{"product_id":"wmd-skorpion","title":"WMD SKORPION WAVEFORM REANIMATOR : DISCONTINUED","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__info ord-7 product__description wb-break-word  rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"true\" class=\"expandable-content p-relative o-hidden js-expandable-content expandable-content--expandable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter five years of conceptualization, development, stress, company destruction and relocation, redesign, existential questions, prototyping, and willpower, WMD’s Skorpion is ready to decimate and reanimate whatever you throw at it -- creating goosebump worthy sounds you’ve never heard before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkorpion is the epitome of WMD's ethos, \"New Sounds, Maximum Experience\".  Painstakingly designed UI, all the CV I\/O and controls you could ask for, and a broad spectrum of subtle to 100% NOT subtle swarms of harmonics, chaos, and character.  This module is packed full of features to provide continuously explorable fun whether you are experimenting or meticulously crafting a sound that is 100% yours. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkorpion builds on William’s long pedigree of experimental module designs, exploring a new method of wavefolding using thresholds and target voltages to control a powerful vector core. The design process has been very technically challenging, using high speed cmos and precise analog design with hybrid digital overlay for a solid UI. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkorpion is an 8-stage analog wavefolder that allows you to precisely mangle simple waveforms into complex shapes with a fun, hands on fader interface.  Taking the concept many steps further, internal modulation sources allow for macro animation of multiple parameters simultaneously, creating rich, evolving harmonic movement never heard before in hardware.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkorpion is in the 9th and final prototype phase, nearing readiness for production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the difficulty in projecting the future with parts sourcing, tariffs, etc, Skorpion will be produced in one very limited run, based on demand seen in preorders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is expected to ship in September or October, however, this may be delayed depending on the state of tariffs and parts procurement. Pre-Orders are price locked and will not be affected by ever changing politics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to follow us on Instagram and Youtube for more information! Official videos to follow, but not until the next prototype revision. @WMDevices. Youtube.com\/WMDevices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SHAPE and SLOPE controls allow for smoother or harsher added harmonics, and the 1V\/OCT CV input is required for tracking timbre across notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrols the input gain of the signal, causing it to hit each of the eight \u003cspan\u003eTHRESHOLDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecausing a reversal in the output at each point. The signal can be driven towards one of three \u003cspan\u003eTARGETs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5V, the Sliders, or the signal at the \u003cspan\u003eCLIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ejack (normaled from \u003cspan\u003eIN\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSLOPE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrols the baseline rate of the output, the higher the slope, the higher the harmonics. The overall slope rate is modified by 1V\/OCT and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHAPE\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIFT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the classical vertical shift that makes the wavefolder sound like a chorus with subtle modulation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHAPE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a feedback control affecting the slope rate of the wavefolder. Eight different sources are available for feedback. The SYM switch decides whether the modulation is applied symmetrically when above or below 0V. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOUTPUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrols whats at the output jacks, the DRY signal, the WET signal, or a mid side stereo processed WIDE signal. WIDE is generated using a second vector core with a variable short delay. If all THRESHOLDS are inactive, a gate is normaled here. The intention being that if the input signal is too low to cause any folding, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOUTPUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecircuit is pulled DRY so that you never get silence from the Skorpion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEQUALIZE THOLDs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eswitch disables the sliders and forces an equally spaced threshold more akin to classic wavefolders. Modulation is disabled in this mode. Also controllable with a jack. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTARGET ORDER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edetermines which slider is selected when the threshold is activated. Basically, it allows for a different order on the way up as way down producing pleasingly different timbres when using the sliders for target. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSYNC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas three modes, OFF in the center. HARD which resets the vector core to 0V at every zero crossing of the input waveform. and SOFT which vectors core toward 0V at the current rate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHALT IF TARG=0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emakes the vector core draw a horizontal line if the TARGET slider for that threshold is at 0 (fully down). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANIMATION - Sliders, Spring Action Switch, and Macro Envelope: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere are 13 total internal modulation sources. A primary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMACRO ENVELOPE\u003c\/span\u003e, eight (8) Threshold LFOs, and four (4) CV modulators that normal to the FOLD, SLOPE, SHIFT, and SHAPE attenuverters. The CV modulators can be LFOs or Envelopes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe switch rests in the center, making the sliders control the \u003cspan\u003eTHRESHOLDs\u003c\/span\u003e. When held to the left, the sliders set the \u003cspan\u003eTARGETs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen held to the right, the sliders control the \u003cspan\u003eMACRO SETUP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edetailed below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMACRO ENVELOPE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an Attack\/Hold\/Release style envelope. A gate here will start the envelope, lighting the LED blue, while the envelopes level will glow red.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe times for Attack and Release are controlled in the \u003cspan\u003eMACRO SETUP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emode by the first two sliders. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMACRO ENVELOPE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodulates the amplitude of all LFOs. If the CV modulators are set as envelopes, then the gate will start the envelopes, but they otherwise operate independently. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMACRO SETUP:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eParameters are modified in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMACRO SETUP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby holding the switch to the right and moving respective sliders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMacro Envelope's Attack Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMacro Envelope's Release Time\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThreshold LFO Amount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreshold LFO Rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold LFO\/ENV Rate\/Time - CV(5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlope LFO\/ENV Rate\/Time - CV(6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShift\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLFO\/ENV Rate\/Time - CV(7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLFO\/ENV Rate\/Time - CV(8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvelope Times are shortest at the bottom of the slider and longest at the top. