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Mutant Hot Glue ? a redux of the Hexinverter module of the same name ? deploys the combined design expertise of Hexinverter and Erica Synths to give Eurorack performers a voltaic mix of distortions, compression, and effects-chain design in a dynamic, 4-channel architecture. At its core, the 24HP module is a contemporary take on the classic fusion of synths and guitar pedals that resulted in the seminal acid-style sounds of iconic techno tracks. Mutant Hot Glue (MHG) pairs high-fidelity analog compression with a time-tested analog distortion topology that’s been tailored for modern synth sonics and drum processing. Its detailed array of effects sends, channel summing, and blending tools have Sweetwater’s synthesists aghast with its multifaceted suite of sidechain and New York-style parallel compression, with a dedicated CV input to support reactive texturization via complex modulation.





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Powerful per-channel possibilities





Across MHG’s 4-channel array, synthesists are given a multitude of sound design tools to craft intricate effects chains and distorted soundscapes rife with reactivity. The module’s unorthodox engineering provides carefully considered vectors of sonic sculpting, with each channel intentionally supporting distinct behaviors. Channel A includes a dedicated bypass to streamline sidechain compression. At the same time, Channel B’s dual-input structure maintains singular controls for Send and Level parameters, augmenting dual-output opportunities without overcomplicating MHG’s tool kit. Channels C and D are summed to a single output, opening the doors for complex sound and signal designs.





Time-tested analog excellence: compression and distortion





With MHG’s techno-inspired ethos, Erica Synths and Hexinverter channeled the sonic profiles of iconic 500 Series ICs and distortion topologies that blend lauded analog character with cutting-edge synthesis sensibilities. The hi-fi soft knee compressor includes dedicated controls for both threshold and ratio parameters, reinforced by up to 40dB of make-up gain that can be dialed in at any time. Plus, the sidechain input lets you punctuate your sound with evocative swells, pointed electro-style pumps, and everything in between. On the distortion front, flexible normalizing options allow you to mangle the master mix or the effects send, granting nuanced control over the dry/wet balance with the Blend parameter for further sound shaping. When you really want to spice up your setup, the dedicated CV input for the distortion allows you to produce undulating multidimensional textures.





Erica Synths Hexinverter Mutant Hot Glue Features:


4-channel architecture supports complex, creative design for detailed effects mixing and signal-chain design


Distinct per-channel behaviors provide intentional vectors of innovative sound shaping, including dual-input support and channel summing


Analog compressor ICs and iconic distortion topologies give synthesists the lauded texturization tools of 1990s-style acid sounds with contemporary malleability


Soft knee compressor includes dedicated threshold and ratio parameters with 40dB of available make-up gain for detailed, precise sonic sculpting


Sidechain input means everything from dramatic swells high-octane pumping are painlessly integrated into your mix


Distortion-specific dry/wet blend ensures comprehensive texture taming or enhancing


CV input for distortion accommodates multitudes of interoperative control to create evolving textures and synchronized expression