Braids (Renaissance)
General
Info
Modes
CSAW
/\/|-_-_
/|/|-_-_
FOLD
_|_|_|_|_
SYN-_-_
SYN/|
/|/|x3
-_-_x3
/\x3
SIx3
RING
/|/|CH
-_-_CH
/\CH
SICH
WTCH
/|/|x6
-_-_x6
/\x6
SIx6
WTx6
/|/|/|/|
/|/|_|_|_
TOY*
ZLPF
ZPKF
ZBPF
ZHPF
VOSM
VOWL
VFOF
HARM
FM
FBFM
WTFM
PLUK
BOWD
BLOW
FLUT
BELL
DRUM
KICK
CYMB
SNAR
WTBL
WMAP
WLIN
SAM1
SAM2
NOIS
TWNQ
CLKN
CLOU
PRTC
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When quantizer disabled, chords are picked from a fixed list. When quantizer is enabled, chords are built using the root, third, fifth, and extension based on the quantizer root and scale.
When quantizer disabled, chords are picked from a fixed list. When quantizer is enabled, chords are built using the root, third, fifth, and extension based on the quantizer root and scale.
When quantizer disabled, chords are picked from a fixed list. When quantizer is enabled, chords are built using the root, third, fifth, and extension based on the quantizer root and scale.
When quantizer disabled, chords are picked from a fixed list. When quantizer is enabled, chords are built using the root, third, fifth, and extension based on the quantizer root and scale.
When quantizer disabled, chords are picked from a fixed list. When quantizer is enabled, chords are built using the root, third, fifth, and extension based on the quantizer root and scale.
When quantizer is disabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of semitones. When quantizer is enabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of scale steps.
When quantizer is disabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of semitones. When quantizer is enabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of scale steps.
When quantizer is disabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of semitones. When quantizer is enabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of scale steps.
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Modes
CSAW
/\/|-_-_
/|/|-_-_
FOLD
_|_|_|_|_
SYN-_-_
SYN/|
/|/|x3
-_-_x3
/\x3
SIx3
RING
/|/|CH
-_-_CH
/\CH
SICH
WTCH
/|/|x6
-_-_x6
/\x6
SIx6
WTx6
/|/|/|/|
/|/|_|_|_
TOY*
ZLPF
ZPKF
ZBPF
ZHPF
VOSM
VOWL
VFOF
HARM
FM
FBFM
WTFM
PLUK
BOWD
BLOW
FLUT
BELL
DRUM
KICK
CYMB
SNAR
WTBL
WMAP
WLIN
SAM1
SAM2
NOIS
TWNQ
CLKN
CLOU
PRTC
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Braids Renaissance
Braids is a multi-function oscillator by Mutable Instruments.
Braids Renaissance is a freely available firmware by Tom Burns that adds 10 new chord modes, and SAM robotic text-to-speech.
Links
Braids HomeBraids Renaissance Home
Braids Manual
Modes
CSAW
Description
CS80-like sawtooth with 'notch'.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
notch width |
|
COLOR |
notch depth and polarity |
/\/|-_-_
Description
Classic variable wave analog-style oscillator.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
triangle to sawtooth to square to pulse |
|
COLOR |
tone, from a 1-pole filter to a waveshaper |
/|/|-_-_
Description
Morph from dephased saw to square with pulse width controlControls
|
TIMBRE |
dephasing of saw, pulse width of square |
|
COLOR |
waveshape, saw to square |
FOLD
Description
Blend of sine/triangle oscillators sent to wavefolderControls
|
TIMBRE |
wavefolder strength |
|
COLOR |
sine -> triangle |
_|_|_|_|_
Description
Two detuned variable sine->comb waveforms.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
sine -> dirac comb |
|
COLOR |
detune |
SYN-_-_
Description
Two square-wave oscillators, one hardsynced to another.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
interval between primary/secondary osc |
|
COLOR |
oscillator mix |
SYN/|
Description
Two saw oscillators, one hardsynced to another.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
interval between primary/secondary osc |
|
COLOR |
oscillator mix |
/|/|x3
Description
Three independently tuned saw oscillatorsControls
|
TIMBRE |
relative frequency of 2nd osc |
|
COLOR |
relative frequency of 3rd osc |
-_-_x3
Description
Three independently tuned square oscillatorsControls
|
TIMBRE |
relative frequency of 2nd osc |
|
COLOR |
relative frequency of 3rd osc |
/\x3
Description
Three independently tuned triangle oscillatorsControls
|
TIMBRE |
relative frequency of 2nd osc |
|
COLOR |
relative frequency of 3rd osc |
SIx3
Description
Three independently tuned sine oscillatorsControls
|
TIMBRE |
relative frequency of 2nd osc |
|
COLOR |
relative frequency of 3rd osc |
RING
Description
Three sine wave oscillators ring modulated -> waveshaperControls
|
TIMBRE |
relative frequency of 2nd osc |
|
COLOR |
relative frequency of 3rd osc |
/|/|CH
Description
(Up to) 6 note chords. Each note consists of two saw oscillators with controllable detune.When quantizer disabled, chords are picked from a fixed list. When quantizer is enabled, chords are built using the root, third, fifth, and extension based on the quantizer root and scale.
