wmd/chimera

Chimera

WMD

Capabilities 2

Granular Synthesisgranular-synthesis
Uses a proprietary granular synthesis engine built around metallic Surface samples to generate percussion sounds ranging from tight ticks to long granular washes.1091
Percussion Synthesizerpercussion-synthesizer
Dedicated metallic percussion synthesizer producing shaker, tambourine, and industrial percussion sounds via granular engine and post-engine effects.1091

Jacks 3 (2 in / 1 out)

NameSignalVoltageDescription
Inputs (2)
TRIGtrigger≥2V1091
VCAcvControls the module's master volume attenuator independently from the DECAY envelope, enabling externally driven dynamic changes.1091
Outputs (1)
Audio Outputaudio≤10V1091

Parameters 8

NameTypeRangeBehavior
DECAYknobControls the amplitude decline time, ranging from very short rhythmic ticks to long granular washes and clanging hits.1091
FEELswitchThree-position mode selector controlling amplitude and timing behavior of triggered notes: uniform velocity, groove pattern with accents, or free oscillation of the granular engine.1091
FXswitchSelects the post-engine effect type from three options: quality reduction, sample rate reduction, or comb filtering.1091
FX AMTknobSets the intensity of the selected effect, or the frequency position of the comb filter when comb filtering is active.1091
PITCHknob≤5octaveShifts the frequency of the selected metal surface texture across a 5-octave span, with each pitch position yielding distinct usable timbres.1091
PITCH ENVELOPEknobAdds a rising or falling pitch contour over the decay; negative values create doppler-like wobble effects, positive values create laser-gun upward pitch sweeps.1091
SURFACEknobSelects and morphs between 11 distinct metallic surface types derived from samples captured with sensitive microphones and processors.1091
TRIG BUTTONbuttonManually triggers the module to fire a percussion hit, functioning as a hands-on alternative to the TRIG jack.1091

Firmware history 0 versions

No firmware history recorded.

References 2

  1. [1091]
    WMD Chimera Manual v1.2manual
    verified 2026-06-03
  2. [1092]
    WMD Chimera product pageproduct_page
    verified 2026-06-03