Mannequins Three Sisters

Three Sisters related to, and reflections of, one another. Together carving spectral spaces, reorganizing and deconstructing tones. A kaleidoscopic lens into your world of sound.

Three filters, of switched modes, independently input and returned. FREQ pushes all three, traveling together, while SPAN repels forcing sources into isolation. ALL ins and outs are global, cohesive, united. Formant passes three bands, 4 poles a piece, sounding vowels with wide SPAN. All are transformed beyond with QUALITY – more for resonant emphasis into ringing harmonics – less for the anti-filter, white-on-white, fade to dry-simulacrum.

With high QUALITY the Sisters form a choir, singing in pure tones – three tones, in harmony or discord. CENTRE maintains the alto counter-point, greater than its sum, driving SPAN to introduce a cacophony of FM bell tones and hyper-stereo effects. Psychoacoustics of parallel bands will eerily disconcert when spatialized effectively.

Variable shelves and razor-band response can be designed with smart self-patches. Equalizing peaks and process-heavy notches are only a cable away. Swim to the edge, climb the ladder, and dive back in.

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Since 2024 all modules feature circuit art from Massimo Mongiardo, along with redesigned filter technology. Greater clarity & tuning precision come together with integrated ALL compression to maximize flexibility. Delightful saturation is just a patch cable away.

• Width: 8HP
• Depth: 30mm
• Power: 65mA @ +12V / 34mA @ -12V

Features:

• Triple-filter architecture with independently routable inputs and outputs
• Switchable filter modes for flexible tonal shaping
• FREQ control moves all three filters together for unified sweeps
• SPAN control separates filter frequencies for wide spectral spacing
• Global ALL inputs and outputs for cohesive signal processing
• Formant filtering with three 4-pole bands for vowel-like tone and vocal textures
• QUALITY control ranges from resonant harmonic emphasis to anti-filter style fade effects
• High QUALITY settings create harmonic drone and choir-like tonal interactions
• CENTRE control anchors the middle band while SPAN introduces FM-style bell tones and stereo movement
• Psychoacoustic parallel-band processing for immersive spatial effects
• Supports variable shelving and razor-sharp band responses through self-patching
• Capable of EQ peaks, deep notches, and experimental signal sculpting
• Redesigned filter technology (since 2024) for improved clarity and tuning precision
• Integrated ALL compression for enhanced flexibility and cohesion
• Built-in saturation possibilities through patching techniques