ORBIT 3
DOUBLE-SCROLL CHAOS OSCILLATOR
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PATCH IDEAS
CHAOTIC DUET
You can create two alternated, chaotically
modulated voices using Orbit 3, a gated signal
switch and a single oscillator. Patch two different
waveform outputs through the selector switch.
Set Orbit 3 in low mode and use one of the Z
chaos outputs to frequency modulate the
oscillator. Next, send the EP output to the gate
input of the switch.
The switch will cycle between the two
waveforms, each of them modulated around a
different centre pitch. Each scroll is now given its
own voice, resulting in a chaotic duet.
SAW WAVE CHAOS
There are many useful applications for feedback
patching within Orbit 3. For example, patch any
of the X outputs into the frequency modulation
input and turn the modulation amount up to the
maximum setting.
The waveforms at the Z outputs will now be saw-
like, rather than sinusoidal. Experiment with
different
feedback
path
and output
combinations of to achieve a wide variety of
timbres.
STEPPED TONE GENERATOR
While stable points can be readily found by
experimenting with the chaos parameters in
normal operation, Orbit 3 can also be forced into
stable oscillation by patching the EP output into
the reset input.
While the oscillation frequency can still be
controlled normally, adjusting the distribution
and equilibrium point parameters will cause
stepped changes in perceived pitch when the
module is set in the audio frequency range. Use
tame mode for the best results.
