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199Logic Pro Instruments
ES1
Logic Pro ES1 overview
ES1 emulates the circuits of analog synthesizers in a simple, streamlined interface.
ES1 produces sounds using subtractive synthesis. It provides an oscillator and sub-
oscillator that generate harmonically rich waveforms. You subtract (cut, or filter out)
portions of these waveforms and reshape them to create new sounds. The ES1 tone-
generation system also provides flexible modulation options that make it easy to create
punchy basses, atmospheric pads, biting leads, and sharp percussion.
If you’re new to synthesizers, see Synthesizer basics overview, which will introduce you to
the terminology and give you an overview of different synthesis systems and how they work.
ES1 is divided into six main areas.
Oscillator parameters: Located in the upper left, the oscillators generate the basic
waveforms that form the basis of your sound. See Logic Pro ES1 oscillator parameters
overview.
Global parameters: Located in the bottom green/gray strip, global sound control
parameters are used to assign and adjust global tuning, activate the in-built chorus, and
so on. You can use the chorus to color or thicken the sound. See Logic Pro ES1 global
parameters.