Erica Synths Techno System User guide

TECHNO
SYSTEM

User manual

and

patch book

WHAT YOU GET:

• Erica Synths Techno System in a travelcase with a lid containing 16 modules.
The modules are internally patched to the sequencer, so they receive Trigger and Accent signals
even without patching relevant patch cables.

• External PSU module and mains cable with a connec­tor used in your country.
It’s universal PSU, so you can use it all over the world
only replacing mains cable.

• 20 patch cables

ERICA SYNTHS TECHNO SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,universal 110-240VAC - 12VDC adapter

Power consumption..................................................................1,5A

Dimensions (W × D × H)...........................................550x280x140mm

Mass (with lid).............................................7,55 kg (excluding PSU)

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice
for improvement.

• Wrench key

• User manual which contains
pages for your patch notes

ERICA SYNTHS TECHNO SYSTEM

Thank you for ordering Erica Synths Techno System!
It is the ultimate tool for techno/industrial/dnb production and live perfor­mances. With bit of imagination you’ll find that it’s not limited to specific
music genres — it just depends on your creativity in patching, settings of
modules, what samples are used in Sample Drum and how they are trig­gered. The potential is unlimited!

Erica Synths Techno System contains following modules:

Sample Drum – is the sample player that reads samples from a SD card and allows you to slice
up loops directly in your modular system and rearrange them to taste, add FXes and save
presets for live performances. Thanks to the module’s dual-channel concept, two loops can be
combined. A total of six CV inputs guarantees lively results

Bassline – full analogue synth voice module for ultimate basslines and leads. It features
AS3340 VCO with three waveforms, a filter inspired by Erica Synths Acidbox and unique
features – transistor-based suboscillator and two BBDs that emulate VCO detune.

Bass Drum – takes classical drum machine kick drum sounds to the next level with a modular
functionality - more parameters and CV control.

Snare Drum – 909 inspired sound with with modular functionality in mind – CV controls and
Accents will add lot of expression to your performance

Cymbals – distinct topology digital/analogue module, where cymbal samples are passed thru
AS3330 based VCA and controlled via envelope generators of unique design. The module features
10 sets of custom Crash and Ride cymbal samples with Tune control and individual Decay control.

Modulator features two identical syncable to the BPM LFOs/noise sources with selectable
morphing waveshapes. LFO frequency can be manually adjusted or CV controled, as well as they
provide frequency divisions and multiplications in Sync mode. Each LFO has two outputs —
main one and secondary one with adjustable phase, so you can create evolving modulations

Drum Sequencer is an ultimate modular drum sequencer with 16x trigger outputs, 12x Accent
outputs, 1x CV and Gate track and 2x Synced or free running LFO outputs.

Mixer Lite is a compact 6 input version of a Drum Mixer. Built in vactrol based compressor
settings can be adjusted to a taste via trimpots through the front panel.

Dual Drive features two independent distortion circuits with gain and overdrive parameters,
each with three overdrive flavours. Thanks to CV inputs, it is possible to create very lively
distortion and great stereo effects.

Dual FX combines two Spin FV-1 chips in one module, each filled with eight custom effect
programs with two adjustable and CV controlled parameters per effect and analogue dry/wet
circuit. The effects repertoire of the Dual FX has been specially tailored to drum sounds and all
parameter settings can be saved with the effect.

Drum Mixer – compact, 7 input mixer of unique design provides greater dynamic range and
built in vactrol based compressor for high clarity of each drum sound in the mix. The first three
inputs have selectable allocation - to the Main output or Main output + Aux Send

Toms - the module contains Low Tom, Mid Tom and High Tom, each with individual Pitch and
Decay controls and outputs plus CV control over pitch.

Clap - brings classical drum machine sounds in eurorack. Accent and CV control over tune
adds more versatility in sound.

Hi-Hats D – classical Hi-Hats samples are passed thru AS3330 based VCA with adjustable
shape and controlled via envelope generators of unique design. Extra feature is Open HiHat
looping – when it’s on, a certain part of the sample is looped while the envelope decay is on,
thus creating distinct, delay-like effect.

Stereo Mixer comes equipped with four channel strips, each containing two inputs (L / R).
Thanks to some clever routing options, mono signals can be placed nicely in the panorama as
well. All four stereo channel strips feature a level potentiometer and a limiter provides
protection against very hot signals.

LINK is the module that bridges eurorack to stage mixers — it has 5 sections that attenuate
eurorack signals to line level signals and send them to 6,3mm jacks for quality connection to
the performance mixer.

Please, refer to user manuals for each module below!

