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Using Modulation and Detuning Effects with Sculpture
Detuning and ensemble effects are normally achieved using a modulation effect or by
combining doubling and detuning. When you are using a fretless bass for a solo part, a
broad chorus effect adds a nice touch.
Because Sculpture can synthesize only one note at a time at any given pitch, simple
doubling isn’t an option. There are, however, alternatives for bringing movement and
life into the sound. Almost all of the type parameters of the different objects can be
modulated by LFOs, resulting in a vast number of possible combinations.
To emulate a chorus effect by modulating the pickup positions
1 Make sure the Fretless Roundwound#1 setting is loaded.
2 Adjust the position of Pickup B to 0.20.
3 Drag the Spread Pickup semicircle—which is beside the Level knob—upward. Both of
the light blue dots move downward toward the letters L and R.
You can hear how the stereo breadth of the fretless sound has increased. Pickup A is sent
out on the right channel, while Pickup B occupies the left channel.
Note: Although only modern basses offer such stereophonic features, it’s still fun to
process conventional sounds, such as those created in the previous examples, with this
effect. Note that not all pickup positions are monophonic-compatible. You can check this
by returning the Spread Pickup setting to monophonic—click the Spread Pickup semicircle
while pressing the Option key.
To make the pickups move
1 Select LFO1.
2 Click the 1 button (next to the RateMod slider, to the upper right) to activate the first
modulation target.
3 Choose Pickup Pos A-B as the modulation target.
4 Set the Rate knob to 1.00 Hz.
5 To hear the effect, you need to set the modulation intensity (amount). Familiarize yourself
with this effect by moving the “amt” slider gradually to the right. Set it to a final value of
0.15, a moderate rate that doesn’t wobble too much.
6 Save this setting asFretless Chorus Dry.
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