Stacker
Triple Quadrilateral Key Generator

Stacker is a triple quadrilateral key generator and layer-priority encoder for your modular video synthesizer. Feed Stacker horizontal and vertical waveforms from DWO3, DSG3 or Angles to produce three stacked quadrilateral shapes on the outputs.

Generate Squares, Rectangles & Rhombi

A quadrilateral key generator has 2 inputs (for horizontal and vertical reference waveforms and 4 thresholds (for the top, right, bottom, left borders.) Ratio & Size controls quickly define the 4 thresholds as a group.

Compose Priority Layered Sprites & Glyphs

Each key output is subtracted from the lower layers. This nesting doll effect allows programming of simple letterforms and icons.

Extract Foreground Fragments From Complex Sources

When fed horizontal and vertical references from wave shapers, video cameras, and other complex sources, Stacker serves as a tool for extracting foreground details, tiles and mosaics.

Dimensions

Width, 8HP
Mounting Depth, 32mm

Power Consumption

+12V @ 95mA

Power Entry

Rear DC Barrel Jack
Rear EuroRack 16 Pin Header

Legend

J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
J6
J7
J8
J9
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6

Connectors

J1
Horizontal 1 Input
J2
Vertical 1 Input
J3
Quadrilateral Key 1 Output
J4
Horizontal 2 Input
J5
Vertical 2 Input
J6
Quadrilateral Key 2 Output
J7
Horizontal 3 Input
J8
Vertical 3 Input
J9
Quadrilateral Key 3 Output

Controls

P1
Ratio 1
P2
Size 1
P3
Ratio 2
P4
Size 2
P5
Ratio 3
P6
Size 3

Videos