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ES2 amplifier parameters
Use ES2’s dynamic stage
The dynamic stage of a synthesizer defines the level, or perceived volume, of a played note. The
change in level over time is controlled by an envelope generator. For more information about
envelope generators, see Synthesizer basics overview on page 472.
ENV 3 is hard wired to the dynamic stage of the ES2—it is always used to control the level of
each note. See ES2 envelopes overview.
The dynamic stage can be modulated by any router modulation source.
Modulate the dynamic stage (Amp)
1 Set up a modulation routing as follows: modulation target AMP, source LFO1.
2 Make sure that via is set to Off.
3 Adjust LFO settings.
A tremolo effect is created, with the level changing periodically, based on the current LFO 1
Rate value.
Sine Level enhanced ES2 sounds
The Sine Level knob mixes a sine wave (at the frequency of oscillator 1) directly into the
dynamic stage, independent of the filters. Even if you have filtered away the basic partial tone of
oscillator 1 with a highpass filter, you can reconstitute it with this parameter.
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In cases where oscillator 1 is frequency-modulated by oscillator 2 (if you have turned up FM
with the waveform selector), only the pure sine wave is mixed into the dynamic section, not
the distorted FM waveform.
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Any modulation of oscillator 1’s pitch, set in the router, affects the frequency of the sine wave
mixed in at this stage.
Note: The Sine Level knob is useful for adding warmth and a fat bass quality to the sound. Extra
body can be added to thin sounds with this parameter, given that oscillator 1 actually plays the
basic pitch.
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