Apple MainStage 3 Instruments - MainStage 3 Instruments
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ES2<br />
3<br />
ES2 overview<br />
ES2 combines subtractive synthesis with elements of FM and wavetable synthesis to help<br />
you generate an extraordinary variety of sounds. This makes it the perfect choice for creating<br />
powerful pads, evolving textures, rich basses, or synthetic brass.<br />
If you’re new to synthesizers, see Synthesizer basics overview on page 472, which introduces you<br />
to the fundamentals and terminology of different synthesis systems.<br />
The three oscillators of the ES2 provide classic analog synthesizer waveforms (including noise)<br />
and 100 single-cycle waveforms, known as Digiwaves. This raw material forms the basis for<br />
sounds that range from fat analog to harsh digital sounds, or hybrids of the two. You can also<br />
cross-modulate oscillators, making it easy to create FM-style sounds. Further options include the<br />
ability to synchronize and ring-modulate the oscillators or to mix a sine wave directly into the<br />
output stage, to thicken the sound.<br />
ES2 features a flexible modulation router that offers up to ten simultaneous (user-defined)<br />
modulation routings. Further modulation options include the unique Planar Pad—which<br />
provides control of two parameters on a two-dimensional grid. The Planar Pad itself can be<br />
controlled by the sophisticated Vector Envelope. This is a multipoint, loop-capable envelope that<br />
makes it easy to create complex, evolving sounds.<br />
Lastly, Distortion, Chorus, Phaser, and Flanger effects are built into the ES2.<br />
If you want to begin experimenting right away, there are a number of settings to try. There<br />
are also two tutorials that provide tips and information, and invite you to explore the ES2. See<br />
ES2 sound design from scratch overview on page 95 and ES2 sound design with templates on<br />
page 106.<br />
Note: You will find tasks that cover the use of parameters as modulation targets or sources<br />
throughout these pages. This underlines one of ES2’s greatest strengths—namely, the vast<br />
modulation possibilities it offers. Follow the steps in these tasks to create expressive, evolving<br />
sounds. See ES2 modulation overview on page 59.<br />
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