Tangible Waves - Noise

The NOISE module generates ... yes ... noise!

There are three types of noise in the module: analog, digital and crackle. See outputs below for details.

Inputs

• CV - control voltage input for RATE (see below)

Outputs

• A OUT (2x) - analog noise: a fluctuating voltage between about 1v and 4V
• D OUT - digital noise: a random changing 0V / 5V
• CR OUT - crackle noise: random triggers (on newer versions)
• MULT - passive signal multiplier
• BUS CV - MIDI pitch signal from the bus
• BUS CTRL - MIDI control signal from the bus (CH1 - CC20)

Controls

• RATE Knob - controls the color of the noise, which goes from almost white noise on A output and knob fully clockwise to a rather harsh and digital sound on D output and RATE counter-clockwise.​ It also controls the density of the crackle on CR output.

Patch Suggestions

A popular patch is to connect A OUT to a VCA (IN) controled by an envelope to get percusive sounds.

Use D OUT for harsher bit-crushed sounds.

Connecting CR OUT to S&H (TRIG1) and A OUT to S&H (IN1) outputs random voltages at random intervals.

When used as audio, CR OUT gives a nice vinyl-like crakle sound.