Native Instruments REAKTOR 6 User manual

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Table of Contents

1 Welcome to the REAKTOR Factory Library ...................................................................

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2 Effects ......................................................................................................................

17

2.1 Analogic Filter Box ...................................................................................................................... 17

2.1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 17

2.1.2 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 17

2.1.3 Modulation ................................................................................................................ 18

2.2 Anima ......................................................................................................................................... 19

2.3 Banaan Electrique ...................................................................................................................... 22

2.3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 22

2.3.2 Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 23

2.3.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 23

2.4 Classic Vocoder .......................................................................................................................... 24

2.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 24

2.4.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 24

2.4.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 24

2.4.4 The Vocoding Engine ................................................................................................. 25

2.5 Cyan ........................................................................................................................................... 25

2.6 Echomania ................................................................................................................................. 28

2.6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 28

2.6.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 28

2.6.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 28

2.7 EnFX ........................................................................................................................................... 30

2.7.1 EnFX Delay 1.3 ........................................................................................................... 31

2.7.2 EnFX Distortion 1.3 .................................................................................................... 33

2.7.3 EnFX Filter 1.3 ........................................................................................................... 34

2.8 Fast FX ....................................................................................................................................... 36

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2.9 FlatBlaster 2 ............................................................................................................................... 44

2.9.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 44

2.9.2 What’s New in 2.0.2? ................................................................................................. 45

2.9.3 Multi-band Compressor ............................................................................................. 45

2.9.4 Full-band Peak Limiter .............................................................................................. 46

2.10 Flatblaster .................................................................................................................................. 47

2.10.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 47

2.10.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 48

2.10.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 48

2.10.4 Frequency-Specific Compressor ................................................................................. 48

2.10.5 Full-Band Peak Limiter .............................................................................................. 49

2.11 Fusion Reflections ...................................................................................................................... 50

2.11.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 50

2.11.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 51

2.11.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 51

2.11.4 Diffusion Delays ........................................................................................................ 51

2.12 Grainstates FX ............................................................................................................................ 52

2.12.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 52

2.12.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 53

2.12.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 53

2.12.4 Additional Controls .................................................................................................... 54

2.12.5 MIDI Control ............................................................................................................... 54

2.13 Longflow ..................................................................................................................................... 55

2.14 Resochord ................................................................................................................................... 57

2.15 Space Master 2 ........................................................................................................................... 63

2.15.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 63

2.15.2 Input and Output Stage ............................................................................................. 64

2.15.3 Reflections ................................................................................................................ 64

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2.15.4 Frequency Response .................................................................................................. 65

2.16 SpaceMaster ............................................................................................................................... 66

2.16.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 66

2.16.2 SpaceMaster 5.1 Surround ........................................................................................ 68

2.16.3 SpaceMaster Quad .................................................................................................... 69

2.16.4 SpaceMaster Stereo ................................................................................................... 70

2.17 Spring Tank ................................................................................................................................ 71

2.17.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 72

2.17.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 72

2.17.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 72

2.18 Two Knees Compressor ............................................................................................................... 73

2.18.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 73

2.18.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 74

2.18.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 74

3 Grooveboxes .............................................................................................................

75

3.1 Aerobic ....................................................................................................................................... 75

3.1.1 Sound Engine ............................................................................................................ 76

3.1.2 Sequencer .................................................................................................................. 78

3.1.3 Master / Mixer ............................................................................................................ 79

3.2 Aerobic ....................................................................................................................................... 82

3.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 83

3.2.2 Sound Engine ............................................................................................................ 83

3.2.3 Sequencer .................................................................................................................. 85

3.2.4 Master/Mixer .............................................................................................................. 86

3.3 GoBox ......................................................................................................................................... 89

3.3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 89

3.3.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 90

3.3.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 90

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3.3.4 The Sequencer ........................................................................................................... 91

3.3.5 Morph ........................................................................................................................ 92

3.4 Krypt ........................................................................................................................................... 93

3.5 L3 ............................................................................................................................................... 101

3.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 101

3.5.2 Pattern Sequencer .................................................................................................... 102

3.5.3 Step Sequencer .......................................................................................................... 102

3.5.4 Sampler ..................................................................................................................... 104

3.6 Limelite ...................................................................................................................................... 106

3.7 Massive 1.1 ................................................................................................................................ 118

3.7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 119

3.7.2 Control Section .......................................................................................................... 119

