Tiptop Audio Vortex
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Tiptop Audio
Vortex
Product Info
Article Number:
587393
Brand:
Tiptop Audio
Model:
Vortex
Category:
Oscillator Modules
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Vortex is a fantastic entry point into wavetable synthesis, offering a unique sonic palette thanks to those vintage DACs. It’s perfect for experimental sound design, creating evolving textures, and adding a touch of vintage warmth to your patches – a real gem for anyone looking to expand their modular voice capabilities without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Tiptop Audio Vortex
- Eurorack Module
- ART Wavetable Oscillator
- For creating polyphonic and multi-voice patches
- Two vintage D/A converters from the 80s
- Current consumption: 80 mA (+12 V) / 25 mA (-12 V)
- Width: 8 U
- Depth: 40 mm
PROS
- • Unique wavetable engine delivers surprisingly rich, evolving tones.
- • Vintage DACs impart a warm, characterful, slightly gritty sound.
- • Compact 8HP footprint maximizes space in tight Eurorack setups.
- • Excellent value for a wavetable oscillator of this sonic quality.
CONS
- • Limited waveform selection compared to more complex wavetable modules.
- • Power draw is a bit higher than some other oscillator modules.
- • Can be a learning curve for those unfamiliar with wavetable synthesis.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
ART Wavetable Oscillator
Waveforms
16 Wavetables, each with 8 steps
HP Width
8
Depth
40 mm
Power Draw
80 mA (+12 V) / 25 mA (-12 V)
CV Inputs
Multiple CV inputs for waveform selection and step modulation
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Frequently Asked Questions
The vintage DACs give it a softer, warmer tone, lacking the clinical precision of some modern oscillators; it's a deliberate sonic choice.
Absolutely! The CV inputs allow for dynamic waveform manipulation, making it ideal for creating evolving soundscapes and sequences.
While 8HP is compact, it’s a consideration if you're space-constrained; careful planning is needed to integrate it into denser racks.
