Base Program
* Driving S&H filter rhythm, swept by choppy waves of envelope filter.
* Freeze a motif in one (or both) synths, with the 2nd synth (and/or dry) still active.
* Phrases can continue through bypass, and be further manipulated by pedals.
* Effects mixed low with Levels 1-2-3 [CC#10] in both PolySynths, as a precaution.
* Insert Mode Program. Program Mix 50%.
* PolySynth in parallel with PolySynth.
* Beyond bizarre in the optional Series routing.
* All controls programmed for an interactive approach.
HOTKNOBS
Program [P] HotKnob – default (50 / CC#71)
* Adjust resonance for both PolySynth instances.
Preset [A] HotKnob – default (15 / CC#74)
* Adjust the cutoff frequency for PolySynth1.
Preset [B] HotKnob – default (25 / CC#76)
* Adjust the cutoff frequency for PolySynth2.
PEDALS
EXP1 (saved @ full Heel)
* Faux cross-mixing between synths – shifted filters & focus.
* Decreases LFO depth in PolySynth1.
* Increases LFO depth & detuning in PolySynth2.
* Changes polyphony & pan positions of PolySynth2.
* Pitch gliding among voices in PolySynth2.
EXP2 (saved @ full Heel)
* Pitch wheel bending in both PolySynths (range limit: a fourth above).
* Increases detuning in PolySynth1.
* Changes polyphony & pan positions of PolySynth1.
SWITCHES
* AUX 1,2,3 mapped to HS1, HS2, HS3 (momentary action)
* AUX 4,5,6 mapped to HS1, HS2, HS3 (latching action)
Program Alternates
0). Pulsing mega-synth, combining modules from two 3-oscillator synths.
1). Synth horns with siren song – upper octaves – heavily detuned.
2). Percussive rhythm over synth envelopes – mixed octaves – amp modulation.
3). Melding a solid punch attack with attack delay – unison blends – deep PWM.
PERFORM
1). [P] Act/Byp
2). FREEZE PolySynth1
3). FREEZE PolySynth2
4). TAP: 115 BPM
5). RETRIGGER PolySynth1 LFO [CC#83]
6). RETRIGGER PolySynth2 LFO [CC#83]
See the Program Notes for the specifics on external control & MIDI mappings.
Wow, incredible sound design! The dual synths and extensive modulation possibilities are inspiring. This feels like the perfect soundtrack for a futuristic Retro bowl ! I especially like the Freeze and Retrigger LFO functions. One suggestion: including audio examples of the program alternates would be fantastic. Very helpful!
Thank you for the feedback. I didn’t think many others would be using the Retriggers. Beyond the performance aspects, I like to occasionally re-sync the LFOs back together. With a lot of Speed / Rate changes, they can drift.
I’ve thought about adding audio examples. This site section doesn’t allow audio file uploads, so they’d need to be linked in a message reply, to some off-site storage. I’d prefer to keep the ‘package’ in one place. But my main reason for no examples would be in the programming itself.
The ‘Program Alternates’ are triggered by HotSwitches, but those are only 3 static snapshots. I take great pains to assure that they work at any of the HotKnob settings, and also with any combination of two expression pedals. So covering all of those potential options could easily turn into composition-length.