QUICK STRAT

The Techno System is plug and play! Connect the power connector cable, connect
the LINK module to mixing console or amplifier using 6,3mm cables (not supplied
with the Techno System), flip the power switch and start patching!
Note that you can use the internal mixers for mixing sounds, as well as send
individual drums to the mixing console via LINK module.
In order to keep a setup more clean and easy to control, the system comes
internally patched with the Trigger and Accent cables leading from the Sequencer
to the modules, so you must take care only about audio and modulation patch.
Once a trigger is selected, a sequencer will indicate relevant drum voice on the
OLED screen. Nevertheless, you can still use patch cables for triggers and accents.
In that case internal patch will be interrupted and replaced by one with patchcables.
Also if you don't want to see trigger labels, but instead see the trigger channel
you can exit the "Techno System" mode by holding down 13,14,15,16 step keys
while booting up the system.

Internal connections and relevant representation on the screen are:

TR1 BASS DRUM BD
TR2 SNARE DRUM SD
TR3 SAMPLER 1 S1
TR4 SAMPLER 2 S2
TR5 LOW TOM LT
TR6 MID TOM MT

TR7 HI TOM HT
TR8 CLAP CP
TR9 CLOSED HAT CH
TR10 OPEN HAT OH
TR11 CRASH CYMBAL CR
TR12 RIDE CYMBAL RD

Please, refer to the patch examples below!

Mixer

External

or

PSU

amplifier

TUNE

Set the initial tune of the VCO

SUBOSC LVL

Add some power to the sound! Turning the

suboscillator level knob CW simultaneously adds

one octave down transistor-based suboscillaotr and
opens dedicated LP filter, so the suboscillator fades in
gently and reveals its real character at full CW setting

DETUNE

Detune function emulates sound of the synh with

several detuned VCOs. Two BBD lines act as a frequency

shifter and a resulting signal is mixed with the original

one. Turning the Detune knob CW also increases

frequency of the LFO that controls BBD lines, so at full

CW setting you get quite an FM madness

CUTOFF

Control the VCF cutoff manually. With cutoff CV applied

(from VCF envelope and/or external), you’ll need to

adjust initial cutoff for acid bassline sweetspots

RESONANCE

Adjust the VCF resonance! The filter used in the

module is the same as on AcidboxIII, and it’s capable of

extreme resonance sweeps. Mind your speakers!

FM LEVEL

This is external FM level attenuator. You can also do

some self-modulation by patching TRI OUT in to FM IN

and increasing FM level. Enjoy!

CUTOFF CV

Adjust VCF cutoff CV level! If nothing is patched in C OFF

CV

input, it adjusts VCF envelope impact on the cutoff

VCF ENV

Adjust the VCF cutoff envelope decay time

VCA ENV

Adjust the VCA envelope decay time. Full CW setting

will open the VCA even the gate is not present

VCF

Select the VCF mode

WAVE

Select the VCO waveform that is sent to the master

output

C OFF CV

This is an external CV input to control the VCF cutoff

1V/OCT

This is the VCO 1V/oct input. It tracks well over

9 octaves

FM IN

This is the VCO FM input

GATE

This is the Gate input. It accepts gate from any

sequencer and sends it to the VCF and VCA

envelopes simultaneously

ACCENT

This is the Accent input. +10V CV will increase the

volume and open the VCF slightly to an expression

to the bassline

MAIN OUT

This is the main output of the module

TRI OUT

These are additional VCO outputs, and they are not

affected by VCF and VCA. You can use them as

additional sound sources that are in tune with your

bassline

TUNE SUBOSC LV L BEEF

CUTOFF RESONANCE FM LEVEL

CUTOFF CV VCF ENV VCA ENV

VCF WAVE C OFF CV 1V/OCT FM IN

BP

LP

SQR
SAW
TRI

MAIN OUTSQR OUTGATE ACCENT TRI OUT

PITCH

Set master pitch of the Bass drum

TUNE

Set decay time of the pitch envelope

TUNE DEPTH

Adjust the depth of pitch envelope

ATTACK

Set the volume envelope attack time.

Like on the classical drum machines full

CW setting gives the sharpest attack

DECAY

Set the volume envelope decay time from

very short to overlapping base roars

DRIVE

Adjust the overdrive level of the

drum sound form none to extreme

DECAY CV

These are CV attenuators of relevant CV inputs

MAN TRIGG

Use the manual trigger button

to check the bass drum settings and

add some beats during live performance

DECAY CV

These are CV inputs to control

Pitch, Decay and Drive

TRIGG

This is the Trigger input

The LED indicates incoming triggers

ACC

This is the Accent input. +5V CV will

increase the volume of the drum and add

an expression to the bassdrum track

OUT

This is the output of the module

TRIG

GATE

MODE

NOISE OUT

TUNE

Set master tune of the Snare drum

NOISE TONE

This knob adjusts noise filter cutoff,

so you can set desired noise tone

MAN TRIGG

Use the manual trigger button to check

the snare drum settings and add

some triggers during live performance

TRIGG

This is trigger input. The LED indicate

incoming trigger

ACC

This is the Accent input. +10V CV will set

the Snare Drum to the maximum volume

SNAPPY

Snappy knob allows you to fade

between tone and noise

DECAY

Set the decay time of the noise

TUNE CV, DECAY CV

These are CV attenuators of relevant CV inputs

TUNE CV IN, DECAY CV IN

,

These are CV inputs to control Tune and Decay

OUT

This is the output of the module

PITCH

Set the initial pitch of each Tom manually!

