MODX Reference Manual
9
Amplitude
This unit controls the output level (amplitude) of the Element/Drum Key/Operator.
Parameters related to Amplitude and Amplitude EG can be set as follows.
• For Normal Parts (AWM2)
[EDIT]
Part selection
Element selection
[Amplitude] (
• For Drum Parts
[EDIT]
Part selection
Element selection
[Level/Pan] (
• For Normal Parts (FM-X)
[EDIT]
Part selection
Operator selection
[Level] (
LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
As its name suggests, the LFO produces a wave of a low frequency.
These waves can be used to vary the pitch, filter or amplitude of each Element/Operator to create effects
such as vibrato, wah and tremolo. There are two LFO types: Part LFO, which is common to all Elements/
Operators, and Element LFO, which is unique for each Element.
Parameters related to Part LFO can be set as follows.
• For Normal Parts (AWM2)
[EDIT]
Part selection
Element [Common]
[Mod/Control]
[Part LFO] (
• For Normal Parts (FM-X)
[EDIT]
Part selection
Operator [Common]
[Mod/Control]
[Part LFO] or [2nd LFO] (
Parameters related to Element LFO can be set as follows.
[EDIT]
Part selection
Element selection
[Element LFO] (
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Maximum Polyphony
Maximum polyphony refers to the highest number of notes that can be sounded simultaneously from
the internal tone generator of the instrument.
The maximum polyphony of this synthesizer is 128 for AWM2 and 64 for FM-X. When the internal tone
generator block receives a number of notes exceeding the maximum polyphony, previously played
notes are cut off. Keep in mind that this may be especially noticeable with Parts not having decay.
Furthermore, the maximum polyphony applies to the number of Elements/Drum Keys used, not the
number of Parts. When Normal Parts (AWM2) that include up to eight Elements are used, the
maximum number of simultaneous notes may be less than 128.