befaco/rampage

Rampage

Befaco

Befaco's take on the Serge/Buchla ramp generator: two voltage-controlled integrators (lag processors/slew limiters) with slope detectors, analogue logic functions, and flexible patch-programmable function generator/processor capabilities.834

Capabilities 8

Envelope Followerenvelope-follower
Channel A can be used as an envelope follower with adjustable response to rising and falling parts, using MIN as the envelope output.834
Envelope Generatorenvelope-generator
Can generate AD, ASR, and more complex ADSR-style envelopes using gate/trigger inputs and rise/fall faders.834
Function Generatorfunction-generator
Dual Serge/Buchla-style ramp generator (two voltage-controlled integrators) producing rise/fall functions usable as envelope, LFO, or slew.834
LFOlfo
In cycle mode produces LFO waveforms including square (from RISING/FALLING), triangle (equal RISE/FALL), and sawtooth (minimum RISE fader). Supports hard and soft sync.834
Lowpass Filterlowpass-filter
Can function as a basic low-pass filter; set RANGE to high (fast/small dot) and adjust RISE/FALL sliders to control cutoff.834
Slew Limiter / Portamentoslew-limiter
Built around two voltage-controlled integrators (lag processors/slew limiters) with independently CV-controllable rise and fall times and variable waveshaping.834
Slope Detectorslope-detector
Each channel has RISING and FALLING gate outputs that detect when the output signal is rising or falling. When used with external signals, the lag processor speed must be matched to the incoming signal speed.834
Voltage-Controlled Oscillatorvco
Dual VCO capability in cycle mode with square, PWM, saw, log, exp, and triangle shapes; supports hard and soft sync.834

Jacks 21 — 10 in / 11 out

NameSignalVoltageDescription
Inputs (10)
CH1 CYCLEgateGate input that inverts the CYCLE switch state. Does not trigger the rampage — only toggles cycle mode.834
CH1 FALL CVcvCV input for voltage control of fall time, equivalent to the Fall fader.834
CH1 INmixedSignal input for CV or audio. Insert a gate to convert it into an AD envelope with sustain.834
CH1 RISE CVcvCV input for voltage control of rise time, equivalent to the Rise fader.834
CH1 TRIGGtriggerTrigger input that starts the internal function generator. In cycle mode can be used as hard sync.834
CH2 CYCLEgate834
CH2 FALL CVcv834
CH2 INmixed834
CH2 RISE CVcv834
CH2 TRIGGtrigger834
Outputs (11)
B>Agate≤10VComparator output: outputs 10V when channel B's output is greater than channel A's output.834
CH1 EOCtrigger≤10VEnd of Cycle: outputs a short 10V pulse each time the internal function generator reaches 0V. Does not work with external signals.834
CH1 FALLINGgateSlope detector output: outputs gate only during fall times.834
CH1 OUTmixed834
CH1 RISINGgate≤10VSlope detector output: outputs 10V gate when the channel output is rising.834
CH2 EOCtrigger≤10V834
CH2 FALLINGgate834
CH2 OUTmixed834
CH2 RISINGgate≤10V834
MAXmixedAnalog OR / Peak Follower: compares outputs of both channels and outputs the maximum value at any time.834
MINmixedAnalog AND: compares outputs of both channels and outputs the minimum value at any time.834

Parameters 12

NameTypeRangeBehavior
CH1 CYCLE SwitchswitchSelects between One Shot mode (stops when fall reaches 0V) and Cycle mode (re-triggers when fall reaches 0V, acting as a function generator). One shot and cycle modes can only be re-triggered during the falling state.834
CH1 FALLfaderControls fall time using the same principle as the Rise fader.834
CH1 RANGEswitchThree-position switch selecting speed range: High (small dot, audio rate), medium, Low (big dot, LFO/long envelopes).834
CH1 RISEfaderControls rise time. Fader up = longer rise time. As fader increases, frequency decreases in cycle mode or when used as a low pass filter.834
CH1 SHAPEknobChanges the integrator's response curve from exponential to linear or logarithmic.834
CH1 TRIG ButtonbuttonManually triggers (initialises) the internal function generator for channel A.834
CH2 CYCLE SwitchswitchSelects between One Shot mode (stops when fall reaches 0V) and Cycle mode (re-triggers when fall reaches 0V). One shot and cycle modes can only be re-triggered during the falling state.834
CH2 FALLfaderControls fall time using the same principle as the Rise fader.834
CH2 RANGEswitchThree-position switch selecting speed range: High (small dot, audio rate), medium, Low (big dot, LFO/long envelopes).834
CH2 RISEfaderControls rise time. Fader up = longer rise time. As fader increases, frequency decreases in cycle mode or when used as a low pass filter.834
CH2 SHAPEknobChanges the integrator's response curve from exponential to linear or logarithmic.834
CH2 TRIG ButtonbuttonManually triggers (initialises) the internal function generator for channel B.834

Firmware history 0 versions

No firmware history recorded.

References 2

  1. [834]
    Rampage User Manualmanual
    verified 2026-05-23
  2. [835]
    Befaco Rampage product pageproduct_page
    verified 2026-05-23