DECAY

Adjust decay time of each Tom

PITCH CV

These are pitch CV attenuators

TRIG

Use the manual trigger buttons to check
the toms settings and add some triggers

during live performance

TRIG IN

These are the Trigger inputs.

The LEDs indicate incoming triggers

ACC

These are the Accent inputs. +10V CV will

set the tom to the maximum volume.

OUT

These are the outputs of each tom

TONE

Set master tone of the Clap

DECAY

Set the decay time of the clap noise

TONE CV

This is Tone CV attenuator

TRIG

Use the manual trigger button to check

the clap settings and add some beats

during live performance

TRIGG IN

This is the Trigger input. The LED indicates

incoming triggers

ACC

This is the Accent input. +10V CV will set

the Clap to the maximum tone

TONE CV

This is Tone CV input

OUT

This is the output of the module

TUNE

DECAY

DECAY CV

TRIG ACC

TUNE CV OUT

TUNE

Set the master Tune of Hi-Hats. This affects

both Hi-Hats simultaneously, and essentially

controls the sample playback rate

TUNE CV

This is Tune CV level attenuator

CH DECAY

Adjust Closed hat decay time manually

OH DECAY

Adjust Open hat decay time manually

DECAY CV

This is Decay CV level attenuator. It effects both

HiHats simultaneously

VCA SHAPE

Adjust the VCA response from sharp, aggressive

full CCW (logarithmic setting) to smooth and

long decays full CW (linear setting)

Use the manual trigger buttons to check the Hi-Hats

settings and add some beats during live performance

CH TRIG, OH TRIG

These are Trigger inputs. The LEDs

indicate incoming triggers

TUNE CV

This is Tune CV input

ACC

This is the Accent input. +10V CV will set

the Hi-Hats to the maximum volume, and

it affects both Hi-Hats simultaneously

DEC CV

This is Decay CV input

OUT

This is the output of the module. Note that you can’t

play both HiHats simultaneously. The Open HiHat

has priority over the Closed one

TONE TONE CV

CH DECAY OH DECAY

CH DECAY CV OH DECAY CV

CH TRIG TONE CV

OH TRIG

CH DEC CV CH

ACC

OH DEC CV OH

HI-HATS D

OUT

OUT

TUNE

Set the master Tune of Cymbals. This affects both Cymbals

simultaneously, and essentially controls the sample playback rate

Select one of 10 sets of Cymbal samples

CRASH LOOP, RIDE LOOP

SELECT

These are cymbal “looping”switches. When they are on,

after initial hit, a certain portion of the sample starts to loop

during envelope generator decay until the VCA closes

completely. This creates a feeling of delay applied to the

cymbal. Note that looping works the best on long decay.

CRASH DECAY

Adjust Crash Cymbal decay time manually

RIDE DECAY

Adjust Ride Cymbal decay time manually

This is Tune CV level attenuator

TUNE CV

DECAY CV

This is Decay CV level attenuator. It effects both

Cymbals simultaneously

Use the manual trigger buttons to check the Cymbal

settings and add some beats during live performance

TUNE CV

This is Tune CV input

ACC

This is the Accent input. +10V CV will set the Cymbals
to the maximum volume, and it affects both Cymbals

simultaneously. The accent sensitivity is adjustable –

please, refer to instructions in this manual

CR TRIG, RD TRIG

These are Trigger inputs. The LEDs indicate incoming triggers

CR D CV, RD D CV

These are Decay CV inputs

This is Crash Cymbal output

CR OUT

RD OUT

This is Ride Cymbal output and the Main output of the

module – when nothing is patched in the Crash Cymbal

output, it’s automatically mixed to the Ride Cymbal output

TUNE

CC TRIG CC ACC CC CV MAN

RC TRIG RC ACC RC CV OUT

SELECT

CC DECAYRC DECAY

BALANCEDECAY CV

TRIG

CYBALS

RATE

Bicolour LEDs give visual feedback on the output status – the left LED indicates

phase shifted output, the right one – the main output. Red is -5V, green is +5V

Set the initial LFO rate manually. When in SYNC mode this knob becomes a

RATE1, RATE2

divider (/2, /4, /8 when turned CCW) or a multiplier (x2, x4, x8, when turned

CW); at 12 o’clock setting the LFO rate will follow incoming clock signal

The switch in upper position “links” LFO2 frequency to the LFO1. The RATE2

LINK2

knob becomes frequency divider and multiplier. If LFO2 is in Sync mode and the

LINK2 switch is engaged, the incoming sync signal is ignored

Select the waveform! Waveforms are morphed, so turning the knob, you’ll get

SHAPE1, SHAPE2

interesting in-between waveforms. A full CV setting is pitched noise. The pitch can

