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Quick Reference for Patch, Logic, & Signal Processing
| Input | Type | Description | Voltage Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| X IN | 3.5mm jack | Main analog input (accepts CV, audio, gate, trigger, uni- or bipolar signals) | -10V to +10V |
| Y IN | 3.5mm jack | Secondary analog input (as above) | -10V to +10V |
| X Pad | Capacitive Touch | Normalled to X In if jack is unpatched. Touch-controlled (performance) analog voltage. | ~0V to +5V* |
| Y Pad | Capacitive Touch | Normalled to Y In if jack is unpatched. | ~0V to +5V* |
*Touch pad voltage dependent on skin contact and pressure.
| Output | Type | Description | Voltage Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analog Outs | Analog | 1:1 buffered X, 1:1 buffered Y, Inverted X, Inverted Y, (X+Y)/2, (X-Y)/2, Inverted (X+Y)/2, Inverted (X-Y)/2 | -10V to +10V |
| MIN | Analog | Minimum of X and Y (AND function for logic/gates) | -10V to +10V |
| MAX | Analog | Maximum of X and Y (OR function for logic/gates) | -10V to +10V |
| INV MIN, INV MAX | Analog | Min/Max with opposite phase | -10V to +10V |
| TZ CLIPPER, INV TZ | Analog | Through-zero clipper (unique wave/ring mod/XOR effect), and its inverse | -10V to +10V |
| Logic Gates (Gate) | Digital Gate | AND, OR, XOR, NOR, NAND, XNOR — logic gates output HIGH when analog outs above 0V (mirrored/not on lower hemisphere) | 0V (LOW), +10V (HIGH) |
| NOT Gates (Gate) | Digital Gate | NOT logic of each gate (lower hemisphere) | 0V (LOW), +10V (HIGH) |
| Trigger Outs | Digital Trigger | Fires on rising edge (main hemisphere) or falling edge (lower hemisphere) when gate crosses 0V | 10ms trigger |
| Control Location | Type | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear (PCB trimmers) | Trimmers | Calibration of thresholds for gate conversion (adjust if needed; usually set at factory) | Only adjust if malfunctioning |
| Touch Pads (Front) | Touch | Generates voltage when touched; replaces jack input when unpatched | Performance CV control |
| No knobs, buttons, or sliders on panel* |
*All core CV and gate manipulation occurs via patching, normalization, and external CV/utility modules.
Combine PEG, logic, and analog
- Standard Analog Combo:
- (X+Y)/2, (X-Y)/2, MIN, MAX
- Digital Logic Outputs:
- Gates for AND, OR, XOR, NOR, NAND, XNOR
- Triggers (rising and falling edge) both hemispheres
- NOT versions always mirrored on the lower row
Special Functions: - Clipping/Ringmod: TZ Clipper outs for unique analog XOR, ring mod, analog comparators - Envelope/Rectifier: Patch both X and Y with signal/inverted, use MIN, MAX for half/full wave rectification - VCA/VC Clipper: Patch signal and modulation envelope to X/Y, use TZ outputs for clamping/distortion - Oscillator: Self-patch XNOR gate back to input (with/followed by slew/LPF for frequency control) - Logic/CV/Gate Manipulation: Use MAX/MIN for window comparators, clock doubling, random rhythmic Gates with external S&H/noise
| Signal Type | Patchable Range |
|---|---|
| CV/Audio In/Out | Bipolar (±10V typical) |
| Gates/Triggers | 0V (LOW), 10V (HIGH) |
| Pads | 0V to ~+5V (touch) |
Review the manual PDF for detailed patch diagrams and example setups.