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Wave Folders, Wave Multipliers, etc.

2007-05-08 by Dave P.

Hi all,

I've been looking for an MOTM format Wave Multiplier / Wave Folder / 
Wave Wrapper type module for quite a while and I'm wondering if 
someone here can help me out. I have found a few of these, but most 
are not MOTM format and more importantly, most don't sound like the 
module I'm looking for. 

I'm looking for one that sounds clean and musical, sort of like clean 
digital FM sweeping or like the Nord Modular WaveWrapper module or 
like the middle section of a Serge Wave Multiplier module (even 
harmonics). Most of sound clips I've heard on the various web sites 
(for example Bridechamber and Bananalogue WVX) sound like very harsh 
distortion boxes, most suitable for NIN-type music or SciFi sound 
design. The one that sounds most like what I'm looking for can be 
heard here, at the Yusynth site: 
http://yusynth.net/Modular/index.html
Click on the Wave Folder module about half way down & you'll get a 
page that has some audio clips.

But this YuSynth module is strictly DIY. I have no problem building 
kits (I built all of my MOTM modules) but I'm not interested in 
fabricating my own PCBs and front panels. 

So does anyone have any leads on something like this, either fully 
assembled or in full kit form? Ideally it would be a simple single-
width module, very similar in size & appearance to the YuSynth module.

Thanks much,

Dave P

Re: [motm] Wave Folders, Wave Multipliers, etc.

2007-05-08 by Jason Proctor

the CGS wave multiplier is based on the middle section of the Serge 
wave multiplier -

http://cgs.synth.net/modules/cgs29_wave_multiplier.html

disclaimer: haven't heard one, have a PCB but haven't built it yet!

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>Hi all,
>
>I've been looking for an MOTM format Wave Multiplier / Wave Folder /
>Wave Wrapper type module for quite a while and I'm wondering if
>someone here can help me out. I have found a few of these, but most
>are not MOTM format and more importantly, most don't sound like the
>module I'm looking for.
>
>I'm looking for one that sounds clean and musical, sort of like clean
>digital FM sweeping or like the Nord Modular WaveWrapper module or
>like the middle section of a Serge Wave Multiplier module (even
>harmonics). Most of sound clips I've heard on the various web sites
>(for example Bridechamber and Bananalogue WVX) sound like very harsh
>distortion boxes, most suitable for NIN-type music or SciFi sound
>design. The one that sounds most like what I'm looking for can be
>heard here, at the Yusynth site:
>http://yusynth.net/Modular/index.html
>Click on the Wave Folder module about half way down & you'll get a
>page that has some audio clips.
>
>But this YuSynth module is strictly DIY. I have no problem building
>kits (I built all of my MOTM modules) but I'm not interested in
>fabricating my own PCBs and front panels.
>
>So does anyone have any leads on something like this, either fully
>assembled or in full kit form? Ideally it would be a simple single-
>width module, very similar in size & appearance to the YuSynth module.
>
>Thanks much,
>
>Dave P
>
>
>
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Re: [motm] Wave Folders, Wave Multipliers, etc.

2007-05-08 by Richard Brewster

I second the endorsement of the CGS Wave Multiplier.  Here's a picture 
of mine:

http://www.pugix.com/bottom-cabinet-lower.htm#wavemultiplier

Unfortunately, I do not yet have a sound file for it on my website.  
It's a very nice timbre modulator.  The "Grinder" section is a clipping 
module and nothing too special.  The Multiplier section really sounds 
good.  Elby Designs has a parts kit:

http://www.elby-designs.com/ken-stone/ken-stone.htm

Richard Brewster

Jason Proctor wrote:

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> the CGS wave multiplier is based on the middle section of the Serge 
> wave multiplier -
>
> http://cgs.synth.net/modules/cgs29_wave_multiplier.html
>
> disclaimer: haven't heard one, have a PCB but haven't built it yet!
>
>
>
>   
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I've been looking for an MOTM format Wave Multiplier / Wave Folder /
>> Wave Wrapper type module for quite a while and I'm wondering if
>> someone here can help me out. I have found a few of these, but most
>> are not MOTM format and more importantly, most don't sound like the
>> module I'm looking for.
>>
>> I'm looking for one that sounds clean and musical, sort of like clean
>> digital FM sweeping or like the Nord Modular WaveWrapper module or
>> like the middle section of a Serge Wave Multiplier module (even
>> harmonics). Most of sound clips I've heard on the various web sites
>> (for example Bridechamber and Bananalogue WVX) sound like very harsh
>> distortion boxes, most suitable for NIN-type music or SciFi sound
>> design. The one that sounds most like what I'm looking for can be
>> heard here, at the Yusynth site:
>> http://yusynth.net/Modular/index.html
>> Click on the Wave Folder module about half way down & you'll get a
>> page that has some audio clips.
>>
>> But this YuSynth module is strictly DIY. I have no problem building
>> kits (I built all of my MOTM modules) but I'm not interested in
>> fabricating my own PCBs and front panels.
>>
>> So does anyone have any leads on something like this, either fully
>> assembled or in full kit form? Ideally it would be a simple single-
>> width module, very similar in size & appearance to the YuSynth module.
>>
>> Thanks much,
>>
>> Dave P
>>
>>

Re: [motm] Wave Folders, Wave Multipliers, etc.

2007-05-08 by Mark

I would like to recommend the CGS Tube VCA Timbre modulator for three reasons:

1) It sounds like what you want.  From what I've heard it is very
warm and smooth sounding, it's largely voltage controllable, and it
can produce asymmetric distortion.  One would fit nicely in 1U with
four knobs and four jacks.

2) You can get the PCB's from Ken Stone, and even though a complete
kit is not available, it is a very simple circuit.  If you eliminate
the LED's, it only uses three active components: two dual op-amps,
and one tube.

3) I'm planning on building one, so I would like to get a bunch of
guys interested, so we can save money on buying a bunch of panels :)



On 5/8/07, Dave P. put forth:

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>
>I'm looking for one that sounds clean and musical, sort of like clean
>digital FM sweeping or like the Nord Modular WaveWrapper module or
>like the middle section of a Serge Wave Multiplier module (even
>harmonics). Most of sound clips I've heard on the various web sites
>(for example Bridechamber and Bananalogue WVX) sound like very harsh
>distortion boxes, most suitable for NIN-type music or SciFi sound
>design. The one that sounds most like what I'm looking for can be
>heard here, at the Yusynth site:
>http://yusynth.net/Modular/index.html
>Click on the Wave Folder module about half way down & you'll get a
>page that has some audio clips.
>
>But this YuSynth module is strictly DIY. I have no problem building
>kits (I built all of my MOTM modules) but I'm not interested in
>fabricating my own PCBs and front panels.
>
>So does anyone have any leads on something like this, either fully
>assembled or in full kit form? Ideally it would be a simple single-
>width module, very similar in size & appearance to the YuSynth module.