Disting Expert Sleepers Eurorack

16-in-1 multifunction module

The Disting is a 16-in-1 multifunction module, offering a variety of CV and audio processes, including a selection of oscillators (LFOs/VCOs). All algorithms have two high-precision inputs and outputs, and a third control input, exposed on a front panel knob and a CV input.

The included algorithms are:

1A: Precision Adder with integer voltage offsets (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCFaTt6vNpk)

1B: Four Quadrant Multiplier with integer multiply/divide (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRBbdbQZi5Q)

1C: Full-wave Rectifier (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA1rK1S6wuo)

1D: Minimum/maximum (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpkaOchvVSE)

2A: Linear/Exponential Converter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpnlxEnd1Lw)

2B: Quantizer with selectable scales (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5THsGKn3Pwk)

2C: Comparator with adjustable hysteresis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ttp7RCtofg0)

2D: Dual Waveshaper wavefolder and triangle-to-sine shaper (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B1VzxQ2qOo)

3A: Sample and Hold with noise source and adjustable slew rate (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8yDMQqE-yA)

3B: Slew Rate Limiter with linear and exponential slew (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irKcEJCB0FQ)

3C: Pitch and Envelope Tracker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAlBBzNbbdg)

3D: Clockable Delay/Echo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj69fn-liYs)

4A: LFO with through zero frequency control and waveshaping (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBtg8CJtC1E)

4B: Clockable LFO with multiply/divide and waveshaping (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZqZtVd8eLI)

4C: VCO with linear FM sine and saw outputs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JPUuaPaxxo)

4D: VCO with waveshaping saw/triangle and pulse outputs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JDX9bjcG3o)

The Disting's specifications are as follows:

  • X & Y inputs, A & B outputs
  • Sample rate: 78.125kHz
  • ADC: 24 bit, THD+N -93dB, Dynamic range 99dB, SNR 99dB
  • DAC: 24 bit, THD+N -94dB, Dynamic range 105dB, SNR 104dB
  • Z input sample rate: 10kHz approx
  • CPU: Microchip PIC32MX at up to 40MHz

The front panel is drilled for both Doepfer and Analogue Systems mounting holes (using a 'slot' rather than a single round hole). The power connector is a Doepfer standard 10 way IDC, with -12V furthest from the top of the board.

Documentation: http://expert-sleepers.co.uk/distingusermanual.html

The Disting is based around a PIC microcontroller, with a programming/debug header available on the board. Using Microchip's free development tools a user can easily hack the Disting to perform their own functions: http://www.microchip.com/pagehandler/en-us/family/mplabx/

http://expert-sleepers.co.uk/disting.html

  • 111 mA +12V
  • 37 mA -12V
  • ? mA 5V
  • 53 mm Depth

No info about availability.

$199