Joranalogue Audio Design Cycle 5

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Joranalogue Audio Design Cycle 5

Joranalogue Audio Design

Cycle 5

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599875
Model: Cycle 5
Price: $218.90

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This Cycle 5 is a fantastic little workhorse for anyone needing a core, characterful oscillator in their modular system. Joranalogue’s analog sound is instantly recognizable, and the Vari-Wave functionality gives it a bit more personality than a standard oscillator. It’s perfect for sound designers and experimental musicians who value a warm, classic tone within a compact module.

Product Description

  • Joranalogue Audio Design Cycle 5
  • Eurorack Module
  • Analogue Vari-Wave oscillator
  • 7-Stage octave selector switch
  • Control for fine tuning and switch for transposing by a fifth
  • Vari-Wave controller with CV input for stepless fading from sine to triangle and sawtooth to square wave with pulse width modulation
  • Switchable LFO mode
  • Two exponential pitch and FM inputs (1 V / oct.) and reset input
  • Waveform outputs for sine
  • triangle
  • sawtooth
  • square/pulse and Vari-Wave
  • Power requirements: 75mA (+12V) / 70mA (-12V)
  • Width: 6 HP
  • Depth: 30 mm
PROS
  • • Joranalogue's signature warm, analog character shines through.
  • • The Vari-Wave controller offers genuinely unique and expressive timbral shifts.
  • • Compact 6HP footprint makes it ideal for space-constrained racks.
  • • The octave selector provides excellent pitch range flexibility.
CONS
  • • 75mA draw can be significant, impacting power budget.
  • • Limited waveform shaping options compared to more complex oscillators.
  • • The small controls might be fiddly for those with larger fingers.

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Key Features

Type Analogue Vari-Wave Oscillator Module
Waveforms Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Square/Pulse, Vari-Wave
HP Width 6
Depth 30 mm
Power Draw 75mA (+12V) / 70mA (-12V)
CV Inputs Two exponential pitch (1V/oct), FM, Vari-Wave control, Reset

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's more nuanced; it smoothly blends between waveforms, offering a richer, evolving soundscape than simple PWM’s on/off modulation.
Yes, Joranalogue oscillators are known for their excellent tracking, and this one maintains good stability throughout the full octave range.
Absolutely, the Vari-Wave and the available waveforms are well-suited for creating evolving drones and atmospheric soundscapes.

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