be controlled via RATE1 and RATE 2 knobs correspondingly as well as RATE CV

The switch in VCA1 position applies the built in VCA to the output of LFO1,

VCA1

meaning – it alters the output signal amplitude depending on RISE and FALL

settings. The switch in PHASE setting allows you to adjust phase shift of the

LFO signal on the OUT

0

1. Both effects can be used simultaneously, meaning,

you can set the phase shift and then apply amplitude modulation to the LFO1

RISE; PHASE1

This knob has three functions: Adjust VCA envelope RISE time from 0 to 5”;

Adjust phase shift on the OUT

or highpass (CW form 12:00) filter cutoff frequency to the noise on the OUT

0

1 from 0 0 to 360 0; Adjust lowpass (CCW from 12:00)

0

1. If

you want to omit the VCA effect on the LFO1, set this knob all way CCW

FALL; PHASE2

This knob has three functions: Adjust VCA envelope FALL time from 0 to

infinity; Adjust phase shift on the OUT

from 12:00) or highpass (CW form 12:00) filter cutoff frequency on the OUT

0

2 from 0 0 to 360 0; Adjust lowpass (CCW

0

2

If you want to omit the VCA effect on the LFO1, set this knob all way CW

SYNC1, SYNC2

These are SYNC inputs. When any clock signal is patched here, the LFO will
automatically sync the frequency to the clock. Please, avoid shuffling clocks

OUT˚1, OUT˚2

These are phase shifted outputs

These are LFO/noise rate CV inputs. They are automatically disactivated

RATE CV1, RATE CV2

when the sync signal is applied

OUT1, OUT2

These are main outputs

RATE 1

LINK 2

VCA 1

PHASE

0

o

0

SYNC 1 RATE CV 1 OUT o 1 OUT 1

SYNC 2 RATE CV 2 OUT

5’’
360

o

RATE 2

SHAPE 2SHAPE 1

FALL/PHASE 2RISE/PHASE 1

0

o

0

o

2 OUT 2

360

ODULATOR

IN1–IN4

IN1 – IN4 potentiometers adjust

signal level on relevant inputs.

IN 1 IN 3

LEDs give visual feedback on signal level

after input potentiometers. LEDs lit when

signal reaches 5Vptp

PAN 1

Input 1 has a panning option –

when mono signal is patched in IN1 L,

IN 2 IN 4

use PAN1 knob to adjust IN 1 place in

the stereo image. Same works with

a stereo signal applied on IN1.

IN2

IN2 is configurable via switch. S is regular

stereo setting, +6 setting boosts the incoming

signal by +6dB. M setting routes IN2 L and

PAN 1

OUT LIN 2

IN2 R signals to both stereo channels,

meaning you get two mono inputs with

a single volume control

o

IN

These are the Audio inputs. If only Left input

IN 2LIN 1L IN 3L

OUT R

IN 4L

is used, signal is automatically normalled to

the Right channel

OUT L& OUT R

IN 1R IN 2R IN 3R IN 4R

These are Left and Right outputs of the mixer

IN1–IN7

IN1 – IN7 potentiometers adjust signal

level on relevant inputs.

LEDs give visual feedback on signal level

after input potentiometers. LEDs lit when

signal reaches 5Vptp

A+M

Use switches to assign the first three inputs

to Main or to both Main and Aux Send outputs

IN

These are the Audio inputs. The input signal

can be boosted for +6dB with the level

potentiometer knobs full CW

COMP AMT

Adjust compression amount to your taste!
Note that maximum compression amount

settings may result in more noisy output

RELEASE

Adjust compressor release time to your taste!

AUX OUT

This is the effects send output

MAIN OUT

This is the main output of the mixer

A+M

M

A+M

M

A+M

M

IN 1 IN 4

IN 2 IN 5 COMP AMT

IN 3

IN

1 IN 3

IN

2 IN 4

IN 6 RELEASE

5

IN

IN

IN

6

IN 7

165 mm

7 AUX OUT

MAIN

OUT

PARAM 1

Adjust the first parameter of the effect

SAVE

Push and hold the SAVE button for 2" to save the parameter and
dry/wet settings with the effect. To recall parameter and dry/wet

settings, push the SAVE button promptly. All three effect select

LEDs will blink once to confirm setting recall. Now, if you turn

the parameter knobs to alter the settings, the LEDs will flash

once, when the saved position of the potentiometer is reached.

Only then parameter changes will take effect.

PARAM 2

Adjust the second parameter of the effect

LEDs

These are the effect indicator LEDs. They indicate one of 8 selected

effects in binary code. Please, refer to the Effect table below!

