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6.2 ~FM Switch Matrix
The ~FM section is also a new feature of EVE 2,
introducing one more useful synthesis module to the
Electronic Vintage Ensemble
. Here you have the
possibility to modulate the frequency or the amplitude
of each or any of EVE’s three layers by the means of a
tuned oscillator called modulator.
At the heart of the ~FM synthesis module is the ‘switch matrix’. Here you can
select FM, AM, or OFF individually for each layer, and also make interesting
switches between modes (manually, by automation or by midi-learned controls)
for interesting effects. The pitch of the modulator may be adjusted by the
Ratio
control and the modulation signal is send individually to each layer through the
relevant dial:
A
,
B
or
C
. The depth of the FM/AM oscillator can itself be globally
modulated by an independent LFO. Use the
rate
dial to set the speed of the
modulation and
amnt
to set the amount of the signal to be modulated.
6.3 Pitch Envelope
As listed in the LFO section (5.1.6), EVE features a
dedicated LFO for pitch modulation (vibrato) per layer.
On top of these, EVE features a global pitch envelope
(Pitch Env) for automatic pitch bending on note attack.
You can set the distance from target pitch (+/-)with
the
Offset
dial, to a maximum range of +/- 12 semitones. The
Time
dial sets the
amount of time taken from the offset pitch to the destination pitch with a key
depression.