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLFO Rates are slowest at the bottom of the slider and fastest at the top. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFold, Slope, Shift, and Shape modulation can be either an LFO or an Envelope. To change modes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eENV: Hit the bottom then the top within 0.5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLFO: Hit the top then the bottom within 0.5 seconds. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLFOs can be disabled by moving the slider to the bottom. Envelopes can not be disabled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput jacks not yet mentioned:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis signal goes to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTARGET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrol, and is the destination voltage. Use another waveform here to overlay\/interleave something different than the input waveform. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRGT MOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealways modulates the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTARGET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eregardless of the pot setting. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSYM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eswitch controls whether the waveform is applied symmetrically or asymmetrically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHLDS\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapplies weighted CV to all \u003cspan\u003eTHRESHOLDS\u003c\/span\u003e. Meaning the CV is 100% for THLD8, 50% for THLD7, 25% for THLD6, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHLD 1 \u003c\/span\u003eapplies CV just to \u003cspan\u003eTHRESHOLD 1\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRGTs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapplies CV to all\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTARGETS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eequally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHALT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estops the vector core from changing voltage. It has a normal from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHALT IF TARG=0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eswitch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput jacks not yet mentioned:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABS(IN)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a full wave rectifier, outputting the positive only version of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esignal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG(IN\u0026gt;0)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoutputs a gate if the input signal is positive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRGTs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoutputs the chosen\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTARGET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the sliders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIFF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoutputs the vector core's difference between target and current voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+-G(DIR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoutputs a +5V signal if the vector core is going positive, and a -5V signal if the core is going negative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOUNT\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoutputs a staircase waveform of the number of active\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHRESHOLDS\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoutputs a weighted staircase (R2R network) of the number of active\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHRESHOLDS\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDELAY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a raw output of the delayed vector core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOUT L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOUT R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare stereo main outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__info ord-8 product__extra-info product__extra-info--icon_blocks\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rw r-gap-20 r-gap-md-36\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-card__heading mb-12 d-grid gap-16 gap-md-24\"\u003e\n\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"36\" width=\"36\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M11 21V3H13V21H11Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6.51562 17.5V6.5H8.51562V17.5H6.51562Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M15.4824 17.5V6.5H17.4824V17.5H15.4824Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M19.9668 14V10H21.9668V14H19.9668Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M2.0332 14V10H4.0332V14H2.0332Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 m-zero\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hide-empty text-block\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field-array\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eAnalog Vector Core Wavefolder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003e8 Stage Equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003e16 reversal points (8 positive and 8 negative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eMacro Animation over Fold, Slope, Shape, Shift, and all eight Thresholds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eSingle Macro Gate Input to control Animation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003e12 internal LFOs, 5 internal envelopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eMono to Stereo Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eProprietary vector based delay core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eWet\/Dry\/Wide Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eLow Frequencies stay Mid. Wide forces high frequencies to sides of stereo field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003e1V\/Oct Tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eEasy to learn single sub-layer for advanced controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eHard\/Soft sync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eShape control with eight feedback sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eTons of utility outputs and CV inputs for endless experimentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eBlack or Silver Panel Option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-card__heading mb-12 d-grid gap-16 gap-md-24\"\u003e\n\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"36\" width=\"36\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9.14648 15.0711L18.9247 5.29291L20.3389 6.70712L9.14648 17.8995L3.66119 12.4142L5.07541 11L9.14648 15.0711Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 m-zero\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hide-empty text-block\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field-array\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003e20HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003e38mm Depth (with power cable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003ePower: +200mA, -160mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eLFO rate: 0.0016Hz to 6Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"metafield-single_line_text_field\"\u003eENV time: 0.05s to 600s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WMD","offers":[{"title":"BLACK","offer_id":44455041663149,"sku":"","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"SILVER","offer_id":44455041695917,"sku":"","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/3449\/7197\/files\/WMDScorpion1.09Render.webp?v=1747056816","url":"https:\/\/www.detroitmodular.live\/products\/wmd-skorpion","provider":"Detroit Modular","version":"1.0","type":"link"}