Dirtywave M8 - Macrosynth Models

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Dirtywave M8 Operation Manual
Macrosynth Models
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CSAW
This model is inspired by a quirk/defect of the Yamaha CS80 sawtooth wave shape,
consisting of a xed-width “notch” after the raising edge. The width of the notch can be
controlled by TIMBRE; and its depth and polarity can be controlled by COLOR - pro-
ducing phasing eects.
MORPH
This model produces the classic waveform trajectory from triangle to sawtooth to square
to pulse found in synthesizers such as the RSF Kobol or the Moog Voyager. TIMBRE
sweeps through the waveforms. COLOR morphs from several tonal characters by in-
creasingly removing the high-frequencies with a 1-pole lter, and recreating them with
a waveshaper.
SAW SQUARE
This model blends a sawtooth wave with dephasing control, with a square wave with
PWM. TIMBRE controls the dephasing amount or pulse width, and COLOR morphs the
waveshape from sawtooth to square.
SINE TRIANGLE
This model is built with sine and triangle oscillators sent into a wavefolder. TIMBRE
controls the wavefolder strength, and COLOR controls the balance between the sine
and triangle signals sent to it.
BUZZ
This digital synthesis algorithm generates a smooth sequence of waveforms, transition-
ing from a sine wave to a Dirac comb, as controlled by TIMBRE. The intermediary steps
are reminiscent of a single formant. Two such waveshapes are blended together, with
the detuning amount controlled by COLOR.
SQUARE SUB / SAW SUB
A single square or saw wave oscillator with width modulation controlled by TIMBRE
and a sub oscillator that can be -1 or -2 octaves below the primary oscillator controlled
by COLOR.