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5/3/2018
Warps

OVERVIEW

Evolved from the oscillator mixing section of Mutable Instruments' desktop hybrid synths, Warps is
designed to blend and combine two audio signals. A variety of cross-modulation methods - some of them
emulating classic analog circuits, some of them purely digital - are provided by the module. With Warps,
the cross-modulated sound can be sculpted with control voltages along 4 dimensions: by controlling the
amplitude and distorting the input signals, by smoothly scanning through the collection of modulation
algorithms, and by adjusting a timbre parameter controlling the brightness/harshness of the modulated
signal.
Most cross-modulation algorithms provided in Warps make the distinction between a carrier signal and a
modulator signal: the carrier signal will be filtered or modulated to acquire some of the characteristics of
the modulator signal. However, some other algorithms emulate symmetrical circuits and do not make such
a distinction (the underlying mathematical operation is commutative).
Since many classic cross-modulation effects work best when the carrier is a simple waveform - for
example, a sine wave for ring-modulation or a buzzing waveform simulating glottal pulses for vocoding -
Warps includes a digital oscillator offering a handful of classic waveforms. This internal oscillator tracks
V/Oct and will replace the carrier audio input - freeing up one oscillator in your system for other duties!

INSTALLATION

Warps is designed for Eurorack synthesizer systems and occupies 10 HP of space. It requires a -12V /
+12V supply (2x5 connector), consuming 5mA from the -12V rail and 110mA from the +12V rail. The red
stripe of the ribbon cable must be oriented on the same side as the "Red stripe" marking on the printed
circuit board.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
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  • Page 1 V/Oct and will replace the carrier audio input - freeing up one oscillator in your system for other duties! INSTALLATION Warps is designed for Eurorack synthesizer systems and occupies 10 HP of space. It requires a -12V / +12V supply (2x5 connector), consuming 5mA from the -12V rail and 110mA from the +12V rail. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be oriented on the same side as the “Red stripe”...
  • Page 2 5/3/2018 Mutable Instruments | Warps accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device meets the requirements of the following standards: EN55032, EN55103-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN62311. CONTROLS, INPUTS AND OUTPUTS A. Modulation algorithm. This knob selects which signal processing operation is performed on the carrier and modulator.

  • Page 3: Internal Oscillator

    5/3/2018 Mutable Instruments | Warps 5. 6. Carrier (1) and modulator (2) audio inputs. Warps expects modular-level signals (typically 10Vpp, up to 20Vpp). 7. Modulator output (1x2). This is the main audio output. 8. Auxiliary output. This output carries, when the internal oscillator is disabled, the sum of the carrier and the modulator, post VCA.

  • Page 4: Firmware Update Procedure

    5/3/2018 Mutable Instruments | Warps harmonically rich signals, the available waveforms are different: sine, triangle and sawtooth for the former, and sawtooth, pulse and low-pass filtered noise for the later. Some of the inputs, outputs or controls operate differently when the internal oscillator is enabled:...
  • Page 5 (equalizer, FX processor) is inserted in the signal chain. WARRANTY This product is covered by Mutable Instruments’ warranty, for one year following the date of manufacture. This warranty covers any defect in the manufacturing of this product. This warranty does not cover any damage or malfunction caused by incorrect use - such as, but not limited to, power cables connected backwards, excessive voltage levels, or exposure to extreme temperature or moisture levels.

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