The Kyma Language for Sound Design, Version 4.5

that can be used as waveshapers by the Waveshaper Sound. For example, if you typed in the coefficients
5, 4, and -2.5 you would be specifying the polynomial
4 + 4x − 2.5x 2
If the interval you enter is -1 to 1, then the editor will evaluate this polynomial for x values ranging from -
1 to 1.
Random
This generates a random waveform whose amplitude ranges from -1 to 1. Specify a seed so that you can
get repeatable results. Change the seed when you want to generate a different random waveform. To
generate different kinds of noise, modify the Random Program template.
Window Selection
This template applies a fade-in and fade-out curve to the selection in the graphic editor. The Transition
Duration is the duration of the fade in and fade out.
Viewing the Template Code
The hierarchical list of templates also contains the subheading Programs, which contains Smalltalk code
for each of the template types. If you like a particular template but want to make a minor change in the
algorithm, you can modify (but not save) its Smalltalk implementation. If you are not sure you understand
one of the templates, you can read its Smalltalk code to see what it does.
If you want to write your own Smalltalk code for generating a wavetable, you can use the existing
Smalltalk programs as models or starting points for your own code. To save your modified wavetable
generator, copy the text and paste it into a newly created text file.
Wavetables Provided with Kyma
Compress
Control
When used in a MultiplyingWaveshaper, this waveform can be used to do computationally inexpensive
compression and expansion. Think of the curves as output-attenuation-as-a-function-of-input-amplitude.
To create new curves, use the InputOutputCharacteristic Program template in the sample editor.
C5_01_1
These are typically used in FunctionGenerators to generate envelopes or “control signals” for hot parameters.
If you want a periodically repeating control signal, use one of these samples in a low frequency
oscillator. To generate your own, use any of the templates in the sample editor or modify template code
to compute an arbitrary mathematical function and store it as a sample.
Exponential
ExponRev
FourExpons
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