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Both methods lead to distortions that are as tonally divergent as the two approaches.
Distortion offers a more analog feel while the bit crusher can’t hide its digital origins, nor
is it supposed to.
Note: The arrow in the Filter section determines whether the Distortion circuit is inserted
before or after the multimode filter (see Getting to Know the Ultrabeat Filter and Distortion
Section).
Drive knob Color knob
Crush button Distort button
Level knob
Crush and Distort buttons: Activate the desired mode. The name of the active effect
type is indicated in red. If neither button is active, the Distortion circuit is bypassed.
Drive knob: Controls the amount of distortion.
Color knob: Determines the basic tone of the distortion. Higher values result in a brighter
sound. Lower values lead to a darker, warmer tone.
Level/Clip knob: Sets the output level of the Distortion effect when in Distortion mode.
In Bit Crusher mode, this knob sets a threshold level for incoming signals from the
sound sources that must be reached before distortion (bit crushing) begins.
Using the Ultrabeat Output Section
Depending on the status of each signal flow button, the output signals of both oscillators,
the ring modulator, and the noise generator are routed to the Output section of Ultrabeat.
This routing is either direct or through the Filter and Distortion section.
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