Native Instruments Absynth 5 User Manual

ABSYNTH 5 Reference Manual – 107
• Mix…: opens a window where you can mix the waveform with another one, selected from
the Waveform Selector. The following parameters are available in the Mix… Dialog:
▪ dBA: determines the level of an existing waveform.
▪ dBB: determines the level of the waveform to be mixed.
▪ PhaseB: denes the phase position of the waveform to be mixed, in relation to the
existing waveform.
▪ FreqRatioB: denes the frequency ratio between the waveforms.
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You can use the parameter Freq Ratio B to produce chords based on intervals of harmonic
series. If you repeat the mixing procedure several times with a different frequency setting,
you will add new notes to the chords.
• Fractalize…: allows for extraordinary waveform manipulations and is particularly good for
creating powerful, organic waveforms. The parameters are:
▪ Iterationscontrol: controls how detailed the waveform’s manipulation is.
▪ Displacementcontrol: changes the fractalized waveform’s basic shape.
▪ dBcontrol: controls the fractalization’s intensity – the higher the value, the richer the
sound in overtones and noise.
• Filter:..: applies a lter to the Wave. In the Filter menu you can select one of the following
lter types:
▪ Lowpass1storder: is a Lowpass lter with a slope gradient of -6 dB per octave.
▪ Lowpass2ndorder: is a Lowpass lter with a slope gradient of -12 dB per octave.
▪ Highpass: is a Highpass lter with a slope gradient of -6db per octave.
▪ The Frequencycontrol enables you to set the lter’s cutoff frequency. Lowpass lter-
ing of waveforms is the best way to prevent undesired aliasing effects.

Native Instruments Absynth 5 Specifications

General

Brand	Native Instruments
Model	Absynth 5
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English