3.7.3 Modulation Section .................................................................................................... 123

3.7.4 Sequencer .................................................................................................................. 124

3.7.5 Sound Engine ............................................................................................................ 127

3.7.6 Snapper ..................................................................................................................... 132

3.7.7 Output ....................................................................................................................... 135

3.8 Newscool .................................................................................................................................... 137

3.8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 138

3.8.2 Life Sequencer ........................................................................................................... 138

3.8.3 Newscool ................................................................................................................... 140

3.9 Random Step Shifter .................................................................................................................. 142

3.9.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 143

3.9.2 SQ2 ............................................................................................................................ 143

3.9.3 Sampler ..................................................................................................................... 144

3.10 Rhythmaker ................................................................................................................................ 147

3.11 Scenario ..................................................................................................................................... 155

3.11.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 155

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3.11.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 156

3.11.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 157

3.11.4 Loading Samples ....................................................................................................... 159

3.11.5 Tips and Tricks .......................................................................................................... 159

3.12 Sinebeats 2 ................................................................................................................................ 161

3.12.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 161

3.12.2 Sequencer .................................................................................................................. 162

3.12.3 Noise Synthesizer ....................................................................................................... 163

3.12.4 Sine Synthesizers ....................................................................................................... 164

3.12.5 FX 1 & 2 ..................................................................................................................... 166

3.12.6 Mixer .......................................................................................................................... 167

3.12.7 EQ and Compressor ................................................................................................... 167

3.12.8 Master ....................................................................................................................... 168

3.12.9 Snapshot System ....................................................................................................... 168

3.13 Splitter ....................................................................................................................................... 170

3.13.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 171

3.13.2 Sequencer .................................................................................................................. 171

3.13.3 Splitter ...................................................................................................................... 173

3.14 Vectory ........................................................................................................................................ 176

3.14.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 177

3.14.2 Sample ...................................................................................................................... 177

3.14.3 Sequencer .................................................................................................................. 178

3.14.4 Grain Effect ............................................................................................................... 179

3.14.5 Sample Loader ........................................................................................................... 181

3.14.6 MIDI Controller ........................................................................................................... 181

4 Samplers ..................................................................................................................

183

4.1 BeatSlicer 2 ................................................................................................................................ 183

4.1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 184

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4.1.2 Global Section ........................................................................................................... 184

4.1.3 Loop Section .............................................................................................................. 185

4.1.4 Slice Parameters ....................................................................................................... 186

4.1.5 Modulation ................................................................................................................ 187

4.2 Memory Drum 2 .......................................................................................................................... 189

4.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 190

4.2.2 Global Parameters ..................................................................................................... 191

4.2.3 Sample & Edit ........................................................................................................... 191

4.2.4 Sample Parameters ................................................................................................... 193

4.2.5 Modulation ................................................................................................................ 194

4.3 Grainstates SP ............................................................................................................................ 196

4.4 Travelizer .................................................................................................................................... 197

4.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 197

4.4.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 198

4.4.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 198

4.5 Lurker ......................................................................................................................................... 200

4.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 201

4.5.2 Global ........................................................................................................................ 201

4.5.3 Sequencer .................................................................................................................. 202

4.5.4 Delay Units ................................................................................................................ 203

4.5.5 Filter .......................................................................................................................... 205

4.5.6 Master and Envelope ................................................................................................. 205

4.5.7 Additional Delay ........................................................................................................ 206

5 Sequenced Synthesizers ............................................................................................

208

5.1 Akkord ........................................................................................................................................ 208

5.2 Atmotion ..................................................................................................................................... 216

5.3 BlueMatrix .................................................................................................................................. 222

5.3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 222

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5.3.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 223

5.3.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 223

5.3.4 The Sequencer ........................................................................................................... 225

5.3.5 Modulation ................................................................................................................ 227

5.4 Vierring ....................................................................................................................................... 229

5.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 229

5.4.2 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 230

5.5 WaveWeaver ............................................................................................................................... 231

5.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 231

5.5.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 232

5.5.3 The Sequencer ........................................................................................................... 233

6 Sequencers ...............................................................................................................

