Sequential DSM02 Character Module

Dave Smith strikes again with a new offering for modular synthesizer users — the DSM02 Character Module. It’s a sound designer’s tool kit of five unique digital effects for shaping, twisting, and mangling sound in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. These effects, Girth, Air, Decimate, Hack, and Drive form the Character section of DSI’s acclaimed Prophet 12 and Pro 2 synthesizers and contribute to their distinctive tone in a big way.

The DSM02 is a 14 HP Eurorack-format module with interconnections made using 3.5 mm phone jacks. Two independent audio inputs and two independent audio outputs with shared control allow mono or stereo operation. A 24-bit, 96 kHz resolution digital signal path provides uncompromising signal fidelity.

If you’re looking to take your modular system into new sonic territory, the DSM02 may be just the ticket. It’s a fast and affordable way to inject your system with some serious mojo from two of the world’s most in-demand synths.

Dave Smith Instruments DSM02 Includes:

• Mounting screws
• Ribbon cable for power connection
• Power jumper for selecting Local or System power

Dave Smith Instruments DSM02 Features:

• “Girth” provides low-frequency harmonic enhancement for adding weight and density.
• “Air” provides high-frequency harmonic enhancement for adding definition and presence.
• “Decimate” performs sample rate reduction for adding lo-fi grunge.
• “Hack” is a bit crusher capable of trashing another wise clean signal nearly beyond recognition.
• “Drive” adds overdrive and saturation, with warmth at one end of the knob and harmonic overload at the other.

Dave Smith Instruments DSM02 Specifications:

• In/Out:
  • 1 CV In – Girth (3.5 mm jack) Range: 0 to 10V
  • 1 CV In – Air (3.5 mm jack) Range: 0 to 10V
  • 1 CV In – Decimate (3.5 mm jack) Range: 0 to 10V
  • 1 CV In – Hack (3.5 mm jack) Range: 0 to 10V
  • 1 CV In – Drive (3.5 mm jack) Range: 0 to 10V
  • 2 Audio In (3.5 mm jack) +/-5V or 10V p-p
  • 2 Audio Out (3.5 mm jack)
• Power:
  • Internal power connector (ribbon cable included)
  • Power select: Local 5V or System 5V (jumper included)
  • Current draw at Local 5V: +12V @ 150mA, -12V @ 20mA
  • Current draw at System 5V: +12V @ 20mA, -12V @ 20mA, +5V @ 150mA
• Physical:
  • Dimensions (WxD): 2.79" x 5.06" (70.8 mm x 128.5 mm)
  • Width: 14 HP
  • Depth (measured from back of panel with power cable installed): 1.18" (30.1 mm)