DRY/WET

This is dry/wet control potentiometer

SELECT

This is effect select button. Push it promptly to navigate thru effects.

To assign CV input to control one of the parameters or dry/wet setting,

push and hold the button for 2”. The first effect indicator LED will start

to flash, indicating that the CV is assigned to the first parameter. Push

the button repeatedly to assign the CV input to the 2nd effect or to

dry/wet control.Push the SAVE button to confirm

CV IN

This is the assignable CV input

IN 1

This is the audio input. The effects are designed to add

stereo spread to the mono input signal

OUT L, OUT R

These are left and right outputs. We highly recommend

to use the module with the stereo mixer

FX DRY/WET PARAM 1 PARAM 2

MONO DELAY
STEREO DELAY
HI PASS DELAY
BIG REVERB
SATURATED REVERB
STALKER REVERB
RIPPER
DUAL PITCH SHIFTER

DRY/WET
DRY/WET
DRY/WET
DRY/WET
DRY/WET
DRY/WET
DRIVE
DRY/WET

TIME
TIME
TIME
SIZE
SIZE
TONE
CRUSH
SHIFT 1

FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK
HI PASS FILTER
TONE
TONE
FEEDBACK
DELAY TIME
SHIFT 2

FX1 FX2

PARAM 1 PARAM 1

SAVE

SELECT

CV IN

OUT L CV IN OUT L

PARAM 2PARAM 2

DRY/WETDRY/WET

SELECT

IN 1 OUT R IN 2 OUT R

SAVE

GAIN1, GAIN2

Adjust Gain for the each section manually

MODE1, MODE2

Mode switch allows you to select one

of three overdrive flavours – it connects

drive circuits in several combinations

DRIVE1, DRIVE2

Adjust overdrive level for each

section manually

CV LVL 1, CV LVL 2

These are CV level attenuators. Note that

they affect both CV (Gain and Drive) inputs

simultaneously

GAIN CV IN, DRIVE CV IN

These are Gain and Drive CV inputs

GAIN 1 GAIN 2

MODE 1

DRIVE 1 DRIVE 2

MODE 2

CV LVL 1 CV LVL 2

IN1–IN6

IN1 – IN6 potentiometers adjust

signal level on relevant inputs.

LEDs give visual feedback on signal level

after input potentiometers. LEDs lit when

signal reaches 5Vptp

A+M

Use switches to assign the first three inputs

to Main or to both Main and Aux Send outputs

IN

These are the Audio inputs. The input

signal can be boosted for +6dB with the level

potentiometer knobs full CW

A+M

M

A+M

M

IN 1

IN 4

IN 5IN 2

IN 6IN 3

IN 1, IN 2

IN1 and IN2 are audio inputs of both overdrive

sections. Please note, that if nothing is patched

in IN2, it is normalled to OUT1 and both sections

automatically are connected in series

LEDs give visual feedback on overdrive level

OUT 1, OUT 2

These are outputs of both overdrive sections

GAIN

CV 1

IN 1

DRIVE

CV1

OUT 1

DUAL DRIVE

GAIN

CV 2

IN 2

DRIVE

CV 2

OUT 2

TRIMMER POTENTIOMETERS

Use a small screwdriver to access the

top trimmer potentiometer and set the compression

amount to your taste! Note that maximum

compression amount settings may result

in more noisy output. The bottom trimmer

potentiometer adjusts compressor release.

