The Cre8audio NIftyBUNDLE Kit contains everything needed to build a simple yet powerful Eurorack modular synthesizer rig from scratch. The bundle begins with the NiftyCASE Powered Eurorack Case with MIDI to CV, a powered and portable case for Eurorack modules. Sound generation is provided by the Chipz Dual VCO with LFO Module, while the Cellz Module provides touchpads and sequencing capabilities. The Box 'o' Cables provides six patch cables to work with, while two blank panels allow you to cover unused sections in the case.
The Cre8audio NiftyCASE is a portable powered 84 HP Eurorack case with MIDI to CV conversion capabilities. The unit's flying busboard can power up to 10 modules, providing industry-standard power with over 1500mA of +12V, 500mA of -12V, and 500mA of +5V.
The case can convert MIDI inputs to CV, gate, modulation, and clock information, allowing you to integrate your modular rig into your DAW/MIDI system. The top of the unit features both USB and DIN MIDI inputs, with the converted signals showing up on standard 3.5mm outputs located on the front of the rack. The CV 1 and Gate 1 outputs respond to MIDI channel 1, while CV 2 and Gate 2 respond to MIDI channel 2. If you play a chord on MIDI channel 3, the lowest note is sent to CV 1 and Gate 1, while the highest note is sent to CV 2 and Gate 2 (single notes are sent to both outputs simultaneously). Modulation information sent from your MIDI keyboard is converted and sent to the Mod output. MIDI clock information sent to the NiftyCASE is converted to 1/8 note triggers on the Clock output.
The NiftyCASE offers two 3.5mm audio inputs on the front panel which are summed to the 1/4" output on top. The top of the unit also features the power input for the included wall-wart power supply, the power button, and a DIN MIDI Thru port.
The Cre8audio Chipz is a 12 HP Eurorack synthesizer module designed to provide 8-bit chiptune-style voices and adds an LFO to your modular rig.
The module offers two voltage-controlled oscillators, Chip 1 and Chip 2, each with a choice of sine, triangle, saw, square, and noise waveforms; the variable-control knob allows you to morph between waveforms. Both oscillators feature tuning knobs and CV tuning inputs. Patching into the tuning inputs causes the tuning knobs to act as 2-octave-up or 2-octave-down transposers. Chip 1 has a filter with a CV input and depth knob, while Chip 2 offers pulse width modulation (PWM), also with a CV input and a depth-control knob.
The single LFO also offers a continually variable choice of sine, triangle, saw, square, and noise waveforms for your modulation pleasure. Rate and depth knobs control the modulation, which loops continuously unless you trigger the loop via CV by patching into the Reset input. The LFO has two outputs, Output 2 is four times the speed of Output 1.
The Cre8audio Cellz is a 12 HP Eurorack module featuring 16 touch-sensitive pads, each of which can output two different unipolar CV values (on two separate outputs). The pads can be played in real time, sequenced, or arpeggiated.
Values for the cells/pads are set by selecting the cell and pressing the tune 1 or tune 2 button and dialing in the desired control voltage value with the left knob. CV values can be quantized to traditional chromatic values (notes) over a limited range or set to unquantized values over a wider tuning range. The cells can be sequenced externally by patching a trigger into either of the two inputs labeled with arrows that indicate the direction of the sequence. Touching and holding a cell interrupts the sequence, resuming once you release your finger.
Holding several cells at the same time arpeggiates the notes held, with the speed and number of repeats for the arpeggiator dialed in using the black knobs.
Cellz also offers two gate outputs that send a trigger when you touch a cell or when a trigger is received at either of the sequencer arrow inputs.
The Cre8audio Box 'o' Cables is a set of three pairs of patch cables of varying lengths. The cables all feature 3.5mm mono/TS connections at each end, making them ideal for use with Eurorack modular synthesizer setups. Included are two 17.7" cables, two 13.8" cables, and two 7.9" cables.