VU RGB

RGB VU Meter

The 2HP Eurorack VU Meter Module offers a compact and efficient way to monitor audio signals within your modular synthesizer setup. This module features a 10-pixel RGB LED strip that provides clear, real-time visual feedback of your signal levels. The LEDs shine through a transparent PCB panel, adding both functionality and a subtle aesthetic touch to your rack.

Key Features:

Real-time Signal Visualization: The module uses a 10-pixel RGB LED strip to accurately display the amplitude of audio signals in real-time.

Multiple Color Schemes: Select from 25 different color schemes to match your visual preferences and functional needs.
Three-color Audio Schemes with Clipping (5x): Different segments of the LEDs indicate safe levels, moderate levels, and clipping above 5V.
0-5V Voltage Schemes (5x): Cover the entire LED range to display voltage levels from 0-5V with smooth color transitions.

Colorful Audio Schemes without Clipping Indication (5x): Various smooth color transitions for aesthetic signal display without specific clipping indicators.
0-10V Voltage Schemes (5x): Each LED represents 1V, covering the range from 0-10V.
Single Color VU Schemes with Clipping LEDs (5x): Single color for safe levels and red for clipping above 5V.

Voltage Measurement Ranges:

Standard Range (0-5V): Suitable for regular voltage measurements.
Extended Range (0-10V): For higher voltage measurements with each LED representing 1V.
Audio Schemes: Include a clipping range for signals above 5V.
Inactivity Mode: The module enters a psychedelic mode with smooth color transitions when no signal changes are detected for a specified duration.
Dot Mode: Option to light up only one LED at a time, indicating the peak signal level.
Button Control: A single button allows for easy switching between color schemes and toggling of Dot Mode. Long-press to switch modes, short-press to cycle through color schemes.
Memory Retention: The last chosen color scheme is saved in EEPROM, ensuring the module starts with the preferred scheme after power cycles.

Scheme List:
Three-color Audio Schemes with Clipping (5x)
Indicates safe levels, moderate levels, and clipping above 5V.
0-5V Voltage Schemes (5x)
Displays voltage levels from 0-5V across the entire LED range.
Colorful Audio Schemes without Clipping Indication (5x)
Smooth color transitions for aesthetic signal display.
0-10V Voltage Schemes (5x)
Each LED represents 1V, covering 0-10V range.
Single Color VU Schemes with Clipping LEDs (5x)
Single color for safe levels, red for clipping above 5V.
Specifications:

Width: 2HP
Current Draw: 50mA +12V, 4mA at -12V
Power Supply: Eurorack power (Doepfer standard)
LEDs: 10 RGB LEDs, NeoPixel compatible
Control: Single button for scheme selection and mode toggling
Panel: Transparent PCB panel

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