ALM-015 - ‘Akemie’s Taiko’
• Fb -
Feedback on the first operator. Generally this can produce more percussive
noisy sounds or have little effect in certain combinations. (0-7 range)
• Freq Start -
The base frequency - this will track 1v/op (expect approx 5 octaves of
tracking). The ‘Thumb’ knob allows for finer tuning. The tracking can be calibrated by
adjusting the trimmer on the rear of the module (see Appendix II)
• Speed -
Turning past approx 9pm makes base frequency move from the selected
start frequency to the end frequency then reseting back again if the envelope is still
open. Increasing values mean a faster transition.
• Freq End -
The end frequency. Roughly tracks 1v per Octave.
All input and control values are ‘snapshotted’ when a trigger is received - once a
drum hit is playing, the controls have no effect on its sound (the choke trigger input
however does have an effect in stopping the sound). This includes the V/Oct input and
means that a sequencer must set its CV before sending its gate for the Taiko to appear
musically ‘in sync’ with the sequencer.
The Taiko has a very wide palette of available sounds. Modulating inputs really
emphasises this and leads to interesting rhythms.
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