Weston Precision Audio SE1 Shaped VC Envelope
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Weston Precision Audio
SE1 Shaped VC Envelope
Product Info
Article Number:
599446
Brand:
Weston Precision Audio
Model:
SE1 Shaped VC Envelope
Category:
Envelope Modules
Price:
$231.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Weston SE1 is a seriously versatile envelope module. It’s perfect for sound designers and experimental musicians who want incredibly precise control over their modulation – those independent shape options are a game-changer. It's a great addition to any modular setup needing a robust and flexible envelope.
Product Description
- Weston Precision Audio SE1 Shaped VC Envelope
- Eurorack Module
- Analog envelope generator
- Controls for attack
- decay
- sustain
- release (each with CV input)
- Attack/release times: 1 ms - 15 s
- Attack
- Decay
- and Release shapes are independently selectable between exponential
- linear and logarithmic
- Separate VCA for sustain CV input
- EOC output (End Of Cycle) and gate output for each envelope stage
- Gate/trigger input (switchable) with button
- Switchable loop function
- Level CV input with signal LED
- Positive and inverted envelope output
- Current requirement: 70 mA (+12 V) / 35 mA (-12 V)
- Width: 12 HP
- Depth: 33 mm
PROS
- • Exceptional shaping flexibility with independent exponential, linear, and logarithmic curves.
- • The dedicated VCA for sustain provides nuanced control over the envelope's output.
- • Multiple outputs (positive, inverted, EOC, gate) offer extensive patching possibilities.
- • Solid build quality; Weston’s known for reliable, robust analog circuitry.
CONS
- • 12HP footprint can be restrictive in smaller modular systems.
- • Limited sustain time range might not suit extremely long, evolving sounds.
- • The button-based trigger can feel less precise than a dedicated trigger input.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Analog Envelope Generator
Stages
ADSR
HP Width
12
Depth
33 mm
Power Draw
70 mA (+12V) / 35 mA (-12V)
CV Outputs
Attack CV, Decay CV, Sustain CV, Release CV, Positive Envelope Output, Inverted Envelope Output, EOC Output, Gate Output
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Frequently Asked Questions
The sustain CV allows you to dynamically shape the envelope's sustain level, offering more nuanced control than a simple on/off pedal. It’s less about mimicking a pedal and more about sculpting the envelope’s character.
Absolutely, the EOC and gate outputs are clean and reliable, ideal for triggering events or modulating other modules based on the envelope's cycle.
While it has depth, the SE1’s controls are relatively straightforward, and the button trigger makes initial experimentation easy. It’s a great way to learn about envelope shaping in detail.
