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Prophet X User’s Guide
Oscillators
Try using the auxiliary envelope to sweep the pitch of Oscillator 1 when it is
synced to generate the classic, hard-edged sync sound.
Slop 1&2: 0…127 – Adds randomized detuning to the oscillators to
emulate the tuning instability of vintage analog oscillators. This tuning
instability is a big part of what made vintage instruments sound charac-
teristically warm and fat. The oscillators in the Prophet X are very stable,
and will not drift unless congured to do so. Use slop 1&2 parameter to
dial in as little or as much drift as you like.
Additional Oscillator Parameters (Display Menu)
Additional oscillator parameters are accessible through the menus in the
main display. To see these menus, adjust any control in oscillators section
of the front panel.
TAB 1 - Osc Tune
FREQUENCY
Frequency Osc SlopFine Tune Key Follow
FINE TUNE
0 0C2
KEY FOLLOW
OSC SLOP
Osc1 MiscOsc1 Tune Osc1 SelectOsc1 Shape
Frequency: Sets the base frequency of Oscillator 1 or 2 over a 9-octave
range from 16 Hz to 8KHz (when used with the Transpose buttons). Adjust-
ment is in semitones.
Fine Tune: -50...+50—Fine tune control with a range of a quartertone up
or down. The 12 o’clock position is centered. Steps are in cents (50 cents =
1/2 semitone).
Osc Slop: 0…127 – Adds randomized detuning to the oscillators to
emulate the tuning instability of vintage analog oscillators. This tuning
instability is a big part of what made vintage instruments sound charac-
teristically warm and fat. The oscillators in the Prophet X are very stable,
and will not drift. Use osc slop parameter to dial in as little or as much
drift as you like.