Intellijel µFold II wavefolder add-on module interface for Softube Modular

Modular Add-On: Intellijel µFold II Wavefolder for Softube Modular

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Modular Add-On: Intellijel µFold II is a wavefolder expansion for Softube Modular that shapes the timbre of an oscillator or any other audio signal. It is available as a VST3, VST2, AU, AAX or RTAS plugin.

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01Overview

Intellijel µFold II adds wavefolding to Softube Modular. It reshapes the harmonic spectrum of whatever signal you feed into it, from adding a few extra overtones to pushing the sound into dense, heavily folded tones. The original hardware was developed by Intellijel in close collaboration with David Dixon, who studied how the timbre-shaping circuits of classic synth modules worked and sounded. Softube presents this software version as an add-on module that requires Modular.

Best for

  • Oscillator timbre shaping
  • Subtle harmonic enhancement
  • Aggressive folded distortion
  • Modular patch modulation
  • Sound design experiments
Developer
Softube
Category
Enhancers
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • Fold control with a CV input and dedicated attenuator
  • Thru-zero symmetry control with bipolar CV input and attenuator
  • Stages switch selects 2, 4 or 6 stages of folding
  • Shapes timbre of an oscillator or any audio signal
  • Adds subtle harmonics up to heavy folded distortion
  • Based on Intellijel hardware developed with David Dixon
  • Requires Softube Modular
03In depth

Timbre Shaping and Folding Control

The core of µFold II is its fold control, which sets how strongly the input signal is folded back on itself. Low settings add subtle extra harmonics, while higher settings push the sound toward total folded distortion.

A thru-zero symmetry control adjusts the shape of the folding with a bipolar CV input and dedicated attenuator, so the timbre can be modulated over time. A stages switch selects 2, 4 or 6 stages of folding, letting you choose how many folds the signal passes through.

Modulation and Workflow in Modular

Both the fold and symmetry controls have their own CV inputs and attenuators, which makes them practical targets for modulation within a modular patch. Because the module is built for Modular, it works as part of a patch rather than as a standalone effect.

Since the module is an expansion for Softube Modular, you need Modular running to use it. Plan your patch around the stages switch and CV routing to get the harmonic range you want.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperSoftube
TypePlugin
CategoryEnhancer
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Intellijel µFold II?

You need Softube Modular, since µFold II is an add-on module that requires Modular to run. You also need a compatible host application and an iLok account for licensing.

Which formats and operating systems does µFold II support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit.

What does the stages switch do?

The stages switch selects 2, 4 or 6 stages of folding, which changes how many times the signal is folded and how dense the resulting harmonics are.

07Developer

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