Tear Through — and Transcend — Synth Space
Contrary to what Virt Iter Legio’s modest 6HP profile might suggest, this module is packed with sonic ferocity and an invigorating scope of sound design possibilities. Packed with three distinctive oscillator algorithms — Bass, SawX, and Harm — to deliver a versatile armature of tone-sculpting capabilities, Noise Engineering’s “army of strong repetitions” (the module’s Latin namesake) masterfully balances aural diversity with just enough control to not get lost in the details. Looking for quadrature modulation with a dash of wavefolding? Bass is where you want to be. What about a supped-up super-saw oscillator? That’s SawX. How about some distortion-driven, additive synthesis inspired by Pura Ruina’s full-wave rectification? You’ll love Harm. Each mode is available via a 3-way selector. The module’s Tang and Flavor controls transform to suit, from two-stage asymmetrical wavefolding to phase modulation and dynamic modification of the relationship between partials within the signal. If that’s not enough textural variety, then you’ll be happy to learn that the opposing 3-way switch supplements your tone with a sonorous, vintage-style chorus, from a little to a whole lot. Pitch, Tang, and Flavor values can be attenuated via CV as well as the CV-only Sync input, which Sweetwater’s synthesists were delighted to learn toggles the module’s hard sync. Did we mention it features independent left- and right-channel phase modulation for some FM-style, harmonic-rich complexity?
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World of Legio: the 6HP transformable powerhouse
Noise Engineering’s unwavering commitment to owning and personalizing your experience doesn’t stop with the versatility and scope of its modules. Those endowed with the Legio title can quickly and wholly reimagine their inspiration via the powerful onboard stereo oscillator and effects platform. All you need is an Internet connection and a USB cable! Alternate firmware and open-source DIY resources are freely available from Noise Engineering to Legio module owners, supplementing your sound with a world of customizable possibilities.
Noise Engineering: unbridled passion for modulation magic
From the beginnings of humble happenstance to transcending the physical-digital divide to produce compelling, innovative hardware and software instruments, one crucial element has consistently remained as Noise Engineering’s cornerstone: integrity. The company wholeheartedly understands how infinitely personal your relationship to sound can be, so each instrument — physical or virtual — brims with a distinctive character. Additionally, every module provides maximum room for personalized control while retaining its defining attributes that give Noise Engineering’s designs their unmistakable sonic identity. Whether you’re new to Eurorack or a dyed-in-the-wool synthesist, you can rest assured knowing that the creative team at Noise Engineering crafts each aural opportunity with care, one waveform at a time.
Noise Engineering Virt Iter Legio Features:
- 6HP module delivers a triumvirate of tone-crafting tenacity without compromising rack space
- 3 distinct oscillator algorithms are easily toggled via 3-way selector for wild worlds of sonic exploration
- Flavor and Tang controls change with each setting, enabling ever greater variety in sound shaping and texture-crafting
- Bimodal Pitch encoder allows for both coarse and fine-tuning, ensuring plenty of tonal diversity
- CV control of Pitch, Tang, and Flavor values means deep interoperative possibilities
- Sync input engages an otherwise-unavailable hard-sync option for added creative depth
- Independent L/R phase modulation elicits harmonically rich, FM-style output for increased timbral variety
