ARTURIA – Matrix-12 V – USER MANUAL
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The Matrix-12 V Filter mode selection window, with Band Pass 4P selected
The graphic helps illustrate the concept that a 2-pole filter is “steeper” than a 1-pole
filter of the same type, and a 3-pole filter is steeper than a 2-pole filter, and so on.
The 4-pole LP filter, labeled “Low Pass 4P”, rolls off the audio frequencies more
quickly than the Low Pass 1P, for example. A High Pass filter scoops out the audio
starting at the bottom, and the 3-pole HP filter has the strongest impact that way.
But sometimes that isn’t what you want, so we’ve given you two “kinder, gentler”
HP filters in the 1-pole and 2-pole versions.
The other options affect the output signal in various ways, so be sure to try them all.
And once you’ve become familiar with the different filter modes you’ll probably be
able to select one without referring to the built-in graphic. In that case, simply turn
the filter mode knob to dial up the one you want.
Click the Close button to exit without making a change, or select one of the
graphics and the window will close itself.
4.2.3.4
Filter Page 2
As with the VCOs, there are other parameters available for the Filter parameter
group. To access these, press the Page 2 button in the nameplate. The bottom panel
will show the Page 2 parameters for six different parameter groups, including those
related to the Filter. We’ll cover only those parameters in this section; the rest will be
covered with their respective parameter groups.
Keyboard: Tells the Filter frequency to “track” the keyboard, raising the corner point
for higher notes and lowering it for lower notes.
Lag: When this is enabled the Filter frequency will be affected by the settings of the
Lag generator. Note: when the Lag section’s Legato setting is off you may hear the
filter sweep in a jagged, “stair step” manner. But if that sounds interesting, try it!
Pitch bend: If you want Lever 1 to sweep the Filter frequency, enable this switch.
Vibrato: Likewise, switch on this parameter to allow Lever 2 to sweep the Filter
frequency.
