Pladask Elektrisk Stereo ROM is a new 12HP experimental, anti-simulation reverb module for Eurorack with three original algorithms.
At the end of August, Norwegian developer Pladask Elektrisk released the exciting experimental time-based effects module Stereo Dradd.
Now, Pladask Elektrisk is expanding its portfolio with another effects module called Stereo ROM. Again, experimental and original.
Pladask Elektrisk Stereo ROM
Stereo ROM is a new 12HP experimental reverb module for Eurorack. According to Pladask Elektrisk, Stereo ROM is based on the DRAUME effect pedal and follows the same concept by exploring artificial reverberations.
Can a space sound dry, old, veiled or broken? Reverberation is typically associated with physical spaces or objects. A hall reverb should conjure the mental image of a hall, but what ambiance comes to mind when presented with intentionally artificial reverberation?
ROM combines post-reverb processing with decay and system clock control to break the spatial illusion.
On the table are three original so-called anti-simulation algorithms. HALL is an artificial, thinly veiled “hall” reverb with a maximum decay of 10 minutes.
Then, the FRAME algorithm has its origin as a true attempt at simulating a piano frame. The developer describes it as a cold, lifeless decay, almost devoid of character, with absolutely no pre-delay.
At higher decay settings, you can achieve unique spectral freeze results. At minimum decay, there is no reverb at all, and you can work with the FM, AM, and texture functions.
The third and last algorithm is Grain, a granular Synthesizer engine with two simultaneous grains per channel that is based on random grain shufflings with regenerated all-pass filters.
A highlight of this algorithm is that each channel is differently tuned to get better stereo width results. For example, the AM function and the grain shuffling function have independent random generators, giving you different results on each channel.
Hands-on Control
All three algorithms can be fully tweakable via the interface using knobs and without menu diving. Algorithms can be set easily using the switch in the middle. Each algorithm has six distinct parameters.
Mix is a dry/wet mix control, while decay sets the duration of the reverb decay. Further, the clock sets the clock frequency of the digital signal processor system from 12kHz to 48kHz. This affects the character and behaviour of the reverb.
Additionally, three other parameters are somewhat unusual for a reverb processor. FM sets the random system clock modulation depth that produces a random vibrato effect.
AM is a random amplitude modulation depth and adds a kind of flickering uncertainty to the reverb dynamic. TXT simultaneously adds low-pass filtering and an oddly pleasant digital distortion post-reverb.
On the connection side, you have a stereo in and out on 3.5mm mono sockets, a sum output that combines the processing of the two channels, and CV outputs for the clock, FM, AM, TXT, and decay function.
First Impression
Many modules feature classic effects like reverb, spring, and shimmer, and each new module follows the same pattern. The Stereo ROM is a refreshingly different stereo reverb module with very original reverb algorithms that have distinct characters with sparkling and distorted moments.
Pladask Elektrisk Stereo ROM is available now for $285. The developer is currently not shipping the module to Europe due to the new GPSR regulation.
More information here: Pladask Elektrisk
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