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This Toppobrillo PCB is a dual function generator. Two AD envelopes with extensive CV control. It can run on both +/-15v or +/-12v (with some resistor changes noted in documentation).
The Original Buchla 281 Module is made up of 4 independent Function Generators, A,B,C and D- with A&B and C&D tied together in the bottom section functions, quadrature and ors [peak]. The 281 Clone PCB is actually half of a 281, and can be used alone or in conjunction with other boards.
The 281 Function Generator operates like most envelope generators, its operation is as follows: An appropriate signal at the trigger input causes the generator to ramp upwards from 0 to 10V at a rate set by the attack control and input. Depending on operation mode, once it reaches 10V, it is either held steady by a gate signal, pending release, or enters the decay phase instantly [depending on operation mode] and then ramps downward towards 0V at a rate specified by the setting of the decay control and input. At any point in the decay cycle, the generator can be retriggered. Once the cycle is complete, the end pulse output will produce a narrow pulse.
The output function is linear, however, the rate [slope] responds to applied control voltage in an exponential manner. Applied positive voltages will cause the generator to ramp more slowly- while voltages that are less positive than the voltage at the control pots wiper will cause the generator to ramp more quickly. These voltages average together.
Modes of Operation
Gate or sustain mode (ASR): when the attack phase is complete, the generator will not enter the decay phase until the trigger input goes low. Note that just about any signal that meets or exceeds the input comparators threshold (around +5V) will fire/sustain the FG.
Transient mode (AR): when the attack phase is complete, the generator enters the decay phase, regardless of the status of the trigger input. Note that operation in this mode requires that the trigger input be one that has a relatively fast low-to-high transition, such as a pulse/square wave, or perhaps an inverted saw-tooth. The trigger threshold is around +5V built as shown.
Cycle mode (LFO): when the decay phase is complete, the generator will retrigger itself. The cycle mode can be configured to respond to the trigger inputs as either transient or sustain modes.
Quadrature and Peak Functions
Quadrature mode: When this is selected, two generators are linked together in a loop configuration so that FG B will be slaved to A. This operation is as follows: FG A reaches its peak, FG B then begins to cycle, while A wont enter its decay phase until B completes its attack; then, B will sustain until A ends its decay phase, at which time B begins to decay.
This process is illustrated below:
Depending on the attack and decay times, the resulting relationship can maintain an approximate 90 degree separation of phase between the 2 functions. When the two functions cycles are of similar length, the resulting waveforms are trapezoidal.
Peak section: The Peak (called OR in the original module) section used here is a discrete TTL OR gate. I dont know what this section in the original Buchla circuit looks like, but this one works pretty well. Its output, at any given time, is the maximum, or peak of its input voltages.
This process is illustrated below:
In the 281, the A function is input unattenuated, while the B function has an attenuator on its input. This allows the for the creation of complex envelopes between them. It is easy to add additional inputs to this simple circuit if it is desired.
End Pulse: the narrow end pulse occurs at the end of a cycle. Note that this output pulse-transient can be large- on the order of +15V in amplitude (used w/15V PSU). This of course can be attenuated if this is thought to pose any problems with other circuitry.
16 mA +12V16 mA -12V0 mA 5V
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