expert-sleepers/disting-mk4

Disting MK4

Expert Sleepers

4HP multi-algorithm utility module with 112 algorithms covering oscillators, filters, envelopes, quantizers, delays, effects, audio/MIDI file playback from microSD, and more. Features a dot matrix display, encoder, Z knob with CV input, two CV inputs (X, Y), and two outputs (A, B).858

Capabilities 3

112-Algorithm Multi-Function Modulemulti-algorithm
112 algorithms across banks A-N covering oscillators, LFOs, filters, envelopes, delays, effects, quantizers, utilities, sample playback, MIDI utilities and more.858
MIDI I/Omidi-io
MIDI in and out on 4-pin expansion header (GT2). Supports MIDI/CV, CV/MIDI, MIDI clock, program change, CC control, and algorithm-specific MIDI. Uses 3.3V Low-Voltage Signaling.858
MicroSD Audio/MIDI Playbackmicrosd-playback
Plays 16-bit WAV (mono or stereo) and MIDI files from MicroSD card. Supports playlists, loop markers, multisampling, and various playback modes.858

Jacks 5 (3 in / 2 out)

NameSignalVoltageDescription
Inputs (3)
Xmixed—858
Ymixed—858
Z CVcv—858
Outputs (2)
Amixed—858
Bmixed—858

Parameters 37

NameTypeRangeBehavior
Attack shape (E-1)menu_setting0 – 32858
Attack time (E-4)menu_setting0 – 99858
Character (L-1)menu_setting0 – 5858
Delay time (L-5)menu_setting1 – 64858
Delay time multiplier (B-4)menu_setting-15 – 8858
Divisor (A-1)menu_setting1 – 12858
Feedback (B-4)menu_setting-1 – 32858
Feedback (L-1)menu_setting1 – 32858
Fine tune/enable sync (B-7)menu_setting-51 – 50858
Grain length (M-7)menu_setting0 – 99858
Length (F-5)menu_setting1 – 32858
LFO depth (L-5)menu_setting0 – 99858
Mix (B-4)menu_setting-33 – 32858
Mode (G-6)menu_setting0 – 5858
Octave shift (B-7)menu_setting-16 – 8858
Output mode (B-4)menu_setting0 – 2858
Pitch bend depth (G-7)menu_setting0 – 24858
Pulses pattern 1 (H-5)menu_setting1 – 16858
Release shape (E-1)menu_setting0 – 32858
Release time (E-4)menu_setting0 – 99858
Resonance (D-4)menu_setting0 – 31858
Sknob—Rotary encoder with push button. Used to navigate menu system and adjust algorithm parameters.858
Scale (A-6)knob—Z selects quantization scale (0-15: chromatic to harmonic minor). When Z positive, Y is transpose; when Z negative, Y is trigger.858
Size (L-1)menu_setting1 – 32858
Slew (A-1)menu_setting0 – 32858
Stages (L-5)menu_setting1 – 6858
Steps (C-1)menu_setting1 – 32858
Steps (H-5)menu_setting1 – 16858
Sum Mode (A-1)menu_setting0 – 2858
Tape length (D-2)menu_setting0 – 43858
Threshold (E-4)menu_setting-36dB – 0dB858
Transpose (G-7)menu_setting-48 – 48858
Trigger Mode (E-1)menu_setting0 – 2858
Wavetable (K-1)menu_setting0 – 99858
Y Offset (B-5)menu_setting-32 – 32858
Zknob—Controls some aspect of the current algorithm; function varies per algorithm. Also has a push button function used for tap tempo, knob recorder, or other algorithm-specific actions. Combined with Z CV input.858
Z Mode (A-1)menu_setting0 – 1858

Firmware history 1 version

VersionReleasedNotes
4.28—858

References 2

  1. [858]
    Expert Sleepers Disting MK4 User Manual v4.28manual
    source 858 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ● verified 2026-05-23
  2. [859]
    Expert Sleepers Disting MK4 product pageproduct_page
    source 859 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ● verified 2026-05-23