LFO SECTION
LFO SELECT button
SPEED
DELAY
This section of DARKSTAR XP2 features 2 LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) which make regular electronic
variations, too low to be heard when converted into audio vibrations. They can be used independently to alter
elements of the sound by adding vibrato or changes to the harmonic content.
This large button switches between LFO1 and 2. When the indicator is OFF, LFO1 will be selected. When the
indicator is ON, LFO2 will be selected.
This control has two functions determined by the [SHIFT] button.
When the [SHIFT] function is
(SHIFT LED Off) this control sets the rate of the selected LFO. At the
fully anti-clockwise position the speed will be at its slowest. As the knob is moved in a clockwise direction the speed
gradually increases until, at the fully clockwise position the LFO speed will be at its maximum.
When the [SHIFT] function is selected (SHIFT LED Flashing) this control is used to synchronise the LFO with an
external MIDI clock. The trigger rate can be set to a range of values from 1/8th beat to 4 bars in duration. At the
fully anti-clockwise position the LFO to MIDI synchronisation feature will be OFF. As the knob is moved in a
clockwise direction the trigger rate becomes less frequent until, at the fully clockwise position the LFO will cycle
once every 4 bars.
To view the setting, press the [SHIFT] button. The main display will now show the current value, as shown in the
following example:
To change the setting move the [MIDI CLOCK] knob. The main display will show the new value.
Range = OFF, 1/8bt,1/6bt, 1/4bt, 1/3bt, 1/2bt, 2/3bt, 3/4bt, 1bt, 2bt, 3bt, 1bar, 1.5 bars, 2 bars, 3 bars, 4 bars.
This control sets the time taken for the LFO to be introduced after a note is struck. At the fully anti-clockwise
position the LFO will start immediately. As the knob is moved in a clockwise direction the delay period before the
LFO starts will gradually increase until, at the fully clockwise position the delay time will be at its maximum.
NOT selected
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PULSE
SINE
SAMPLE RANDOM
SQUARE
TRI
RAMP
DELAY
SPEED
(MIDI CLOCK)
SHAPE
LFO 1
SHIFT
Max
Max
LFO’s
LFO 2
Min
Min
LFO SHAPE
LFO to MIDI clock
trigger rate = every ½ beat
PARAMETER
VALUE
OWNERS MANUAL
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Operation