A OUT

This is the effects send output

M OUT

This is the main output of the mixer

A+M

IN 1 IN 3 IN 5 A OUT

M

IN 2 IN 4 IN 6 M OUT

IXER LITE

A

B

DATA/ENC TUNE DECAY

TUNE SUBOSC LVL DETUNE

SD

A/B

CUTOFF RESONANCE FM LEVEL

TUNE

DECAY

TONE TONE CV

CH DECAY OH DECAY

TUNE

CRASH

Patch #1 - The System

SELECT

LOOP

RATE 1

CC DECAYRC DECAY

RATE 2

LINK 2

SHAPE 2SHAPE 1

The patch which utilises
all modules in Techno System

START

TRIG A CV1

TRIG B CV1

END ATTACK

CV2

CV3 OUT A

CV2 CV3

OUT B

IN 1 IN 3

IN 2 IN 4

PAN 1

IN 2LIN 1L IN 3L

IN 1R IN 2R IN 3R IN 4R

CUTOFF CV VCF ENV VCA ENV

VCF WAVE C OFF CV 1V/OCT FM IN

BPLPSQR

SAW
TRI

GATE ACCENT TRI OUT

IN 1 IN 4

A+M

IN 2 IN 5 COMP

M

A+M

IN 3

M

OUT LIN 2

OUT R

A+M

M

IN

IN 4L

1 IN 3

IN

2 IN 4

MAIN OUTSQR OUT

IN 6 RELEASE

5

7 AUX OUT

IN

IN

IN

6

MAIN

IN 7

SAVE

AMT

SELECT

CV IN

IN 1 OUT R IN 2 OUT R

OUT

FX1 FX2

PARAM 1 PARAM 1

PARAM 2PARAM 2

DRY/WETDRY/WET

OUT L CV IN OUT L

A+M

SAVE

M

A+M

M

A+M

SELECT

IN 1 IN 3 IN 5 A OUT

M

IN 2 IN 4 IN 6 M OUT

IN 1

IN 4

IN 5IN 2

IN 6IN 3

GAIN 1 GAIN 2

MODE 1

DRIVE 1 DRIVE 2

MODE 2

CV LVL 1 CV LVL 2

GAIN

DRIVE

CV1

OUT 1

GAIN

CV2

IN 2

CV1

IN 1

RIDE
LOOP

DECAY CV

TRIG ACC

TUNE CV OUT

MIDI IN CLK IN CV OUT LFO1 TR1 TR2 TR3 TR4 TR5 TR6 TR7 TR8 TR9 TR10 TR11 TR12 TR13 TR14

RST CLK OUT GATE LFO2 ACC1 ACC2 ACC3 ACC4 ACC5 ACC6 ACC7 ACC8 ACC9 ACC10 ACC11 ACC12 TR15 TR16

DRIVE

CV2

OUT 2

CH DECAY CV OH DECAY CV

CH TRIG TONE CV

OH TRIG

ACC

CH DEC CV CH

OH DEC CV OH

OUT

CR TRIG TUNE CV CR D CV CR OUT

OUT

RD TRIG ACC RD D CV RD OUT

PATTERNBANK

PASTECOPY

LAST STEPMUTE

DRCTNSHUFFLE

STEP/TAPTRIG SEL

CLEARSHIFT

BALANCEDECAY CV

VCA 1

FALL/PHASE 2RISE/PHASE 1

PHASE

0

5’’

o

0

SYNC 1 RATE CV 1 OUT o 1 OUT 1

SYNC 2 RATE CV 2 OUT

0

o

o

360

0

o

2 OUT 2

o

360

A

B

DATA/ENC TUNE DECAY

START

TRIG A CV1

TRIG B CV1

END ATTACK

CV2

CV3 OUT A

CV2 CV3

TUNE SUBOSC LVL DETUNE

SD

A/B

CUTOFF RESONANCE FM LEVEL

CUTOFF CV VCF ENV VCA ENV

VCF WAVE C OFF CV 1V/OCT FM IN

BPLPSQR

SAW

OUT B

TRI

GATE ACCENT TRI OUT

Patch #2 - FX AUX

TUNE

DECAY

DECAY CV

TRIG ACC

MAIN OUTSQR OUT

TUNE CV OUT

TONE TONE CV

CH DECAY OH DECAY

CH DECAY CV OH DECAY CV

CH TRIG TONE CV

OH TRIG

ACC

CH DEC CV CH

OH DEC CV OH

TUNE

OUT

CR TRIG TUNE CV CR D CV CR OUT

OUT

RD TRIG ACC RD D CV RD OUT

CRASH

SELECT

LOOP

CC DECAYRC DECAY

RIDE
LOOP

BALANCEDECAY CV

RATE 1

RATE 2

LINK 2

SHAPE 2SHAPE 1

VCA 1

FALL/PHASE 2RISE/PHASE 1

PHASE

0

5’’

o

0

SYNC 1 RATE CV 1 OUT o 1 OUT 1

SYNC 2 RATE CV 2 OUT

0

o

o

360

0

o

2 OUT 2

o

360

With this simple patch
you can use one of Dual FX
channels as aux FX with
the mixer.
Set the dry/wet to fully wet
position and channel 7
on mixer will now work as
FX return.
To send first three channels
to FX engage the AUX send
with the small rocker
switches.

