Bastl Instruments Buddy

MUSICAL FEATURES

Buddy is a 4ch stereo mixer module that supports hybrid environments.

Channels A/B are optimized for Eurorack sources (mono or stereo) with a +6dB (x2) boost range. Channel C/D is a line-level preamplifier that can boost your signal up to +20dB (x10). In addition, the LEFT side terminal of channels C/D also supports the TRS mini stereo terminal, so it is also possible to directly input a desktop synthesizer (KASTLE, etc.).

All channels use high-quality, low-noise NE5532 operational amplifiers, and gain adjustment allows for a wide range of adjustments, from a clean sound to a drive sound with beautiful overtones (if you use too much input). Also, if you want to increase the number of channels, you can build a larger mixer by chaining multiple Buddies by connecting them with jumper cables on the board.

• Channels A+B
• DC coupling
• 100k input impedance
  
• Gain ×2 / +6dB,
  
• The left channel input is normalized to the right channel (left channel input
• If you connect it, signals will be supplied to both L and R sides.)
  
  
• Channels C+D
  
• AC coupling
  
• 10k input impedance
  
• Gain ×10 / +20dB
  
• Supports stereo TRS 3.5mm mini jack input (simply input the mini stereo jack on the left channel side to connect to the L/R mix bus), or can be used as two regular MONO inputs
  
  
• Soft clipping “ZENER” circuit (10vpp mixdown stage)
  
• Adopts NE5532 operational amplifier (low noise preamplifier)
  
• Output impedance 1k ohm
  
• Multiple units can be chained by connecting jumpers on the board (L/R inputs, L/R outputs)