A precision 2D joystick controller providing vector control of two independent output sets (quadrant-based A–D and axis X/Y), quad crossfading/panning/routing of audio, CV gesture recording and playback, and two CV inputs with selectable Cartesian/Polar/Scan automation modes.1151
Capabilities 5
CV Sourcecv-source
Outputs X and Y provide 0–10V unipolar or ±5V bipolar CV from joystick position; outputs A–D provide 0–10V unipolar CV when inputs are unplugged.1151
LFOlfo
Joystick movements can be recorded up to ~4 minutes and looped for complex LFO-like or one-shot envelope-like playback, optionally synced to external triggers.1151
Four audio inputs are vector-mixed via internal VCAs with joystick position crossfading between them; summed MIX output available.1151
Quad Pannerquad-panner
Joystick position crossfades a signal to four outputs for quadraphonic panning, or routes it through four different processors.1151
Jacks 15 (7 in / 8 out)
Name
Signal
Voltage
Description
Inputs (7)
A IN
mixed
—
Audio or CV input routed through an internal VCA to the A output or MIX; normalled from nothing. IN B is normalled to IN A if nothing is plugged into IN B.1151
Syncs recording and playback start/stop times to incoming triggers; when nothing is connected, recording and playback begin immediately on button press.1151
Outputs a gate signal, either manually via the Manual Gate button or automatically when the joystick is in motion (when SENSE is on). Gate is high (+5V) while condition persists.1151
MIX OUT
mixed
—
Summed output of all four internal VCAs (A–D); useful as a 4-input vector mixer/crossfader output.1151
X OUT
cv
—
Outputs a CV corresponding to joystick X-axis position (or recorded/CV-controlled value); switchable between unipolar 0–10V and bipolar ±5V via Polarity switch.1151
Y OUT
cv
—
Outputs a CV corresponding to joystick Y-axis position (or recorded/CV-controlled value); switchable between unipolar 0–10V and bipolar ±5V via Polarity switch.1151
Parameters 13
Name
Type
Range
Behavior
ABCD button
button
—
Three-state button (identical behavior to XY button) governing how A/B/C/D and MIX outputs are affected: LIT = joystick/recording + CV IN; FLASHING = joystick only; UNLIT = CV IN only. State saved to memory approximately every 30 seconds.1151
CV 1 Input attenuverter
knob
—
Scales and optionally inverts CV 1 input. Fully clockwise = full effect; noon = no effect; fully counterclockwise = maximum inverted effect.1151
Two-axis precision joystick that controls X/Y CV outputs and/or ABCD/MIX VCA levels. Movements can be recorded and played back. Can generate gate signals when SENSE is on.1151
LOOP button
button
—
Three-state button: UNLIT = one-shot playback; LIT = continuous loop; FLASHING = play-once then re-arm for next trigger. Toggle on/off with quick-press; toggle between LIT and FLASHING states with press-hold.1151
Manual Gate button
button
—
Sends a gate to GATE OUT for as long as it is held; independent of the SENSE switch. Manual gates are recorded during recording sessions.1151
MODE button
button
—
Cycles through three CV input modes: Cartesian (CV1=X, CV2=Y), Polar (CV1=rotation, CV2=radius), and Scan (CV1=timeline position, CV2=linearity). Indicator LEDs show current mode.1151
PLAY button
button
—
Starts/stops playback of recorded joystick movements. Four states: UNLIT = no recording; PULSING = recording present but stopped; LIT = playing; RAPID FLASH = waiting for trigger. Long-press (>1s) while lit erases the recording.1151
Polarity switch X
switch
—
Sets X OUT voltage range: UNI position = 0V to +10V; +/- position = -5V to +5V. Also affects recorded and CV-summed X values.1151
Polarity switch Y
switch
—
Sets Y OUT voltage range: UNI position = 0V to +10V; +/- position = -5V to +5V. Also affects recorded and CV-summed Y values.1151
RECORD button
button
—
Starts/stops recording of joystick movements and gates. Press-release to start; press-release again to stop. Supports punch-in/out by holding during playback. Maximum record time ~4 minutes. Glows red while recording.1151
SENSE switch
switch
—
When on (up), automatically sends a high gate to GATE OUT whenever the joystick is in motion; gate goes low when joystick stops. When off, only manual gates via Manual Gate button are possible.1151
XY button
button
—
Three-state button governing how X/Y outputs are affected: LIT = joystick/recording + CV IN summed; FLASHING = joystick only; UNLIT = CV IN only (joystick/recording disabled, virtual center). State is saved to memory every ~30 seconds.1151
Firmware history 7 versions
Version
Released
Notes
1.3
2024-04
Added boot toggle for ramped looping at loop boundaries. Vastly higher sample rates for looper, controls, and all CV I/O. Improved X/Y filtering for smoother response. Fixed ramping behavior. Saved state (modes/toggles) reset on update.1151
1.2.4
2021-10
Fixed an error in CV mode behavior and scaling.1151
Added support for Intellijel Gx/Qx Gate Expander module with positionally-dependent gate outputs. Extended loop time to ~4 minutes (8x increase). Noise reduction on inputs and outputs. Other bug fixes.1151