Tiptop Audio Z-DSP NS Black
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Tiptop Audio
Z-DSP NS Black
Product Info
Article Number:
556007
Brand:
Tiptop Audio
Model:
Z-DSP NS Black
Category:
Effect Modules
Price:
$470.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z-DSP NS Black is a seriously powerful effect module for modular synth enthusiasts. The cartridge system is brilliant for swapping sounds on the fly, and the CV control opens up some really creative possibilities. If you're comfortable diving into DSP and want a versatile, high-quality effect processor in a compact format, this is a fantastic choice.
Product Description
- Tiptop Audio Z-DSP NS Black
- Voltage-Controlled Digital Signal Processor
- DSP with 24-bit resolution and 15 kHz bandwidth
- High-class stereo effects via exchangeable cartridges (reverb
- chorus
- pitch-shifting
- delay etc.)
- "The Halls of Valhalla" and "Dragonfly Delay MkII" included in the scope of delivery
- High output level and signal-to-noise ratio
- Wet/dry mix without level loss
- CV inputs for effect parameters
- feedback and DSP clocking
- Width: 28 U
- Depth: 25 mm
- Power consumption: 200 mA (+12 V) / 87 mA (-12 V)
PROS
- • Exceptional 24-bit resolution delivers pristine, detailed audio quality.
- • Cartridge system offers incredible flexibility and future-proofing for effects.
- • High output level avoids gain-staging headaches in complex modular setups.
- • Compact 28HP footprint maximizes space in tight Eurorack cases.
CONS
- • Cartridge cost adds up quickly for extensive effect experimentation.
- • Limited onboard memory may restrict complex user-created DSP programs.
- • Steeper learning curve for those unfamiliar with DSP concepts and CV modulation.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Stereo Effects (Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Pitch-Shifting, etc.)
Controls
CV inputs for parameter modulation, feedback, and DSP clocking; Wet/Dry Mix
HP Width
28 HP
Depth
25 mm
Power Draw
200 mA (+12 V) / 87 mA (-12 V)
CV Inputs
Multiple CV inputs for comprehensive parameter control
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cartridge system provides a similar sonic character to high-end hardware, leveraging Tiptop's DSP expertise to emulate classic algorithms with impressive accuracy, though it's ultimately digital processing.
While you can't directly program from scratch, Tiptop offers tools and resources to modify existing cartridges and potentially create custom algorithms for advanced users.
The Z-DSP NS Black distinguishes itself with its cartridge-based system, offering a wider variety of effects out of the box, while the Eon emphasizes deep parameter manipulation within a single effect.
