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The resonance amplifies frequencies close to the cut-off frequency
With a high resonance level, the filter will begin to produce a sound close to a sine waveform.
At this stage, the use of a key follow is very important as you can create a melody by tuning the
cut-off frequency of the filter with the frequency of the oscillators.
The filter settings of the Prophet 5
6.1.4 The amplifier or VCA
The amplifier (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) receives the audio signal coming from the filter
(or directly from the oscillator if it is not being filtered) to be adjusted before the volume is
sent to the speakers.
The Prophet 5 VCA
In conclusion, here is a diagram that should help you to understand the composition of a basic
sound: