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Chapter 7 ES P 129
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Extended parameters: Not shown in the image, the extended parameters are accessed by
clicking the disclosure triangle at the lower left of the interface. These parameters include
bend and tuning functions. See Extended ES P parameters on page 133 .
ES P oscillator parameters
ES P features several oscillators that output dierent waveforms. These signals can be mixed
together—at dierent levels—providing countless variations of the raw material used for
your sounds.
In addition to triangular, sawtooth, and rectangular waves, the rectangular waves of two sub-
oscillators are also available. The left sub-oscillator fader is one octave lower than the main
oscillators, and the right sub-oscillator fader is two octaves lower. Use these to fatten up
the sound.
Oscillator parameters
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Triangle oscillator slider: Drag to set the level of the triangle waveform output by the oscillators.
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Sawtooth oscillator slider: Drag to set the level of the sawtooth waveform output by
the oscillators.
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Rectangle oscillator slider: Drag to set the level of the rectangle waveform output by the
oscillators. The pulse width is xed at 50%.
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Sub-oscillator -1 octave slider: Drag to set the level of the (rectangular) sub-oscillator waveform,
which is one octave lower than the main oscillators. Use this to fatten up the sound. The pulse
width is xed at 50%.
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Sub-oscillator - 2 octaves slider: Drag to set the level of the (rectangular) sub-oscillator
waveform, which is two octaves lower than the main oscillators. Use this to fatten up the
sound. The pulse width is xed at 50%.
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Noise generator slider: Drag to set the level of white noise added to the mix. This is the raw
material for classic synthesizer sound eects, such as ocean waves, wind, and helicopters.
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4, 8, and 16 buttons: Switch the pitch in octaves—transpose it up or down. The lowest setting is
16 feet, and the highest is 4 feet. The use of the term feet to determine octaves comes from the
measurements of organ pipe lengths. The longer and wider the pipe, the deeper the tone.