235

6.1 Spiral .......................................................................................................................................... 235

6.1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 236

6.1.2 Using Spiral ............................................................................................................... 236

6.2 SQ16 ........................................................................................................................................... 239

6.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 240

6.2.2 Details ....................................................................................................................... 240

6.3 SQ8 ............................................................................................................................................. 241

6.3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 241

6.3.2 Details ....................................................................................................................... 242

6.4 SQ 8x8 ........................................................................................................................................ 243

6.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 244

6.4.2 Details ....................................................................................................................... 244

6.5 SQP ............................................................................................................................................. 245

6.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 245

6.5.2 Details ....................................................................................................................... 246

6.6 SQX ............................................................................................................................................. 247

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6.6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 248

6.6.2 SnapSeq .................................................................................................................... 248

6.6.3 TrackSeq .................................................................................................................... 249

6.6.4 ToneGen ..................................................................................................................... 251

7 Sound Generators ......................................................................................................

254

7.1 Metaphysical Function ................................................................................................................ 254

7.1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 255

7.1.2 Quick Start ............................................................................................................... 255

7.1.3 Details ...................................................................................................................... 256

7.2 Skrewell ...................................................................................................................................... 260

7.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 261

7.2.2 Operation Modes ........................................................................................................ 261

7.2.3 Sound Engine ............................................................................................................ 261

7.2.4 Master Controls ......................................................................................................... 262

7.3 Space Drone ............................................................................................................................... 263

7.3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 263

7.3.2 Sound Engine ............................................................................................................ 264

7.3.3 Reverb ....................................................................................................................... 265

8 Synthesizer ...............................................................................................................

267

8.1 2-Osc .......................................................................................................................................... 267

8.1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 268

8.1.2 List of Controls .......................................................................................................... 268

8.2 Carbon 2 ..................................................................................................................................... 274

8.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 274

8.2.2 Oscillators ................................................................................................................. 275

8.2.3 Filter .......................................................................................................................... 277

8.2.4 Effects ....................................................................................................................... 278

8.2.5 Modulation Sources ................................................................................................... 280

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8.2.6 Global Controls .......................................................................................................... 283

8.3 Carbon ........................................................................................................................................ 285

8.3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 286

8.3.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 286

8.3.3 Signal Flow and Structure ......................................................................................... 286

8.3.4 Modulation ................................................................................................................ 287

8.3.5 Global Parameters ..................................................................................................... 288

8.4 Carbon ........................................................................................................................................ 288

8.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 288

8.4.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 289

8.4.3 Signal Flow and Structure ......................................................................................... 289

8.4.4 Modulation ................................................................................................................ 290

8.4.5 Global Parameters ..................................................................................................... 291

8.5 Equinoxe Deluxe .......................................................................................................................... 291

8.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 291

8.5.2 String Section ............................................................................................................ 292

8.5.3 Ensemble, KleinStein, and Delay Sections ................................................................. 292

8.6 FM4 ............................................................................................................................................ 294

8.6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 294

8.6.2 Operator Sections 1-4 ................................................................................................ 295

8.6.3 FM Sources Section .................................................................................................... 297

8.6.4 LFO Section ................................................................................................................ 297

8.6.5 Voice Mode Section .................................................................................................... 298

8.6.6 Effects Sections ......................................................................................................... 299

8.7 Gaugear ...................................................................................................................................... 301

8.7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 301

8.7.2 Overview .................................................................................................................... 302

8.8 Green Matrix ............................................................................................................................... 307

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8.8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 307

8.8.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 308

8.8.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 308

8.8.4 Modulation ................................................................................................................ 309

8.9 Grobian ....................................................................................................................................... 310

8.10 Junatik ........................................................................................................................................ 315

8.11 Kaleidon ..................................................................................................................................... 317

8.11.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 318

8.11.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 318

8.11.3 Signal Flow and Structure ......................................................................................... 318

8.11.4 Global Parameters ..................................................................................................... 320

8.12 Lazerbass ................................................................................................................................... 321

8.12.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 322

8.12.2 Oscillator ................................................................................................................... 323

8.12.3 Group Attenuation ..................................................................................................... 323

8.12.4 Oscillator Phase ........................................................................................................ 324

8.12.5 Ratio Multiply ............................................................................................................ 324

8.12.6 Ratio Add ................................................................................................................... 325

8.12.7 Dispersion ................................................................................................................. 325

8.12.8 Partial Beating .......................................................................................................... 325

8.12.9 Visualization Area ...................................................................................................... 326

8.12.10 Brightness ................................................................................................................. 326

8.12.11 Periodic Filter ............................................................................................................ 327

8.12.12 Using the Modulation Matrix ...................................................................................... 329

8.12.13 Modulation Envelope ................................................................................................. 330

