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Oscillators
Sequential
Oscillator Parameters
Octave: Sets the base oscillator frequency of an oscillator over a 5-octave
range from -2 to +2, while Oscillator 3 can be dropped to LFO frequency by
setting this parameter to lo.
The global Master Tune settings affect the pitch of all oscillators. See “Globals -
Top Row” on page 13 for more information.
Pitch: Fine tune control with a range of a quartertone up or down. The 12
o’clock position is centered. Steps are in cents (50 cents = 1/2 semitone).
Waveshape: Triangle, Sawtooth, Reverse Sawtooth, Pulse—Used to
select the waveshape generated by the oscillator. Multiple waveshapes
can be set for each oscillator by pressing multiple Waveshapes buttons.
This can allow for interesting harmonic-up effects by selecting both
sawtooth and pulse, for example.
In the case of Oscillator 3 in lo mode, complex LFO waveforms can be
created by selecting multiple Waveshapes. Note also that Oscillator 3
features an additional reverse sawtooth Waveshape.
Pulse Width: Changes the width of the pulse wave from a square wave
when the pulse width knob is at center position, to a zero duty cycle
pulse (off) at counter clockwise, and a narrow pulse when the pulse
width knob is fully clockwise.
Applying pulse width modulation using poly mod or the low frequency oscillator
is a great way to add movement and thickness to a sound, especially when creating
pad or string-like sounds.
Sync Osc 2: Off, On—Turns Oscillator 2 hard sync on. sync forces
Oscillator 2 to restart its cycle every time Oscillator 1 starts a cycle. This
provides a way to create more complex, harmonically rich shapes from
simple waveforms—especially when the frequency of Oscillator 2 is set
to a different interval than Oscillator 1.
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