2hp — Tape

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2hp Tape Stop — Cheat Sheet

What it does:
A clock-syncable tape stop effect for audio. It simulates a tape machine slowing down/stopping, with manual or gate triggering and optional clock-synced stop lengths.

Quick Use

• Patch audio into IN and take audio from OUT.
• Press TRIG or send a gate to the Trig Gate Input to start the tape stop effect.
• Set Trig Toggle:
• Down = Momentary: effect lasts only while held/gate is high
• Up = Latching: press/trigger once to start, again to end
• Turn LAG to set stop time:
• Free mode: from instant up to 4 seconds
• Clocked mode: patch a clock to CLOCK and LAG selects rhythmic divisions/lengths

Clock-Synced Lag Values

With a clock patched to CLOCK, the LAG knob sweeps left to right through:

Instant → 32nd → 16th → 8th → quarter → half → whole → 2 bars → 4 bars → 8 bars → 16 bars

50/50 Mode

• Hold the TRIG button while powering on.
• This sets the module to a 50% dry / 50% wet mix so you still hear the dry signal during tape stopping.

Controls

TRIG Button

• Starts the tape stop effect.
• In Momentary mode, the effect ends when released.
• In Latching mode, press again to end.

Trig Toggle

• Down: Momentary
• Up: Latching

LAG Knob

• Sets tape stop length.
• Unclocked: instant to 4 seconds
• Clocked: selects synced note/bar durations

TRIG LED

• Lights when tape stop is active.
• Blinks to show incoming external clock rate when clock is patched.

Inputs / Outputs

Audio IN

• Function: Audio input to be processed
• Voltage range: 10 Vpp

CLOCK IN

• Function: External clock input for syncing tape stop duration
• Voltage range: Not specified in manual

TRIG Gate IN

• Function: Gate input to trigger tape stop
• Threshold: 0.4 V

LAG CV IN

• Function: CV control over lag time
• Voltage range: -5 V to +5 V

Audio OUT

• Function: Processed audio output
• Voltage range: 10 Vpp

Tech Specs

• Width: 2 HP
• Depth: 46 mm
• Power: +12V 101 mA, -12V 7 mA, +5V 0 mA

Practical Tips

• Use CLOCK IN when you want tape stops that land musically with your patch.
• Use Momentary mode for DJ-style stabs and fills.
• Use Latching mode for more performative “drop-out / return” gestures.
• Try slow LAG settings on loops, drums, or full mixes for dramatic breakdowns.
• The built-in 50/50 mode is useful when full wet tape stop feels too extreme.

One-Line Patch Ideas

• Drum bus → Tape Stop: rhythmic breakdowns and transitions
• Sampler/voice → Tape Stop: classic stop-button effect
• Clocked sequence + CLOCK IN: tempo-locked slowdowns
• CV to LAG: animated stop times for variation

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