wmd/fracture

Fracture

WMD

A multi-particle percussion synthesizer applying granular synthesis methods to classic analogue clap circuit concepts, using proprietary micro-samples fired in pseudo-random order with stereo output and built-in reverb.1089

Capabilities 4

Built-in Reverbbuilt-in-reverb
Offers selectable Hall and Room reverb modes with CV modulation support for late reverb tails.1089
Granular Synthesisgranular-synthesis
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Percussion Synthesizerpercussion-synthesizer
Applies pseudorandom particle oscillator and 22-voice sample player to synthesize clap-style percussion across a wide timbral range.1089
Stereo Mixerstereo-mixer
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Jacks 5 (3 in / 2 out)

NameSignalVoltageDescription
Inputs (3)
PITCHcvCV input for center pitch of the particle burst; patching this jack overrides the FREQ knob's pitch control.1089
Ticktrigger1089
Trigtrigger≥2V1089
Outputs (2)
Out Laudio≤10V1089
Out Raudio1089

Parameters 8

NameTypeRangeBehavior
DECAYknobSets the length of the particle burst; works with the TAIL switch to shape bursts from dense crescendos to loose, trailing applause. In INF mode, directly controls the parameter the decay envelope would have governed.1089
FREQknobControls the spectral center and/or pitch of the particle burst depending on the PUNCH switch setting; in some modes it sets filter center frequency, in others it also shifts particle pitch.1089
INFbuttonDisables the decay envelope so particles run continuously; DECAY knob then directly sets the parameter the envelope would have controlled. Triggering or pressing gives the impression of a burst within the infinite cloud.1089
PUNCHswitch1 – 3Three-position switch selecting filter and pitch routing: mode 1 uses a series bandpass filter controlled by FREQ; mode 2 adds pitch control to FREQ; mode 3 uses a parallel bandpass while also modulating pitch.1089
REVERBknobAdds built-in Room or Hall reverb to the particle output; modulating after triggering creates late reverb tails.1089
SPREADknobControls the pitch and panning variance of particles; higher values spread particles further from the center in both pitch and pan.1089
SURFACEknob≤23Selects among 23 particle surface types including drum sticks, ping pong balls, toggle switches, claps, snaps, and other transient microsamples, covering a broad sonic range.1089
TAILswitch1 – 3Routes the decay envelope to different engine parameters across three modes: amplitude-only, amplitude plus particle probability, or particle probability only.1089

Firmware history 0 versions

No firmware history recorded.

References 2

  1. [1089]
    WMD Fracture Manualmanual
    verified 2026-06-03
  2. [1090]
    WMD Fracture product pageproduct_page
    verified 2026-06-03