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In the example, the Cut(off ) frequency of the filter is set to a default value of 0.50. The
“mod” source (Env 1) drives the Cut value up from 0.50 to 0.70 during the attack phase
and back down to 0.50 during the decay phase.
When the via source (Ctrl A) is introduced, the following interplay occurs: when Ctrl A is
at its minimum value, nothing changes; Cutoff continues to be modulated between values
of 0.50 and 0.70 by the envelope (Env 1). A maximum value for Ctrl A causes the envelope
generator to vary the parameter between the values of 0.50 (the default Cut value) and
0.90 (the via amount).
You can see at a glance the degree of maximum influence on basic parameters by the
mod and via modulation sources—the area between the mod and via points shows the
amount that the modulation depth can be further altered by the via modulation source.
In the example, the Cutoff can reach values between 0.70 and 0.90 depending on the
value being sent by Ctrl A.
Here’s another example:
Cutoff is again set to 0.50, Env 1 now drives the value down to 0.25, and a maximum
Ctrl A value reduces the Cutoff frequency down to 0.
The example below illustrates the simplicity and speed of Ultrabeat’s modulation options:
In this example, the modulation intensity of Env 1, which affects Cutoff, is controlled with
the dynamics of the performance (Vel). The secondary via modulation also controls its
direction. Try this setting in Ultrabeat to create some extremely interesting sounds.
Creating an Ultrabeat Modulation Routing
The following applies to all parameters that offer “mod” (and “via”) modulation options.
To create a modulation routing
1 Click the “mod” label of the desired parameter to open the “mod” pop-up menu.
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