UDO Super Gemini — Owner’s Manual
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SOUND DESIGN & PROGRAMMING
In this chapter we will explore the Super Gemini’s sound design
capabilities by explaining the functionality of all patch-specific front panel
controls related to the manipulation of sound. The respective parameters
are identical for both layers.
Oscillators
Oscillators belong to the most basic and essential building blocks of a
synthesizer. Without them, you could neither hear a sound nor shape or
modulate what is generating an audio signal.
The oscillator section.
The Super Gemini’s primary sound sources are its two FPGA-based
oscillators (DDS 1 and DDS 2), which are capable of generating classic
analog waveforms.
A
sine wave contains only the first harmonic, the fundamental, which is
why it is considered the purest waveform. It is ideal for ‘glassy’ sounds, an
added fundamental and non-dissonant cross or ring modulation effects.
A
sawtooth wave
contains both odd and even harmonics and is bright
sounding. It can be used for creating brass, bass and string sounds.
Square and pulse waves
contain a wide range of odd harmonics. They
sound hollow and can be used for reed-like sounds or basses. Apply pulse
width modulation to use a pulse wave for swirling string sounds.
A
triangle wave
contains only odd harmonics and sounds very soft. It is
particularly suitable for generating flute, organ or vocal sounds.
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