µFold Manual
Overview
The µFold is a collaborative design with David G. Dixon.
We looked very closely at some of the most loved timbre shaping circuits in classic synth
modules — analyzing not just their electrical implementations, but also how they sounded and
how efficiently they operated. µFold is an amalgamation of our knowledge and research, and is
designed to produce a wide range of timbres while utilizing the most versatile and intuitive set of
controls.
Wavefolding is a technique for reshaping waveforms that (as its name implies) actually folds a
wave’s peaks back toward center whenever those peaks exceed a certain threshold. Unlike a
typical distortion circuit that simply clips any waveform that exceeds some threshold (resulting in
increasingly harsh and uniform timbres), wavefolding creates all manner of complex
waveshapes with rich, subtle, intertwined harmonics. The addition of CV over the folding
parameters yields a shifting, otherworldly sweep of sonic texture that is both musical and
unique.
Combining a µFold with one of the Intellijel Dixie oscillators and either the Rubicon or Rubicon
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enables you to achieve the extremely rich palette of sounds normally associated with complex
oscillators, but with far greater flexibility and sonic depth. Add a filter, such as the Polaris or
Korgasmatron/Morgasmatron, and you’ll unleash some serious analog mayhem.
Features
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FOLDS control with CV input and dedicated attenuator.
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Thru-zero SYMMETRY control with bipolar CV input and dedicated attenuator.
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STAGES switch to select 2, 4 or 6 stages of folding.
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Trimmer on back to set the maximum drive amount in order to limit the range of the
timbre shaping to a more subtle amount if needed.
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DC-coupled inputs so you can also feed cv to be folded.
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