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How does Analog Feel?
Another thing that makes an analog
synthesizer seem so “alive” is its inherent
instability. This unpredictability is an issue
not only in the tuning of the oscillators but
throughout the signal path. The Analog Feel
parameter allows you to dial in as much of this
behavior as you like, from “a little bit” to an
amount that would summon a repair tech if
you hadn’t done it on purpose.
Stereo mode
The Stereo mode setting is only noticeable
when Stereo Width is > 0 and Polyphony is not
set to one of the Mono modes.
Rotate
This setting arranges the 8 voices in an orderly
fashion across the stereo eld. The Hydrasynth
will change voices every time a note is played,
even if the same note is repeated. The voices
will play in order from left to right (1-2-3-4-5-
6-7-8), with the stereo spread dened by the
Stereo Width value.
The Unison modes follow the same pattern.
The results may seem somewhat random for
odd-numbered Density values, but they’re
predictable. For example, with a Density of
3 voices you’ll hear 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 1-7-8, 2-3-4,
5-6-7, 1-2-8, etc.
Alter
With this option the voices take turns
spreading further and further from center.
Stacked voices progress in the same fashion
(3-1-2-4, 7-5-6-8, etc.). When all notes are
released the voice order resets so that the
next note on will trigger voice 1 in the center.
And again, the stereo spread is dened by the
Stereo Width value.
L ------------------ C ------------------- R
7 5 3 1 2 4 6 8
Alter
Stereo mode: Alter
Random
This option randomizes the voice position
in the stereo eld every time a new voice is
triggered.
Warm mode
Warm Mode simulates the frequency curve of
a popular “warm” synthesizer. As you can see
in the image below, it reduces the high end a
bit and boosts the low end.
White noise from Hydrasynth with Warm Mode
ON (left) and OFF (right)
Voice Parameters: page 2
Control knob Parameter Range Description
1 Pitch Bend 0-24 Positive/negative pitch bend range
in semitones
2 Vibrato
Amount
0-12 Maximum depth of mod wheel
vibrato in semitones
3 Vibrato BPM O, On Toggles Vibrato from Hz to tempo
divisions