DivKid Mutes mk2 is the successor to the 4-channel performance mute module, which was developed in collaboration with Befaco. It has better circuitry and a 1U option.
For several years now, Ben Wilson, also known as DivKid, has not only been a successful synth YouTuber but also a module developer. He collaborates closely with other Eurorack companies that engineer and produce his modules. The module development adventure began in February 2019 with the popular Mutes, a performance mute module in collaboration with the Barcelona-based company Befaco.
After six years on the Eurorack market, we have a successor. The DivKid Mute mk2 is the successor and is now also available in a 1U format.
DivKid Mutes mk2
The Mutes Mk2 (4HP) retains its thoughtful yet straightforward concept. Befaco Mutes mk2 features four channels (4 in/4 out) with mute switches in between, allowing you to mute signals on the fly. Like the original, it can handle CV and audio signals.
The new version features improved circuitry based on VCA technology, providing greater precision in both modulation and audio applications while retaining the well-loved click-free muting response of the original.
Each channel features the same three-position switch: momentary, where the signal passes through but the switch springs back to the center when released; OFF (muted); or ON. The LEDs on each channel, used to visualise the signals, are also onboard again.
The module is a perfect tool for performance, as you can quickly bypass a modulator or hide parts of your tracks/sounds in no time. The buffered and cascading normalising of the inputs also allows you to split them into groups of signals to multiple destinations.
New for the DivKid Mutes mk2 is a 1U version. It ships in the box with a new 1U format panel and banaut tool, allowing the user to swap the module from the standard 3U Eurorack format to a sideways-mounted module in 1U. Both versions need the following current specs: +12V:40mA, -12V:15mA.
First Impression
The original Mutes is a very popular module for quickly adding performance capabilities to your rack. I expect the new version to be just as popular, and it’s great that there’s now a 1U version.
DivKid Mutes mk2 is available now in an assembled (114,95€) and DIY version.
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