Native Instruments Retro Machines MK2, Manual

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DAFT LP : Selects the Daft low-pass filter, which has been adapted from the Native
Instruments MASSIVE synthesizer and is an aggressive filter design. The response
of the filter is a 2-pole low-pass, which attenuates frequencies above the cutoff at a
rate of -12 dB/octave. Use the
AMP section's GAIN knob to compensate for amplitude
reduction due to the filter. It controls the amplitude increase after the filter.
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LADDER LP : Selects the Ladder low-pass filter. This is based on the classic ladder cir-
cuit used in early synthesizers.
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NOTCH : Selects the Notch filter. The Notch filter cuts two narrow bands of frequen-
cies at either side of the cutoff.
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FORMANT : Selects the Formant filter. This is a special filter: the term "formant" often
applies to the phonetics of human speech, and as such, formant filters are de-
signed to mimic the frequency response of the human vocal tract. These filters can
be used to emulate the “talk box” effect.
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LFO AMOUNT : Sets the amount of modulation applied from the LFO to the cutoff fre-
quency.
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VEL AMOUNT : Sets the amount of modulation applied from the MIDI velocity to the cut-
off frequency.
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ENV AMOUNT : Sets the amount of modulation applied from the filter envelope to the cut-
off frequency. This knob is bipolar: the left side opens the filter while the right side
closes it.
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ENV DECAY : Sets the decay time of the filter envelope. Only has an effect on the filter
when ENV AMOUNT is not set to middle position.
2.1.3 AMP Section
The AMP section allows you to control the amplitude (volume) of the output signal. In addi-
tion, the PERCUSSIVE button provides the means to make instant amp settings for percussive
sounds. This provides a good starting point for further enhancement and fine tuning of
your own percussive sounds.
Using the Instrument
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