User Manual

16 Oscillators Dave Smith Instruments
Oscillator Parameters
Frequency: Sets the base oscillator frequency over a 9-octave range from
16 Hz to 8KHz (when used with the Transpose buttons). Adjustment is in
semitones.
The global Master Tune settings affect the pitch of all oscillators. See “Globals -
Top Row” on page 11 for more information.
Detune: Fine tune control with a range of a quartertone up or down. The
12 o’clock position is centered. Steps are in cents (50 cents = 1/2 semi-
tone).
Shape: Sawtooth, Pulse (and Triangle on Osc 2) —Used to select the
waveshape generated by the oscillator. Waveshapes are continuously
variable and smoothly transition from one shape to the next as you turn
the shape knob. This provides a variety of “in-between” waveshapes.
Pulse Width: Changes the width of the pulse wave from a square wave
when the pulse width knob is at center position, to a very narrow pulse
wave when the pulse width knob is full left or right.
Applying pulse width modulation using X-mod or the low frequency oscillator
is a great way to add movement and thickness to a sound, especially when creating
pad or string-like sounds.
Sync: Off, On—Turns Oscillator 1 hard sync on. Sync forces Oscillator
1 (the slave) to restart its cycle every time Oscillator 2 (the master) starts
a cycle. This provides a way to create more complex, harmonically rich
shapes from simple waveforms—especially when the frequency of Oscil-
lator 1 is set to a different interval than Oscillator 2.