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Getting to Know the ES2 LFOs
The ES2 features two multiwaveform LFOs. Both are available as sources in the router.
LFO 1 is polyphonic, which means that if it is used for any modulation of multiple voices,
they will not be phase-locked. Furthermore, LFO 1 is key-synced: Each time you play a
key, the LFO 1 modulation of this voice is started from zero.
To understand the nonphase-locked characteristic more fully, imagine a scenario where
a chord is played on the keyboard. If LFO 1 is used to modulate pitch, for example, the
pitch of one voice may rise, the pitch of another voice might fall, and the pitch of a
third voice may reach its minimum value. As you can see, the modulation is independent
for each voice, or note.
The key-sync feature ensures that the LFO waveform cycle always starts from zero,
which results in consistent modulation of each voice. If the LFO waveform cycles were
not synchronized in this way, individual note modulations would be uneven.
LFO 1 can also be faded in or out automatically, courtesy of a built-in envelope generator.
LFO 2 is monophonic, which means that the modulation is identical for all voices. For
example, imagine a scenario where a chord is played on the keyboard. If LFO 2 is used
to modulate pitch, the pitch of all voices in the played chord will rise and fall
synchronously.
LFO 1 EG slider: Controls the time it takes for the LFO modulation to fade in or fade out
(see Using LFO 1’s Envelope Generator in the ES2).
LFO 1 Rate slider: Defines the frequency—the speed—of the LFO 1 modulation. The
value is displayed in Hertz (Hz) beneath the slider.
LFO 1 Wave buttons: This is where you choose the desired waveform for LFO 1. See
Using ES2 LFO Waveforms for details on how to use them.
LFO 2 Rate slider: This parameter defines the frequency—speed—of the LFO 2
modulation. See Setting LFO 2’s Rate in the ES2.
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