Wavefolding Madness with DivKid’s First SKORPION Patch

DivKid kicks off his video with the raw energy of a newcomers gig, introducing the SKORPION from WMD – a waveform reanimator dwelling in the realm of modular chaos. What starts as a modest saw wave is about to be transformed into a rich, wide stereo sound that echoes the complexity of massive module chains. DivKid is quick to highlight the SKORPION’s prowess: an unassuming powerhouse that reshapes hushed sounds into sprawling sonic landscapes without breaking a sweat. It’s like watching a punk band power through a symphony and delighting in the sheer anarchy of it all. With this first patch, everything is stripped back to basics as DivKid lays the groundwork for future sonic adventures.

In typical DivKid fashion, the video soon descends into a tutorial that feels more like a sonic construction site than a calm exploration. With the SKORPION, the dry sound of a saw wave is where it all begins. However, the magic happens as the wave is folded, bringing out a lush stereo effect that DivKid meticulously builds upon. He manipulates modulation sources like a conductor waving his baton, accentuating the fold with an envelope that makes the sound breathe and growl. Each addition to the patch feels like stacking bricks in a wall of sound, meticulously sculpted yet pleasingly chaotic. DivKid manages to draw out that synth grit we all crave, with the SKORPION serving as a perfect tool for his pursuit of unpredictable audioscapes. It’s stereo unison stretching across stages, creating images not unlike punk’s DIY ethos writ large. The process itself is bold and deliberate – each patch cable added is a new sonic path to explore, each modulation source a catalyst for delightful unpredictability.

The deep dive continues as DivKid toys with concepts such as ‘Shift’ and ‘Slope’ on the SKORPION – turning knobs like a mad scientist in a sound lab. It’s a toss-up between orderly chaos and structured experimentation as he plays with slopes and randomised voltage, pushing the sonic boundaries bit by bit. As the patch builds, layers of modulation combine to sculpt out a hypnotic landscape, each tweak and adjustment creating new textures. He describes using a slow LFO to affect ‘Shift’, likening the result to PWM richness and bringing out percussive elements as if striking a low-pass gate. It’s a captivating peek into his approach to sound design, where a relentless pursuit of experimentation comes before any formal instruction manual. As the patch grows, so does the depth of sound – clearly showing how an imaginative approach can create something truly unique with just a few well-placed wires.

The video wraps up not with a neat bow, but with an explosion of sound that DivKid revels in. It’s like the end of a punk gig where the sound resonates long after the speakers are turned off. The SKORPION, by now thoroughly tamed yet unpredictably wild, shows it’s capable of producing tones reminiscent of larger arrays of modules. There’s a sense of finality but also anticipation, as DivKid hints at a forthcoming full video. He shares a crucial detail: SKORPION’s limited production run, urging viewers to jump on the pre-order bandwagon before October 8, 2025. It’s as if he’s inviting us to be part of an underground synth movement, a club where sound is king and limitations are merely suggestions. With a cheeky nod, DivKid signs off, leaving us eagerly waiting for his next sonic escapade.