#1

Here they are!

Shades’ changes are only cosmetic, but Ripples has a couple of new cool features (HP output, selectable slope, input with overdrive circuit).

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https://mutable-instruments.net/modules/shades/

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https://mutable-instruments.net/modules/ripples/

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#2

Nice, I had actually been thinking of now nice it would be to have a high pass on Ripples. Any particular reason for the move a single two-color LED to two single-color LEDs on Shades?

#3

High pass and overdrive…very nice.

#4

Since Shades is often used for offset application (say: making a bipolar LFO unipolar), the two LEDs make it better to detect slight offsets – it’s easier to detect if the bottom LED is faintly lit, than noticing a different shade of green. And from now on, all analog modules will have this turquoise/pink LED theme.

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#5

Really nice updates on Ripples - it looks great!

#6

New Ripples look gorgeous! Great job.

#7

yay, congrats on the release!

#8

I was just about to get Ripples – seems I have to be patient. (Why is that always so hard? :weary:)

#9

Lovely updates! Will be getting the new Ripples for sure.

One question I’ve always wondered about the attenuator pots - they do a great job of helping keep the modules compact, but they have that little bit of give/flex compared to the bigger knobs. Is there any real difference in terms of expected lifespan/durability?

#10

Will have to find some rack space and money . . .

#11

That’s a pertinent question. Until 2018 all the pots, irrespectively of size, were rated for 20k cycles.

In 2018 I upgraded all metal shaft pots to better spec’ed parts rated for 100k cycles, as I started to deal with a flurry of repairs on the cutoff knob of Ripples sold mostly in 2013-2016. You might have noticed a change in “feel”, this is due to that! On Ripples, I’ve never had to repair another pot than cutoff, but I also had a few Braids with a timbre pot having reached its limit number of cycles. This makes me believe that it’s rather safe to still use a 20k cycles plastic-shaft pot for the FM attenuverter.

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#12

Love the makeover, drive was something i always wanted on the original ripples!

Edit: Emilie, will there be some soundcloud demos of the new overdrive and highpass features?

#13

Better: a super detailed divkid video!

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#14

Emilie, your modules, showcased by DivKid, was what made modular irresistible to me. Thanks you SO MUCH for your contributions to the modular world… Will be ordering the new Ripples!

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#15

Great to see some revamped modules appearing, @pichenettes!

I’m sure the overdrive on the filter sounds great, and the high-pass output and switchable slope are great additions.

Keep up the great work!!

#16

So pleased the paisley design lives on♥️

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#17

Great news! Very interested in thé forthcoming test by divkid.

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#18

Oooh I was so close to getting a Bastl Cinnamon. Now new Ripples makes things more complicated!

#19

Get both (if you have the space and cash) - I don’t have a Ripples (yet . . .) but I do have a Cinnamon, and it’s a very nice filter.

I also look forward to the DivKid video - I’ve met him a couple of times and he is a very perceptive guy who quickly gets into something.

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#20

Hello all. I own a Dave Smith Curtis DSM01. While this one has only a LPF, I wanted to get - if possible - your feedback about Ripple. How does it sounds compared to the Curtis one ? Does it have a different ‘flavor’ ? Would you suggest for instance not to sell the Curtis and get on top the Ripple ? Thanks !