IN 1 IN 3

IN 2 IN 4

PAN 1

OUT LIN 2

OUT R

IN 2LIN 1L IN 3L

IN 4L

IN 1R IN 2R IN 3R IN 4R

IN 1 IN 4

A+M

IN 2 IN 5 COMP

M

A+M

IN 3

M

A+M

M

IN

1 IN 3

IN

2 IN 4

IN 6 RELEASE

5

7 AUX OUT

IN

IN

IN

6

MAIN

IN 7

SAVE

AMT

SELECT

CV IN

IN 1 OUT R IN 2 OUT R

OUT

FX1 FX2

PARAM 1 PARAM 1

PARAM 2PARAM 2

DRY/WETDRY/WET

OUT L CV IN OUT L

A+M

SAVE

M

A+M

M

A+M

SELECT

IN 1 IN 3 IN 5 A OUT

M

IN 2 IN 4 IN 6 M OUT

IN 1

IN 4

IN 5IN 2

IN 6IN 3

GAIN 1 GAIN 2

MODE 1

DRIVE 1 DRIVE 2

MODE 2

CV LVL 1 CV LVL 2

GAIN

DRIVE

CV1

OUT 1

GAIN

CV2

IN 2

CV1

IN 1

MIDI IN CLK IN CV OUT LFO1 TR1 TR2 TR3 TR4 TR5 TR6 TR7 TR8 TR9 TR10 TR11 TR12 TR13 TR14

RST CLK OUT GATE LFO2 ACC1 ACC2 ACC3 ACC4 ACC5 ACC6 ACC7 ACC8 ACC9 ACC10 ACC11 ACC12 TR15 TR16

PATTERNBANK

PASTECOPY

LAST STEPMUTE

DRCTNSHUFFLE

DRIVE

CV2

OUT 2

STEP/TAPTRIG SEL

CLEARSHIFT

A

B

DATA/ENC TUNE DECAY

START

TRIG A CV1

TRIG B CV1

END ATTACK

CV2

CV3 OUT A

CV2 CV3

TUNE SUBOSC LVL DETUNE

SD

A/B

CUTOFF RESONANCE FM LEVEL

CUTOFF CV VCF ENV VCA ENV

VCF WAVE C OFF CV 1V/OCT FM IN

BPLPSQR

SAW

OUT B

TRI

GATE ACCENT TRI OUT

Patch #3 - DRONE

TUNE

DECAY

DECAY CV

TRIG ACC

MAIN OUTSQR OUT

TUNE CV OUT

TONE TONE CV

CH DECAY OH DECAY

CH DECAY CV OH DECAY CV

CH TRIG TONE CV

OH TRIG

ACC

CH DEC CV CH

OH DEC CV OH

TUNE

OUT

CR TRIG TUNE CV CR D CV CR OUT

OUT

RD TRIG ACC RD D CV RD OUT

CRASH

SELECT

LOOP

CC DECAYRC DECAY

RIDE
LOOP

BALANCEDECAY CV

RATE 1

RATE 2

LINK 2

SHAPE 2SHAPE 1

VCA 1

FALL/PHASE 2RISE/PHASE 1

PHASE

0

5’’

o

0

SYNC 1 RATE CV 1 OUT o 1 OUT 1

SYNC 2 RATE CV 2 OUT

0

o

o

360

0

o

2 OUT 2

o

360

This patch lets you create

epic drones with the Bassline.

Play around with the

“Dual Pitch Shifter”

patch on the Dual FX

and create massive wall

of sound.

Also set the Modulator

to work as noise source

and play around with

FM & Cutoff CV attenuators

IN 1 IN 3

IN 2 IN 4

PAN 1

OUT LIN 2

OUT R

IN 2LIN 1L IN 3L

IN 4L

IN 1R IN 2R IN 3R IN 4R

IN 1 IN 4

A+M

IN 2 IN 5 COMP

M

A+M

IN 3

M

A+M

M

IN

1 IN 3

IN

2 IN 4

IN 6 RELEASE

5

7 AUX OUT

IN

IN

IN

6

MAIN

IN 7

SAVE

AMT

SELECT

CV IN

IN 1 OUT R IN 2 OUT R

OUT

FX1 FX2

PARAM 1 PARAM 1

PARAM 2PARAM 2

DRY/WETDRY/WET

OUT L CV IN OUT L

A+M

SAVE

M

A+M

M

A+M

SELECT

IN 1 IN 3 IN 5 A OUT

M

IN 2 IN 4 IN 6 M OUT

IN 1

IN 4

IN 5IN 2

IN 6IN 3

GAIN 1 GAIN 2

MODE 1

DRIVE 1 DRIVE 2

MODE 2

CV LVL 1 CV LVL 2

GAIN

DRIVE

CV1

OUT 1

GAIN

CV2

IN 2

CV1

IN 1

MIDI IN CLK IN CV OUT LFO1 TR1 TR2 TR3 TR4 TR5 TR6 TR7 TR8 TR9 TR10 TR11 TR12 TR13 TR14

RST CLK OUT GATE LFO2 ACC1 ACC2 ACC3 ACC4 ACC5 ACC6 ACC7 ACC8 ACC9 ACC10 ACC11 ACC12 TR15 TR16

PATTERNBANK

PASTECOPY

LAST STEPMUTE

DRCTNSHUFFLE

DRIVE

CV2

OUT 2

STEP/TAPTRIG SEL

CLEARSHIFT

on the Bassline.

