EarthQuaker Devices EQD Wave Transformer Eurorack Transfiguration Oscillator Instruction Manual

June 16, 2024
EarthQuaker Devices

EarthQuaker Devices EQD Wave Transformer Eurorack Transfiguration

Oscillator Instruction Manual

EarthQuaker Devices EQD Wave Transformer Eurorack Transfiguration
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Hey, what’s up? Congratulations on your purchase of The Wave Transformer Transfiguration Oscillator. The Wave Transformer is a voltage-controlled oscillator with vintage voicing and over 8 octaves of precise pitch tracking. It has 7 simultaneous wave outputs, including a special Complex output.

The Transform control transmutes from a basic waveform through many strange iterations into a complex, twisted mass of audio mutations at the Complex output. You can produce countless variations on these permutations by combining this new circuit with Hard Sync, Soft Sync, Linear FM and Exponential FM. Additionally, you can mute the source waveform to use the circuit as a harmonic/ VCA gate. If that wasn’t enough, it has a Shape Insert that allows you to transform external oscillations and modular-level audio sources.

Special thanks to Angela Kolenc, Jamie Stillman, Julie Robbins, Luke Zollinger, Karl Vorndran and Jon Sonnenberg. Without your support, none of this would be possible. –Joshua Kolenc, Designer de modules e autor do manual

NOTICES

ELECTRICAL DANGER! IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR HANDLING MAY RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION OR DAMAGE TO YOUR MODULE, EURORACK ENCLOSURE OR OTHER MODULES. ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AND DISCONNECT THE EURORACK ENCLOSURE OR POWER SUPPLY BEFORE INSTALLING A MODULE. MAKE SURE TO COVER ALL EMPTY RACK SPACES WITH
BLANK PANELS.

HIGH SIGNAL LEVELS! THIS DEVICE HAS THE CAPABILITY OF PRODUCING MODULAR SIGNAL LEVELS ABOVE +/-10 VOLTS. USE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT  AS HIGH SIGNAL LEVELS MAY DAMAGE YOUR AUDIO EQUIPMENT OR YOUR HEARING!

EARTHQUAKER DEVICES DOES NOT IMPLY OR ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSON OR DAMAGE TO ANY DEVICE OR OBJECT AS A RESULT OF THE  USE OF THIS MODULE.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY EARTHQUAKER DEVICES LLC COULD VOID  THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE  WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  •  Horizontal dimension: 20HP
  • Maximum depth: 25.4 mm / 1 inch
  • Power consumption: 90 mA max. +12V rail /90 mA max. -12V rail
  • Standard 10-pin Eurorack power connector with marking to note negative pins
  • Skiff compatible – less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) remains behind panel with power connector installed

WE RECOMMEND USING A HIGH  QUALITY, LOW NOISE POWER SUPPLY.

INSTALLATION

  1. Shut down and disconnect the Eurorack case or power supply and allocate 20HP of empty space in the system.
  2. Connect the 10-pin end of the included ribbon cable to the power pin on the back of the module so that the red stripe on the cable faces the words “Red Stripe” printed on the circuit board. Connect the 16-pin end of the ribbon cable to the bus board of your Eurorack enclosure according to the enclosure or bus manufacturer’s specifications. Position the cable correctly, otherwise it may cause damage to your module or system.
  3. Secure the module to the rails with chassis-compatible mounting screws and cover any remaining open space with blank panels.

PANEL CONTROLS

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OUTPUTS

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Use the Complex Source panel control to mute the source wave will cause the Complex output to be silent if the Transform panel control is fully counterclockwise and no CV is present at the Transform CV input. This allows the Transform circuit to act as a harmonic/VCA gate. It will go from quiet to increasing harmonic complexity as panel control or CV input increases.

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Modulating the Pulse Width CV input can produce many interesting harmonic movements and variations.

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GUARANTEE

We will repair any of our devices for as long as the company exists. There is never a charge unless the circuit board needs to be replaced due to user- caused damage such as an unsuccessful non-factory repair, incorrect power supply, reverse voltage, modification, water damage, etc. Access www.earthquakerdevices.com/support to ask questions or initiate a warranty claim.

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