Jomox ALPHA BASE User Manual

Version OS 1.0
6 Analog Instruments
6.1 Kick Drum
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6.1.1.1 Tune < 000-127 >
This parameter controls the intensity of the attack tune envelope. On a synthesizer this
would be the pitch envelope modulation amount (Attack=0, Decay fixed value) of the
VCO. A high value makes the typical 909 kick-in-the-gut effect, and a low value makes
softer, 808-styled kick drums and bass tones.
6.1.1.2 Pitch < 000-127 >
This parameter controls the basic pitch of the kick drum. Sub basses down to 10 Hz or
relatively high tones are possible. Don't confuse this with the Tune parameter. With
most kinds of instruments this parameter is called "tune", but because everybody knows
the TR-909 and its specific tune, we called it pitch. The pitch is the base frequency
which the VCO reaches when the tune envelope has decayed.
6.1.1.3 Decay < 000-127 >
Controls the decay time (length) of the kick drum.
6.1.1.4 Harm = Harmonics < 000-127 >
Control of harmonics of the VCO. The almost sinusoid waveform of the kick drum
oscillator can be continuously shaped into a parabolic waveform. That results in a
harder, timpani-like sound that differs clearly from a simple distortion.
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Jomox ALPHA BASE Specifications

General

Voices	11
Analog Voices	8
Sequencer	Yes
Connectivity	MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB
Display	LCD
Type	Drum Machine
Effects	Delay, Reverb
Outputs	Main stereo output, headphones output
Inputs	2x 6.3mm Jack Inputs
Memory	Pattern
Power Supply	External Power Supply
Polyphony	11
Synthesis	Analog and Digital