Klavis Twin Waves MKII (Black) - Voltage-Controlled Dual VCO/LFO/Random [Three Wave Music]

Voltage-controlled Dual VCO/LFO/random

• Two oscillators independently set as VCO, LFO, or random generator
• Features in VCO mode:
• • V/Oct tracking over 10 octaves with octave selection
  • Through zero and linear FM
  • Sub-octave output
  • Hard & soft synchronization
  • VCA control and CV algorithms selection
  • Quantizer with various scales
  • 20 algorithm-based synthesis types among:
  • • Wave shaping
    • Phase modulation
    • Phase positioning of multiple waves
    • Up to 5 stacked oscillators in tunable unison
    • Self-sync with phantom oscillator
    • Additive synthesis (7 waves)
    • Variable bit reduction (bit-crushing)
    • Ring modulator with its own 2nd oscillator
    • Noise with LPF, BPF, or resonant filter
• Features in LFO mode:
• • Simultaneous signal and trigger outputs
  • External wave synchronization
  • Clock controlled rate with voltage controlled multiplier and divider
  • CV and knob control of output level
  • Algorithm based wave engine with a selection of:
  • • Wave shaping
    • Phase modulation
    • Random levels and vectors (also Brownian)
    • Randomly spaced triggers and waves
• Display with contextual icons and instant reminder help text
• LEDs indicating potentiometer vs. value matching, switch settings and output signals
• Automatically saved settings for instant recall at power on
• Firmware update by playing an audio file via the front panel
• Compact and skiff-friendly module

This MKII evolution brings a redesigned layout, additional knobs for more hands-on fun and semi-modular cross-patching between sections.

All of the original features are present: a top selection of synthesis techniques, each with their key parameter directly at hand, enriched by a full set of complementary features.
More than ever the Twin Waves is versatility at its best.

MKII vs. first version What is kept and what is new?

• Same width (8hp)
• Same price
• All TW v1 capabilities and features retained
• Three dedicated modulation gain pots
• Semi-modular cross-section patching
• Thinner design - all fits on a single PCB

Whereas the original Twin Waves required +/-5V signals to benefit from full scale modulation, the new version requires less and has gain knobs for all 3 modulation inputs.
These gain knobs are even more beneficial given that a normalling of the outputs to the other section's modulation input(s) allows creative results without requiring extra patching.
This offers an easy and creative access to "complex oscillator" fun and cross modulation LFO and chaos craziness..

Using the outputs does not break their normalling; this avoids using a "multiple" when the output signal should go both inside and outside the module.

The dedicated Square1 output of the first oscillator is normalled to the global sync/clock input. This allows synchronizing the second oscillator both for audio and LFO/random purposes.

Mechanical DimensionsmminchesEurorack Height 128.40 5.06 3HE Width 40.40 1.59 8HP Depth behind panel
(no supply cable inserted) 21.00 0.83   Supply Supply railCurrent draw +12V 52mA -12V 17mA +5V 0mA