Voltage Module Behringer 1036 from 2500 Series — SAMPLE/HOLD/RANDOM

The Behringer 1036 SAMPLE/HOLD/RANDOM voltage module from the 2500 Series is a modular synthesizer module designed to generate sample-and-hold and random control voltages for Eurorack-compatible systems. It produces stepped and unpredictable voltages that can be used to modulate parameters such as oscillator pitch, filter cutoff, amplitude and LFO rate. The module is intended for integration into modular setups for sound design, experimental synthesis and live performance where controlled randomness and rhythmic variation are required.

Advantages

The module provides reliable sample-and-hold circuitry and random voltage generation in a compact format that fits modular racks. It offers stable clocking options and clear outputs for easy routing within a patch. Its behavior is suitable for producing stepped CV patterns, unpredictable melodic fragments, or modulation offsets that add motion and variation to patches without complex patching or additional processors.

Suitable for

• Creating stepped modulation for oscillators and filters
• Generating random voltages for evolving textures and sequences
• Adding rhythmic variation to LFOs and envelope-triggered events
• Live performance patches requiring controlled unpredictability
• Experimental sound design and synthesis research

Key specifications

• Function: Sample-and-hold and random voltage generator
• Compatibility: Designed for Eurorack-style modular systems
• Outputs: Stepped control voltage outputs suitable for pitch, filter, and modulation destinations
• Input: Clock/trigger input for sampling events and synchronization
• Form factor: Compact modular module for rack mounting

How to use

Patch a clock or trigger source into the module's clock/trigger input to control sampling rate. Route the module's control voltage output(s) to destination inputs such as oscillator pitch, filter cutoff, or VCA modulation. Adjust the clock source or external triggers to change the rate and character of the stepped voltages. Use the random output to introduce unpredictable changes or the sample-and-hold function to capture and hold incoming voltages from other modulation sources.

Usage recommendations

For stable rhythmic results, synchronize the module to a master clock or sequencer. When using the random output for melodic material, combine with quantizers or scale modules to restrict voltages to musically useful intervals. In live setups, route duplicate CV outputs to multiple destinations for coherent variation across oscillators or effects.