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Functions of Front Panel Components
iOSC (Oscillator) section
For setting the oscillator(s). A voice can be
created by using the three sliders in this sec-
tion. In addition, the voice can be further
modified by setting the LFO section's
[ASSIGN] slider (y-1) to "OSC" and
adjusting its [DEPTH] and [SPEED] sliders.
i-1. [TYPE] slider
i-2. [TEXTURE] slider
i-3. [MOD] (Modulation) slider
* The "LFO (OSC)" rows in the following
tables indicate what can be done when the
LFO section is set to "OSC."
(Multi-saw)
Produces a basic synthesizer voice
by using sawtooth waves. Multiple
Descrip-
sawtooth waves can be layered to
create thicker voices, or a "sub-oscil-
tion
lator" that plays 1 octave lower can
be added to fatten the sound.
Adds a sub-oscillator to fatten the
[TEXTURE]
sound.
Layers multiple sawtooth waves to
[MOD]
make a thicker, more undulating
sound.
The LFO modulates the oscillator's
LFO (OSC)
pitch. This does not affect the sub-
oscillator.
Ideal for the creation of trance
Mode of
pads, techno basses, and other
use
similar sounds.
(Pulse)
Produces a basic synthesizer voice
by using square waves. Two
Descrip-
square waves with different pitches
tion
can be layered to make the sound
more complex.
Changes the pitch of the second
[TEXTURE]
square wave.
Changes the pulse width. Raising
[MOD]
the slider produces a distinctive
thinner sound.
The LFO modulates the pulse
width. This makes it possible to
LFO (OSC)
create a distinctive effect known as
"pulse width modulation."
Ideal for the creation of leads,
Mode of
pads, synth basses, and other sim-
use
ilar sounds.
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(Oscillator Sync)
Produces voices having two oscilla-
tors (OSC1 and OSC2), with OSC2
locked in sync with OSC1. Intense
Descrip-
harmonics can be generated by
tion
changing the pitch and tone of
OSC2, making it possible to create
highly distinctive, dazzling sounds.
Changes the pitch and tone of
[TEXTURE]
OSC2. This makes the generated
harmonics mellower.
Sets the degree to which the OSC2
[MOD]
pitch is changed.
LFO (OSC) The LFO modulates the OSC2 pitch.
Mode of
Ideal for lead voices used to play
solos and other similar sounds.
use
(Ring Modulation)
Produces voices by multiplying the
signals from two oscillators (OSC1
Descrip-
and OSC2). Metallic-sounding
voices with no distinct pitch can be
tion
created by changing the pitches of
the oscillators.
[TEXTURE] Changes the pitch of OSC1.
[MOD]
Changes the pitch of OSC2.
LFO (OSC) The LFO modulates the OSC2 pitch.
Mode of
Ideal for extreme basses and
sound effects.
use
(Frequency Modulation)
Produces voices having two oscil-
lators (OSC1 and OSC2), with the
frequency of OSC1 modulated by
Descrip-
OSC2. This makes it possible to
tion
create voices with intense harmon-
ics such as those of the Yamaha
DX7 and other FM synthesizers.
Sets the degree to which modulation
[TEXTURE]
is applied.
Changes the pitch of the modulat-
[MOD]
ing oscillator (OSC2).
The LFO can modulate the degree
LFO (OSC)
to which frequency modulation is
applied.
Ideal for leads, synth comping
voices, and sound effects. With the
Mode of
[MOD] slider moved all the way up,
use
noise and electronic snare drum
sounds can also be created.
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