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Table Of Contents
- Logic Pro X Instruments
- Contents
- Chapter 1: Drum Kit Designer
- Chapter 2: ES1
- Chapter 3: ES2
- ES2 overview
- ES2 interface
- ES2 sound sources
- ES2 oscillator parameters overview
- ES2 basic oscillator waveforms
- Use pulse width modulation in ES2
- Use frequency modulation in ES2
- Use ring modulation in ES2
- Use ES2 Digiwaves
- Use the ES2 noise generator
- ES2 emulation of detuned analog oscillators
- Stretch tuning in ES2
- Balance ES2 oscillator levels
- ES2 oscillator start points
- Synchronize ES2 oscillators
- ES2 global parameters
- ES2 filter parameters
- ES2 amplifier parameters
- ES2 modulation
- ES2 integrated effects processor
- ES2 macro controls and controller assignments
- ES2 Surround mode
- ES2 extended parameters
- Create random ES2 sound variations
- ES2 tutorials
- Chapter 4: EFM1
- Chapter 5: ES E
- Chapter 6: ES M
- Chapter 7: ES P
- Chapter 8: EVOC 20 PolySynth
- EVOC 20 PolySynth and vocoding
- EVOC 20 PolySynth interface
- EVOC 20 PolySynth analysis parameters
- EVOC 20 PolySynth (U/V) detection parameters
- EVOC 20 PolySynth synthesis parameters
- EVOC 20 PolySynth formant filter
- EVOC 20 PolySynth modulation parameters
- EVOC 20 PolySynth output parameters
- EVOC 20 PolySynth performance tips
- Vocoder history
- EVOC 20 block diagram
- Chapter 9: EXS24 mkII
- EXS24 mkII overview
- Sampler instruments
- EXS24 mkII Parameter window
- EXS24 mkII Parameter window overview
- Sampler Instruments pop-up menu
- EXS24 mkII global parameters
- EXS24 mkII pitch parameters
- EXS24 mkII filter parameters
- EXS24 mkII output parameters
- EXS24 mkII extended parameters
- EXS24 mkII modulation overview
- EXS24 mkII modulation router
- EXS24 mkII LFOs
- EXS24 mkII envelope overview
- EXS24 mkII modulation reference
- EXS24 mkII Instrument Editor window
- EXS24 mkII preferences
- EXS24 mkII memory management
- Chapter 10: External Instrument
- Chapter 11: Klopfgeist
- Chapter 12: Retro Synth
- Retro Synth overview
- Retro Synth Analog oscillator controls
- Retro Synth Sync oscillator controls
- Retro Synth Table oscillator controls
- Retro Synth FM oscillator controls
- Retro Synth filter controls
- Retro Synth amp and effect controls
- Retro Synth modulation controls
- Retro Synth global and controller settings
- Retro Synth extended parameters
- Chapter 13: Sculpture
- Sculpture overview
- Sculpture interface
- Sculpture string parameters
- Sculpture objects parameters
- Sculpture pickups parameters
- Sculpture global parameters
- Sculpture amplitude envelope parameters
- Use Sculpture’s Waveshaper
- Sculpture filter parameters
- Sculpture delay effect parameters
- Sculpture Body EQ parameters
- Sculpture output parameters
- Sculpture surround range and diversity
- Sculpture modulation controls
- Sculpture morph parameters
- Define Sculpture MIDI controllers
- Sculpture tutorials
- Chapter 14: Ultrabeat
- Ultrabeat overview
- Ultrabeat interface
- Ultrabeat Assignment section
- Ultrabeat Synthesizer section overview
- Ultrabeat sound sources
- Ultrabeat oscillator overview
- Ultrabeat oscillator 1 phase oscillator mode
- Use Ultrabeat oscillator 1 FM mode
- Use Ultrabeat oscillator 1 side chain mode
- Use Ultrabeat oscillator 2 phase oscillator mode
- Basic waveform characteristics
- Use Ultrabeat oscillator 2 sample mode
- Use Ultrabeat oscillator 2 model mode
- Ultrabeat ring modulator
- Ultrabeat noise generator
- Use Ultrabeat’s filter section
- Ultrabeat distortion circuit
- Ultrabeat Output section
- Ultrabeat modulation
- Ultrabeat step sequencer
- Ultrabeat step sequencer overview
- Step sequencer basics
- Ultrabeat step sequencer interface
- Ultrabeat global sequencer controls
- Ultrabeat pattern controls
- Use Ultrabeat’s swing function
- Ultrabeat Step grid
- Automate parameters in Ultrabeat’s step sequencer
- Export Ultrabeat patterns as MIDI regions
- MIDI control of Ultrabeat’s step sequencer
- Ultrabeat tutorials
- Chapter 15: Vintage B3
- Chapter 16: Vintage Clav
- Chapter 17: Vintage Electric Piano
- Appendix A: Legacy instruments
- Appendix B: Synthesizer Basics
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ES2 overview
ES2 combines subtractive synthesis with elements of FM and wavetable synthesis to help
you generate an extraordinary variety of sounds. This makes it the perfect choice for creating
powerful pads, evolving textures, rich basses, or synthetic brass.
If you’re new to synthesizers, see Synthesizer basics overview on page 471, which introduces you
to the fundamentals and terminology of dierent synthesis systems.
The three oscillators of the ES2 provide classic analog synthesizer waveforms (including noise)
and 100 single-cycle waveforms, known as Digiwaves. This raw material forms the basis for
sounds that range from fat analog to harsh digital sounds, or hybrids of the two. You can also
cross-modulate oscillators, making it easy to create FM-style sounds. Further options include the
ability to synchronize and ring-modulate the oscillators or to mix a sine wave directly into the
output stage, to thicken the sound.
ES2 features a exible modulation router that oers up to ten simultaneous (user-dened)
modulation routings. Further modulation options include the unique Planar Pad—which
provides control of two parameters on a two-dimensional grid. The Planar Pad itself can be
controlled by the sophisticated Vector Envelope. This is a multipoint, loop-capable envelope that
makes it easy to create complex, evolving sounds.
Lastly, Distortion, Chorus, Phaser, and Flanger eects are built into the ES2.
If you want to begin experimenting right away, there are a number of settings to try. There
are also two tutorials that provide tips and information, and invite you to explore the ES2. See
ES2 sound design from scratch overview on page 94 and ES2 sound design with templates on
page 103.
Note: You will nd tasks that cover the use of parameters as modulation targets or sources
throughout these pages. This underlines one of ES2’s greatest strengths—namely, the vast
modulation possibilities it oers. Follow the steps in these tasks to create expressive, evolving
sounds. See ES2 modulation overview on page 58.
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