Power Curve Waveshaper

Ahead of the curve.

Warp 1 is a new breed of analogue waveshaper. Rather than being based on the inherent properties of transistors and diodes, it precisely implements a mathematical relationship between input and output, governed by a variable power function.

Like a beam of light travelling through a lens, straight waveform segments are bent into ‘hollow-sounding’ concave or ‘driven-sounding’ convex curves. The degree of curvature is determined by the exponent control, while the scale parameter determines the ‘depth’ of the curving action.

A precision clipper on the output adds adjustable clamping of the positive and negative parts of the waveform. In conjunction with the absolute value switch, this allows Warp 1 to be used as a half or full wave rectifier: useful for limiting CV ranges, or as an audio octave-up effect.

Flipping the mode switch from ‘direct’ into the ‘hyper’ setting exposes Warp 1’s dark side, where its exponent turns negative and the outputs resemble hyperbolic curves. Dual summed inputs, an inverted signal output and a polarity comparator gate output round out Warp 1’s signal processing capabilities.

From subtle timbral colouring to wild hyperbolic distortion, Warp 1 provides a level of control that’s unprecedented in waveshapers, combining meaningful parameters, clear LED indication, complete voltage control and DC to supersonic operation.

Mod Wiggler thread: https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=296216

https://joranalogue.com/warp-1/