User Guide

Chapter 21 ES2 273
A Modulation Example
Say you’ve chosen these settings:
 Target: Pitch 123
 via: Wheel
 Source: LFO1
 Modulation intensity: Slider position, set as desired
In this configuration, the modulation source—LFO1—is used to modulate the
frequency (pitch) of all three Oscillators (Pitch 123). (Pitch 123) is the modulation target
in this example. You’ll hear a vibrato (a modulation of the pitch) at the speed of LFO 1’s
Rate. The modulation intensity is controlled by the (modulation) wheel, which is
determined by the via parameter. This provides you with control over the depth of
vibrato (pitch modulation) via the modulation wheel of your keyboard. This type of
configuration is well-known in countless sound settings (patches).
It does not matter which of the ten Router Channels you use.
You can select the same target in several Router Channels, in parallel. You can freely use
the same sources as often as you like, and the same via controllers can be set in one or
multiple Router channels.
Modulation Targets
The following targets are available for real-time modulation.
Note: These modulation targets are also available for the X and Y axes of the X/Y
modulator (the Square). See “The Square” on page 291.
Pitch 123
This target allows the parallel modulation of the frequencies (pitch) of all three
oscillators. If you select an LFO as the source, this target leads to siren or vibrato
sounds. Select one of the envelope generators with zero attack, short decay, zero
sustain, and short release as the source for tom and kick drum sounds.
Pitch 1
This target allows modulation of the frequency (pitch) of Oscillator 1. Slight envelope
modulations can make the amount of detuning change over time, when Oscillator 1 is
sounding in unison with another (unmodulated) Oscillator. This is useful for synthesizer
brass sounds.
Pitch 2
This target allows modulation of the frequency (pitch) of Oscillator 2.
Pitch 3
This target allows modulation of the frequency (pitch) of Oscillator 3.