Plug-in Reference

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The included VST Instruments
A low frequency oscillator (LFO) is used for modulating
parameters, for example the pitch of an oscillator (to pro-
duce vibrato), or for any parameter where cyclic modula-
tion is desired.
The two LFOs have identical parameters:
About the sync modes
The Sync modes determine how the LFO cycle affects the
notes you play:
About the waveforms
Most standard LFO waveforms are available for LFO mod-
ulation. You use Sine and Triangle waveforms for smooth
modulation cycles, Square and Ramp up/down for differ-
ent types of stepped modulation cycles and Random or
Sample for random modulation. The Sample waveform is
different:
• In this mode, the LFO actually makes use of the other
LFO as well.
For example, if LFO 2 is set to use Sample the resulting effect will also
depend on the speed and waveform of LFO 1.
Assigning LFO modulation destinations
To assign a modulation destination for a LFO, proceed as
follows:
1. Click in the “Mod Dest” box for one of the LFOs.
A pop-up appears with all possible modulation destinations are shown.
All Sound parameters as well as most LFO and Envelope parameters are
available as destinations.
The modulation destination pop-up.
2. Select a destination, e.g. Cut.
The selected modulation destination is now shown in the list. Beside the
destination, a default value (50) has been set. The value represents the
modulation amount.
• You can set positive and negative modulation values by
clicking on the value in the list, typing in a new value and
pressing the Enter key.
To enter negative values type a minus sign followed by the value.
3. Select a suitable LFO Waveform, Speed, Depth and
Sync mode.
You should now hear the Cut parameter being modulated by the LFO.
4. Using the same basic method, you can add any num-
ber of modulation destinations for the LFO.
They will all be listed in the “Mod Dest” box.
• To remove a modulation destination click on its name in
the list and select “Off” from the pop-up.
Parameter Description
Speed This governs the rate of the LFO. If MIDI Sync is activated
(see below), the available rate values are selectable as
note values, so the rate will synced to the sequencer
tempo in Cubase in various beat increments.
Depth This controls the amount of modulation applied by the
LFO. If set to zero, no modulation is applied.
Waveform This sets the LFO waveform.
Sync mode
(Part/MIDI/
Voice/Key)
This sets the sync mode for the LFO. See below for a de-
scription.
Parameter Description
Part In this mode, the LFO cycle is free running and will affect
all the voices in sync. “Free running” means that the LFO
cycles continuously, and doesn’t reset when a note is
played.
MIDI In this mode the LFO rate is synced in various beat incre-
ments to MIDI clock.
Voice In this mode each voice in the Part has its own indepen-
dent LFO cycle (the LFO is polyphonic). These cycles are
also free running – each key down starts anywhere in the
LFO cycle phase.
Key Same as Voice except that it is not free running – for
each key down the LFO cycle starts over.