8.12.14 Modulation LFO .......................................................................................................... 330

8.12.15 Modulation Macro Controls ........................................................................................ 331

8.12.16 Panning/Master ......................................................................................................... 331

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8.12.17 Master Envelope / Release Mode ............................................................................... 331

8.12.18 Global Pitch ............................................................................................................... 332

8.12.19 Gate Mode ................................................................................................................. 333

8.12.20 Glide .......................................................................................................................... 333

8.12.21 Pitch Mod. ................................................................................................................. 334

8.13 Nanowave ................................................................................................................................... 335

8.14 Oki Computer 2 ........................................................................................................................... 337

8.14.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 338

8.14.2 MIDI In ....................................................................................................................... 338

8.14.3 Oscillator ................................................................................................................... 339

8.14.4 Filter / Out ................................................................................................................. 341

8.14.5 Envelope, CC1, Sequencer and LFO ........................................................................... 341

8.14.6 Modulation Matrix ...................................................................................................... 343

8.15 Photone ...................................................................................................................................... 345

8.16 SoundSchool Analog ................................................................................................................... 367

8.16.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 367

8.16.2 Interface Areas and Control Elements ....................................................................... 367

8.16.3 Page B - Instrument Architecture .............................................................................. 375

8.17 Steam Pipe 2 .............................................................................................................................. 376

8.17.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 376

8.17.2 Steam ........................................................................................................................ 377

8.17.3 Pipe ........................................................................................................................... 378

8.17.4 Global Controls .......................................................................................................... 381

8.17.5 Space Master Deluxe ................................................................................................. 382

8.17.6 Input and Output Stage ............................................................................................. 382

8.17.7 Reflections ................................................................................................................ 383

8.17.8 Frequency Response .................................................................................................. 383

8.18 Steam Pipe ................................................................................................................................. 385

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8.18.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 385

8.18.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 386

8.18.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 386

8.19 SubHarmonic .............................................................................................................................. 388

8.19.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 388

8.19.2 Voice .......................................................................................................................... 388

8.19.3 Vibrato ....................................................................................................................... 389

8.19.4 Amplitude and Modulation Envelope ......................................................................... 390

8.19.5 Sub Oscillator ............................................................................................................ 390

8.19.6 Formant Oscillator ..................................................................................................... 391

8.19.7 Mix and Output .......................................................................................................... 391

8.19.8 Reverb ....................................................................................................................... 392

8.20 Sum Synth .................................................................................................................................. 393

8.20.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 393

8.20.2 Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 394

8.20.3 Structure and Signal Flow ......................................................................................... 394

8.21 Titan ........................................................................................................................................... 396

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1 Welcome to the REAKTOR Factory Library

The REAKTOR Factory Library comes with more than 70 pre-built Ensembles, ranging from

synthesizers and effects to grooveboxes and sequencers. This classic and renowned selection

of musical tools unfolds more than ten years of legacy within electronic music. All Ensembles

are ready to use in your music and sound design projects, but their open Structures also allow

you to look behind the curtain and discover how they work.

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2 Effects

2.1 Analogic Filter Box

1.1 Analogic FIlter Box user interface

2.1.1 Introduction

The Analogic Filter Box sandwiches a rich and meaty distortion unit between two hearty ana-

log-style filters to create a sound-shaping tool for every appetite. Juicy modulation is also pro-

vided on the side: An envelope, LFO, and envelope follower can be freely routed to the most

important filter and distortion parameters. Analogic Filter Box can handle everything from fat

disco-loop tweaking to full-on mangling of any sound source imaginable.

2.1.2 Structure and Signal Flow

The signal is routed from input to Filter 1, to the Distortion, to Filter 2, and then out.

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Both filters offer multiple operation modes. For the first filter, you can choose between Low-

pass, Highpass, Bandpass, Peak EQ, and Notch filters, with a choice of a 12 or 24 dB/octave

slope per filter type. The second filter is designed for shaping the sound after the distortion, so

it offers four different lowpass filters, three bandpass filters, and a bandpass/lowpass combo.

Both filters were very carefully designed to produce warm, analog sounds even at extreme reso-

nance and cutoff settings.

Beside the normal cutoff frequency control available in both filters, Filter 1 also provides fast

modulation of its frequency by an additional oscillator (which can itself be modulated by the

LFO, envelope, or envelope follower!).

