A VCO design masterpiece.

  • Switchable linear and (for the first time in any module) exponential TZFM (through-zero FM).​
  • 12 primary waveform types: sine, sigmoid, double sigmoid, triangle, saw, double saw, zigzag, square, pulse (center modulated), pulse (edge modulated), double pulse.​
  • Suboctave circuit with -1 and -2 octaves. The suboctave output is affected by fm just like the main signals.​

 


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Made for Modular

Softube's Eurorack platform. Learn more

Modular exclusive

Intellijel Rubicon

USD 45

 

The Rubicon, from Canadian Eurorack wizards Intellijel, is an analog triangle core VCO, capable of thru-zero frequency modulation. Originally created by Dave Dixon, it is rightly considered an analog VCO design masterpiece.

Now offered as an officially licensed expansion for Softube Modular, the Rubicon is ideal for experimenting with FM synthesis – broadly speaking, the modulation of one audible waveform with another – and can create very complex and detailed sounds, both harmonic and inharmonic.

 

Have a listen

 

 

A Must-Have for Serious Euroracking

With 12 primary waveform types, Rubicon is no toy. You can even work with multiple simultaneous waveform outputs, including waves that are multiples or divisions of the base frequency.

 

"Very impressive! I was making quite complex patches with modules cross modulating each other and the results were very close to what I get on my real hardware."

Danjel van Tijn
Founder of Eurorack manufacturer Intellijel

Intellijel's masterwork

Originally designed and created by Dave Dixon at Intellijel, the Rubicon has become a serious emblem or talisman for the Canadian synth pioneers. They describe it on their website as 'our flagship analog oscillator', and it's not hard to see why.

Spitting out complex and vibrant sounds at all angles, it invites delighted interaction from its user. Far from a basic, functional starting point, the waveforms offered by Rubicon cry out to become the heart and soul of your patch, such is the depth of possibility in this module alone.

Combine and conquer

We've emulated every analog component of this module painstakingly for total accuracy right down to its triangle core, and because of the epic sonic architecture of Modular, every scintilla of life and detail is represented in this software version.

It becomes even more powerful when combined with other Intellijel modules (like the Korgasmatron II, or the µFold II), or with our Softube brand effects modules. That's when the benefit of our super-high-fidelity sound engine really comes into play; when complex interactions between complex modules take place.

In short

 

  • Made for Modular, Softube's Eurorack platform. Learn more about Modular
  • High precision emulated Triangle core
  • Switchable linear and (for the first time in any module) exponential TZFM (through-zero FM)
  • Linear index VCA for dynamic control of TZFM depth
  • Symmetry control (full clockwise is normal, full counter-clockwise gives reversed waveforms, centered the VCO is at 0 Hz) with CV
  • 12 primary waveform types: sine, sigmoid, double sigmoid, triangle, saw, double saw, zigzag, square, pulse (center modulated), pulse (edge modulated), double pulse
  • Suboctave circuit with -1 and -2 octaves. The suboctave output is affected by fm just like the main signals
  • Soft sync (also known as reversing sync) with attenuator
  • Hard sync with selectable reset direction (determines if the triangle starts moving up or down after a reset, very useful in LFO mode)
  • Pulse-width modulation and exponential FM with dedicated attenuators

 

  • System requirements

    • Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
    • Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11
    • Softube account
    • iLok account
    • Computer with AU, VST, VST3 and/or AAX compatible DAW host software
    • Internet access (for downloading installers and managing licenses)

    Read full System Requirements and our Terms and Conditions 

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