Erica Synths — Cowbell

Erica Synths Cowbell Manual (Reference Images)

Erica Synths Cowbell (Eurorack) Cheat Sheet

Type: Analogue Percussion (Cowbell) | HP: 6 | Depth: 30mm | Power: 14mA @ +12V, 10mA @ -12V
Decay: 120ms – 1100ms
Audio Output Level: ±5V

Panel Overview

Control Function
Tune (Knob) Sets master pitch of the cowbell
Decay (Knob) Sets length of the sound (shorter/longer than vintage cowbells)
Tune CV Lvl (Knob) Attenuates CV amount sent to Tune
Manual Trigger (Button) Triggers cowbell manually—ideal for checking sound settings or jamming live
LED Flashes to indicate incoming triggers

Jacks and Voltages

Jack Type Voltage Range Function
TRIGG (In) Input +5V gate/trigger Triggers the cowbell (1ms gate)
ACC (In) Input 0–+10V CV Accent—+10V = maximum volume
TUNE CV (In) Input ±5V CV Controls tuning (pitch); attenuated
OUT (Out) Output ±5V audio Main cowbell audio out

Typical Patch Instructions

  1. Connect GATE/TRIG:

  2. Patch drums/sequence gate signal to TRIGG input (+5V percussive trigger required).

  3. Patch Tune Modulation:

  4. Patch LFO, sequencer, or envelope to TUNE CV to modulate cowbell pitch.

  5. Use Tune CV Lvl to set modulation depth.

  6. Patch Accent:

  7. Use envelope, trigger, or CV source to ACC for velocity/accented strikes. +10V = max.

  8. Get Audio Out:

  9. Connect OUT to your mixer, VCA, or effects.

  10. Manual Play:

  11. Tap Manual Trigger for finger-play/live fills or sound check.

Reference

Other Notes:
- Wide decay time range (120ms–1100ms). - Use in dry conditions only; keep original box for warranty.

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