joranalogue/orbit-3
Orbit 3
Capabilities 3
- Chaos Oscillatorchaos-oscillator
- 723
- LFOlfo
- In low frequency mode, range is 2.4 mHz (7-minute period) to 180 Hz. Can be used as a chaotic LFO/modulation source.723
- Voltage-Controlled Oscillatorvco
- Temperature-compensated 1 V/oct pitch tracking in audio mode. Front-panel trimmer for calibration. Range 22 Hz to 22 kHz.723
Jacks 10 — 3 in / 7 out
| Name | Signal | Voltage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inputs (3) | |||
| Distribution Modulation Input | cv | ≤5V | CV input for distribution modulation with polariser knob. +5 V gives maximum distribution.723 |
| FM Input | cv | — | Exponential frequency modulation input with polariser knob. ±1 V/oct in audio mode; ~0.6 V/oct in low mode.723 |
| Reset Input | gate | 2V to 3V | Rising-edge reset input with Schmitt trigger (2 V low, 3 V high thresholds). Works reliably with weak, slow, or bipolar signals. Resets the chaotic core like hard sync; oscillation direction may flip per pulse.723 |
| Outputs (7) | |||
| Equilibrium Point Output | gate | 0V to 5V | Outputs the currently-orbited equilibrium point: +5 V for positive scroll, 0 V for negative. Acts as a pseudo-random gate stream in LFO mode or sound source at audio frequencies.723 |
| X Inverted Output | mixed | — | Inverted X-axis chaos output (180° relative to X Output). Part of the complementary pair on the X axis.723 |
| X Output | mixed | — | X-axis chaos output. Phase reference (0°). Complementary to X Inverted Output (180°). Amplitude typically 3–12 Vpp depending on parameters.723 |
| Y Inverted Output | mixed | — | Inverted Y-axis chaos output (180° relative to Y Output). Part of the complementary pair on the Y axis.723 |
| Y Output | mixed | — | Y-axis chaos output, phase shifted 60° from X Output. Complementary to Y Inverted Output.723 |
| Z Inverted Output | mixed | — | Inverted Z-axis chaos output (180° relative to Z Output). Part of the complementary pair on the Z axis.723 |
| Z Output | mixed | — | Z-axis chaos output, phase shifted 120° from X Output. Complementary to Z Inverted Output.723 |
Parameters 9
| Name | Type | Range | Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution Knob | knob | — | Manipulates the internal feedback path to widen the orbits. Large distribution causes the oscillator to orbit closer to each equilibrium point and spend more time around it before switching to the other.723 |
| Distribution Modulation Knob | knob | — | Polariser for distribution CV input. A modulation value of +5 V results in maximum distribution.723 |
| Equilibrium Point Knob 1 | knob | — | 723 |
| Equilibrium Point Knob 2 | knob | — | 723 |
| Frequency Knob | knob | — | Controls the underlying oscillation frequency. In audio mode: 22 Hz to 22 kHz. In low frequency mode: 2.4 mHz (7-minute period) to 180 Hz, with 1 Hz at center position.723 |
| Frequency Modulation Knob | knob | — | Polariser controlling FM depth. In audio mode: +1 V/oct maximum, -1 V/oct minimum. In low mode: approximately 0.6 V/oct sensitivity.723 |
| Frequency Range Switch | switch | — | Selects between low frequency (VCLFO) and audio frequency (VCO) operating ranges.723 |
| Tame/Wild Switch | switch | — | Tame: orbits form two distinct scrolls. Wild: changing scrolls becomes much easier, resulting in more irregular orbits.723 |
| V/Oct Trimmer | knob | — | Trims the 1 V/oct pitch tracking calibration. Accessible from the front panel without removing the module. Each module is individually calibrated at production.723 |
Firmware history 0 versions
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Joranalogue Orbit 3 product pageproduct_page● verified 2026-05-21