V-Synth FM synthese

7 Nov 2005, 12:14

I'm currently diving into the FM capabilities of the V-Synth. I noticed that you have 2 options to apply FM:

- X-MOD OSC type
- MOD: Modulation type FM

I suppose the X-MOD feature is in fact a 2-operator FM structure with Env, LFO and velocity features, more or less similar to 1 modulator and 1 carrier of a DX-7 with the exception that you can use your own custom wave form (analog or PCM) rather than a sine. The the MOD feature simply modulates OSC1...and that's it.

Sjaak

Sjaak - Sometimes new technology gives us new ways to screw things up

Re: V-Synth FM synthese

7 Nov 2005, 13:21

Actually you can do sort of 3/4-operator FM if you use two OSCs, FM modulator and one or two wave shaper COSMs set to type 3 (sine-like). Try this our, you will love the results! Note that in FM modulator mode the level of OSC2 varies the amount of modulation it applies on OSC1, and when all is fed into a wave shaper, OSC1 level varies the sound shape as the wave shaper is very sensitive too. Thus, if you apply envelopes/LFOs to OSC1/2 levels you can do lots of cool sound morphings.

Re: V-Synth FM synthese

7 Nov 2005, 18:39

I'm still not used to the fact that you have 2 independent COSM's in stead of 2 "VCF" 's, but that's typical for the V-Synth

Good tip, thx.

Sjaak

Sjaak - Sometimes new technology gives us new ways to screw things up