Plug-in Reference

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The included VST Instruments
Spector (Cubase only)
The synthesis in this synthesizer is based around a “spec-
trum filter”, which allows you to specify the frequency re-
sponse by drawing a filter contour in the spectrum display.
Slightly simplified, the signal path is the following:
• The starting point is the sound generated by up to 6 os-
cillators.
You can choose between different numbers of oscillators in different
configurations (in octaves, in unison, etc.). The oscillators can also be
detuned for fat sounds or extreme special effects.
• Each oscillator produces two basic waveforms, labelled
A and B.
You can choose between six different waveforms, independently se-
lected for A and B.
• The two waveforms pass through separate spectrum fil-
ters (A and B).
You can draw different spectrum contours for the two filters, or select a
contour from the included presets.
• The Cut 1 & 2 parameters allow you to shift the fre-
quency range of the spectrum filter.
This makes it easy to create unique-sounding filter sweeps.
• Finally, a Morph control lets you mix the output of spec-
trum filters A and B.
Since this can be controlled with envelopes, LFOs etc. you can create
morphing effects.
• You also have controllers and modulation parameters
(two LFOs, four envelopes and three effects). See “Modu-
lation and controllers” on page 59.
Ö The signal flow of the Spector synth is illustrated in the
section “Diagrams” on page 86.
Sound parameters
Oscillator section
A/B waveform pop-ups
This is where you select basic waveforms for the A and B
output of the oscillators. The options are especially suited
for use with the spectrum filter.
Coarse and Fine
These parameters provide overall transposition and tuning
of the oscillators (common for all oscillators, A and B
waveforms).
Oscillator pop-up
This pop-up menu is opened by clicking on the text below
the centrally placed section (which illustrates the currently
selected oscillator configuration).
Click here to open the Oscillator pop-up.