NONLINEAR LABS C15 - 4. User Interfaces; 4.1 Selection

Sound Generation
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Excursion – the C15’s signal routing / blending
As with all signal routings in the C15, the Shaper is not switched in or out of the sig-
nal path but continuously blended with another (usually the dry) signal. This makes
sense since it provides great morphing capabilities without any steps or clicks in the
sound. More on this later.
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Excursion – parameter value fine resolution
Some parameters need a very fine resolution to fine-tune a sound the way you
desire. In order to do this, the resolution of every parameter can be multiplied by a
factor of 10 (sometimes even 100). Simply hit the Fine button to toggle fine resolu-
tion on and o. To get an impression of that eect, try out “Drive (Shaper A)” in fine
resolution mode.
By selecting a new parameter, the fine “mode” will automatically be disabled. To
enable fine resolution permanently, press Shi + Fine.
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Now set PM Self to [ 75 % ].
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Press PM Self (Oscillator A) another two times (or use the rightmost so
button) to access the sub-parameter Shaper. It is highlighted in the display.
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Turn the Encoder slowly and play some notes.
ߊ Now the signal for the phase-modulation of Oscillator A is fed back post
Shaper: Instead of a sine-wave, a complex waveform is now used as mod-
ulator. This generates even more overtones and, beyond a certain degree,
it can produce increasingly chaotic results, noisy or “chirpy” sounds in
particular. You will hear the eect of the shaper even when you set the
shaper’s Mix parameter to zero.
Both Oscillators together
Mixing both Oscillators:
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First, please reload the Init Sound. Both Oscillators are now generating
simple sine-waves again.
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Press A (Output Mixer).
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Turn the Encoder to approx. [ 60.0 % ].
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Press B (Output Mixer).