18 Oscillators
Sequential
Oscillator 2 can be hard-synced to Oscillator 1 for complex, harmoni-
cally-rich sounds when modulated.
Oscillators 2 and 3 feature a fine
pitch
knob for detuning and thickening
sounds. Oscillator 3’s
octave
control features a
lo
setting that allows it to
function as an LFO for modulation purposes, and a
keyboard
switch that
disables keyboard control over its pitch (useful when used as an LFO, or
for drones and other effects).
Oscillator Parameters
Octave:
Sets the base oscillator frequency of an oscillator over a 5-octave
range from -2 to +2, while Oscillator 3 can be dropped to LFO frequency by
setting this parameter to
lo
.
The global Master Tune settings affect the pitch of all oscillators. See
Pitch:
Fine tune control with a range of 7 semitones (a major 5th) up or
down. The 12 o’clock position is centered. Steps are in cents (50 cents =
1/2 semitone). This can be used to set Oscillators 2 & 3 to different inter-
vals from each other and from Oscillator 1.
Waveshape:
Triangle, Sawtooth, (Reverse Sawtooth), Pulse—
Used to
select the waveshape generated by the oscillator. Multiple waveshapes
can be set for each oscillator by pressing multiple Waveshapes buttons.
This can allow for interesting harmonic-up effects by selecting both
sawtooth and pulse, for example.
In the case of Oscillator 3 in
lo
mode, complex LFO waveforms can be
created by selecting multiple Waveshapes. Note also that Oscillator 3
features an additional reverse sawtooth waveshape.
Pulse Width:
Changes the width of the pulse wave from a square wave
when the
pulse
width
knob is at center position, to a zero duty cycle
pulse (off) at counter clockwise, and a narrow pulse when the
pulse
width
knob is fully clockwise.
