Cartridge for Tiptop Z-DSP

Tiptop Audio's Time Fabric Pitch shift in the Z-DSP uses a technique called “rotating tape head” delay lines named after pioneering tape based experiments in Germany in the 1960s. The tape heads mote at speeds independent of the tape playback path and two heads are crossfader to make a continuous output capable of beautiful pitched delay effects, harmonization and smooth reverbs.These pitch shifting algorithms are much like the earliest digital pitch shifters released. Sounds similar to the eventide H910, AMS 15-80 (with Pitch beard) and Publison DHM 89 can be achieved. These programs are intended more for pure effects rather than the complex multiple harmony lines later devices and plugins became known for producing. Chords fomr single VCOs can easily be made using the “Interval” programs on the card though.Using a Z3000 to clock the Z-DSP, complete chaos from the delay lines and pitch shifting emerges, creating great and unexpected new sounds. Modulating the stereo pair of analog VC-Feedbacks animated the times and distance of the pitch shift opening up these algorithms for additional control from CV and audio signal alike.

Key Features:

• Adds pitch-shifted delay effects to the Z-DSP Eurorack module
• Algorithms based on rotating tape head delay-line experiments from the '60s
• 8 distinct delay program types
• Create chords from single VCOs using the Interval programs
• Additional control via CV and audio signals

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