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Key Features
The Shakmat Harlequin's Context is an elegant scene-based control voltage generator that provides you with 16 presets, stored in four acts comprised of four scenes in a unique and versatile Eurorack module. Perfect for the live performing musician, Harlequin's Context can shapeshift into numerous different modulation roles to provide you with an extended level of control over your performances changes, including offset, random, LFO and envelope. Jam-packed full of features and versatility in a 12HP housing, the Harlequin's Context is a powerful and unique module that will expand what you thought was possible with modular Eurorack synthesizers.
Select your scenes manually or via sequenced CV and Gate inputs to free your hands for the more creative tasks of your synthesizer and reshape your tonal landscape with essential modulation. Each modulation is available to be assigned to each channel up to the four channels available per scene to give you an almost limitless scope to manipulate and mangle your tones. Not limited to simply modulation capabilities, the functionality of Harlequin's Context is determined by the parameters in your set, allowing you to even use it as a complex step sequencer to build your tracks on top of.
To give you the maximum level of control and flexibility depending on your setup, Harlequin's Context supports Select Bus protocol, allowing synchronised recall across a full system with your compatible modules. A complex and sophisticated module, Harlequin's Context carves a new path for performing musicians to have ultimate control over every aspect of your modular synthesizer to deliver consistent and unique tonal changes throughout your set.
Product Ref: 185669
Named appropriately, Harlequin's Context is a living and breathing preset manager as in a stage play, with 16 scenes split into four acts. Highly versatile, its quad CV source can act as several modulation parameters such as CV offset, random, LFO, envelope and a knob recorder per channel. Each individual setting per mode can be stored and recalled throughout the 16 scenes, giving you instant recall of any previously saved settings, just like a backroom wardrobe of a broadway show! For those looking for a central control hub with a deep realm of control, Harlequin's Context is the right choice for you.
Please note: We would recommend reading through the User Manual for more information.