After Later Audio 1U Pique

After Later Audio 1U Pique at a glance

Pique from After Later Audio is 1:1 the same as the popular Mutable Instruments Peaks module, but takes up only half the rack space. As an envelope, LFO or drum synth it is versatile for many tasks. The module offers two channels that can be used simultaneously, either as an ADSR envelope, LFO, tap/clock LFO or bass drum/snare voice. The trigger inputs require either a clock signal or gate/trigger, depending on the mode. In the (free-running) LFO, a Gate is only needed for a Reset. The high density of functions is implemented quite coherently with surprisingly few controls, thanks in part to the three control modes Twin, Split and Expert.

In Twin mode, channel 1 and 2 share the same parameters, but can be triggered independently of each other. In Split mode, channel 1 is processed with controls 1&2 and channel 2 with controls 3&4, in addition with a simplified 2-parameter control scheme. In Expert mode, both channels can be adjusted completely independently. The ALA Pique comes from the factory with the "Dead Man's Catch" firmware, which provides more and above all even more interesting modulations. On top of that, alternative Drum sounds are implemented, which are more FM and random oriented.