Dannysound - Dynamics
Product information "Dannysound - Dynamics"
The Dannysound Dynamics is a compressor / expander originally designed to process drums but like most processing devices, it can be used for a wide variety of applications.
The module comprises of:
• Compressor / Expander
• Sub Bass Enhancer
• 3 Band Inductor-based EQ
• Harmonic Exciter
The compressor / expander section uses a discrete transistor-based circuit that allows for soft clipping when overdriven.
The envelope detector is known as a feedforward type of circuit; taking it’s input from the signal before it goes to the compressor rather than after.
This type of circuit is known for having fast attack times.
The Sub Bass enhancer has its own compression circuit that “ducks” the initial transient. This allows the sub bass to be increased without distortion
on the transient peaks increasing the overall level.
There is a MIX control to allow the unprocessed signal to be mixed back in with the processed signal.
The 3 band EQ is an inductor based LCR design. After trying out various EQ topologies this was the design that sounded the nicest.
When overdriven it gives a nice “bite” to the sound and it has a certain characterful charm that’s hard to put into words.
The controls have a response that are subtle to begin with and get more pronounced as the controls are increased.
The Harmonic Exciter adds a little distortion to the high frequencies which bring out the sparkle of cymbals or the snap snare drums.
The operating bandwidth can be switched between Low (snare drum snap) or High (Cymbals sparkle).
There are inputs for side chaining and control with an external envelope as well as an envelope out to make the envelope detector output available to drive other modules.
It also features separate inputs and outputs for the Compressor / Expander and EQ sections, so they could be used as 2 separate modules.
Features:
• Compressor / Expander
• Sub Bass Enhancer
• 3 Band Inductor-based EQ
• Harmonic Exciter
• Envelope In/Out
• Sidechain Input
• Separate In/Out for Comp/Exp and EQ sections
DIY-Kit-Type:
THT-Kit-1. This is a Do-It-Yourself kit, not an assembled module. The kit includes all parts to build the module. Only trough-hole parts to solder. Make sure to check the build guide before you buy. For build guide, more info, videos etc. please check the buttons below.
The module comprises of:
• Compressor / Expander
• Sub Bass Enhancer
• 3 Band Inductor-based EQ
• Harmonic Exciter
The compressor / expander section uses a discrete transistor-based circuit that allows for soft clipping when overdriven.
The envelope detector is known as a feedforward type of circuit; taking it’s input from the signal before it goes to the compressor rather than after.
This type of circuit is known for having fast attack times.
The Sub Bass enhancer has its own compression circuit that “ducks” the initial transient. This allows the sub bass to be increased without distortion
on the transient peaks increasing the overall level.
There is a MIX control to allow the unprocessed signal to be mixed back in with the processed signal.
The 3 band EQ is an inductor based LCR design. After trying out various EQ topologies this was the design that sounded the nicest.
When overdriven it gives a nice “bite” to the sound and it has a certain characterful charm that’s hard to put into words.
The controls have a response that are subtle to begin with and get more pronounced as the controls are increased.
The Harmonic Exciter adds a little distortion to the high frequencies which bring out the sparkle of cymbals or the snap snare drums.
The operating bandwidth can be switched between Low (snare drum snap) or High (Cymbals sparkle).
There are inputs for side chaining and control with an external envelope as well as an envelope out to make the envelope detector output available to drive other modules.
It also features separate inputs and outputs for the Compressor / Expander and EQ sections, so they could be used as 2 separate modules.
Features:
• Compressor / Expander
• Sub Bass Enhancer
• 3 Band Inductor-based EQ
• Harmonic Exciter
• Envelope In/Out
• Sidechain Input
• Separate In/Out for Comp/Exp and EQ sections
DIY-Kit-Type:
THT-Kit-1. This is a Do-It-Yourself kit, not an assembled module. The kit includes all parts to build the module. Only trough-hole parts to solder. Make sure to check the build guide before you buy. For build guide, more info, videos etc. please check the buttons below.
| Current draw +12 V [mA]: | 85 |
|---|---|
| Current draw -12 V [mA]: | 61 |
| DIY Level: | Advanced |
| Depth [mm]: | 50 |
| Width [HP]: | 12 |
| Format: | 3U |
| Panel / Color: | Silver Alu |
Manufacturer "Dannysound"
Dannysound is a small Berlin based electronics company, specialising in the design of Eurorack modular synthesisers.
The aim of Dannysound synthesisers is to provide high quality audio design and performance. There is a focus on warm sounding, soft-clipping saturation inherent to the designs, that can make recorded tracks "sit" better in a mix.
The collection started with a basic synthesiser voice that included reworkings of some classic designs to provide added functionality or better performance where necessary. The future of the collection will focus more on original designs, however, there are also some classic modules that have been requested by users that might make their way into the line-up.
The modules are currently available as kits from Thonk.co.uk and there are plans to start making fully assembled versions in the near future.
I started playing guitar in the 80’s, when it was cool. In the 90’s I studied jazz at music college and then went on to have a glittering career playing some of the worst pubs and clubs, to absolutely no one for 5 years. Then I decided to make electronic music and before I even recorded the first note I got a record deal…they liked the idea! Recorded an album… got dropped!
Had a ton of rubbish jobs until a friend suggested university, so I got a degree in electronics with the specific goal of making musical equipment. Designed guitar effects, valve guitar amplifiers and synths; building polyphonic and monophonic complete systems for a number of years. A friend suggested I design Eurorack modules and with the help of Thonk the brand was established.
The company name was suggested by a friend also. I fixed a lot of bands gear for a while and I liked to tinker around to get the best sound possible, so the name Dannysound (Danny's sound), is what he suggested… it seemed to fit with the design philosophy, plus I had no better ideas, so that’s the name.
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