The SIDE FX by [manufacturer] is a powerful Eurorack stereo effects module designed for building custom effect chains, from subtle sound enhancement and classic studio processing to complex, experimental sonic transformations. Combining four configurable FX blocks with seven routing algorithms, SIDE FX lets you create and save your own presets by chaining together pitch shifting, granular processing, delays, modulation effects, waveshaping, and reverbs. With extensive internal modulation, external CV control, MIDI CC support, and flexible send muting, it offers an expressive platform for evolving textures, rhythmic effects, and unpredictable sound design.
At the heart of SIDE FX is a flexible effects architecture that allows you to arrange four effect blocks in series, parallel, split chains, and other configurations. Choose from a diverse range of algorithms to shape the signal flow, blend processed and dry signals, and create anything from conventional stereo effects to independent dual-mono processing chains. Load one of the many included presets or build, edit, and save custom configurations for your own modular system.
Features
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Eurorack stereo effects module with a compact 14 HP footprint
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Four configurable FX blocks per preset
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Seven routing algorithms for serial, parallel, split-chain, and dual-mono processing
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Extensive selection of built-in presets, with the ability to create and save custom presets
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Four effect categories: Pitch, Delay, Texture, and Reverb
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Stereo processing across all FX blocks
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Dual-mono effect chains supported by algorithms 6 and 7
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Adjustable overall Dry/Wet mix
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Internal modulation sources, including two variable-waveform LFOs, a Random Source, and an Envelope Follower
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Four assignable modulation inputs for external CV control
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MIDI input with configurable MIDI channel and MIDI CC modulation
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External clock input with adjustable clock subdivisions for synchronized effects
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Flexible parameter modulation with bipolar modulation amounts
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Linkable left and right controls on supported stereo effects
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Individual FX block send muting for dynamic effect triggering and dub-style echo bursts
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CV- and MIDI-controllable send muting for expressive performance control
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Preset editing with selectable effects for each block and the ability to leave slots blank
Pitch Effects
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Pitch Shift: Stereo pitch-shifting delay with adjustable pitch offsets, cascading repeats, reverse-delay effects, and external clock synchronization
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Granulator: Granular processing with a 30-second buffer, Freeze, Size, Rate, Spray, and Pitch controls; supports externally triggered freezing and evolving granular textures
Delay Effects
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Dual Delay: Stereo digital delay with delay times up to 6 seconds, clock synchronization, adjustable filtering, and timing variation
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Band Delays: Six individual delay lines with tunable band-pass filters for resonant, rhythmic, and melodic effects
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Glitch: Glitch-repeat processing with adjustable probability, variation, and stereo spread
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Mod Combs: Six modulated delay lines with individual LFOs for chorus-like effects and complex modulation textures
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Tap Delays: Stereo multi-tap delay with up to 48 taps, adjustable tap spacing, level shaping, and diffusion
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Tape Delay: Stereo tape-style delay with adjustable timing, tape instability, wow and flutter, and additional tape artifacts
Texture Effects
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Phaser: Multi-stage stereo phaser with adjustable modulation rate, depth, and independent left and right phase controls
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Resonator: Four-band resonator with adjustable frequency, resonance, and overdrive for pitched resonances, saturation, and tonal shaping
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Tape Effect: Tape degradation processing with adjustable saturation, frequency and level fluctuations, and tape-speed instability
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Wave Shaper: Multiple waveshaping modes, including wave folding, saturation, synthesis, and bit crushing for distortion, timbral manipulation, and digital degradation
Reverb Effects
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Reverb Plate: Classic plate-style reverb with adjustable decay, high-frequency damping, low cut, pre-delay, and scale
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Reverb FDN: Dense, spacious matrix-style reverb with extensive control over decay, damping, pre-delay, and apparent room size
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Allpass Chain: A chain of all-pass filters for experimental spatial effects, diffuse textures, and unusual resonances
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Reverb Modal: Experimental modal reverb using banks of resonators to simulate small spaces and add character to dry signals
Modulation and Performance Control
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Two internal LFOs with variable waveforms
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Random Source for evolving and unpredictable parameter changes
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Envelope Follower for dynamic, signal-responsive modulation
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CV modulation of effect parameters, including pitch and resonant frequency where supported
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MIDI CC control for integration with external controllers and sequencers
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Clock-synchronized delay times and rhythmic effect modulation
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Assignable CV inputs for triggering individual effect sends
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Save and recall custom effect configurations for repeatable studio and live performance setups
Technical Specifications
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Format: Eurorack
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Width: 14 HP
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Depth: 25 mm
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Power consumption: +12 V / 300 mA; -12 V / 10 mA
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Audio connections: Stereo audio inputs and outputs
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Control connections: MIDI input, four modulation inputs, and clock input
With its extensive effects library, flexible routing, and deep modulation capabilities, SIDE FX bridges conventional effects processing and modular experimentation. Whether you're building intricate delay networks, generating evolving granular soundscapes, shaping harmonically rich resonances, or creating massive, unstable reverbs, it provides a versatile environment for transforming synthesizers, drum machines, and external audio sources.
