Insert Mode Program. Series Routing (default). Avoid Parallel Routing at all costs, except as a dissonant take from a mad scientist. Program MIX 40% (CC#11). PolySynth into QuadraVox (now feat. Eventide AI), with stereo use in mind.
* Best used with single note lines, dyads & power chords, and at least 1 expression pedal.
* Fairly forgiving of fuller chords. Some unique effects emerging from the artifacts.
* Use your playing techniques & PolySynth envelope to control the length of arpeggios.
Base Program: Synthesized random pitch progression, quantized to an Em scale [LEARN, CC#14 / CC#15]. Pedal action reduces the depth, ratcheting & probability of the quantized notes, ending on a single echoed chord.
Alternatively, smoothly pitch-shift all oscillators with foot control. HotSwitch options for ramped NES down-bursts, octaver spread (ramping upward). Program-wide tap tempo, FREEZE sequencing and Key LEARN.
* EXP1 decreases LFO Amount in PolySynth, increases a range of the [B] HotKnob.
* EXP2 cross-mixes Shift 1-2-3 in PolySynth, increases the Pitch Wheel to +1200 cents.
* Both expression pedals are saved at the full Heel treadle position.
HotKnob mappings, for voice mixing / panning, pitch source rates, & delay tap spacing:
* [P] HotKnob (+/-) adjust PolySynth Spread + QuadraVox Pitch Mix [default = 50 OR CC#10]
____ Use this to vary pitch proportions and width of effects ____
* [A] HotKnob (+/-) adjust PolySynth LFO Rate [default = 80 OR CC#2].
____ The master control for arpeggiation speeds (relative to the current tempo) ____
* [B] HotKnob (+/-) adjust QuadraVox Delay Group [default = 58 OR EXP1].
____ Vary the note timing, internal to the arpeggio block ____
* MIDI CC# 1 PolySynth LFO Dest
* MIDI CC# 2 [A] HotKnob
* MIDI CC# 3 PolySynth LFO Shape
* MIDI CC# 4 QuadraVox Delay D
* MIDI CC# 7 [P] Program Out Gain
* MIDI CC# 8 PolySynth Mix
* MIDI CC# 9 PolySynth Play Style
* MIDI CC#10 [P] Program HotKnob
* MIDI CC#11 [P] Program Mix
* MIDI CC#12 PolySynth Env Amount
* MIDI CC#13 PolySynth Env Sens
* MIDI CC#14 QuadraVox Key
* MIDI CC#15 QuadraVox Scale
* MIDI CC#16 QuadraVox Pitch A
* MIDI CC#17 QuadraVox Pitch B
* MIDI CC#18 QuadraVox Pitch C
* MIDI CC#19 QuadraVox Pitch D
* MIDI CC#40 QuadraVox Mix
* MIDI CC#71 PolySynth Resonance
* MIDI CC#72 PolySynth Freeze Rel
* MIDI CC#73 PolySynth Attack
* MIDI CC#74 PolySynth Cutoff
* MIDI CC#75 PolySynth Level 1
* MIDI CC#76 PolySynth Level 2
* MIDI CC#77 PolySynth Level 3
* MIDI CC#80 QuadraVox Quant
* MIDI CC#85 PolySynth Shape 1
* MIDI CC#86 PolySynth Shape 2
* MIDI CC#87 PolySynth Shape 3
* MIDI CC#94 PolySynth Detune
Other options:
* Act/Byp (change to (M)omentary to selectively punch in arpeggiations).
* HS2 – slower upswept arpeggiations, spread in an octave array, latching.
* HS3 – momentary injections of rapid downward glides, straight from the arcades.
* Program-wide TAP: 110 BPM.
** FREEZE current arpeggiations, latchied sequences.
** Live modulations using HotSwitches & EXP pedal movements.
** EXP1 accentuates delay crossfading for inverse envelope FX.
* LEARN Key for QuadraVox.
See the Program Notes for more information on the PERFORM switch mappings.
