User Guide
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Summary
A synthesiser can be broken down into ve main sound generating or sound modifying
(modulating) blocks:
1. Oscillators that generate waveforms at a various pitches.
2. A Mixer that mixes the outputs from the Oscillators together (and add Noise and other
signals).
3. Filters that remove certain harmonics, changing the character or timbre of the sound.
4. An Amplier controlled by an Envelope generator, which alters the volume of a sound
over time when a note is played.
5. LFOs and Envelopes that can be used to modulate any of the above.
Much of the enjoyment to be had with a synthesiser is with experimenting with the factory
preset sounds (Patches) and creating new ones. There is no substitute for ‘ hands on‘
experience. Experiments with adjusting Circuit Mono Station’s various controls will eventually
lead to a fuller understanding of how the various synth sections alter and help shape new
sounds. Armed with the knowledge in this chapter, and an understanding of what is actually
happening in the synth when tweaks to the knobs and switches are made, the process of
creating new and exciting sounds will become easy. Have fun!