11.3

BV512 VOCODER579
D For unusual vocoder sounds, try using the Malström as carrier device, e.g. with a glassy, digital pad sound se-
lected.
Try turning up the Attack and Decay controls on the BV512, for smeared, rhythmic or pseudo-random modulation
of a pad.
Choosing a modulator sound
The modulator sound should typically have varying level and harmonic content. As we’ve already mentioned, the most
typical modulator sounds are vocals or speech and drums or percussion.
D The quickest way to get an “internal” modulator sound is to use a rhythmic loop in the Dr. Octo Rex device.
This way you don’t have to program a rhythm pattern. On the other hand, using a Redrum as modulator allows you
to create exactly the rhythm you want and fine-tune the sounds and the groove.
Using the modulator as carrier
You can get cool special effects by using the same device both as carrier and as modulator. For example, try process-
ing a Redrum device in the following way:
1. Create a Redrum device and set up the desired patch and pattern.
2. Create a Spider Audio Merger & Splitter device.
3. Create a BV512 Vocoder.
4. Flip the rack around and connect the devices in the following way:
The output of the Redrum goes into the splitter section of the Spider, and is split into two signals. One signal goes into the carrier input
of the vocoder, the other goes into the modulator input.