Noise Lab - Fourcaster

The Fourcaster is a unique 4-channel analog crossfader a.k.a. interpolating scanner.

Once you start working with it, you'll soon discover how you can create very complex sounds simply by fading between sources. In short; you mix four separate input signals, manually or by control voltage. When turning the central knob (Channel Scan), each input fades (morph) from one to the next completely seamless. Or even better, have an envelope generator or LFO do the job for you. A LED-light beside each channel clearly indicate which one is active. By adding some Lag to the CV input signal you can slow down the transition. Infact, you can even feed it with a GATE signal but still get a smooth fade through all channels. The All Chan knob controls all channels simultaneously, expanding the sound shaping capabilities even further. The window knob basically let you expand the the transition window a bit between the channels. Usually you set out with a single waveform, process it through filters, a VCA and some effects. With the Fourcaster your sounds evolve over time, creating a sequential composite of sounds.