User Manual

OSCILLATOR MODULATION

Changes in Oscillator pitch can come from multiple sources, but two are immediately available without

patching: the Sequencer PITCH 1-8 knobs and the VCO Envelope Generator, which is itself directly

affected by the Sequencer VELOCITY 1-8 knobs.

SEQ PITCH MOD

This three-position switch determines which Oscillators are being controlled,

or modulated, by the Sequencer PITCH 1-8 knobs.

VCO 1 & 2

The Sequencer PITCH 1-8 knobs are assigned to the Frequency of Oscillator 1

and Oscillator 2. This is useful for creating sequenced bass and lead lines where

Oscillator 1 and Oscillator 2 are tuned in unison.

OFF

The Sequencer PITCH 1-8 knobs are not assigned to either Oscillator, but can still be used in

conjunction with the PITCH CV output in the Patchbay. This selection is useful for creating droning

and non-pitched percussion sounds like high-hats.

TIP: With the SEQ PITCH MOD switch set to OFF, try patching the PITCH CV output to different CV

inputs and experiment with using the Sequencer PITCH 1-8 knobs as a sequenced modulation source.

(See preset Quick Hats on page 33.)

VCO 2

The Sequencer PITCH 1-8 knobs are assigned to the Frequency of Oscillator 2 only. This is useful

when used with FM or HARD SYNC for adding synchronized motion to a static percussion sound.

VCO DECAY

Your DFAM is equipped with an Envelope Generator (EG) dedicated to

modulating the Pitch of its Oscillators. The Decay Time of this EG is set

using the VCO DECAY knob.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the VCO EG AMOUNT knobs are at center position, no

Pitch Modulation will occur and the VCO DECAY knob will appear to have no

function. This setting can be quite useful for creating sequenced bass lines.

7 O’CLOCK (MINIMUM)

The Decay is almost immediate and its effect on the Pitch of the Oscillators is extremely snappy.

This is good for adding a sharp impact to the initial attack of a sound.

9 - 10 O’CLOCK

This setting is useful for creating the punch that occurs when a drum head is hit with a drum stick

or beater. As this knob approaches the 10 O’clock mark, it will introduce more of an exaggerated or

rubbery sound to the attack of a note.

12 O’CLOCK AND BEYOND

These settings are useful when paired with slower sequences for creating exaggerated “booms” or

spacey sounds that decay slowly over time.

NOTE: The Sequencer VELOCITY 1-8 knobs are connected to the Velocity input of the Envelope

Generators, providing dynamic variations to both the Amplitude and Decay Time of the VCO

Envelope Generator.