Bastl Instruments IKARIE

Embark on a Sonic Odyssey with Ikarie - Your Ticket to Alien Soundscapes in Eurorack

In the realm of Eurorack modular synthesis, Ikarie stands as a beacon of sonic exploration, beckoning you to voyage through the cosmos of sound. This uniquely sculpted module is a flexible stereo or dual peak filter that seamlessly traverses the boundaries of lowpass and highpass filtering with a single knob. But that's just the beginning of its interstellar journey.

Ikarie: Where Sound Morphs and Resonates

• Filtering Mastery: Ikarie boasts two parallel filter cores, one on the left and one on the right. These cores provide a playground for your sonic adventures, offering the power to modulate in sync for stereo enchantment or work separately to create captivating stereo effects. Chain them together, and you unveil a formidable 24 dB filter.
• Dual Peak Marvel: When you use only the mono output of the filter, Ikarie transforms into a dual peak filter. This mode conjures formant-type sounds and a rich, throaty resonance that can be dynamically sculpted at will. The Beyond output provides the spectral difference between the two filters, effectively turning Ikarie into a twin peak filter.
• Sonic Arsenal: Ikarie is not just about filtering; it's a versatile sound design powerhouse. It features an internal VCA, CV control over panning and resonance, and optional overdrive for the input signal. This arsenal of tools allows you to craft a vast universe of sonic textures, from liquidy ambience to percussive pings and lush, eerie atmospheres. All this power is packed into a remarkably compact form factor, providing ample space for precision and creativity.
• Collaborative Brilliance: Ikarie is the result of a collaboration between two visionary minds: Václav Peloušek of Bastl Instruments and Peter Edwards of Casperelectronics. Edwards' meticulous attention to detail has given this filter a uniquely balanced resonance and envelope response, while Peloušek's expertise has shaped it into a user-friendly module with a distinctive control scheme in a minimal footprint.
• Cinematic Inspiration: The module's name pays homage to the 1963 Czech sci-fi movie "Ikarie XB-1" (released as "Voyage to the End of the Universe" in the US). This film served as a wellspring of inspiration for the module, drawing from its early electronic sound design, immersive cinematography, and groundbreaking production. "Ikarie XB-1" is a testament to the wonders of space exploration, and Bastl & Casper's Ikarie proudly carries the flag of this cinematic world.

Features That Soar Beyond Boundaries

• Two parallel filter cores for stereo brilliance.
• Unique lowpass/highpass switching control scheme for sonic diversity.
• Voltage-controlled resonance circuit with perfect balance.
• Envelope follower with three decay settings for dynamic sound shaping.
• Input gain that can be boosted up to five times.
• Stereo modulation options, including panning and filter detuning.
• Flexible patch programmable topology for endless soundscapes.
• Beyond output for exploring difference spectrums as a twin peak filter.
• Modulation attenuverter for precise control.
• V/oct input with scaling trimmer accessible from the front panel.
• Output stereo VCA for comprehensive sound manipulation.

With Ikarie by your side, you become the commander of your sonic spaceship, charting a course through uncharted realms of sound. Explore alien soundscapes, sculpt ethereal atmospheres, and push the boundaries of sonic possibility. Your Eurorack setup is now your mission control, and Ikarie is your ticket to the stars. Embark on your sonic odyssey today and let the cosmos of sound unfold before you.