DESKTOP INSTRUMENTS
Perkons HD-01 BLACK
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Features
- 4 hybrid voices (digital sound engine and analogue multimode filter with overdrive)
- 8 controls per voice
- External trigger inputs for each voice
- Individual voice outputs
- Individual FX sends and returns
- Master FX send and return
- 64 kit and 64 pattern memory + additional memory on the SD card
- Built-in BBD emulation and a compressor
- Modulation LFO with morphing waveforms; up to 8 modulation destinations per voice
- 4 track sequencer, 4 time divisions and 4 time multiplications per track
- Per-step ratchets and probabilities
- Shuffle & groove settings for each track
- MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
- Dimensions: 315mm x 454mm x 90mm (including knob height)
- Weight: 3.7 kg
PĒRKONS features four sonically versatile hybrid voices (digital sound engine + analogue multimode filter with overdrive) and a sequencer with simultaneous control over all four percussion tracks.
Each voice has 3 sound engine modes, an HP/BP/LP filter and 8 controls for nuanced sound design, including an internal BBD FX send. All voice parameter settings can be saved as KITS. To add dynamics to the performance, parameter automation is implemented and a modulation LFO can be assigned to all parameters.
For a real thunderstorm, integration with external gear is considered - each voice has a dedicated trigger input, individual output, and FX send and return with 6.3mm jack sockets, along with extensive MIDI implementation. All voices are summed and run through a built-in compressor.
Time to ride the skies!
We are pleased to see the enjoyment the PĒRKONS has brought to users worldwide over the past two years! To celebrate its success we have decided to transform the beast by giving it a new demeanour – a timelessly black finish to match our other instruments and to visually complement the dark aesthetic that has become synonymous with Erica Synths modules and desktop instruments all over the world.
Be sure to download the latest firmware update to unlock new features and improvements. Learn more HERE.
Manuals book
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User manual — Dec. 20, 2024English
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User manual — April 25, 2024Chinese
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User manual — March 25, 2024Japanese
Updates refresh
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1.2.2 firmware — Oct. 6, 2025minor bug fixes
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1.2 firmware — Dec. 18, 20241.2 firmware for Pērkons HD-01
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1.1.1 firmware — Nov. 29, 20231.1.1 firmware for Pērkons HD-01 with "pattern reload" hotfix
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1.1 firmware — Nov. 24, 20231.1 firmware for Pērkons HD-01
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1.0.2 firmware — Oct. 10, 20231.0.2 firmware for Pērkons HD-01
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1.0.1 firmware — Sept. 19, 20221.0.1 firmware for Pērkons HD-01
Downloads cloud_download
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Perkons Kit Pack 2 — May 18, 2025Kit pack 2 by Hrtl. Replaces original samples!
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Pērkons 1.2 configuration sheet — Oct. 10, 2023Pērkons 1.2 configuration sheet
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Pērkons Kit Pack 1 — March 2, 2023Pērkons Kit Pack 1
FAQ question_answer
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I downloaded the firmware file, but it appears to be corrupted when I try to open it on my computer?This is happening because you are trying to open the .img file on your computer - it is not designed to be recognized by your computer, but by the PĒRKONS itself - it has to be placed on the SD card. To install it, connect the SD card of the PĒRKONS to your computer, open the root directory (simply open the SD card - this is the first window you see) Place the .img file here and eject the SD card. Make sure the PĒRKONS is turned off and re-insert the SD card - mind the orientation when connecting it, the golden connectors of the card should be facing upwards (it is upside-down). Power on the PĒRKONS while holding down all four trigger cherry keys on the right side of the sequencer rows - you will see the sequencer rows briefly illuminate and the first and third rows sequentially light up, followed by the second and fourth rows - you will then see the sequencer steps and the PĒRKONS will be in normal operation mode - the update has been installed.
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Where can I find the factory SD content of the PĒRKONS?There are no factory pattern or kit presets - the PĒRKONS ships blank. We have since released two kit packs (but no patterns) that you can install. Each one has 32 kits made by HRTL. You can find them in the DOWNLOADS section above.
