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The included effect plug-ins
Modulation plug-ins
This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the
“Modulation” category.
Metalizer
The Metalizer feeds the audio signal through a variable
frequency filter, with tempo sync or time modulation and
feedback control.
Ringmodulator
The Ringmodulator can produce complex, bell-like enhar-
monic sounds. Ring modulators work by multiplying two
audio signals. The ring modulated output contains added
frequencies generated by the sum of, and the difference
between, the frequencies of the two signals.
The Ringmodulator has a built-in oscillator that is multi-
plied with the input signal to produce the effect.
Parameter Description
Feedback The higher the value, the more “metallic” the sound.
Sharpness Governs the character of the filter effect. The higher the
value, the narrower the affected frequency area, produc-
ing sharper sound and a more pronounced effect.
Tone Governs the feedback frequency. The effect of this will
be more noticeable with high Feedback settings.
On button Turns filter modulation on and off. When turned off, the
Metalizer will work as a static filter.
Mono button When this is on, the output of the Metalizer will be in
mono.
Speed If tempo sync is on, this is where you specify the base
note value for tempo-syncing the effect (1/1 to 1/32,
straight, triplet or dotted). Note that there is no note value
modifier for this effect.
If tempo sync is off, the modulation speed can be set
freely with the Speed knob, without sync to tempo.
Tempo sync on/
off
The button above the Speed knob is used to switch
tempo sync on or off. The button is lit when tempo sync is
on.
Output Sets the overall volume.
Mix Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the ef-
fect. If Metalizer is used as a send effect, this should be
set to maximum as you can control the dry/effect balance
with the send.
Parameter Description
Oscillator LFO
Amount
Controls how much the oscillator frequency is affected
by the LFO.
Oscillator Env.
Amount
Controls how much the oscillator frequency is affected
by the envelope (which is triggered by the input signal).
Positive and negative values can be set, with center posi-
tion representing no modulation. Left of center, a loud in-
put signal will decrease the oscillator pitch, whereas right
of center the oscillator pitch will increase when fed a loud
input.
Oscillator Wave Selects the oscillator waveform; square, sine, saw or tri-
angle.
Oscillator Range Determines the frequency range of the oscillator in Hz.
Oscillator
Frequency
Sets the oscillator frequency +/- 2 octaves within the se-
lected range.
Oscillator Roll-
Off
Cuts high frequencies in the oscillator waveform, to
soften the overall sound. This is best used when harmon-
ically rich waveforms are selected (e.g. square or saw).
LFO Speed Sets the LFO Speed.
LFO Env.
Amount
Controls how much the input signal level – via the enve-
lope generator – affects the LFO speed. Positive and
negative values can be set, with center position repre-
senting no modulation. Left of center, a loud input signal
will slow down the LFO, whereas right of center a loud in-
put signal will speed it up.
LFO Waveform Selects the LFO waveform; square, sine, saw or triangle.