New Vintage Synthlab AWM-3 Wavefold Mixer Eurorack Module

Published on Jan 2, 2017 Vintage Synthlab

Playlist:

1. AWM-3 Demo #1 : Eurorack analog wavefold mixer module introduction to wave shaping

"First video to introduce the AWM-3 16hp Eurorack modular wave-shaping mixer. An essential tool and utility combined that will give you real-time analog signal processing and the ability to produce new and unique sounds. The AWM-3 is a 16hp Eurorack modular synthesis wave-shaping / wave-folding mixer with added features of compression and multiple mix modes, including matrix mix outputs. This video shows the basic setup for wave-folding."

2. AWM-3 Demo #2 : Eurorack analog wavefold mixer module compression feature

"The second demo for the AWM-3, a 16hp Eurorack modular synthesis wave-shaping / wave-folding mixer with added features of compression and multiple mix modes, including matrix mix outputs. In this video, we demonstrate the compressor feature."

3. AWM-3 Demo #3 : Eurorack analog wavefold mixer module LFO modulation to wave shaping

"The third demo for the AWM-3, a 16hp Eurorack modular synthesis wave-shaping / wave-folding mixer with added features of compression and multiple mix modes, including matrix mix outputs. This video shows one example of connection external modulation sources (LFOs in this case) and applying them to each wave-fold bias (CV input) for each wave-fold stage while in a triple-wave-fold configuration."

4. AWM-3 Demo-4 : Eurorack modular wave-shaping mixer module

5. AWM-3 Demo #5 : Stereo Chorus effect with wavefolding and matrix-mixing

Details on the module via VSL:

"AWM-3 - Analog Wavefold Mixer

Analog Wavefold Mixer Eurorack Module in 16HP

$279.00

The AWM-3 is an all analog, real-time, complex wave-shaping (triple wave-folder) 3-channel mixer module with added features of compression and multiple mix modes including matrix mixes. The combination of multiple access points (outputs of various mixes), wave-folding, and compression allow for an extremely wide array of signal processing, including complex chorus-like sounds.

All three channels are identical and can operate independently. They can also be cascaded (connected in series) to obtain double and triple wave-folding. The compressor at the front-end of each channel allows for not only unique wave-shaping, but the ability to send asymmetrical wave-shaped signals through multiple wave-fold stages while preserving a better managed signal process.

With individual outputs for each channel, a master mix (and master level control), as well as three matrix mix outputs as: “MIX 1+2” (1 OUT + 2 OUT), “MIX 2+3” (2 OUT + 3 OUT), “MIX 1+3” (1 OUT + 3 OUT), the AWM-3 is wave-shaper, signal processor, and multi-mode mixer.

Each channel has independent positive and negative control over wave-shaping, including CV inputs, CV attenuation, bias (wave-fold threshold), and level (wave-fold volume). Each channel also has a dry level control. Between the dry level, positive wave-fold level, and negative wave-fold level controls, many variations of wave-shaping are possible.

All CV inputs will accept LFO or audio-rate frequencies. The main signal path is DC-coupled. Each dry signal throughput can be amplified up to +6dB (2 times the input signal) and has a buffered output.

With the addition of a VCA inserted before the AWM-3 (i.e. VCO > VCA > AWM-3), dynamic wave-folding opens up a high degree of variation for automatic wave-shaping. Add the compressor stage, then new and complex sounds can be generated.

Input and Output jacks:

Input 1, 2, 3
Dry Level 1, 2, 3
Compression 1, 2, 3
Positive 1, 2, 3
Negative 1, 2, 3
Positive Attenuation 1, 2, 3
Negative Attenuation 1, 2, 3
Positive Bias 1, 2, 3
Negative Bias 1, 2, 3
Positive Level 1, 2, 3
Negative Level 1, 2, 3
Mix Out
Mix Level
Mix 1+2
Mix 2+3
Mix 1+3
Current draw: 63mA (+12V); 63mA (-12V); 0mA (+5V)"