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thorn.audio Splines (Silver)

thorn.audio Splines (Silver)

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The operational concept of Splines is centered around interpolation between up to 16 user-configured nodes mapped across an X-axis (time) and a Y-axis (voltage). Users manipulate the curve path between these points using dedicated Tension, Continuity, and Bias parameters. The resulting shapes are output as continuous CV or audio waveforms.

Operating across a frequency range from 0.001 Hz to 20 kHz, Splines handles several distinct synthesis and modulation tasks. At low frequencies, it functions as a looping LFO, an envelope generator, or a step sequencer with per-node trigger, gate, and probability options. In the audio range, the module operates as a wavetable oscillator with digital waveshaping tools, including folding, wrapping, rectification, and bitcrushing. An integrated Level control and dedicated CV input allow the module to function as a standalone VCA.

The visual interface utilizes a 1.83" color LCD screen to display the curve layout, active parameters, and incoming modulation data. The module provides six CV inputs, each featuring its own mini-oscilloscope visualization on the screen. The built-in quantizer supports microtonal scales via Scala (.scl) files, which are transferred directly to the module's internal storage via a front-panel USB-C port. This USB connection also manages firmware updates, preset management, and data backups.

  • Vector Curve Generation: Plots up to 16 user-configurable nodes with Tension, Continuity, and Bias adjustments to define the interpolation shape.
  • Multi-Mode Functionality: Configurable as a wavetable oscillator, LFO, envelope generator, step sequencer, quantizer, or CV oscilloscope.
  • Audio-Rate Waveshaping: Integrated digital distortion options including hard/soft clipping, wave-folding, wrapping, rectification, comparator modes, and variable bitcrushing.
  • Sequencer Mode: Per-node trigger or gate assignments with adjustable per-node probability settings.
  • Microtonal Quantizer: Built-in quantizer supporting standard or user-loaded Scala (.scl) files via front-accessible USB-C storage.
  • Configurable 1V/Oct I/O: Flexible 1V/oct output routing that can output node values, forward/quantize input pitch, or sum both signals together.
  • Monitored CV Inputs: Six CV inputs, each equipped with an individual mini-oscilloscope display, ±2.0x gain, and ±5V offset adjustments.
  • Advanced Synchronization: Multi-mode sync input supporting external clocking, phase resetting, loop windows, tap tempo, and sample-and-hold functionality.
  • Internal VCA: Dedicated Level parameter and CV input allow for amplitude shaping without external amplification hardware.
  • Physical Interface: Two push-encoders paired with three hot-swappable mechanical Kailh Choc V2 low-profile keyswitches.

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