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Dynamic Stage (Amplifier)
The dynamic stage defines the level—which means the perceived volume—of the
played note. The change in level over time is controlled by an envelope generator.
ENV3 and the Dynamic Stage
ENV3 is hard-wired to the dynamic stage—envelope generator 3 is always used for
control over the level of the sound. For detailed explanations of the envelope
parameters, see “The Envelopes (ENV 1—ENV 3)” section, on page 268.
Router Modulation Target: Amp
The dynamic stage can be modulated by any modulation source in the Router. The
modulation target is called AMP in the Router.
Note: If you select AMP as the target, LFO1 as the Source, and leave via set to Off in the
Router, the level will change periodically, based on the current Rate of the LFO—and
you’ll hear a tremolo.
Sine Level
Sine Level allows the mixing of a sine wave (at the frequency of Oscillator 1) directly into
the dynamic stage, independent of the filters. Even if you have filtered away the basic
partial tone of Oscillator 1 with a highpass filter, you can reconstitute it through use of
this parameter. Please note:
• In cases where Oscillator 1 is frequency modulated by Oscillator 2 (if you have turned
up FM with the waveform selector), only the pure sine wave is mixed into the
dynamic section, not the distorted FM waveform.
• Low frequency modulations of Oscillator 1’s pitch, set in the Router, affect the sine
wave frequency mixed in here.
Note: Sine Level is well suited for adding warmth and a fat bass quality to the sound.
Thin sounds can be fattened up with this function, given that Oscillator 1 actually plays
the basic pitch.