herbs-and-stones/pathways
Pathways
Pathways is a hybrid/desktop form factor with Eurorack CV jacks. A modular matrix mixer designed for feedback manipulation, creative routing, weird synthesis, and many other things. Core topology: 4×4 analog VCA matrix with 16 intersections. Each intersection has a manual level knob, a 3.5mm CV input jack, and a dedicated LED indicator. 4x 1/4" inputs with gain/drive control, 4x 1/4" outputs. Includes two voltage-controlled LFOs, an envelope follower normalled to input 4, and a 3-stage cascaded clock divider.582
Capabilities 6
- Clock Dividerclock-divider
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- Envelope Followerenvelope-follower
- Normalled to input 4; sensitivity knob sets output level relative to input gain. Feeds the 3-stage clock divider.582
- LFOlfo
- LFO X: variable shape (triangle to square), two outputs 180° out of phase, CV-speed input 0–5V, gate reverse input. LFO Y: sawtooth (rising and descending outputs), CV-speed input 0–5V.582
- Matrix Mixermatrix-mixer
- Core 4×4 analog VCA matrix: 16 intersections each with a manual volume knob, CV input, and LED indicator. Each output row is a 4-input mixer.582
- Mixermixer
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- Voltage-Controlled Amplifiervca
- 16 analog VCAs, one per matrix intersection, each CV-controllable individually.582
Jacks 19 — 8 in / 11 out
| Name | Signal | Voltage | Description |
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| Inputs (8) | |||
| Clock Divider Ext In | mixed | — | External input for the clock divider; when patched, bypasses the envelope follower signal.582 |
| Input 1 | audio | — | 582 |
| Input 2 | audio | — | 582 |
| Input 3 | audio | — | 582 |
| Input 4 | audio | — | Normalled to the envelope follower; its signal feeds the 3-stage clock divider.582 |
| LFO X CV In | cv | 0V to 5V | CV input for LFO X speed. When patched, the rate knob acts as an attenuator.582 |
| LFO X Reverse | gate | — | When gate is high, the right output of LFO X is inverted, creating a more complex time-dependent CV waveform.582 |
| LFO Y CV In | cv | 0V to 5V | CV input for LFO Y speed. When patched, the speed knob acts as an attenuator.582 |
| Outputs (11) | |||
| Clock Divider Out /2 | clock | — | 582 |
| Clock Divider Out /4 | clock | — | 582 |
| Clock Divider Out /8 | clock | — | 582 |
| LFO X Out L | cv | — | 582 |
| LFO X Out R | cv | — | Right output of LFO X, 180° out of phase with left output. Gets inverted when gate is high at the Reverse input.582 |
| LFO Y Out Descending | cv | — | 582 |
| LFO Y Out Rising | cv | — | 582 |
| Output 1 | audio | — | 582 |
| Output 2 | audio | — | 582 |
| Output 3 | audio | — | 582 |
| Output 4 | audio | — | 582 |
Parameters 9
| Name | Type | Range | Behavior |
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| Envelope Follower Sensitivity | knob | — | Sets the sensitivity of the envelope follower. Output level is determined by the relationship between input gain and sensitivity.582 |
| Input 1 Gain | knob | — | Amplifies the input signal; can bring it to saturation. Pathways accepts signals up to 10Vpp.582 |
| Input 2 Gain | knob | — | 582 |
| Input 3 Gain | knob | — | 582 |
| Input 4 Gain | knob | — | 582 |
| LFO X Rate | knob | — | Controls the rate of LFO X. When a CV signal is detected at the CV input, acts as an attenuator. LFO X stops when turned fully counterclockwise.582 |
| LFO X Shape | knob | 0% – 100% | Controls triangle wave saturation. At 0% output is a triangle-sine mix; at 100% a squarewave with smooth edges.582 |
| LFO Y Speed | knob | — | Controls the speed of LFO Y. When a CV signal is detected at the CV input, acts as an attenuator.582 |
| Matrix Intersection Volume | knob | — | Sets the volume at each of the 16 matrix intersections. Acts as a CV attenuator when an external signal is patched into the associated CV input. Each intersection has a dedicated LED indicator.582 |
Firmware history 0 versions
No firmware history recorded.
References 2
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Herbs and Stones Pathways product pageproduct_page⚠ verified 2026-05-21 · manufacturer changed since last verified
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Herbs and Stones Pathways at ctrl-modproduct_page● verified 2026-05-21