Preorders open! Famine - Power Starvation Modules for Eurorack in 2hp, 4hp, 8hp.

[jsu]

from this thread of new module announcements from fOh.

Modular Grid listing

Famine official f(h) web page here.

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Videos:






Update 19 April, 2022
Preorders for the 1500 are now open, see below!

Update 29 March, 2022
Complete AIO (All-In-One, i.e., everything is attached to the panel, no remote boards) 3U eurorack module lineup:
8hp: 1,500mA, depth 1"/26mm
4hp: 500mA, depth 1.6"/40mm
2hp: 250mA, depth 1.8"/45mm
Final appearance may differ from those shown here.
Depths are of bare module with no connectors attached.

1U and other formats in development.

Rear renders of the 500 & 250 (may change):

FAM-E & FAM-K Owner's Manuals will be here.

19, April 2022: Preorders for the 1500 are now open!
Preorder period ends May 19th 31st. (Extended because I forgot to tell everyone.)

The Famine built module is $177.00 each. (All prices USD)

Kit!
The Famine Kit is $137.00 each.

Launch-only T-shirts!

T-shirts are $15 each when purchased with a module, or $25 each separately.
The base shirt is Gildan 200 Ultra-Cotton.
Sizes: They haven't been ordered yet, so tell me your size and I'll add it to the order.

Note: The shirts will be made if we meet the minimum quantity. I'll refund your shirt payment if we don't meet it.

Stickers!

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One 2" diameter sticker is included with each module, additional stickers are $1.50 each.

Ordering:
Send me your order via the f(h) contact page here. Please include:

• Name
• PayPal email
• Shipping address
• Item(s) being ordered
• If ordering t-shirt(s), please include quantity and size(s)
• Quantity of additional stickers, if any.

Shipping is included for US orders, and discounted accordingly for international orders.

Important: If you don't hear back from me within 24 hours, PM me here on MW. Emails occasionally disappear into the void, it seems.

Timeline!
Preorders close on May 31st, 2022. Materials will be ordered that week, construction will begin a week later.
Assembly time is 4-6 weeks, depending on volume. I'll post updates here if something changes for unforeseen reasons.

[flight]

Some early specs:

• 8hp
• Fully linear regulation (not switchmode), so no added clock ripple on voltage rails.
• Power capacity: 1.5A each rail. *See below
• Tested good so far: 6 hours constant load of 752mA. Heat measured at heat sinks stabilized at 176°F/80.2°C.
• Accepts both 2x8 box connectors and 0.25"/6.35mm quick connects for power in and out.
• Outputs from ~±10.5V down to zero.

*Tested good at 1.5A draw on each rail. Voltage droop with current ratio increases above 1A, but that's not a bad thing for starvation. Peak temperatures recorded in open air setup: 215°F/102°C, measurement taken at regulator. Max starvation output voltage at 1.5A draw: +8.5V/-9.5V.

[Lama]

Nice!

[pricklyrobot]

Out of curiosity, what sorts of modules do people find do cool things with power starving?

I've played with it a bit in the realm of pedals. Built a little passive, single-knob voltage starve unit, and just tried plugging it into various effects. Tends to do interesting things with some fuzz and distortion effects, and not a whole lot in between 'sounds normal' and 'turned off' on most other types of stuff.

[jsu]

I've been testing the Famine (beta release) with greats results on a busboard powering 6 analog modules via just the V+ knob. You can use knobs, jacks, and power starvation switches to alter all of the connected modules... works nicely when your starved modules are sending control voltages and audio to other gear. So far I've found great results:

- Starving an entire busboard of modules.
- Using starved modules to control external gear.
- Controlling Famine from external gear.

I've also found Famine to be a nice pairing for the complex Infernal Noise Machine. You can use starvation to skip sections of INM and just focus on the noise core or an oscillator by giving just enough power to generate an audible tone. This helps in discovering and accentuating dynamics. These methods can also pair well with the upcoming Sinner module, since it allows for subtle shaping, ducking, and other forms of control.

[R_bot]

Out of curiosity, what sorts of modules do people find do cool things with power starving?

I've played with it a bit in the realm of pedals. Built a little passive, single-knob voltage starve unit, and just tried plugging it into various effects. Tends to do interesting things with some fuzz and distortion effects, and not a whole lot in between 'sounds normal' and 'turned off' on most other types of stuff.

Depending on the module, finding Famine has a fair bit of range. Useful for anything from pitch effects to glitchy madness.

Here’s an awkward video of this terrifying module in action with a Neutron, Plague Bearer and Delay V2.

[flight]

Confirmed full 1.5A capacity for each power rail, updated specifications above.

[flight]

Added the rest of the AIO (All-In-One, i.e., everything is attached to the panel, no remote boards) 3U lineup to OP.

[R_bot]

Any thoughts on indicative timelines for these?

[flight]

Any thoughts on indicative timelines for these?

I'll start taking preorders for the 1500 in April, the 500 and 250 likely not till June; They still need prototyping and parts sourcing is getting tricky of late.

[flight]

Added rear renders of 500 & 250 to top.

[flight]

Added rear view render image and preorder instructions to top post.

[R_bot]

Super exciting. Looking forward to the messed up noises people accomplish with Famine.

If there is a module with more warning labels on it, I can’t think of it...but I probably want that too.

The sticker and shirt designs look great, too.

[R_bot]

Trying out famine with doepfer a-101-3 vactrol phaser….wow!

[flight]

Added a five-part video to the top post, using Famine on a Sound of Shadows v3 to get some interesting sounds with no input.

[R_bot]

Famine plus sound of shadows has to be one of the most fun combinations in euro…it’s like the glitchy noise equivalent of rings into clouds.

[MARK27]

So...At what point do we get to hear about this "Parasite AntiFilter"?

[satanskates]

I don’t need this, and I certainly don’t trust this, but I still want one.

[bedhead777]

All in for a DIY kit and shirt order. Been eyeing that ADDAC 300 for a minute but the power cap for this is MUCH better.

[flight]

I don’t need this, and I certainly don’t trust this, but I still want one.

Yes, good. How about another video?

[flight]

So...At what point do we get to hear about this "Parasite AntiFilter"?

Very soon and, whatever you're expecting, it isn't.

All in for a DIY kit and shirt order. Been eyeing that ADDAC 300 for a minute but the power cap for this is MUCH better.

[MARK27]

So...At what point do we get to hear about this "Parasite AntiFilter"?

Very soon and, whatever you're expecting, it isn't.

I don't know... I think I have a pretty good idea!

[flight]

And the last one for now - Famine and IMP. This one is more of a tutorial than the others, mostly.

[flight]

Preorder window closes tomorrow, last chance!
Nevermind! I forgot to tell everyone, so the window's been extended to May 31st.

[flight]

To celebrate the last day two weeks, all preorders (existing ones included) get a free 1-6-13 busboard and 5x5 +5V power adapter.
Also picture.