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Bifold

Intellijel

A dual-channel analog wavefolder combining a Buchla-inspired parallel 'deadband' folder (P channel) and a Serge-inspired serial folder (S channel), linked by a voltage-controlled crossfader with extensive CV, feedback, and routing options.958

Capabilities 2

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Dual-channel analog wavefolder: P channel uses a Buchla-style parallel deadband circuit; S channel uses a Serge-style serial circuit. Both are linked by a voltage-controlled crossfader.958
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Jacks 9 (6 in / 3 out)

NameSignalVoltageDescription
Inputs (6)
AUX INmixedAuxiliary input added to the P or S folder signal when the respective SYM-X-AUX switch is in AUX position. Normalled to the MIX output when unpatched.958
FOLD P CV INcv-10V to 10VCV input for controlling the amount of folding on the parallel wavefolder. Normalled to +5V internally when unpatched.958
FOLD S CV INcv-10V to 10VCV input for controlling the amount of folding on the serial wavefolder. Normalled to FOLD P CV IN when unpatched; normalled to +5V if neither is patched.958
IN PaudioAudio input to the parallel (Buchla-inspired deadband) wavefolder circuit.958
IN SaudioAudio input to the serial (Serge-inspired) wavefolder circuit. Normalled to IN P when unpatched.958
XFADE CV INcv-5V to 5VCV input for externally controlling the crossfade amount between the parallel and serial folders. Range ±5V, attenuvertable via the XFADE attenuverter.958
Outputs (3)
MIXaudioOutput of the crossfaded mix of the parallel and serial wavefolder circuits.958
OUT PaudioOutput of the parallel (Buchla-inspired deadband) wavefolder circuit.958
OUT SaudioOutput of the serial (Serge-inspired) wavefolder circuit.958

Parameters 12

NameTypeRangeBehavior
FOLDknobSets the initial amount of wavefolding applied to both the parallel and serial folders. When fully counterclockwise, no signal appears at outputs unless CV is applied or the FOLD attenuators are turned up.958
FOLD PknobAttenuator for the FOLD P CV input. When fully CW, full CV voltage controls parallel fold amount; fully CCW, CV is fully attenuated. When nothing is patched into FOLD P, internally normals +5V so this knob acts as a 0V (CCW) to +5V (CW) attenuator.958
FOLD SknobAttenuator for the FOLD S CV input. Works identically to the FOLD P attenuator but governs the serial folder circuit.958
PHASEswitchInverts the phase of the serial folder signal feeding the XFADE circuit, altering the sonic character at the MIX output and enabling ring modulation when the XFADE knob is centered.958
SYM-AUX PknobAttenuverter for the parallel folder's SYM or AUX signal. In SYM mode, scales a ±5V DC offset affecting fold symmetry; in AUX mode, attenuates/inverts the AUX IN signal added to IN P; has no effect when SYM-X-AUX P is in X position.958
SYM-AUX SknobAttenuverter for the serial folder's SYM or AUX signal. In SYM mode, scales a ±5V DC offset affecting fold symmetry; in AUX mode, attenuates/inverts the AUX IN signal added to IN S; has no effect when SYM-X-AUX S is in X position.958
SYM-X-AUX PswitchThree-position switch affecting the signal fed into the parallel folder: SYM adds a DC offset up to ±5V (controlled by attenuverter [5]) to modify wavefolding symmetry; X adds no external voltage; AUX adds the AUX IN signal (attenuated by knob [5]) to the IN P signal.958
SYM-X-AUX SswitchThree-position switch affecting the signal fed into the serial folder: SYM adds a DC offset up to ±5V (controlled by attenuverter [6]) to modify wavefolding symmetry; X adds no external voltage; AUX adds the AUX IN signal (attenuated by knob [6]) to the IN S signal.958
XFADEknobControls the crossfade balance between the P-side (CCW) and S-side (CW) inputs feeding the MIX output. When summed XFADE voltage is 0V or below, only the P channel is heard; at +5V only the S channel is heard; between 0–5V a blend of both.958
XFADE attenuverterknobAttenuverter for the XFADE CV input. Fully CW passes the full CV voltage; fully CCW passes the full inverse; at noon the CV is fully attenuated and has no effect on crossfade amount.958
XFADE PswitchSelects the source for the crossfader's P-side (CCW) input: FOLD OUT P (up) feeds the parallel folder output; IN P (down) feeds the raw parallel folder input, enabling wet/dry blending via the XFADE knob.958
XFADE SswitchSelects the source for the crossfader's S-side (CW) input: FOLD OUT S (up) feeds the serial folder output; IN S (down) feeds the raw serial folder input, enabling wet/dry blending via the XFADE knob.958

Firmware history 0 versions

No firmware history recorded.

References 2

  1. [958]
    Intellijel Bifold Manual (2021.08.15)manual
    verified 2026-05-25
  2. [959]
    Intellijel Bifold product pageproduct_page
    verified 2026-05-25