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Using Oscillator 1 in Ultrabeat
Oscillator 1 can be switched between three different modes. In essence, this enables
different types of synthesis engines: phase oscillator, fm, and side chain (external audio
input), which extends your sonic palette significantly. Each mode offers different
parameters and features.
Click the appropriate
button (on the upper
edge of oscillator 1) to
enable each mode.
Using Oscillator 1’s Phase Oscillator Mode in Ultrabeat
The waveform of the phase oscillator can be reshaped into almost any basic synthesizer
waveform. The effect of parameter changes are immediately reflected in the waveform
display within the Oscillator section.
On/off button
Slope knob Waveform display
Asym slider
Saturation slider
Slope knob: Determines the slope or steepness of the waveform. The higher the value,
the steeper the waveform. The resulting sound takes on an increasingly nasal character
as the incline becomes more vertical.
Saturation slider: Increases the gain, eventually causing the waveform to clip. Higher
values result in a distortion of the waveform shape, making it more rectangular. This
results in a corresponding increase in odd-numbered overtones.
Asym(metry) slider: Changes the waveform angle. Higher values skew the waveform
toward a sawtooth wave, making the sound more edgy. Asym can be modulated by
the sources found in the “mod” and “via” menus. This allows you to create dynamic
sound changes at the oscillator level. For more information, see Working with
Modulation in Ultrabeat.
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