Controls
|
TIMBRE |
Saw detune |
|
COLOR |
Chord extension |
-_-_CH
Description
(Up to) 6 note chords. Each note consists of a pulse oscillator with variable width.When quantizer disabled, chords are picked from a fixed list. When quantizer is enabled, chords are built using the root, third, fifth, and extension based on the quantizer root and scale.
Controls
|
TIMBRE |
Pulse width |
|
COLOR |
Chord extension |
/\CH
Description
(Up to) 6 note chords. Each note consists of a triangle wave through a wavefolder.When quantizer disabled, chords are picked from a fixed list. When quantizer is enabled, chords are built using the root, third, fifth, and extension based on the quantizer root and scale.
Controls
|
TIMBRE |
Wavefolder amount |
|
COLOR |
Chord extension |
SICH
Description
(Up to) 6 note chords. Each note consists of a sine wave through a waveshaper.When quantizer disabled, chords are picked from a fixed list. When quantizer is enabled, chords are built using the root, third, fifth, and extension based on the quantizer root and scale.
Controls
|
TIMBRE |
Wavefolder amount |
|
COLOR |
Chord extension |
WTCH
Description
(Up to) 6 note chords. Each note consists of a wavetable oscillator that picks a wave from a fixed linear table (same as original WTx4 mode).When quantizer disabled, chords are picked from a fixed list. When quantizer is enabled, chords are built using the root, third, fifth, and extension based on the quantizer root and scale.
Controls
|
TIMBRE |
Wavetable index |
|
COLOR |
Chord extension |
/|/|x6
Description
(Up to) 6 note chords. Each note consists of two saw waveforms with variable detuning. When quantizer is disabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of semitones. When quantizer is enabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of scale steps.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
Saw detune |
|
COLOR |
Note spacing |
-_-_x6
Description
(Up to) 6 note chords. Each note consists of a pulse oscillator with variable width. When quantizer is disabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of semitones. When quantizer is enabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of scale steps.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
Pulse width |
|
COLOR |
Note spacing |
/\x6
Description
(Up to) 6 note chords. Each note consists of a triangle oscillator through a wavefolder.When quantizer is disabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of semitones. When quantizer is enabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of scale steps.
Controls
|
TIMBRE |
Wavefolder amount |
|
COLOR |
Note spacing |
SIx6
Description
(Up to) 6 note chords. Each note consists of a sine oscillator through a wavefolder.When quantizer is disabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of semitones. When quantizer is enabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of scale steps.
Controls
|
TIMBRE |
Wavefolder amount |
|
COLOR |
Note spacing |
WTx6
Description
(Up to) 6 note chords. Each note consists of a wavetable oscillator that picks a wave from a fixed linear table (same as original WTx4 mode).When quantizer is disabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of semitones. When quantizer is enabled, the notes are spaced by a controllable number of scale steps.
