User Manual
The random module has two modes: “noise” and “random volt-
age”. In “noise” mode, it outputs white noise, like a television set
not tuned to any channel. In “random voltage” mode, it outputs
random voltage signals that can control oscillators and make
them play random pitches. The “trigger out” of the micro se-
quencer can be used to set the timing of the random voltages.
The oscillator is the main sound source in the Synth Kit and is
capable of creating audio tones that will be used in almost every
sound experiment you create. It features a “pitch” knob to adjust its
output tone and a “tune” dial for adjusting the tuning (learn about
tuning on pg 21) when using with the keyboard. It also features a
mode switch that selects between “square” and “saw” waveforms.
The “square” waveform has a rich, powerful character, and the
“saw” waveform has a more mellow, rounder character.
ELEMENTS OF A SYNTH
SIGNAL GENERATORS
In a synthesizer, these elements are known as
signal generators and can be either pitched
or un-pitched. In the Synth Kit, you have both
(oscillator & random). These are the modules that
actually produce the sound.
OSCILLATOR i31 RANDOM i34
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