Joranalogue CYCLE 5 User Manual

INTRODUCTION
A small oscillator that packs a punch: that's the
best way to summarise Cycle 5.
At its heart lies a refined high-stability triangle
core voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), with
performance matching or exceeding that of
much bigger and costly oscillator modules.
Instead of a coarse frequency knob, a 7-position
octave switch is provided. This in combination
with a perfect fifth transposition switch and
factory pitch tuning,
exceptionally straightforward and musical VCO
to use: simply centre the fine tune knob, and the
module will be instantly tuned to reference C.
Meanwhile, its dual precision volt per octave
inputs add a great deal of versatility. For example,
one could be used for pitch sequencing and the
other as a generic exponential FM input, or both
sequenced together for transposition effects—
the dual inputs serving as a built-in precision
adder.
Sporting all the classic waveforms, ranging from
sine wave, triangle, saw and square/saw, as well
as a hard sync input and low frequency oscillator
(LFO) mode, Cycle 5 makes for a real workhorse
VCO. The novel trigonometric waveshaper results
in a very clean sine wave, ideal for sub bass duty.
Cycle 5's highlight however, is its vari-wave
feature. By adjusting the vari-wave knob, the
waveform on the matching output will smoothly
morph from sine, to triangle, saw, square and
finally a very narrow pulse. The vari-wave
parameter can be CV controlled, up to audio
frequencies for some intense timbres.
Equally at home as a modest modulation
companion to big VCOs, as being in the spotlight
in miniature or polyphonic systems, Cycle 5
might just be the most multi-talented tiny
analogue oscillator yet.
makes Cycle 5 an
CONTENTS
In the Cycle 5 box, you'll find:
 Product card, stating serial number and
production batch.
 16-to-10-pin Eurorack power cable.
 Mounting hardware: two black M3 x 6 mm
hex screws, two black nylon washers and a
hex key.
 The Cycle 5 module itself, in a protective
cotton bag.
If any of these items are missing, please contact
your dealer or support@joranalogue.com.
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CYCLE 5
VARI-WAVE OSCILLATOR