The Kassutronics Wavefolder Eurorack module is a powerful tool for sound sculpting and synthesis. This eight-hp module features voltage-controlled wavefolding, as well as controls for symmetry and overdrive. With its rich range of timbres and integrated VCA, the Kassutronics Wavefolder is an ideal choice for electronic music producers and performers looking for unique and dynamic sounds.
The voltage-controlled wavefolding feature of the Kassutronics Wavefolder allows for complex and nuanced sound manipulation. By taking an incoming signal and folding it back upon itself, the module creates new harmonics and overtones. This results in a wide range of timbres, from subtle distortion to extreme overtones and harmonics.
The symmetry and overdrive controls offer further sound shaping potential. The symmetry control adjusts the amount of folding, allowing for asymmetrical wavefolding and further harmonic complexity. The overdrive control increases the amount of distortion, adding grit and texture to the sound. With these controls, users can create intricate and dynamic sounds that evolve over time.
The Kassutronics Wavefolder also features an integrated VCA, allowing for further sound manipulation and control. The expansion points for extra CV inputs offer even more opportunities for modulation and sound shaping.
With its all through-hole construction, the Kassutronics Wavefolder is a high-quality, reliable module that can be used in a variety of musical contexts. Whether used on its own or in combination with other modules, the Kassutronics Wavefolder is a powerful tool for creating unique, dynamic sounds.
Example Usage
If you're just getting started with the Kassutronics Wavefolder Eurorack module, start by connecting an oscillator to the input and a filter to the output. Then, start playing with the symmetry and overdrive controls to adjust the shape and character of the sound. Slowly increase the input volume and adjust the modulation with the integrated VCA and expansion points, being mindful of the rich range of timbres available. Experiment with different combinations of controls to discover the dynamic sound sculpting capabilities of the wavefolder.
To add some extra flavor to a lead synth sound, patch your oscillator output into the Kassutronics Wavefolder input and then adjust the symmetry and overdrive controls to taste. Use an envelope generator to automate the cutoff frequency of the Wavefolder's integrated VCA for some added rhythmic interest. Try using an LFO to modulate the symmetry control and see how the harmonics of the waveform shift and evolve over time.
Further Thoughts
One interesting way to use Kassutronics Wavefolder Eurorack module is to patch an LFO into the symmetry control input while sending an audio wave from an oscillator to the wavefolder input. This will cause the waveform to fold at a rate determined by the LFO and create a complex and evolving timbre. Using the integrated VCA to control the amplitude of the signal going into the wavefolder, and the overdrive control to add harmonics, the result is a dynamic and rich sound that can be further tweaked by additional modulation sources. This technique is one example of the possibilities that Kassutronics Wavefolder offers for sound sculpting and waveshaping.