Dave Smith Instruments ob-6, Operation Manual

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VCO 1:
Selects Oscillator 1 frequency as a modulation destination.
Choose vco
2
as a modulation source to produce FM effects with their
characteristic complex harmonics and metallic timbre.
Shape 1:
Selects the Oscillator 1 waveshape as a modulation destination.
This can animate the timbre of Oscillator 1 in interesting ways.
PW 1:
When Oscillator 1 is set to pulse wave, choosing this as a destina-
tion modulates its pulse width. This will animate the timbre of Oscillator 1
in interesting ways.
Norm - BP:
Selects the filter mode as a modulation destination, changing
smoothly between normal filter behavior (low-pass, notch, and high-pass
modes) and bandpass mode.
Filtr Freq:
Selects the filter cutoff frequency as a modulation destination.
Use a sine wave LFO to create an auto-wah effect when in low-pass filter
mode. Modulating the filter at high frequencies can create interesting
timbres.
Filtr Mode:
Selects the filter mode as a modulation destination, changing
smoothly between low-pass, notch, and high-pass modes. Modulating the
filter at high frequencies can create interesting timbres.
Arpeggiator
The OB-6 has a full-featured Arpeggiator. Turn it on, hold a chord and
the OB-6 will play a pattern based on the individual notes held. Choose
a mode (up, down, random, etc.), an octave range (1, 2, or 3), and a
tempo, then pair it with an appropriately percussive sound, and you’ll be
surprised at the number of creative things you can do.
When
hold
is active, the Arpeggiator is in “relatch” mode, where play-
ing a new chord latches to the new chord rather than adding notes to the
existing chord.