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Just Friends

Whimsical Raps (Mannequins)

Six correlated slope generators with shared parameters, configurable as AR/ASR/ARSR envelopes, LFOs, VCOs, polyrhythmic clocks, and more via mode and range switches plus RUN jack extensions.1054

Capabilities 6

Clock Sourceclock-source
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Envelope Generatorenvelope-generator
Six AR (transient mode), ASR (sustain mode), or ARSR (STRATA RUN mode) envelope generators with shared RAMP, CURVE, TIME, and INTONE controls setting proportionally related durations.1054
Function Generatorfunction-generator
Six correlated slope (function) generators, configurable as AR/ASR/ARSR envelopes, quadrature/synced LFOs, clocks, or oscillators.1054
LFOlfo
In cycle/shape, six looping slopes become LFOs with temporally related rates controlled by TIME and INTONE, and waveshapes set by RAMP and CURVE.1054
Slew Limiter / Portamentoslew-limiter
In STRATA (sustain/shape RUN mode), all six outputs track the RUN voltage as a slew limiter with independently proportional time-constants per output set by INTONE.1054
Voltage-Controlled Oscillatorvco
In cycle/sound and various RUN modes (SPILL, PLUME, FLOOM), the six slope generators become audio-rate VCOs with harmonic pitch relationships set by INTONE and waveshaping by RAMP and CURVE.1054

Jacks 19 (12 in / 7 out)

NameSignalVoltageDescription
Inputs (12)
CURVE CVcv-5V to 5V1054
FM INPUTmixed—Frequency modulation input; DC-coupled in shape range for linear speed shifts, AC-coupled in sound range for through-zero FM. In FLOOM mode becomes a CV input for FM depth.1054
INTONE CVcv—Summed with the INTONE knob; affects each slope's speed proportionally to its index, with IDENTITY unaffected and 6N most affected.1054
RAMP CVcv-5V to 5V1054
RUNcv—Activates a RUN mode (SHIFT/STRATA/VOLLEY/SPILL/PLUME/FLOOM) when a cable is inserted; the CV voltage controls a mode-specific parameter. A dummy cable inserts 0V equivalent.1054
TIME CVcv-2V to 5VExponential 1V/octave CV input added to the TIME knob; clamped to approximately -2V to +5V.1054
TRIGGER 2Ngate—1054
TRIGGER 3Ngate—1054
TRIGGER 4Ngate—1054
TRIGGER 5Ngate—1054
TRIGGER 6Ngate—1054
TRIGGER IDENTITYgate—1054
Outputs (7)
MIXmixed—In shape range outputs the analog-OR (maximum) of each slope divided by its index. In sound range outputs an equal mix of all slopes with tanh limiting at approximately 15V peak-to-peak.1054
OUT 2Nmixed—1054
OUT 3Nmixed—1054
OUT 4Nmixed—1054
OUT 5Nmixed—1054
OUT 6Nmixed—1054
OUT IDENTITYmixed—1054

Parameters 7

NameTypeRangeBehavior
CURVEknob—Applies waveshaping to bend slopes without affecting durations. Noon gives linear slopes; CW bends to exponential then sine; CCW bends to logarithmic then rectangular (fully CCW). The CURVE CV adds to the knob when knob is at noon.1054
Zones
Logarithmic/Rectangular
Linear
Exponential/Sine
  • Logarithmic/Rectangular -100–0%CCW from noon produces logarithmic curves; fully CCW produces rectangular (pulse) shapes where pulse-width is set by RAMP.1054
  • Linear 0–0%Slopes are perfectly linear; ideal for ramps, sawtooths, and triangles shaped by RAMP.1054
  • Exponential/Sine 0–100%CW from noon bends slopes into exponential curves; fully CW produces sine waves.1054
FMknob—Controls FM depth from the FM INPUT jack. At noon no FM is applied. CW applies equal linear FM to all slopes; CCW applies FM proportionally to each slope's index (IDENTITY unaffected, 6N most).1054
INTONEknob—Determines the speed ratio of each slope relative to IDENTITY, proportional to each slope's index. At noon all speeds are equal; CCW makes each slope proportionally slower (undertone series); CW makes each slope proportionally faster (overtone series).1054
mode switchswitch—Selects between transient (triggered AR), sustain (gated ASR), and cycle (looping) modes for all six slope generators.1054
RAMPknob—Sets the balance between rise-time and fall-time without changing total slope duration. Fully CCW gives instant attack/long release; noon gives equal attack/release; fully CW gives long attack/instant release. With CURVE fully CCW, RAMP becomes a pulse-width control.1054
range switchswitch—Selects between shape (control-rate, 0–8V outputs, DC-coupled FM) and sound (audio-rate, ±5V outputs, AC-coupled FM) operation, altering timebase, output levels, MIX behavior, and FM coupling.1054
TIMEknob—Sets the speed of the IDENTITY slope generator. In shape range spans minutes to milliseconds; in sound range spans milliseconds to microseconds. The TIME CV jack adds an exponential 1V/octave offset.1054

Firmware history 0 versions

No firmware history recorded.

References 2

  1. [1054]
    Just Friends Technical Mapmanual
    source 1054 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ● verified 2026-05-30
  2. [1055]
    Whimsical Raps Just Friends product pageproduct_page
    source 1055 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ● verified 2026-05-30