[**Mutable Instruments Braids v1.8 Manual PDF**](https://mutable-instruments.net/modules/braids/manual/)
# Mutable Instruments Braids 1.8 — Cheat Sheet
A compact reference for **Mutable Instruments Braids** digital macro-oscillator. Braids offers 45+ oscillator models with CV and manual controls for versatile synthesis.
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## Panel Overview
| Label | Name | Function |
|--------|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| A | LED Display & Encoder | Shows model/settings. Rotate: Select model/option. Press: Enter/confirm. |
| B | FINE | Fine frequency/coarse tune. |
| C | COARSE | Coarse frequency tuning. |
| D | FM Attenuverter | FM input amount (- to + polarity). |
| E | TIMBRE | Model-specific main timbre param (varies by model). |
| F | Timbre Attenuverter | CV depth/polarity for TIMBRE input. |
| G | COLOR | Model-specific secondary param (varies by model). |
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## Jack Reference
| Jack | Function | CV Range |
|---------|--------------------------------------------|---------------|
| **TRIG** | Trigger/reset for some models, excites percussive models, or triggers internal AD envelope | 0–5V (gate/trig) |
| **V/OCT** | Classic 1V/oct pitch CV input | 0–8V typical |
| **FM** | Frequency modulation input | ±5V |
| **TIMBRE** | CV input for timbre param | 0V = min knob, +5V = max |
| **COLOR** | CV input for color param | 0V = min knob, +5V = max |
| **OUT** | Audio output (model dependent amplitude) | N/A (audio signal) |
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## Synthesis Model Selection
- Rotate Encoder (A) to select model.
- Press Encoder to enter settings/options.
Common models:
- **CSAW** (Yamaha CS80 saw), notch via Timbre/Color
- **/\/|-_-_** (morph: triangle→saw→square→pulse)
- **FM, FBFM, WTFM** (2-op phase modulation, feedback, wild)
- **PLUK, BOWD, BLOW, FLUTE** (physical. Models = need TRIG or GATE)
- **WTBL, WMAP, WLIN, WTx4** (Wavetable/two-dim. wave scan)
- **DRUM, KICK, SNAR, CYMB, BELL, etc** (808 & physical drum models)
- **NOIS, TWNQ, CLKN** (Noise, twin peaks, random sample/hold)
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## Key Controls (Summary)
**Frequency Controls:**
- B: FINE — fine tune
- C: COARSE — coarse tune
**Synthesis Parameters:**
- E: TIMBRE — model-specific (e.g., morph, index, cutoff, etc.)
- F: Timbre Attenuverter — CV depth/polarity for TIMBRE
- G: COLOR — model-specific (e.g., symmetry, feedback, etc.)
**FM Control:**
- D: FM Attenuverter — mod depth/polarity for FM input (±)
**Model/Option Selection:**
- A: Encoder
- Rotate: browse
- Click: enter, select, confirm
- “WAVE” menu item: returns to model select
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## Voltage-Controlled Inputs
- **V/OCT** — Pitch (1V/oct standard, 0V is C0; transposable, quantizable)
- **FM** — Frequency modulation (attenuverter D sets depth/polarity; ±5V typical)
- **TIMBRE, COLOR** — CV (0V–+5V for full sweep; offset by panel knob positions)
## Outputs
- **OUT** — Main audio output; signal level is model-dependent
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## Menu Options (access via encoder press)
- **META**: Model selection via FM CV (for sequencing through models)
- **BITS, RATE**: Output bit-depth/sample rate
- **TSRC**: Select internal/external trigger/gate
- **TDLY**: Input trigger delay (for tracking fast CV/gate changes)
- **ATT, DEC**: Internal AD envelope settings (if used)
- **FM, TIM, COL, VCA**: Envelope routing amounts (to each param/amp)
- **RANG**: Tuning range (EXT, FREE, XTND, 440)
- **OCTV**: Octave shift
- **QNTZ, ROOT**: Pitch quantizer scale/root
- **FLAT, DRFT, SIGN**: Emulate analog tuning drift/imperfections
- **BRIG**: Screen brightness
- **CAL**: Calibration (see next section)
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## Calibration
1. Unplug FM input. Patch **V/OCT** input from a calibrated CV source.
2. Set FINE/COARSE to 12 o’clock.
3. Enter **CAL.** in menu, hold encoder 1s.
- Display: **>C2**. Send 1V, confirm.
- Display: **>C4**. Send 3V, confirm.
4. Done.
**TIP:** Use alternate interval for shifting COARSE knob calibration range.
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## Firmware Update
- Audio file to FM input, power-on holding encoder, follow on-screen prompts (_RDY, @SYN, @CRC).
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## Extras
- **ADC Debug Page:** Visualize incoming CV levels/polarities.
- **Scrolling Text:** Fun message display and editor.
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**Reference Links**
- [Official Mutable Instruments Braids Manual](https://mutable-instruments.net/modules/braids/manual/)
- [Generated With Eurorack Processor](https://github.com/nstarke/eurorack-processor)
This cheat sheet contains all key operational info for fast reference, with jack voltages, button/knob summaries, and quick steps for synthesis/model changes, calibration, and firmware. For deep menu details refer to the full PDF above.