Qu-Bit — Mojave

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Qu-Bit Mojave Quickstart Manual (PDF)

Qu-Bit Mojave Eurorack Module Cheat Sheet

Overview:
Mojave is a live granular processor and stochastic event generator. Patch audio in, modulate the parameters, and sculpt grains (tiny audio snippets) for lush textures, glitchy rhythms, and evolving sonic landscapes.

🛠 Front Panel: Controls and Functions

Function	Type	Description	CV Range	Gate Threshold
Mix	Knob	Dry/Wet balance.	-5V to +5V
Tap/Clock	Button/Jack	Tap sets grain clock. External clock sync.		0.4V
Gen	Button/Jack	Manually generate grains.		0.4V
Rate	Knob	Grain rate (from very slow to audio rate).	-5V to +5V
Distribute	Knob	Rhythmic/random timing of grain trig (glitch/ratchet).	-5V to +5V
Structure	Knob	Algorithmic harmonic/melodic displacement (arpeggios, harmonies, etc).	-5V to +5V
Drift	Knob	Randomizes audio buffer position for each grain.	-5V to +5V
Whirl	Knob	Spatialization of grains	-5V to +5V
Gust	Knob	Left = feedback, Right = reverb amount	-5V to +5V
Size	Knob	Grain size & playback direction (left=reverse, right=forward)	-5V to +5V
Zone	Knob	Sets buffer position to sample grains from	-5V to +5V
Speed	Knob	Grain pitch (1V/oct tracking)	-5V to +5V
Window	Knob	Grain envelope shape selection	-5V to +5V
Lock	Button/Jack	Freezes buffer input; grains come from locked buffer only		0.4V
Freeze	Button/Jack	Loops current grains, halts new grain creation (buffer keeps refreshing)		0.4V

Modes/Functions (Color Indicated via LED/button):

Gen Mode (hold to cycle):
Erode (Blue): Auto generate grains per clock
Shear (Green): Audio-level triggered grains
Chisel (Gold): Grains only generated by trigger
Clock Mode:
Free (Blue): Rate knob smooth
Quantized (Gold): Rate knob is clock divider/multiplier
Sky Mode:
Dawn (Blue): Major scale; Day (Green): Minor; Dusk (Gold): Chromatic; Twilight (Purple): Free/no scale

🔌 Inputs & Outputs Reference

Audio Inputs:

Left Audio In
10Vpp (AC-coupled)
Normals to right if right is unpatched
Right Audio In
10Vpp (AC-coupled)

Audio Outputs:

Left Audio Out
10Vpp (DC-coupled)
Right Audio Out
10Vpp (DC-coupled)

CV Inputs (All -5V to +5V Range):

Mix
Distribute
Structure
Drift
Whirl
Gust
Size
Zone
Speed
Window
Rate

Gate/Trigger Inputs:

Tap/Clock (syncs to external clock): 0.4V threshold
Gen (generate grains): 0.4V threshold
Lock: 0.4V threshold
Freeze: 0.4V threshold

CV/Gate Output:

Dune Out (Default: 0V to +5V CV)
Behavior configurable via Narwhal app

USB Port:

For firmware update/configuration (use Narwhal app/website)

Onboard MEMS Microphone

Normalled to left input by default (switchable via button combo)
Modes: Normalled / Off / Summed (cycling via Clock Mode + Lock button)

🧩 Quick-Start Workflow

Plug into a powered case (14HP, 167mA).
Patch audio in (left, mono, or stereo).
Set Mix knob for balance.
Set Rate, Size, Zone, Structure, Whirl, Drift, etc, for desired sound.
Patch CVs to any parameter for dynamic animation.
Use Tap to set grain clock or sync to an external clock.
Mode select as needed (Gen, Clock, Sky).
Explore Lock/Freeze for creative buffer mangling.

🗒 Extra Tips

Input Level Adjustment: Hold Clock Mode + turn Mix to set mic gain.
Mic Modes: Hold Clock Mode + tap Lock to cycle.
Firmware/Settings: Use USB port and Narwhal config app for customization.

For more info and deep-dives: Full Manual: qubitelectronix.com
Generated With Eurorack Processor: https://github.com/nstarke/eurorack-processor