SYNTH ANATOMY Dives Into Larix Elektro Origami: West Coast Mayhem at SynthFest France 2026

Larix Elektro’s Origami oscillator has done a full 180 since last year’s prototype. What started as an additive synth experiment has now been split: the harmonics engine is off doing its own thing in a separate module, while the Origami itself is reborn as a dual oscillator monster. This isn’t just a facelift – it’s a total rewire, ditching the confusing additive workflow for something much more hands-on and, frankly, a lot more fun.

Now, the Origami is all about west coast complexity. We’re talking two oscillators, a two-way complex wavefolder, VCA that doubles as a ring mod, and even an LFO with phase options. SYNTH ANATOMY’s coverage makes it clear: this isn’t just a Buchla clone, but a new take with its own flavour. If you liked the idea of additive but hated the workflow, this new direction is a breath of fresh, slightly chaotic air.

The Origami’s new wavefolder isn’t messing about. With multiple folding stages, it can take you from classic triangle tones to razor-sharp noise in a few knob twists. There’s a lot of patching potential here, but the best bit? You don’t need a PhD in modular to get started – it’s playable straight out of the box, but deep enough to keep the patch nerds busy for hours.

Modulation is everywhere: inputs and outputs galore, plus an envelope that can run AD or AR. Want to repatch and reroute until your cables look like spaghetti junction? Go for it. Or just twist and listen. SYNTH ANATOMY’s demo proves this thing can do subtle movement or full-on sonic carnage, depending on how brave you’re feeling.

Not everyone wants or needs a full complex oscillator, and Larix Elektro gets it. Enter the new standalone wavefolder module – basically the Origami’s folding section, ripped out and given more tuning options and a dirtier attitude. It’s not for the faint-hearted or the modular newbie, but if you want your signals mangled in style, this is your street weapon.

SYNTH ANATOMY points out that this wavefolder can get wild, and it’s got more tweakability than most. If you’re after clean, clinical folding, look elsewhere. But if you want to push your sound into unstable, unpredictable territory, this module’s got your back.

Larix Elektro isn’t just about wild oscillators – they’re thinking about workflow, too. The new macro module series is all about hands-on control, with four chunky knobs designed to spit out CV wherever you need it in your patch. No more fiddly little controls or cable forests – just grab a knob and go.

There’s more: VCA modules, big switches, and plenty of configuration options. You can split modules, set up toggles or push switches, and even get a mixer output if you want. It’s not chainable, but it’s flexible enough for most setups. SYNTH ANATOMY highlights the price point too – these are set to be affordable, making macro control less of a luxury and more of a standard feature for your rack.