Controls
|
TIMBRE |
Wavetable index |
|
COLOR |
Note spacing |
/|/|/|/|
Description
Supersaw. 7 saw waves mixed.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
detuning |
|
COLOR |
highpass filter |
/|/|_|_|_
Description
Saw -> tuned comb filterControls
|
TIMBRE |
relative tuning of comb filter |
|
COLOR |
negative/positive feedback |
TOY*
Description
Circuit bent toy emulationControls
|
TIMBRE |
toy clock rate |
|
COLOR |
data line short circuiting |
ZLPF
Description
Synthesis of the response of a lowpass filter excited by a waveform.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
filter frequency |
|
COLOR |
waveshape saw->square->triangle |
ZPKF
Description
Synthesis of the response of a peaking filter excited by a waveform.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
filter frequency |
|
COLOR |
waveshape saw->square->triangle |
ZBPF
Description
Synthesis of the response of a bandpass filter excited by a waveform.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
filter frequency |
|
COLOR |
waveshape saw->square->triangle |
ZHPF
Description
Synthesis of the response of a highpass filter excited by a waveform.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
filter frequency |
|
COLOR |
waveshape saw->square->triangle |
VOSM
Description
VOSIM formant synthesis emulation.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
relative frequency of formant |
|
COLOR |
relative frequency of formant |
VOWL
Description
Vowel speech synthesisControls
|
TIMBRE |
vowel, a e i o u |
|
COLOR |
formant frequency shift |
VFOF
Description
Vowel speech synthesisControls
|
TIMBRE |
vowel, a e i o u |
|
COLOR |
formant frequency shift |
HARM
Description
Additive synthesis of 12 sine harmonicsControls
|
TIMBRE |
amplitude distribution |
|
COLOR |
center frequency for amplitude distribution |
FM
Description
2-operator phase-modulation synthesisControls
|
TIMBRE |
modulation amount |
|
COLOR |
relative frequency |
FBFM
Description
2-operator phase-modulation synthesis, with carrier feedbackControls
|
TIMBRE |
modulation amount |
|
COLOR |
relative frequency |
WTFM
Description
2-operator phase-modulation synthesis, with 2 feedback pathsControls
|
TIMBRE |
modulation amount |
|
COLOR |
relative frequency |
PLUK
Description
Plucked string synthesis. Requires trigger signal.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
damping |
|
COLOR |
plucking position |
BOWD
Description
Bowed string modelling. Requires trigger signal.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
friction |
|
COLOR |
bowing position |
BLOW
Description
Reed instrument modellingControls
|
TIMBRE |
air pressure |
|
COLOR |
instrtument geometry |
FLUT
Description
Flute instrument modellingControls
|
TIMBRE |
air pressure |
|
COLOR |
instrtument geometry |
BELL
Description
Bell additive synthesisControls
|
TIMBRE |
damping |
|
COLOR |
inharmonicity |
DRUM
Description
Metal drum synthesisControls
|
TIMBRE |
damping |
|
COLOR |
brightness |
KICK
Description
Simulation of Roland TR808 kickControls
|
TIMBRE |
decay time |
|
COLOR |
brightness/tone |
CYMB
Description
Simulation of Roland TR808 cymbalControls
|
TIMBRE |
bandpass filter frequency |
|
COLOR |
oscillator/noise balance |
SNAR
Description
Simulation of Roland TR808 snareControls
|
TIMBRE |
tone |
|
COLOR |
noise/"snappy" |
WTBL
Description
Wavetable synthesisControls
|
TIMBRE |
sweeps wavetable |
|
COLOR |
picks wavetable |
WMAP
Description
2-dimensional wavetable synthesis. Waves placed in a 16-by-16 grid, Interpolated in both dimensions.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
sweeps wavetable in X direction |
|
COLOR |
sweeps wavetable in Y direction |
WLIN
Description
Wavetable synthesis, 1-dimensional scanning through all wavetables.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
sweeps wavetables |
|
COLOR |
interpolation method. Past 12oclock, decreases playback resolution. |
SAM1
Description
Classic voice synthesizer, configured as a 16-word granular sample player. Trigger plays back word from TIMBRE position to word end.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
which 'slice' of the word to play, from start of word to end of word. Apply a ramp shape to play word from start to end. |
|
COLOR |
which word to play |
SAM2
Description
Classic voice synthesizer, configured as a 16-word granular sample player. Trigger plays back word from TIMBRE position to word end.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
which 'slice' of the word to play, from start of word to end of word. Apply a ramp shape to play word from start to end. |
|
COLOR |
which word to play |
NOIS
Description
White noise through a state-variable filter. Pitch input controls filter frequency.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
filter resonance |
|
COLOR |
crossfade between lowpass and highpass |
TWNQ
Description
White noise processed by two bandpass filtersControls
|
TIMBRE |
filter resonance |
|
COLOR |
filter frequency spacing |
CLKN
Description
Random samples generated at rate determined by main pitch.Controls
|
TIMBRE |
periodicity |
|
COLOR |
quantization, from 2 to 32 distinct values per sample |
CLOU
Description
Texture generator by mixing short grains of windowed sine wavesControls
|
TIMBRE |
density and overlap of grains |
|
COLOR |
frequency randomization |
PRTC
Description
Texture generator by mixing short decaying "pings" of soundControls
|
TIMBRE |
density and overlap of grains |
|
COLOR |
frequency randomization |