Plug-in Reference

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The included VST instruments
LFO page
The LFO page is opened by clicking the LFO button at the
top of the lower half of the control panel. The page contains
all parameters and the modulation and velocity destinations
for two independent LFOs.
Depending on the currently selected preset, there may al-
ready be modulation destinations assigned, in which case
these are listed in the “Mod Dest” box for each LFO – see
“Assigning LFO modulation destinations” on page 113. A
low frequency oscillator (LFO) is used for modulating pa-
rameters, for example the pitch of an oscillator (to produce
vibrato), or for any parameter where cyclic modulation 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
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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 also de-
pends on the speed and waveform of LFO 1.
Assigning LFO modulation destinations
To assign a modulation destination for an LFO, proceed
as follows:
1. Click in the “Mod Dest” box for one of the LFOs.
A pop-up menu appears in which all possible modulation destinations
are shown. All Sound parameters as well as most LFO and Envelope pa
-
rameters are available as destinations.
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.
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 is 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 affects all
the voices in sync. “Free running” means that the LFO
cycles continuously, and does not 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.
Parameter Description