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Description

The Wiard Wogglebug is a standout module in the world of modular synthesizers, offering musicians and sound designers a unique and versatile tool for crafting experimental sounds. Originally designed by the legendary Grant Richter, this module is celebrated for its ability to generate random voltages and audio signals that are anything but predictable. The Wogglebug's complex randomization capabilities make it an essential component for those looking to inject a bit of chaos into their musical creations. Whether you're after unpredictable rhythms or evolving soundscapes, the Wogglebug provides that and more with its unique blend of features.

It features a blend of chaotic modulation sources, including stepped and smooth random voltages that can breathe life into your patches. With its clock source, you can synchronize the randomness to your beat, making it a reliable partner in both live performances and studio sessions. The Wogglebug also offers ring modulation and an internal VCO, ensuring that your palette of sounds is as broad as your imagination. This module is a testament to the power of randomness in music, offering intricate and evolving textures that are otherwise difficult to achieve.

Key Features:

  • Stepped and smooth random voltage outputs
  • Internal clock generator for synchronized randomness
  • Ring modulation capabilities
  • Internal Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO) for additional sound generation
  • Independent control over the speed and smoothness of random outputs
  • Unique blend of chaotic modulation sources for diverse sound design
  • Ideal for experimental music and sound design applications

Product specs

Brand Make Noise
Model Wiard Wogglebug Module
Finish Silver
Year 2014 - 2025
Made In United States
Categories Eurorack Modules and Cases, Synth Modules
Horizontal Pitch 14HP
Modular Synth Format Eurorack
Synth Module Function Random, Ring Modulator, Sample and Hold

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Make Noise Wiard Wogglebug module?

The Make Noise Wiard Wogglebug is primarily a random voltage generator designed for Eurorack modular synthesizers, offering chaotic modulation and sample and hold capabilities.

Is the Wiard Wogglebug suitable for generating unpredictable modulation patterns?

Yes, the Wiard Wogglebug excels at creating unpredictable modulation patterns, making it ideal for adding randomness and variation to your modular synth patches.

How much space does the Wiard Wogglebug take up in a Eurorack setup?

The Wiard Wogglebug occupies 14HP in a Eurorack modular synthesizer setup, allowing it to fit comfortably within most modular systems.

Can the Wiard Wogglebug be used for both audio and control voltage processing?

Yes, the Wiard Wogglebug can process both audio and control voltages, providing versatile applications in sound design and modulation.

Does the Wiard Wogglebug include a ring modulator function?

Yes, the Wiard Wogglebug features a ring modulator function, allowing for the creation of complex and metallic sound textures.

Reviews

Critic Reviews

review of Wogglebug module - ELECTRONIC COTTAGE

electroniccottage.org

The Wiard Wogglebug is a quirky and versatile random voltage generator that excels in creating chaotic textures and unpredictable rhythms. Its unique design, inspired by the Buchla 'Source of Uncertainty,' offers three distinct sections: an audio noise source, a random voltage generator, and a trigger/clock burst generator. The ability to generate standalone noise and its feedback loop potential set it apart from other modules. However, its complexity may be daunting for some users, requiring hands-on experimentation to fully appreciate its capabilities. Overall, it's a must-have for adventurous sound designers seeking to inject unpredictability into their modular setups.

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See how Richard Devine uses Wiard Wogglebug

Richard Devine

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Richard Devine uses the Wiard Wogglebug, a random voltage generator, originally designed by Grant Richter of Wiard Synthesizers and features "smooth" and "stepped" fluctuating random voltage sources pioneered by Don Buchla within the Model 266 "Source of Uncertainty." It is seen racked amid the array of synths he has at his North Carolina-based studio. An image of it can be seen in the video (10:22). Devine had this to say regarding his arsenal of modular synths: "It’s become like this kinda nonstop sorta… I don’t know how to describe it. It’s just a really inspirational area that I’ve been sorta researching and playing around with, to generate new sounds and sequencing ideas and I’ve been recording nonstop actually since I’ve been using this system."

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cEvin Key

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can be seen in this post from November 22, 2010

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Surachai

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can be seen at the start of the video

See how Datach'i uses Wiard Wogglebug

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can be seen in this post from August 12, 2016

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