:
SOMA
Model:
Pulsar-23 Rust Edition
Category:
Drum Machines
Price:
$2,308.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Pulsar-23 Rust Edition isn't your typical drum machine; it's a generative sound design playground. It's perfect for experimental electronic musicians, sound designers, and anyone wanting to build rhythms organically through patching and looping – be prepared to invest time in mastering its unique workflow.
Product Description
- SOMA Pulsar-23 Rust Edition
- Organismic Drum Machine
- Special edition with oxidised metal housing
- 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
- inverters
- and switches
- Two 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
- Includes transport bag
- ten patch cables (30 cm) with crocodile clips
- 20 patch cables (65 cm) with crocodile clips
- and external power supply (12 V DC).
PROS
- • Oxidized metal housing provides a unique, tactile, and visually striking aesthetic.
- • Semi-modular design unlocks immense sonic exploration and patching possibilities.
- • Individual instrument loop recorders foster creative layering and evolving rhythms.
- • Master clock and LFO offer complex rhythmic modulation and generative sequencing.
CONS
- • The learning curve is steep; requires dedication to fully unlock its potential.
- • Limited preset storage demands significant time investment in sound design.
- • The metal pin patching system can be fiddly and less convenient than knobs.
Product Video
Key Features
Pads
None - Primarily a drum machine with loop recording
Sounds/Kits
Four core instruments: Kick, Bass, Snare, Cymbal/Hi-Hat, with extensive sound shaping parameters.
Sequencer Steps
Loop-based recording; no traditional step sequencer, relies on real-time performance and patching.
Effects
Integrated 2-channel effects processor with delay and reverb, plus distortion.
Connections
Extensive 3.5mm patching (over 100 points), MIDI-to-CV, Clock Sync, FX Send/Return.
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs (5.4 kg) - feels substantial due to metal construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more about capturing evolving textures and rhythmic ideas than precise sample manipulation; the loops are integrated into the instrument’s core sound engine.
Utilize the clock sync and patching capabilities; the MIDI-to-CV converter allows for control from external sequencers and keyboards.
It’s a controlled oxidation process, providing a unique look and a slightly textured feel, and doesn't compromise structural integrity.
