Nucleus

Audio Application Framework

THE NUCLEUS SYSTEM

THE SYSTEM
The system consist of three parts:
1. The module, a 26HP eurorack module.
2. Cortex 1.0™, a 14-bit communication protocol.
3. CORE software, a software file that determines the functionality of the module.

THE MODULE
A 26HP eurorack module with four 3.3V gate I/O, four channels of CorteX I/O and two channels of audio I/O. The user interface consists of a 2.2" TFT, two rotary encoders for setting parameter and values and four real-time analog performance controllers. Connections are made using standard 3.5mm mono cables.

CORTEX 1.0™
A 14-bit asynchronous serial communication protocol for microcontroller units (MCUs) used in modular synthesis. Each transmission consists of two bytes. Each of these bytes have a control bit that tell the receiving end if the byte is high or low.

CORE SOFTWARE
The Nucleus system is all about flexibility.
A CORE is the software "heart" of each Nucleus module and each module can be flashed with any CORE. Currently available COREs are:

GERMANIUM Synthesizer Module (requires audio adapter).
MERCURY Function Generator.
MAGNESIUM Sequencer.
PHOSPHORUS Polysynth Module (requires audio adapter).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Socket for PJRC Teensy 3.5 MCU (ARM Cortex-M4@180MHz) with or without PJRC Audio Adapter.
2-channel audio Input/Output (with PJRC audio adapter).
ILI9341 TFT 2.2"-screen.
Two rotary encoders for parameter and value selection.
Four 0/3.3V gate input/output (+5V maximum input).
Four NuCom* I/O channels.
5V power is supplied to each NUCLEUS via 16-pin eurorack power connector.
Four analog potentiometers that works as controllers for real-time control of key parameters.
26HP Eurorack size.

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