The Distortion section between the two multimode filters also features multiple modes of oper-

ation. While the clipper mode provides a relatively harsh distortion sound and the saturator

mode results in warm overdrive, the several wrapping modes (marked by the name of the wave-

form used for wrapping) produce unique sounds from subtle to extreme.

An additional quantize mode converts the incoming signal into a step waveform, for familiar

bit-reduction effects to mimic the character of vintage samplers, for instance. A visual display

of the distortion function helps to see what's going on inside.

2.1.3 Modulation

Analogic Filter offers six modulation sources (A built-in LFO, envelope follower, enveloper,

MIDI note pitch, modulation wheel, and pitch bend wheel). The modulation sources and the

flexible matrix signal routing system at the bottom of this effect transforms it into an incredibly

powerful machine.

The modulation signal routing system provides a source selector for each parameter to be

modified; among those modifiable parameters are the cutoff frequencies and resonance set-

tings of both filters and the distortion amount and symmetry control of the distortion section.

In addition to gate information from MIDI note-on events that can even be used to trigger the

filter, you can also use the pitch and mod wheels as modulation sources.

An internal LFO, envelope follower, and auto-trigger envelope can add movement to the sound

without the need any external MIDI controllers. The LFO offers different waveforms and can al-

so be synchronized to the global tempo or MIDI clock (the small Unit knob syncs the LFO to

MIDI clock and sets the musical note-units that are shown under Freq). The Envelope Follower

calculates its modulation amount from the incoming signal: At high levels there is a high mod-

ulation level, and at low levels it's low. The Interval knob controls the response time to fast

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level changes. Use the cutoff controls of the internal highpass and lowpass filters to select a

specific frequency band of the incoming signal to trigger the envelope follower. The Envelope

is a standard attack-decay-sustainrelease envelope generator, triggered by MIDI note on events.

However, an additional auto-trigger feature allows it to be triggered by the incoming audio, set-

table with the Tresh slider.

It's even possible to combine any two MIDI controllers to make one dependent on the other -

for instance, to have the amount of LFO modulation dependent on MIDI pitch. You can define

custom mix modulation combinations in the Define Mix 1 and 2 areas as the bottom of the

instrument.

* You can play a sound through the built-in loop-player, through the realtime audio inputs, or

you can process audio in realtime by using Reaktor as an effect plugin. Please check your Re-

aktor or Reaktor Session user's guide for helpful information.

2.2 Anima

2.1 Anima user interface

Introduction

Anima is a polyphony-dependent filter bank, animated by an LFO that can produce complex

wave effects.

Input

<Level> Sets the input level, in dB. The meters show the post-fader input level.

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Anima

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Filters

A single bandpass filter corresponds to every voice of polyphony. All of the filters are controlled

together, in the main XY display.

• <Y->Wdth> If ON, the Y coordinate of the Xy controller in the center of this panel modu-

lates the width of the frequency band that is covered by the bandpass filters. If off, the Y

coordinate modulates the phase offset or starting point of the wave that determines the

amplitude of the bands. The "missing" parameter can be set with the "Wdth/Phse" knob.

• <Keyb> If ON, incoming midi notes shift the cutoff frequencies of the bandpass filters.

Note that the actual cutoff frequency as set by MIDI notes is not displayed in the XY pan-

el.

• <Wdth/Phse> Width / Phase control. If the "Y-Wdth" button is off this knob controls the

width of the frequency band that is covered by the bandpass filters in semitones. If the

"Y-Wdth" button is on it controls the phase offset or starting point of the wave that deter-

mines the amplitude of the bandpass filters. Values between 0 and 1 set the phase be-

tween 0 and 360 degrees.

• <Waves> Sets the number of cycles of the wave that determines the amplitude of the

bandpass filters.

• <Resonance> Sets the resonance of the bandpass filters in dB. The amplification is com-

pensated internally so the resonance controls only the narrowness of the bandpass filters.

• <Drive> Sets the amplification before the distortion unit. The amplification is compensat-

ed internally so it controls the amount of distortion.

• <XY Panel> The XY panel shows a graphical representation of the amplitude and frequen-

cy of all bandpass filters.

◦ Display: X->frequency of the filters

◦ Display: Y->amplitude of the filters

◦ Controller: X->center of the frequency range that is covered by the bandpass filters.

◦ Controller: Y->either the width of the frequency range or the phase offset of the wave

that determines the amplitude of the bandpass filters (depends on the "Y->width" but-

ton on the left).

Effects

Anima

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