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SHARED OSCILLATOR PARAMETERS

NOTE: By default, the SEQ 1 and SEQ 2 output jacks will output a control voltage that reﬂects the current

Quantize settings. This behavior can be disengaged by pressing and holding the QUANTIZE button until the

LED ﬂashes, at which point the Oscillators will continue to respect the current Quantize settings, while the

SEQ 1 and SEQ 2 output jacks will remain unquantized at the patchbay.

QUANTIZE

There are four quantized settings. Pressing the QUANTIZE button will cycle

through the available settings, with an LED indicating the current selection.

With all LEDs o, no Quantization value is selected, and the Quantize

function is o.

12-ET: This option selects a Chromatic (12-step) scale using Equal Temperament

(ET), which is the basis for Western keyboard music.

8-ET: This option selects a Diatonic (8-step) scale using Equal Temperament (ET).

12-JI: This quantize option uses a Chromatic (12-step) scale using Just

Intonation (JI).

8-JI: This quantize option uses a Diatonic (8-step) scale using Just Intonation (JI).

THE MIXER

The mixer sets the

individual levels of all six

Subharmonicon sound

sources. The combined

signal exits the mixer and

enters the ﬁlter section.

NOTE: The mixer can be pushed

into a warm distortion by

setting the sound sources near

their maximum levels. Setting

the mixer to moderate levels

will produce a cleaner sound.

VCO 1 LEVEL

This knob sets the level of the VCO 1 signal. Rotating this knob clockwise

will raise the level; rotating this knob counter-clockwise will lower the level.

THE OSCILLATORS (Continued)

Quantizing focuses the continuous sweep of an oscillator into stepped voltages that, in the ca se

of Subharmonicon , g enerate either a 12-ton e or 8-tone division of the octave (with just or equal

temperaments). Learn more about tuning systems and temperament on page 17. When the Qu antize

function is engaged, rotating the VCO 1 FREQ knob or the VCO 2 FREQ knob wil l select steps of the

scale, as defined by the current Quantize setting. The Quantize function is shared by both oscillators;

it cannot be set individ ually.