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The example below illustrates the simplicity and speed of Ultrabeat’s modulation options:
In this example, the modulation intensity of Env 1, which affects Cutoff, is controlled with the
dynamics of the performance (Vel). The secondary via modulation also controls its direction. Try
this setting in Ultrabeat to create some interesting sounds.
Create a modulation routing in Ultrabeat
The following applies to all parameters that offer mod (and via) modulation options.
Create a modulation routing
1 Click the mod label of the parameter you want to modulate.
2 Choose a modulation source from the mod pop-up menu.
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Off: Deactivates the mod routing, and the mod control can no longer be adjusted. In this
situation, no via modulation can occur either, because via no longer has a modulation target,
and the via control disappears.
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Lfo1-Lfo2: Choose one of the LFOs (low frequency oscillators) as the modulation source.
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Env1-Env4: Choose one of the envelope generators as the modulation source.
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Max: Produces a static modulation at maximum level. When the mod value is set to Max, the
via parameter is routed directly to the modulation target. Velocity can then be used as a direct
modulation source, even though Vel is not available as a source in the mod pop-up menu.
Tip: You can also set up an external MIDI fader unit with Ctrl A, B, C, or D (see Assign Ultrabeat
MIDI controllers A–D on page 363). Use the Max menu item to route a via source—Ctrl A, B, C,
or D—to the parameter you want to control with a fader on your MIDI fader device.
3 If you want to assign a via source, choose one of the following from the via pop-up menu.
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Vel: Velocity is used as the via modulation source.
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