Wand Voltage Processor

Nekyia Circuits Wand

Wand from Nekiya Circuits brings a time-tested voltage processor to a compact form factor, deftly shaping signals for a wide range of applications from arcane audio to magical modulation manipulation. Based on the simple yet profound design found in the esteemed Buchla 257, Wand combines a voltage-controlled crossfader, attenuverter, and a DC offset generator. These three utilities are summed together at the output, providing a deep well of voltage manipulation to explore.

The top two inputs provide entrance for two signals, audio or CV, with the middle-left input acting as a VCA which controls the crossfader mix, responding to +/-5V signals. An additional VCA CV input is also available, with a range of 0-10V, ensuring a place for Wand when paired with virtually any modulation source. The Y input allows you to inject another external signal, which can be both scaled and inverted with the attenuverter control. Finally, a bipolar offset generator is available with a switchable range between +/-5V or 0-10V using a jumper on the back, allowing you to bring negative signals created by the sum of the first two blocks back into positive territory.

Like any useful utility, Wand provides a swiss-army knife of control useful for simple processing when you just need a bit of attenuation or that extra VCA. Likewise, it provides a uniquely capable modulation mixer for complex control. Whatever your patching preferences, Wand from Nekiya Circuits exudes all the wide-ranging capability of the classic circuit it takes inspiration from, and especially given its compact size… you might want two!

Wand Features

• Voltage processor utility based on the Buchla 257
• Voltage controlled crossfader
• Attenuverter
• Bipolar offset generator
• Each utility is summed at the output
• Enables detailed control and dramatic signal transformations
• Offset generator can be set to 5V or 10V with a jumper on the back
• CV crossfader input responds to +/- 5V signals
• VCA CV input responds to 0-10V signals