Erica Synths SYNTRX II, User Manual

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As mentioned above, the sequencer has a hidden feature – two stepped
modulation sources; a CV from these is added to the joystick. This allows you to
assign controlled, stepped modulations to any destination on the SYNTRX II via the
patch matrix and offset/transpose them with the joystick.
When in SEQUENCER MODE, push and hold the SHIFT button and push the X
ENCODER.
The Y axis modulation setup screen (indicated by the LED dot in the bottom left
corner of the matrix) will appear. Unlike the sequencer, the modulation sources are
bipolar, and they generate discrete, 21 step (indicated by 7 LED bars, where each
point has 3 brightness levels) voltages with a maximum amplitude of +/-5V. Use
the X and Y encoders to navigate the matrix and design the modulation pattern
(see the example to the right). Note that the top LED on each bar has 3 brightness
levels – this indicates three sub-levels of the CV on each step.
The second SHIFT + X ENCODER push will get you into the X axis modulation
setup screen, indicated by the LED dot in the bottom right corner of the matrix.
Please note that you can attenuate these modulation sources with the LEVEL
potentiometers on the joystick.
The step count and a play direction of the stepped modulation sources is
automatically aligned with the sequencer. On the example to the right, you can
see a 12-step modulation pattern designed for the Y encoder.
The sequence along with the X/Y modulation settings is saved with the currently
loaded patch on the matrix mixer. If you want the sequencer to start running when
the patch is changed, leave it running before saving the patch. If you wish to start it
manually, stop the sequencer before saving the patch.
In order to EXIT the sequencer screen, push and hold the SHIFT button and push
the GATE/SEQ button.
THE STEPPED MODULATION SOURCE
SIGNAL INPUTS CONTROL INPUTS
Ch1 Output
Scope
Ch2 Output
Envelope Signal
Filter
Deca
y
Oscilla
tor Shape
S&H Input
Filter Frequency
Output
ch. level
Ringmod A
Ef
fects
1 2
Oscilla
tor
frequency
1 2 3
SOURCES
TREA
TMENTS
Oscillator 3
+S&H
Noise
Input 1
Env. Follower
Input 2
Env. signal
Filter
Trapezoid
Ring mod
Effects
Joystick
Oscillator 2
Oscillator 1
RECALL SAVE SHIFT
PATCH
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