After Later Audio Peaks

After Later Audio Peaks at a glance

Peaks by After Later Audio is the 1:1 reincarnation of the popular mutable instrument Peaks, which functions as an envelope, LFO or drum synth. The module offers two channels that can be used simultaneously, either as an ADSR envelope, LFO, tap/clock LFO or bass drum/snare drum 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. In Split mode, channel 1 is controlled by knobs 1&2 and channel 2 by knobs 3&4, with a simplified 2-parameter control scheme. In Expert mode, both channels can be adjusted completely independently. The ALA Peaks come 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.