Acid Rain Chainsaw

$89.00 Price Tier: Budget

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Chainsaw is a powerful digital oscillator designed to bring polyphony to your rack in a compact and playable interface. We were inspired by the super-saw; a mainstay of electronic music production, and a waveform rich with harmonics for filters and effects to chew on. Chainsaw features 3 voices of 7 waves, with individual pitch control per voice. All waves morph from super saw to super square for giant hollow basslines and more.

Product specs

Brand	Acid Rain Technology
Model	Chainsaw Polyphonic Oscillator
Finish	Black
Year	2019 - 2020
Categories	Eurorack Modules and Cases, Synth Modules
Horizontal Pitch	4HP
Modular Synth Format	Eurorack
Polyphony	3 Voices
Synth Module Function	Oscillator

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What type of synthesis does the Acid Rain Chainsaw use?: The Acid Rain Chainsaw is a polyphonic oscillator designed for Eurorack modular systems, offering three voices of polyphony for complex sound generation.
How many voices does the Acid Rain Chainsaw support?: The Acid Rain Chainsaw supports three voices, allowing for rich, layered polyphonic textures within your modular setup.
What is the size of the Acid Rain Chainsaw in HP?: The Acid Rain Chainsaw occupies 4HP in your Eurorack system, making it a compact yet powerful choice for modular synthesis.
Is the Acid Rain Chainsaw suitable for creating complex soundscapes?: Yes, with its three-voice polyphony, the Acid Rain Chainsaw is well-suited for creating complex soundscapes and layered textures in modular synthesis.
Can the Acid Rain Chainsaw be integrated with other Eurorack modules?: Absolutely, the Acid Rain Chainsaw is designed as a Eurorack module, ensuring seamless integration with other Eurorack-compatible modules for expanded sound design possibilities.

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Acid Rain Technology Chainsaw // A stereo 21 oscillator swarm in 4HP (Eurorack demo)

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Demo of the Acid Rain Technology Chainsaw Eurorack Module

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Acid Rain Chainsaw.

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The Chainsaw is highlighted for its ability to handle multiple sequences with different lengths and randomness, showcasing its versatility in polyphonic (paraphonic) patches.
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Owners appreciate the Chainsaw's compact size (4hp) yet substantial sound output, making it a powerful addition to a modular setup.
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The Eventide Misha is highlighted for its 3 CV outputs and chord mode, offering a robust alternative for chord generation with the Chainsaw.
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The Chainsaw's detune function is praised for creating rich dub chords when used with sequencers like Ground Control and quantizers like Ornament and Crime.
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The Chainsaw is often used by those needing additional voices, especially in complex modulation patches involving numerous CV sources.
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It's effective in creating rich and textural rhythms, inspired by artists like Max Cooper, when paired with extensive modulation and sequencing techniques.
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The Tetrapad + Brain combo is frequently used for dynamic control, though users express a desire for a stereo filter to complement the Chainsaw's output.
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The module is praised for its intuitive use once familiar with its capabilities, similar to muscle memory developed on a piano.
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The Instruo Harmonaig is noted for its large size compared to the compact Chainsaw, making it less appealing for those prioritizing space efficiency.
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Users report similar pitch tracking issues with both Chainsaw and Saïch modules, suggesting a potential broader issue with quantizer settings rather than individual module faults.
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Mods and upgrades

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The Intellijel Shifty is recommended for its ability to enhance the Chainsaw's functionality with chord sequencing and pitch shifting capabilities.
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Setup and maintenance

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Calibration of the Ornament and Crime module requires a precise multimeter, such as the OWON XDM1041, for accurate voltage readings.
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Calibration issues with the Chainsaw can result in incorrect pitch tracking, often resolved by adjusting trigger delays in the quantizer settings.
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Updating the Chainsaw firmware might resolve tuning issues, but models purchased post-2020 reportedly do not require this update.
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xaqary

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almost 6 years ago

Hell. Yes.

Supersaw/square polyphony in your rack & only 4hp. Unreal. 21 digital oscillators 7 per voice. Not a bunch of surprises under the hood but what it does it does AWESOME. Kickass pairing w/ the Jove from System 80.

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