phenol is a new type of electronic instrument from kilpatrick audio. inspired by modular synthesizers, phenol offers the creative potential, sound and hands-on experience of a modular synth, in a sleek, compact
and affordable package. and best of all, phenol is compatible with modular systems because it uses the same voltages and banana connectors as the kilpatrick format and similar modular synthesizers.
whether you already love modular synthesizers and want a smaller instrument for portability, or whether you've heard about modular synths and want to get your feet wet, phenol offers an amazing instrument at a
great price.
specifications:
banana patch system with colour-coded jacks and voltages compatible with kilpatrick format and other modular systems - phenol panel layout
two analog vcos - triangle, ramp and pulse outputs
two analog filters - low pass and band pass (formerly labeled high pass)
two analog vcas with level control
two envelope generator / lfo combos with many unique features (digital)
an lfo with sine and random output (digital)
internal midi to cv converter with din and usb midi interfaces
built-in midi sequencer / looper
compact mixer with digital delay (330ms of delay time)
digital pulse divider - divide midi clock, lfos or audio signals into useful musical divisions
buffered analog mixer / mult / inverter with level control
two external audio inputs buffer and amplify line-level signals - process drum machine or other audio sources through the system
rear panel connections / controls:
usb-b port for usb midi connection to a pc / mac
headphone and line outputs (1/4" jacks)
power button
dc power input - 2.1mm coax - centre positive 24vdc
ground banana jack
external input (1/4" jacks)
power input: 24vdc @ 250ma (500ma regulated supply required)
operating temperature: 15c to 30c (59f to 86f)
storage temperature: -10c to 45c (14f to 113f)
dimensions: 15.8"w x 8.8"l x 2.5"h (including feet and knobs)
weight: 5lbs (2.27kg)
universal input power supply (100-240v) included
units purchased from north american dealers ship with a us-style plug
units purchased from uk, eu and australian dealers ship with a set of plugs for us, uk, eu and australia
designed and made in canada using high quality parts
warranty: 1 year (30 day warranty on cables)
comes packaged with 10x starter banana cables.
audio samples: gate in - all sounds except the drums are made with phenol. thanks to keith murray for putting phenol through its paces and making this excellent track!
phenol prototype - jam 1
phenol prototype - jam 2 (random transfer at the controls)
