Zlob Modular - Diode Chaos
€113.00
Net: €94.96
In stock
| U | 3 |
| HP | 3 |
| Depth | 45 |
| +12V | 10 |
| –12V | 10 |
Zlob Modular’s Diode Chaos — Triple Chaos LFO Born from Academic Research
Diode Chaos comes with its own unique flair as it is based on a circuit that has never existed before. It was born directly from an academic research paper called Simple Chaotic Circuit with a Light-Emitting Diode"
So what is this module all about? In simple terms, it revolves around chaos, but it's how this chaos is stirred into existence that makes it its own thing. Zlob Modular refers to it as an "analog chaotic LFO." It generates three phases of interrelated voltages plus a chaotic trigger output. The RATE knob sweeps from slow cycles (20-30 seconds) up to audio rate, with LED windows showing the circuit's voltage crossings. These aren't typical LFO curves — you get evolving voltages that create movement without repetition - each output gets its own chaotic shape. Note, only the X and trig output goes up to audio rate.
There are some charming quirks worth knowing as well. The trigger output has an exponential rise and fall rather than sharp edges, so it plays nicely with gate inputs but might not satisfy modules expecting perfectly squared pulses. Push the rate fully clockwise, and certain outputs might stall or become less active. Diode Chaos is really great for adding unpredictable modulation to patches where you want shifting, never-quite-repeating movement.
Features:
- Analog chaotic voltage generator based on academic research paper
- Three-phase interrelated voltage outputs (X, Y, Z)
- Chaotic trigger output with exponential rise/fall
- Rate control from 20-30 second cycles to audio rate
- LED soldermask windows display voltage crossings
- Voltage range typically 4Vpp, can reach 10Vpp at certain settings
- X and Trig outputs capable of audio rate operation
- Reverse power protection