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Erica SynthsAcidbox III Stereo Polivoks VCF

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Erica Synths Acidbox III Stereo Polivoks VCF
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Acidbox III is a tabletop stereo analog filter processor built around a Polivoks lowpass/bandpass VCF and the original-style programmable operational amplifiers named in its design. Shared cutoff and resonance work across both channels, with self-oscillation available at higher resonance settings. An analog overdrive circuit, syncable eight-waveform LFO, and envelope follower give incoming audio several ways to animate the filter. It can run a mono source through both sides because the right input is normalled to the left.

Erica Synths Acidbox III Stereo Polivoks VCF product detail
Product studyErica Synths Acidbox III Stereo Polivoks VCF

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Adding synchronized LFO or envelope-following filter movement to stereo audio sources.
  • Using a mono source through the stereo processor via the normalled right input.
  • Controlling cutoff, bypass, or tempo from compatible external control hardware.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01

Shared cutoff and resonance

One cutoff control and one resonance control address both stereo channels together.

Detail 02

Configurable CTRL IN

It can accept a bypass footswitch, cutoff CV, LFO sync trigger, or an unpowered expression pedal.

Detail 03

Envelope attenuverter

Envelope-following cutoff modulation can be set for normal or inverted response.

Detail 04

Input and modulation level support

Input signals and modulation CV are specified up to 20V peak-to-peak.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The outputs are balanced left and right connections.
  2. 02Expression-pedal support is specified for unpowered Roland-compatible and Korg-compatible pedals.
  3. 03The supplied universal AC/DC adapter supports 110V to 220V.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does Acidbox III accept a mono signal?

Yes. Its right audio input is normalled to the left input for mono sources.

02Which filter modes are available?

It offers stereo lowpass and bandpass Polivoks filtering.

03Can a footswitch control it?

Yes. The configurable control input supports a single or dual footswitch for bypass and tap tempo.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

6 detailsPickups & controls
Footswitch Support
Single or dual footswitch for bypass and tap tempo
Cutoff Control
Manual cutoff knob and CV control
Resonance Control
Shared resonance control for both channels
Control Input Compatibility
Unpowered expression pedals, Roland-compatible and Korg-compatible
Filter Mode Switch
Lowpass and bandpass selection
Control Input
Configurable control input for bypass footswitch, cutoff CV, LFO sync or expression pedal
1 detailsPlayability
Neck Shape
U
1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
5 detailsConnections & power
Input Signal Level
Up to 20V peak-to-peak
Audio Inputs
Left and right audio inputs, right input normalled to left for mono signals
Audio Outputs
Balanced left and right audio outputs
Input Gain
Adjustable input gain up to +20dB
Power Supply
Universal AC/DC adapter 110V to 220V
3 detailsSize & weight
Envelope Modulation Depth
Attenuverter with normal and inverted response
Weight
1.54
Dimensions
7.28 inch x 5.51 inch x 2.17 inch
12 detailsOther
Tap Tempo
Tap tempo button for LFO synchronization
Filter Type
Stereo lowpass and bandpass Polivoks VCF
Model
Acidbox III
Envelope Follower
Built-in envelope follower with rate control
Filter Core
Original Polivoks programmable operational amplifiers
Resonance
Self-oscillation capable
Modulation Cv Level
Up to 20V peak-to-peak
Lfo Sync
External trigger sync 0V to +5V
Product Type
Analog filter stereo processor
Lfo
Syncable LFO with 8 waveforms
Master Modulation
Global modulation level control for LFO and envelope follower
Overdrive
Built-in analog audio overdrive circuit

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