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Description

Dive into the heart of sonic experimentation with the Intellijel Planar, a modular synthesizer's dream for intricate sound crafting. Its vector joystick control transforms the way you mix and manipulate four distinct inputs, offering a tactile and dynamic approach to sound design. Whether blending oscillator voices or exploring quad panning, the Planar invites you to a hands-on modulation journey, making every patch you create uniquely yours. Perfect for musicians and sound designers looking to add a creative twist to their modular setups.

Key Features:

  • Vector joystick/quad panner module enriches modular synthesizers with dynamic control.
  • Mix up to four input sources to a single output, crafting unique sound textures.
  • Quad panning functionality allows sending a single audio/CV source to four destinations.
  • Joystick CV modification opens new realms of signal processing for innovative sound creation.
  • Gate output for triggering VCA modules, adding movement and life to your mixes.
  • Includes a reversible faceplate, ensuring compatibility with skiff cases.
  • CV in/out patch points offer extensive connectivity for deep modulation possibilities.
  • Size: 14HP wide, ensuring a comfortable fit in most Eurorack setups.
  • Power requirement: 103mA (+12V) / 95mA (-12V), efficient for its functionality.

Product specs

Brand Intellijel
Model Planar Vector Joystick Eurorack Synth Module
Finish Silver
Year 2013 - 2017
Made In Canada
Categories Eurorack Modules and Cases, Synth Modules
Horizontal Pitch 14HP
Modular Synth Format Eurorack
Synth Module Function CV Modulation, Controller, Mixer, Panning

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Intellijel Planar in a modular synth setup?

The Intellijel Planar is primarily used as a vector joystick controller, allowing for expressive CV modulation, mixing, and panning within a Eurorack system.

How does the joystick on the Intellijel Planar enhance sound design?

The joystick provides hands-on control over CV modulation, enabling dynamic sound shaping by allowing users to manually adjust parameters in real-time across multiple axes.

What is the HP size of the Intellijel Planar, and why is it important?

The Intellijel Planar has a horizontal pitch of 14HP, which is important for planning space in your Eurorack case, ensuring compatibility with other modules.

Can the Intellijel Planar be used for both audio and CV signal routing?

Yes, the Intellijel Planar can handle both audio and CV signals, making it versatile for routing and modulating different types of signals in a modular setup.

Is the Intellijel Planar suitable for live performance applications?

Yes, the Intellijel Planar's joystick allows for intuitive, hands-on control, making it ideal for live performance where real-time modulation is essential.

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Getting to Know Planar 2 - Part 2

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Planar 2! Introducing CV Recording and CV Input Modes

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Intellijel Planar 2 Eurorack Joystick Controller

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Planar II - Synced CV Recording

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Planar 2 Gets Wild With Rainmaker

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Planar 2 Effect Panning

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Intellijel Planar.

Features and functionality

  • The Intellijel Planar 2 allows CV modulation of rotation and both x and y axes, offering enhanced control over modulation.

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  • Users can record up to 8 minutes of gesture motion, with options to pause, play, and overwrite this modulation.

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  • Planar's joystick design is praised for its utility in maintaining modulation levels without a central return, aiding in more stable modulation settings.

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  • The Planar 2 can function as a dynamic mixer, allowing users to creatively pan sounds to different destinations within their modular setup.

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Build quality

  • The joystick on the Planar 2 is smooth and precise, providing a highly responsive user interface that feels intuitive to control.

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User experience

  • Owners appreciate that the joystick does not return to center, making it ideal for maintaining modulation settings without automatic reset.

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  • The modular ambient sound design benefits from Planar's integration, offering unexpected results through intuitive patching, as reported by users experimenting with their systems.

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Comparisons

  • The Planar 2 is compared favorably to other joystick modules, particularly for its extensive feature set, such as internal VCAs and multiple output options.

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  • Tetrapad offers more versatility due to its multiple modes, but unlike Planar 2, it requires navigating menus and lacks sync input until an expander is available.

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Use cases and applications

  • The lack of return-to-center is noted as beneficial for tasks other than pitch modulation, where maintaining modulation levels is preferred.

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  • Users suggest placing Planar on the right side of a modular setup for better accessibility, especially when using Metropolix sliders.

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  • Owners find the Planar 2 adds immediate tactile control over multiple system elements, enhancing creative possibilities in performance setups.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Owners find it challenging to fit stereo out, in, and phones modules together due to side cable exit, which affects the spatial arrangement.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Adding a 1U VCO to an Intellijel setup is recommended for more modulation options, suggesting removing less-used modules like USB power for additional space.

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See how Noisia uses Intellijel Planar

Noisia

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Noisia & Pacific

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At the beginning of this Instagram video, by Noisia, a Planar can be seen in the bottom right.

See how Richard Devine uses Intellijel Planar

Richard Devine

Keyboardist, Composer

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uses in this October 15, 2016 video

See how Mujuice uses Intellijel Planar

Mujuice

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In the YouTube video by JagerVibes titled "#JagerGuests у Mujuice," Mujuice can be seen using the Intellijel Planar in his modular synthesizer setup.

See how Anthony Marinelli uses Intellijel Planar

Anthony Marinelli

Keyboardist, Composer

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In the video titled "My Synth Studio Revealed | Studio Tour 2025" by Anthony Marinelli Music, Anthony Marinelli demonstrates the use of an Intellijel Planar Joystick/Mixer/Panner, which is integrated into his Eurorack system at the 36:38 mark.

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