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LFO 2 is monophonic, which means that the modulation is identical for all voices. To
understand this more fully, imagine a scenario where a chord is played on the keyboard.
If LFO 2 is used to modulate pitch, for example, the pitch of all voices in the played chord
will rise and fall synchronously.
LFO 3 is also monophonic. It always uses a triangular waveform.
All three LFOs can oscillate freely, or can be synchronized to the host application tempo,
in values ranging between 32 bars and 1/128 triplets.
LFO 1 EG knob: Controls the time it takes for the LFO modulation to fade in or fade out
(see Using the EXS24 mkII Envelope Generator of LFO 1).
LFO 1 Rate knob: Defines the frequency—the speed—of the LFO 1 modulation. The
value is displayed in Hertz (Hz) or in note values beneath the slider.
LFO 1 and 2 Wave buttons: This is where you choose the desired waveform for LFO 1
and LFO 2. For details about how to use them, see Using EXS24 mkII LFO Waveforms.
LFO 2 Rate knob: This parameter defines the frequency—the speed—of the LFO 2
modulation. See Setting the EXS24 mkII LFO Rate.
LFO 3 Rate knob: This parameter defines the frequency—the speed—of the LFO 3
modulation. See Setting the EXS24 mkII LFO Rate.
Using EXS24 mkII LFO Waveforms
The Wave buttons allow you to choose different waveforms for LFO 1 and LFO 2. The
table below outlines how these can affect your sounds.
Tip: Try different waveforms while a modulation routing of Pitch is engaged and running.
CommentsWaveform
Well suited for vibrato effectsTriangle
Well suited for helicopter and space gun sounds. Intense
modulations of pitch with a negative (inverse) sawtooth wave lead
to “bubbling” sounds. Intense sawtooth modulations of lowpass
filter cutoff and resonance create rhythmic effects. The waveform
can also be inverted, resulting in a different start point for the
modulation cycle.
Sawtooth
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