User Guide

542 Chapter 28 Sculpture
8 Click on the button marked 1 (next to the Rate slider, to the upper right) to activate the
first modulation target.
9 Choose Object2 Strength as the Target parameter.
10 Select the KeyScale entry in the via column.
11 Move the lower slider labeled Amt (amount) to the right while you are playing. You’ll
quickly realize that the singing buzzing fades out in the lower range, while gradually
being retained as you move towards C3. Set the slider to a value of 0.15. The buzzing
will now be far more moderate in the low range.
12 Switch Object 3 back on. Set Timbre to its minimum value (–1.00) and Variation to its
maximum value (1.00). Object 3 should be positioned all the way to the right, at a value
of 1.00.
13 Vary the Object 3 Strength parameter. You’ll discover that the overtone content of the
buzzing can be controlled very effectively. A Strength value of 0.25 is recommended
here.
14 Save this setting as Fretless Roundwound#1.
Modulation and Detuning
Detuning and ensemble effects are normally achieved using a modulation effect or by
combining doubling and detuning. When using a fretless bass for a solo part, a broad
chorus effect adds a nice touch.
As Sculpture can only synthesize one note at a time at any certain 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.
Emulating a chorus effect by modulating the pickup positions:
1 Make sure that you’ve got the Fretless Roundwound#1 setting loaded.
2 Adjust the position of Pickup B to 0.20.
3 The Spread control element is located to the left of the Level dial. Click-hold on the
(Spread) Pickup semicircle, and move the mouse in an upwards direction. Both of the
light blue dots move downwards towards the letters L and R.