Vostok Instruments Atlas
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Vostok Instruments
Atlas
Product Info
Article Number:
597987
Brand:
Vostok Instruments
Model:
Atlas
Category:
Filter Modules
Price:
$349.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Atlas is a seriously cool filter bank – it's not going to replace dedicated filters, but it's a phenomenal tool for creating evolving, textural sounds. Perfect for experimental sound designers, ambient artists, or anyone wanting a unique, dynamic filtering voice in their modular system. It's a really clever design.
Product Description
- Vostok Instruments Atlas
- Eurorack Module
- 4-Channel Multimode Filter
- Per channel: Controls for cut-off frequency and resonance
- selectable characteristics (low-pass
- band-pass
- high-pass)
- audio input and output
- two CV inputs
- Audio input and cut-off CV input are normalised to the next channel
- Scan section with crossfader
- CV input and audio output allows continuous crossfading between the 4 channels
- Power requirement: 170 mA (+12 V) / 170 mA (-12 V)
- Width: 16 HP
- Depth: 30 mm
PROS
- • Four channels offer incredible textural possibilities for sound design.
- • Normalization between channels creates evolving, complex filter sweeps effortlessly.
- • Scan section with crossfader is intuitive and provides dynamic control.
- • Compact 16HP footprint maximizes space in dense modular setups.
CONS
- • Limited filter characteristics per channel compared to dedicated filters.
- • Power draw of 170mA per rail can strain smaller power supplies.
- • Lack of drive or distortion circuitry within the module itself.
Product Video
Key Features
Filter Type
Multimode (Low-Pass, Band-Pass, High-Pass)
Modes
Selectable per channel
HP Width
16
Depth
30 mm
Power Draw
170 mA (+12 V) / 170 mA (-12 V)
CV Inputs
2 per channel, plus one for Cutoff normalization
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Frequently Asked Questions
Normalization creates a seamless transition between channels, allowing for smooth, evolving filter sweeps when using the crossfader – it's a key feature for creating movement.
While you *can* use it that way, it's not its primary purpose; the filter characteristics are more complex than a typical EQ, and the results will be more experimental than corrective.
It's a manual crossfader, giving you direct, tactile control over the channel transitions. This allows for more expressive, nuanced manipulations than a motorized option would.
