the wiard modular system

What are the Wiard modules?

The Wiard modules form an integrated analog modular synthesizer system. They are intended to be used as a set. There is no problem interfacing them to existing equipment, but they are designed to provide a synergistic set of functions when used together. The designs incorporate virtually every operating feature from every modular designed to this point. In addition, quite a few new features have been developed that are not available from any other system. Many features have been taken from dance music technology and married with features from the avant-garde.

The physical packages may include more than one electrical "module" inside the package. This allows the set of six physical package to support 22 separate electrical modules and supplys a very powerful and complete synthesis system.

The 300 Series Modules :

Model
Number
Name
Description
321

The Sequantizer

An eight-stage, CV stage-selectable sequencer / quantizer
331

The Envelator

A dual, voltage-controlled envelope and chaotic function source
341

The Classic VCO

A classic, pure analog VCO.
342

The Waveform City

An analog VCO with digital (PROM-based) waveshaper. 256 waveforms with custom design software
351

Omni Filter

A voltage-controlled, multi-mode, multi-output analog filter. Expensive limited edition.
352
 The Borg Filter A dual Vactrol-based multi-mode filters, lowpass gates and 2 LFOs
361

The Mixolator

A dual VCA/panner/modulator module.
371
 Woggle Bug

A dual random voltage and tone source
 

GENERAL MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

  • Signal inputs are >50K nominal impedance and accept +/-10 volt (+20 dbv) inputs.
  • Signal outputs are <1K nominal impedance and supply +/-5V (+10 dbv) audio outputs and 10V control voltage outputs.
  • Module Face panel: 2.83"(1/6 of 17") x 10.5"(6U) x 0.100" AL blue anodized with white silkscreen.
  • Patch connectors are 3.5mm normally closed mini-jacks arranged as a 4x5 (20) matrix on 5/8" centers.
  • The 3.5mm jack unit is a PC sub-assembly with DIP jumpers to the main assembly.
  • Modules can be firm-wired together by means of back panel jumpers, lot's of holes..
  • Another sub assembly provides a carrier for indicator LED's.
  • Uses standard +/- 15 volt linear supplies. Other internal voltages derived from onboard regulators.
  • Power is suppled via rear mounted 5 pin DIN connector (uses standard DIN cables) non-MIDI terminal assignments are used.
  • This system automatically provides star power and ground distribution , which reduces crosstalk between modules.
  • Modules will stand alone on desktop, no exposed main PC board (Jack Board and LED board are exposed).
  • Potentiometers are inside of enclosure, reduces problems with contamination.
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: Yes
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: 100%
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