E-Mu MORPHEUS, Operation Manual

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Morpheus Operation Manual 54
STEREO FUZZ
The Stereo Fuzz introduces a controlled distortion to any signal pass-
ing through it. Distortion creates harmonics by clipping the top of the
wave when it exceeds a certain level. Sine waves are transformed into
square waves and complex waves take on noise-like qualities. There are
two types of fuzz in Morpheus: Fuzz and Fuzz Lite.
• Fuzz
This Fuzz is probably the grungiest fuzz you have ever heard. Two
filters, one at the input and one at the output of the fuzz, allow you to
control the amount and type of harmonics added to the sound. The
Input Filter controls the amount of harmonics produced by the fuzz
and the Output Filter removes harmonics at the output, smoothing
the sound. Higher values allow more harmonics to pass. The level of
the input sound greatly affects the amount of fuzz, so that Morpheus'
envelopes can now control harmonic content as well as the volume.
Output Volume sets the output level of the fuzz. There are two com-
plete fuzz effects, controlled by the same set of controls as shown in
the diagram below.
EFFECTS SECTION
Experiment with the way the input and output filters work on the
sound. Fuzz is a specialized effect, not for every situation, but another
powerful tool in your arsenal.
Two independent sounds can be processed by panning primary and
secondary to opposite sides, or a single sound can be routed through
both sides. If a single sound is panned slightly off center, the fuzz will
act slightly differently on each side because of the difference in level.
• Fuzz Lite
This is a more restrained type of fuzz utilizing “soft-clipping”. As the
level increases, the waveform through Fuzz Lite becomes somewhat
squared. As signal level is increased further, it transforms into a square
wave. There is no Output Volume control on Fuzz Lite.