ASM Polytouch HYDRASYNTH EXPLORER, Руководство пользователя

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played, even if the same note is repeated. The
voices will play in order from left to right (1-2-3-
4-5-6-7-8), with the stereo spread defined by the
Stereo Width value.
The Unison modes follow the same pattern. The
results may seem somewhat random for odd-
numbered Density values, but they’re predictable.
For example, with a Density of 3 voices you’ll hear
1-2-3, 4-5-6, 1-7-8, 2-3-4, 5-6-7, 1-2-8, etc.
Alter
With this option the voices take turns spreading
further and further from center. Stacked voices
progress in the same fashion ( 3-1-2-4, 7-5-6-8, etc.).
When all notes are released the voice order resets
so that the next note on will trigger voice 1 in the
center. And again, the stereo spread is defined by
the Stereo Width value.
L ------------------ C -------------------R
7 5 3 1 2 4 6 8
Alter
Stereo mode: Alter
Random
This option randomizes the voice position in the
stereo field every time a new voice is triggered.
random phase
Part of what breathes life into the sound of an
analog synth is that its oscillators are always
running; waveforms could be anywhere in their
cycles when they are triggered. It’s the nature
of their circuits; they must be told to reset. This
parameter emulates that behavior by telling the
digital oscillators not to reset their phase to 0°
when they are triggered.
Warm mode
Warm Mode simulates the frequency curve of a
popular “warm” synthesizer. As you can see in the
image below, it reduces the high end a bit and
boosts the low end.
White noise from Hydrasynth with Warm Mode ON
(left) and OFF (right)
Voice parameters: page 3
control parameter range Description
1 Pitch Bend 0-24 Positive/negative pitch bend range in
semitones
2 Vibrato Amount 0-12 Maximum depth of mod strip vibrato in
semitones
3 Vibrato BPM Off, On Toggles Vibrato from Hz to tempo divisions
4 Vibrato Rate BPM = Off: 0.30-10.00 Hz
BPM = On: 1/4 to 1/32Dot
Sets rate of Vibrato effect
pitch Bend
This parameter enables the pitch bend strip to
cover as much as a four-octave range: two octaves
up and two octaves down (+/- 24 semitones). You
can set the range to a whole step, or a musical
fifth, or whatever you prefer. The setting is saved
when you save the patch.
Vibrato settings
The Vibrato feature provides a sixth LFO that
modulates the pitch of all 3 oscillators at once. It
is controlled by the mod strip. This avoids having
to use a mod route to make the same connection.
The mod strip can still be used for other purposes
through the Mod Matrix.
The Vibrato rate locks to tempo when its BPM
parameter is set to On. This enhances the
musicality of the vibrato; singers and musicians do
this naturally to match the music.