Red Bank
The ON LED glows red.
MODE
switch position:
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UP:
BUTTER
The mild filtering in this patch works best with a slow LFO set at medium depth. The algorithm features a bit of
upper and lower octave signals. One of the filters moves in the opposite direction to the others, adding some
instability to the sound. The reverb is turned up high in the mix and has a long decay, resulting in a soft pad with
prolonged attack and release times. Coupled with the reverb, the slow and shallow modulation creates
noticeable pitch warbles.
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MIDDLE:
MS20X3
To a certain extent, this patch pays homage to the MS20 filter. Three of the filters are set to highlight various
harmonics (with resonant peaks at +12 and +19 semitones); the fourth filter provides smoothness to the overall
sound. Stereo modulation creates a constant movement. The reverb is mixed in with the main signal without
overpowering it. This patch works particularly well in Kill Dry mode with a harmonically rich incoming signal
(such as distorted guitar). Depending on rate settings, you can get classic filter sweeps or alien signals from this
algorithm.
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DOWN:
CM122 + RND
Another variation on the CM116/Tangerine Dream sound — with some extra tricks up its sleeve. In this patch, 16
random steps are multiplied by the main rhythm, making it more expressive and unpredictable. Filter effects are
more pronounced here; both the pre- and post-reverb filter blocks are still used. The reverb is turned down a bit
to highlight the stepping sequence in the filter mod.
Magenta Bank
The ON LED glows magenta.
MODE
switch position:
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UP:
MEOW
The name speaks for itself: this patch can meow like a clowder of cats. The frequencies highlighted by the filters
have different LFO depths. This algorithm combines long reverb decay with soft spatial and temporal
modulation. The patch can be used with little to no filter movement for endless ambient soundscapes.
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MIDDLE:
Illusions Far
This inspiring algorithm is reminiscent of your favorite childhood toy. It sounds as if a swarm of tiny robots is
transposing the sound in a way that the incoming signal is pretty much eliminated. The sound is then processed
by HPFs set to medium resonance and low depth. The soft modulation and soothing reverb provide the finishing
touches. The DETUNE mode is particularly pronounced in this patch.
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DOWN:
Robot in my head
This algorithm employs pitch shifting and ring modulation in LFO2 and LFO3; the RATE knob controls the tone.
The parallel reverb processing in the patch retains the incoming signal’s attack. The signal itself is significantly
colored and expanded by the pitch shifting. Due to the constant movement across the stereo field, the
separation between the incoming signal and the generated pitches is even more noticeable. Try setting the BASE
knob to low values with slow filter movement, then change the speed to several Hz via the RATE knob. Also, don’t
hesitate to try out the extreme knob positions.
