Make Noise Jumbler: Patch Routing Gets a Shake-Up

The video opens with the introduction of the Jumbler, Make Noise’s latest foray into analog routing for Eurorack systems. This module is presented as a six-in, six-out signal combiner and distributor, designed to slot seamlessly into the New Universal Synthesizer System or any standard Eurorack setup. The focus here is on flexibility—Jumbler isn’t just about sending signals from point A to point B, but about enabling a whole new level of patch complexity and variation.

Make Noise positions the Jumbler as a tool for instant reconfiguration, allowing users to jumble their patch routings at will. The concept is to break free from static cable arrangements and inject a dose of unpredictability and creative variation into modular workflows. For anyone who’s ever tired of repatching by hand, the Jumbler promises a more dynamic approach.

Central to the Jumbler’s appeal are its two main controls: Rotate and Radiate. These parameters provide direct, hands-on access to the rearrangement of both signal origins and destinations. Rotate determines the order in which inputs are routed to outputs, while Radiate controls how signals are combined or spread across channels. This dual-parameter system is designed for intuitive exploration, letting users morph their patch architecture with a twist or a sweep.

Unlike traditional switch modules, which tend to be binary and abrupt, the Jumbler’s controls are tailored for smooth, continuous transitions. The video highlights how these parameters can be manipulated both manually and via CV, opening up possibilities for evolving, animated signal paths. It’s a system that encourages experimentation, making complex rerouting as immediate as turning a knob.

What sets the Jumbler apart from a simple switching matrix is its all-analog, VCA-based design. With 36 VCAs under the hood, the module is engineered for seamless crossfading and hybridisation of signals. This architecture allows for gradual blending between sources and destinations, rather than the hard cuts typical of digital or relay-based switchers.

The video underscores how this approach enables not just clean transitions, but also the creation of hybrid signals—where multiple sources can be merged, morphed, or subtly layered. Whether you’re working with audio, CV, gates, or clocks, the Jumbler’s matrix ensures that changes are fluid, making it suitable for everything from gentle modulation shifts to complex waveform combinations.

To wrap things up, Make Noise announces that the Jumbler is already shipping to dealers and available for purchase. They invite viewers to check their favourite modular retailers for stock and tease further content and patch ideas in the coming weeks. For those attending Superbooth 2025, the Jumbler will be on display at booth 0298, offering a chance to get hands-on with this new patch-mangling machine.