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ART-full Expression ? from CV to Polyphony





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Tiptop Audio’s ART paradigm was developed to expand the compositional and performance possibilities of the Eurorack platform by introducing vectors of expression that ART’s innovative, detail-heavy digital control signals exclusively support. With Tiptop’s ART V/Oct Quantizer Eurorack module, a 4-channel link between standard 1V/octave modular synthesis and ART has been forged, shepherding positive, negative, and bipolar CV voltages into the realm of polyphonic, multi-scalar synthesis. At just 8HP, this dual-purpose converter and quantizer lets you directly compose with the ART oscillators’ distinctive sonic shades by connecting any Eurorack CV outputs to the ART quantizer. Whether you want four independent mono channels or up to four voices of polyphony, Sweetwater’s synthesists can confirm this ART module’s flexibility inspires them to reimagine the limits of modular synthesis by eliminating the voicing barriers of traditional setups. Each 1V/octave input includes an accompanying Gate input for note on/off, joined by seven onboard scales comprising Major, Minor, and five additional modes to expand the compositional scope of your ART experience across a 10-octave range. For those looking to control their ART-infused Eurorack array with external MIDI, the Tiptop Audio Octopus USB/MIDI to ART Interface accommodates both 5-pin DIN MIDI and USB-MIDI.





Note: ART signals transmit information digitally and are not interchangeable with 1V/octave analog signals. The ART V/Oct Quantizer module responds to 10V, 5V, and ±5V inputs. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer with any questions or concerns regarding the ART system or Eurorack compatibility.





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What is ART? In short, it’s the next stage of Eurorack’s evolution. More expansively, it’s the brainchild of Tiptop Audio founder Gur Milstein, marking a groundbreaking, open-spec control signal technology that expands the sonic scope of modular synthesis possibilities. Utilizing ART-capable modules allows synthesists and sound designers to explore complex modular terrains, including polyphonic Eurorack synthesis and inventive modular arrangements through paired gate or velocity outputs. Because ART modules utilize Eurorack signal levels for both oscillator audio and CV/gate controls, alongside sharing the same power connectors, these can be seamlessly intermixed with standard Eurorack gear via 3.5-millimeter patch cables. Unlike the Eurorack-standard 1V/octave model, ART signals transmit multiple dimensions of information with near-zero latency, including velocity, modulation, and pressure values, as well as precise pitch information.





At its core, the ART signal replaces the prohibitively tricky, time-consuming, and creatively stifling method of tuning modules with 1V/octave CV. Select ART modules feature innovative connectors that utilize Tiptop Audio’s custom-developed Polytip patch cables, directly enabling polyphonic performances via lightning-fast transmission of detailed information between modules. So, why create with ART? This framework unlocks the full potential of the Eurorack modular architecture by solving the artistic, harmonic, and structural woes that were an inevitable outcome of the space’s nascent technological limitations. In other words, ART expands Eurorack without compromising the spirit that’s inspired countless musicians for decades, producing exciting vectors to summit the previously insurmountable heights of modular synthesis.





Tiptop Audio ART V/Oct to ART Quantizer Eurorack Module Features:


8HP Eurorack module converts 1V/octave CV to ART signals for seamless interoperative integration with your modular arrangement


10-octave range covers C-1 to C-9 for uninhibited performance potential


4-channel architectures support simultaneous monophonic use, as well as polyphonic chord outputs to expand the harmonic scope of your Eurorack sound


Per-channel Gate inputs let you trigger note on/off signals, allowing for nuanced control of your compositions


Onboard quantization includes major, minor, and chromatic scales, alongside 5 modes (Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Locrian) for comprehensive melodic support


Processes positive, negative, and bipolar CV inputs to accommodate use with virtually any modular rig