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Chapter 14 Ultrabeat 390
5 Repeat this with the other parameters of oscillator 2, as well as pitch:
6 Modulate the noise generator as follows:
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Cut parameter: Choose Max as modulation source, then set the modulation control as
shown below.
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Dirt parameter: Choose LFO 2 as modulation source, then set the modulation control as
shown below.
The sound is now nothing like an 808 snare, which was your goal. Keep experimenting with
velocity and gure out when it makes sense to use it as a direct or indirect modulation source, in
either its positive or negative form.
Recreate the Kraftwerk snare sound
Another classic electronic snare drum sound is the highly resonant lowpass lter of an analog
synthesizer that quickly closes with a snap. This sound was used extensively by Kraftwerk.
1 Select the Snare 1 sound.
2 Direct the signals of both oscillators and the noise generator to the main lter.
3 Modulate Cuto with Env 1 (which is already modulating the volume of the noise generator).
4 Modulate the lter resonance with Env 2.
5 Experiment with the parameters mentioned in steps 2 to 4 (especially the envelopes), introduce
EQ into the sound, and discover how much “playing room” these basic settings allow you.
Note: An exemplary sound is listed as “snare 5-KW” in the Tutorial Kit, at a pitch of G#1. Analyze
this sound, and compare it to your own creation.