WMD LEGION A Legion of Waveforms Awaits Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- WMD
Table of Contents
WMD LEGION A Legion of Waveforms Awaits
DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
The Alpha in the pack. In addition to the traditional waveforms commonly found in analog oscillators, Legion has a unique saw wave section. Inspired by the oscillator in the Alpha Juno synthesizer, we’ve added what we call “windows” to the saw wave output. A window is essentially a negative pulse in the center of the saw wave, creating an overtone to the classic waveforms sound. Use the switch to add more windows, creating a more complex high end. Then, use pulse- width modulation to really bring this effect to life by increasing and decreasing the size of the windows with an external CV source such as an LFO. This effect really adds teeth to the waveform. In addition to the above, Legion also has an output called Swarm, which is essentially an analog supersaw. For this output, we start with a saw wave and then use seven DAC LFOs to modulate the phase of multiple reset points within the original. What this does is create the illusion of multiple saws being stacked on top of eachother, slightly going in and out of tune with each other. Control the intensity of the unison effect with the detune knob, and switch on up to seven LFOs with the Timbre switch for a powerful, detuned supersaw effect that remains 100% analog. Legion also hosts a sub-oscillator with switchable octave and Saw, Triangle, Square, and PW waveforms, a first in Eurorack in that it also fully reacts to Thru-Zero FM! A Thru-Zero sub oscillator that’s not just a square wave. Legion is obsessively engineered and uses efficient switching power supplies to keep the power consumption and heat down resulting in significantly greater tuning stability than its predecessor. The analog circuitry in Legion is the largest engineering challenge WMD has faced, and the result is by far the most advanced compact oscillator ever created. Legion is all analog signal generation, using digital control systems. The engineering advancements of Legion were directly affected by the semiconductor shortage resulting in a 600 piece limited run. Thank you for your purchase and your support in making the dreams of artists world wide more achievable.
SPECIFICATION
- Size: 8hp
- Depth: 38mm (with cables)
- PCB Height: 112mm
- Power: +70mA, -58mA
- Frequency Range: LFO of ~2 minutes to 8kHz baseline. CV extends well beyond.
- Tuning: 7 Octaves minimum +- 2 cents. 8 Octaves nominal.
- Memory:
- Front panel settings save to EEPROM: Saves settings after 1 minute of button press inactivity.