Expert Sleepers Disting MK4 (4HP) - Secondhand

Full Description

Optimum Versatility

With so much functionality on offer, the Disting removes the need for many smaller single function modules. The Disting is the ideal utility module for your modular system. With such a small size, it's hard to see how this module can provide so much functionality. The Disting features a vast range of algorithms, and is simple to use. The 2 knobs allows you to switch between the different functions, and control the amount of effect. They are clickable as well as rotatable. The dot matrix screen is capable of showing text and numeric values, providing you with a more informative view when browsing through settings. The Disting currently features 76 distinct algorithms that allow for an unbelievable amount of functionality, with more being added in the future. The algorithms cover a vast range of utilities, CV/gate processing and triggering, plus audio and MIDI file playback. Along with this, the Disting provides you with a range of useful elements needed for audio synthesis including envelopes, filters, LFOs, adder, multiple FX, and more. Thanks to firmware updates, more functionality will be added in the future, making this a timeless module.

Design

The MK4 version of the Disting features an aesthetically pleasing design. The illuminated jack sockets provide you with visual feedback of signals. Its dot matrix screen provides a much more informative view, allowing you to easily see which function is currently active. The 2 potentiometers are durable, and rotate fully with the addition of push control. The Disting comes coated in a sleek, black finish that not only provides a professional look, but also durability.

All Functions

There are currently 76 distinct algorithms. The first 16 ('classic disting') are:

• Precision Adder with integer voltage offsets
• Four Quadrant Multiplier with integer multiply/divide
• Full-wave Rectifier
• Minimum/maximum
• Linear/Exponential Converter
• Quantiser with selectable scales
• Comparator with adjustable hysteresis
• Dual Waveshaper wavefolder and triangle-to-sine shaper
• Sample and Hold with noise source and adjustable slew rate
• Slew Rate Limiter with linear and exponential slew
• Pitch and Envelope Tracker
• Clockable Delay/Echo
• LFO with through zero frequency control and waveshaping
• Clockable LFO with multiply/divide and waveshaping
• VCO with linear FM sine and saw outputs
• VCO with waveshaping saw/triangle and pulse outputs

The remaining algorithms are:

• Precision Adder with fractional voltage offsets
• Voltage Controlled Delay Line vibrato/chorus/flange effects
• Clockable Ping Pong Delay
• Clockable Ping Pong Delay with input pan control
• Resonator for drum synthesis
• Vocoder 12 band
• Phaser up to 10 stages
• Bit Crusher
• Tape Delay with voltage controlled tape speed
• Waveform Animator
• State Variable Filter smoothly variable filter type
• LP/HP Filter
• LP/BP Filter
• BP/HP Filter
• BP/Notch Filter
• AR Envelope
• AR Envelope (with push)
• AR Envelope & VCA
• AR Envelope & VCA (with push)
• Dual AR Envelope
• Dual AR Envelope (with push)
• Euro to Buchla Converter
• Buchla to Euro Converter
• Clockable AD Envelope (with mute)
• Clockable AD Envelope (with gate)
• Clockable AD Envelope (with trigger)
• Clockable AD Envelope & VCA
• Shift Register Random CVs
• Shift Register Random Quantised CVs
• Shift Register Random Triggers
• Shift Register Random Dual Triggers
• ES-1 Emulation
• ES-2 Emulation
• Pitch Reference
• Frequency Reference
• Tuner
• MIDI Clock
• MIDI/CV
• CV/MIDI
• Crossfade/Pan
• Dual Sample and Hold
• Dual Quantiser (Z scale)
• Dual Quantiser
• Dual Euclidean Patterns
• Dual Delayed Pulse Generator
• Noise
• Stereo Reverb
• Mono-to-Stereo Reverb
• Dual Reverb
• Stereo Chorus
• Mono Chorus

The functions relating to playing back audio and MIDI files from the MicroSD card are:

• Audio Playback
• Clocked Audio Playback
• Audio Playback with V/Oct
• Audio Playback with Z Speed
• MIDI File Playback (Clocked)
• MIDI File Playback (Free Running)
• Audio Playback with End CV
• Audio Recorder
• Wavetable VCO

Reviews

"If you have a portable case that you take out to gigs, this should be in your rig. It'll do so much, it could replace 10 other modules in one swipe." MusicTech

Read the full review here.

"I would say this Disting Mk4 is a no-brainer: an essential piece to add to your eurorack" Audio News Room

Read the full review here.

Features

• Multi-mode eurorack module
• Currently 76 functions, and expanding
• Multi-purpose input and outputs, which illuminate when a signal is present
• Small and compact design
• Unbelievable amount of functionality
• Great build quality
• Exceptionally useful on many levels
• User-upgradeable, and therefore future proof
• Dot matrix screen
• Use Disting MIDI Breakout to add MIDI ports

Specifications

• Width: 4HP
• Depth: 42mm
• Power: 51mA on +12V, 19mA on -12V
• CPU: Microchip PIC32MX at up to 50MHz
• X & Y Inputs, A & B Outputs:
  • Sample Rate: 75kHz
  • ADC: 24-bit, THD+N -93dB, dynamic range 99dB, SNR 99dB
  • DAC: 24-bit, THD+N -94dB, dynamic range 105dB, SNR 104dB