Bastl Instruments SoftPop, User Manual

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patterns, but for the most part, it
functions best as a random looping
pattern source.
QUANTIZER
The quantizer converts the continuously
variable pitch range of VCO0 to a stepped
scale of chromatically tuned notes.
Quantize button
- Tap to activate
or deactivate the quantizer.
Quantize led
- Indicates if the
quantizer is on or off.
*Tech notes*
• The quantizer uses a pitch correction
method to keep VCO0 in tune. It does
this by “listening” to the pitch of VCO0
and bumping it with small CV signals
to the closest preset note.
• This method tames the beast (VCO0)
but without removing its analog quirks
and sassy style.
• The quantizer must listen to VCO0
before determining if the pitch should
be altered. This introduces a delay to the
quantizing operation and means it will
have little effect when the pitch of VCO0
is very low or rapidly modulating.
The Quantizer