Introducing The Wave Transformer Transfiguration Oscillator Eurorack Module from EarthQuaker Devices

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The Wave Transformer – Transfiguration Oscillator is EQDs second Eurorack Module. An all-analog, vintage voiced, voltage-controlled oscillator device, it features a wave shaping method that it is different from other complex units that are solely based upon classic wave-folding or filtration. With over 8 octaves of accurate pitch tracking and 7 simultaneous wave outputs, Wave Transformer can yield countless variations of the morphed waveform, by combining its novel circuit with Hard Sync, Soft Sync, Linear FM and Exponential FM.

The Wave Transformer is a complex single oscillator with 7 audio outputs. Its method of wave shaping differs from other complex oscillators in that it is not based upon classic wave folding such as is common in West Coast synthesis, or filtration such as is common in East Coast synthesis.

Main Features:

Oscillator Eurorack Module
100% Analogue Circuit
Over 8 octaves of pitch tracking starting from A-1 (13.75Hz), covering more than the full range of a traditional piano keyboard
7 simultaneous waveform outputs.
Dedicated attenuators/attenu-verters for each CV input
Exponential and Linear Frequency Modulation inputs.
Hard and soft sync inputs
Pulse width control between 0% and 100%.
Fixed -1 octave 25% duty cycle sub-octave pulse output
Sub Square output switchable between 1 and 2 octaves down
Complex Source Mute switch allows simultaneous control of volume and timbre up to audio rates via the Transform CV input.
Reverse Voltage Protection
Over-current protection on all outputs
Skiff friendly – protrudes less than 25.4 mm behind the panel with the power header installed
Width: 20HP
Current Draw: 90 mA max from the +12v rail, 90 mA max from the -12v rail
Standard 10-pin Eurorack power connector with a marking to notate the negative pins

This analog, vintage-voiced, voltage-controlled oscillator features over 8 octaves of accurate pitch tracking. Its 7 simultaneous wave outputs include a unique Complex output. This strange and novel output varies between a simple waveform (triangle, unless you patch a signal into the Shape Insert jack) and a complex transformation of the harmonic structure of the original waveform. It contains a unique mixture of the fundamental frequency, odd order harmonics, even order harmonics and subharmonics.

The module’s Transform control morphs from a basic waveform through many strange iterations into a complex, gnarled mass of audio mutations at the Complex output using an asymmetrical multi-differential audio transmutation circuit. You can yield countless variations on these permutations by combining this novel circuit with Hard Sync, Soft Sync, Linear FM and Exponential FM.

Additionally, you can mute the source waveform to use the circuit as a harmonic gate/VCA, rendering the Wave Transformer a voice unto itself. If that is not enough, there is a Shape Insert that allows you to transform external oscillations and modular-level audio sources.

The Wave Transformer Eurorack Module is available from Audio Distribution Group now! GBP ERP: £205 

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