A

B

DATA/ENC TUNE DECAY

TUNE SUBOSC LVL DETUNE

SD

A/B

CUTOFF RESONANCE FM LEVEL

TUNE

DECAY

TONE TONE CV

CH DECAY OH DECAY

TUNE

CRASH

SELECT

LOOP

RATE 1

CC DECAYRC DECAY

RATE 2

LINK 2

SHAPE 2SHAPE 1

START

TRIG A CV1

TRIG B CV1

END ATTACK

CV2

CV3 OUT A

CV2 CV3

OUT B

IN 1 IN 3

IN 2 IN 4

PAN 1

IN 2LIN 1L IN 3L

IN 1R IN 2R IN 3R IN 4R

CUTOFF CV VCF ENV VCA ENV

VCF WAVE C OFF CV 1V/OCT FM IN

BPLPSQR

SAW
TRI

GATE ACCENT TRI OUT

IN 1 IN 4

A+M

IN 2 IN 5 COMP

M

A+M

IN 3

M

OUT LIN 2

OUT R

A+M

M

IN

IN 4L

1 IN 3

IN

2 IN 4

MAIN OUTSQR OUT

IN 6 RELEASE

5

7 AUX OUT

IN

IN

IN

6

MAIN

IN 7

SAVE

AMT

SELECT

CV IN

IN 1 OUT R IN 2 OUT R

OUT

FX1 FX2

PARAM 1 PARAM 1

PARAM 2PARAM 2

DRY/WETDRY/WET

OUT L CV IN OUT L

A+M

SAVE

M

A+M

M

A+M

SELECT

IN 1 IN 3 IN 5 A OUT

M

IN 2 IN 4 IN 6 M OUT

IN 1

IN 4

IN 5IN 2

IN 6IN 3

GAIN 1 GAIN 2

MODE 1

DRIVE 1 DRIVE 2

MODE 2

CV LVL 1 CV LVL 2

GAIN

DRIVE

CV1

OUT 1

GAIN

CV2

IN 2

CV1

IN 1

RIDE
LOOP

DECAY CV

TRIG ACC

TUNE CV OUT

MIDI IN CLK IN CV OUT LFO1 TR1 TR2 TR3 TR4 TR5 TR6 TR7 TR8 TR9 TR10 TR11 TR12 TR13 TR14

RST CLK OUT GATE LFO2 ACC1 ACC2 ACC3 ACC4 ACC5 ACC6 ACC7 ACC8 ACC9 ACC10 ACC11 ACC12 TR15 TR16

DRIVE

CV2

OUT 2

CH DECAY CV OH DECAY CV

CH TRIG TONE CV

OH TRIG

ACC

CH DEC CV CH

OH DEC CV OH

OUT

CR TRIG TUNE CV CR D CV CR OUT

OUT

RD TRIG ACC RD D CV RD OUT

PATTERNBANK

PASTECOPY

LAST STEPMUTE

DRCTNSHUFFLE

STEP/TAPTRIG SEL

CLEARSHIFT

BALANCEDECAY CV

VCA 1

FALL/PHASE 2RISE/PHASE 1

PHASE

0

5’’

o

0

SYNC 1 RATE CV 1 OUT o 1 OUT 1

SYNC 2 RATE CV 2 OUT

0

o

o

360

0

o

2 OUT 2

o

360

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DISPOSAL

Please follow the instructions for use of the Erica Synths Techno System below,
‘cause only this will guarantee proper operation of the module and ensure warranty
from Erica Synths.

Use Erica Synths Techno System exclusively with the power supply unit (PSU)
supplied with the system. Powering it with other PSU units may cause permanent
damage of the device.

Water is lethal for most of the electric devices, unless they are made waterproof.
Erica Synths Techno System is NOT intended for use in a humid or wet environment.
No liquids or other conducting substances must get into the module. Should this
happen, the module should be disconnected from mains power immediately, dried,
examined and cleaned by a qualified technician.

Do not expose the module to temperatures above +50° C or below -20° C. If you
have transported the system in extreme low temperatures, leave it in room
temperature for an hour before plugging it in.

Transport the instrument carefully, never let it drop or fall over. Warranty does not
apply to modules with visual damages.

The system has to be shipped in the original packaging only. Any system shipped to
us for return, exchange and/or warranty repair has to be in its original packaging.
All other deliveries will be rejected and returned to you. Make sure you keep the
original packaging and technical documentation.
You will find Erica Synths terms of warranty at www.ericasynths.lv.
Items for return, exchange and/or warranty repair have to be sent to:
Erica Synths, Andrejostas Str. 143, Riga, Latvia, LV-1045

This device complies to the EU guidelines and is manufactured RoHS conforming
without use of led, mercury, cadmium and chrome. Nevertheless, this device is
special waste and disposal in household waste is not recommended.

User manual by Girts Ozolins@Erica Synths .
Design by Edmunds Pavlovskis.
Copying, distribution or any commercial use in any way is prohibited and needs the
written permission by Erica Synths.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
In case of any questions, feel free to contact us through
www.ericasynths.lv or via e-mail
[e-mail].