OSCILLATOR SECTION
WAVEFORM
PULSE WIDTH
DETUNE
The oscillator section of the DARKSTAR VOCODA is essentially the same as in the standard DARKSTAR
synthesizer. One major change is that oscillator 2 can now be set to a range of RATIO modes for greater flexibility.
Any changes to the specification of this section are detailed below.
When the [SHIFT] function is selected (SHIFT LED Flashing) this control now sets the value of the selected RATIO
mode. This detune setting is calibrated in different ways, depending on the selected ratio mode, and the eight
indicators labelled [OSC 2 RATIO MODE] now show the setting or ratio value, as in the following example:
This control now has two functions determined by the [SHIFT] button. The non-shift function [PULSE WIDTH] is
unchanged.
When the [SHIFT] function is selected (SHIFT LED Flashing) this control now sets the oscillator 1-2 mix. At the
fully anti-clockwise position only oscillator 1 will be heard. As the knob is moved in a clockwise direction oscillator 2
will be gradually introduced until, at the 12 o’clock position, both oscillator 1 and 2 will be of equal volume. At the
fully clockwise position only oscillator 2 will be heard.
This control now has two functions determined by the [SHIFT] button. The non-shift function [DETUNE] is
unchanged.
When the [SHIFT] function is selected (SHIFT LED Flashing) this control now sets the level of ring modulation. At
the fully anti-clockwise position there will be no effect. As the knob is moved in a clockwise direction the level of
ring modulation will be gradually increased until, at the fully clockwise position, the effect will be at its maximum.
(OSC 2 PITCH)
(OSC 1-2 MIX)
(RING MODULATION)
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NOTE: Whilst adjusting this function the oscillator sound will be temporarily muted between settings.
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OPERATION
(SHIFT)
PITCH MOD
WAVEFORM
(PWM)
DETUNE
PULSE WIDTH
Oscillators
Max
Oscillator 1
Oscillator2
Min
(OSC 2 PITCH)
0
0
Max
+10
+ 2
semitones
- 2
semitones
Min
-10
2:1
3:2
3:1
4:1
4:3
1:1
SYNC
FREE
(OSC 1-2 MIX)
(RING MODULATION)
OSC 2 RATIO MODE
2:1
3:2
3:1
4:1
4:3
1:1
SYNC
FREE
OSC 2 RATIO MODE
(SHIFT)
Oscillators
Example:
Oscillator 2 pitch mode =
RATIO, Setting 4:3
WAVEFORM
(OSC 2 PITCH)
Press once
before changing
the setting
DarkStar Vocoda