WMD SSF — Facture
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WMD FRACTURE - CHEAT SHEET
Multi-Particle Percussion Synthesizer
Quickstart
- TRIG input = Play burst (applause, claps, snare, etc.)
- Use SURFACE knob to select "what's being hit" (23 types).
- Tweak DENSITY to increase/reduce the amount of particles.
- DECAY controls burst length (pair with TAIL for shape).
- PUNCH and FREQ sculpt/filter/tune the burst.
- SPREAD randomizes pitch and panning.
- REVERB for additional space.
- INF: Sustains particle stream until Density is changed.
Controls At-A-Glance
Knobs
| Name |
Function |
CV Input (Range) |
| DENSITY |
Particle generation rate. |
0–5V |
| SURFACE |
Selects among 23 particle/sample types. |
0–5V |
| DECAY |
Burst length (with TAIL for shape). |
0–5V |
| FREQ |
Alters burst spectrum/pitch or bandpass filter. |
0–5V |
| SPREAD |
Randomizes pitch + panning. |
0–5V |
Toggles/Switches
- TAIL (3 positions): Selects amplitude/probability/combination for burst shape
- I: Amplitude envelope
- II: Amplitude & probability
- III: Probability only
- PUNCH (3 positions): Selects filter/pitch processing
- I: Bandpass post-engine
- II: Filter + pitch (FREQ = both)
- III: Parallel bandpass & pitch (extra punch)
- INF (Infinite): Hold for endless particle stream. Press TRIG or DECAY to "burst" density.
Other Controls
- REVERB: Toggles between Room and Hall reverb types.
- TRIG: Fires a burst.
- ACC: Accents burst (with high TICK).
- TICK: Triggers single particle sample.
Jacks Reference
Inputs
| Jack |
Function |
Impedance |
Voltage / Type |
| TRIG |
Burst trigger input |
100kΩ |
Gate, 2V Schmitt Trigger |
| ACC |
Accent input |
100kΩ |
Gate |
| TICK |
Single particle trigger |
100kΩ |
Gate, 2V Schmitt Trigger |
| DENSITY |
Controls Density |
100kΩ |
0–5V CV |
| SURFACE |
Selects Surface/sample type |
100kΩ |
0–5V CV |
| DECAY |
Controls Decay |
100kΩ |
0–5V CV |
| FREQ |
Controls frequency/filter |
100kΩ |
0–5V CV |
| PITCH |
Pitch control (overrides FREQ pitch section) |
100kΩ |
0–5V CV |
| SPREAD |
Controls Spread |
100kΩ |
0–5V CV |
Outputs
| Jack |
Function |
Impedance |
Voltage |
| OUT L |
Left audio/Mono |
220Ω |
20Vpp max |
| OUT R |
Right audio |
220Ω |
20Vpp max |
Essential Notes
- All CV inputs sum with the corresponding knob.
- Burst pitch variance & panning: Use SPREAD and/or PITCH input.
- PITCH input disables FREQ’s pitch effect—use for full external control.
- All triggers/gates fire on rising edge above 2V.
- Use OUT L alone for mono operation.
- Max audio output voltage: 20Vpp.
- Latency: ≤1.0ms
Example Patch (Claps → Applause)
- Patch gate from sequencer to TRIG.
- Patch L+R OUT to two mixer channels.
- Set SURFACE to center for classic claps. DENSITY low-medium, short DECAY.
- Crank DENSITY + DECAY + SPREAD for crowd applause. Try INF mode!
Specs
- Size: 8hp, 38mm deep (with cables)
- Power: +61mA / -17mA
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