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6.1.2 Signal Pathway
The Input Mixer on the right, next to the Effect Selector, controls the level of the signals
produced by the oscillators in the Patch Window. The Patch Window is divided into three
Channels and a Master Channel. The Effect module always occupies the last place in the
Master Channel and, hence, is the last module in the signal path. Additionally or alternatively
you can also feed the signals from Channels A, B and C directly into the Effect module. The
individual Channels’ and the Master Channel’s levels can be regulated via the Input Mixer’s
Channel Input Level controls. The levels of all four signals linked to the Input Mixer can be
modulated through Macro Control, creating a very lively sound – see also the two sections
below and the chapter 10 “Perform Window” later in this manual.
After the Input Mixer, the signal runs through two lters connected in series, which together
dene the frequency bandwidth to be manipulated. A lowpass rst denes the upper cutoff
frequency for the frequency band: all frequencies below the cutoff frequency selected in the
Input Lowpass control can pass through freely. Subsequently a highpass denes the cutoff
frequency at the lower end, by only letting through frequencies lying above the cutoff set in
the Input Highpass control.
With its Wet control and Dry control, the Output Mixer controls the levels of the processed
and not processed signal at the Effect module’s output, respectively.
6.1.3 Surround Panner
ABSYNTH 5’s effect unit is tightly integrated into the synthesizer’s general surround design.
All six effect operation modes feature multiple channels – from multiple delay taps to inde-
pendent resonators – which can be placed separately within the surround panorama.
Using the surround capacities of ABSYNTH’s effect unit greatly extends its spatial exibility.
For example, you can make the echoes come from behind your listening position. Or you can
make the pipe circle around you. The creative possibilities are vast.
Surround Panner
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