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Multi-Step Modulator track values

Multi-Step Modulator track values

27 Oct 2008, 19:09
I'm trying to set up a simple sequence and the arpeggiator doesn't seem to want to do it, so I'm trying the Multi-Step Modulator instead.

Is there any rhyme or reason to the values (-63 to 63) that can be applied to each step?

For instance, if I use the MSM to adjust the OSC1-Pitch, is there a quantifiable relationship between a value and the change in pitch?

So if I start at C4, what value would I set a step to get a note of B4?

Michael

Re: Multi-Step Modulator track values

27 Oct 2008, 20:46
Hi MichaelA,
Yes, there is a relationship between the value and the change in pitch.

If you use Patch Fine Tune, it adjusts the pitch in 1/100th of semitone steps

If you use Patch Coarse Tune, it adjusts the pitch in semitone steps

For example, using Coarse Tune, if you start at C4, the value that you have to use to get to a B4, is 11 (11 semitones). The 12th semitone will be one octave higher - C5)

I hope this helps
Take care
PauloF
Make Music and be Happy !!
PauloF

Re: Multi-Step Modulator track values

27 Oct 2008, 21:24
Thank you, PauloF,

I was using the wrong destination. 6:OSC1-Pitch, when I should be using 4:OSC1-PIT-CRS. That wasn't obvious.

Are these destinations explained anywhere? I can't find any reference to them in the manual...

Michael

Re: Multi-Step Modulator track values

28 Oct 2008, 05:49
Hi Michael,
Please see Owner's manual, pages 83 to 85 (V-Synth XT), in the Multi Step Modulator Section.

Cheers,
Paulo
Make Music and be Happy !!
PauloF

Re: Multi-Step Modulator track values

28 Oct 2008, 06:51
I think you should use OSC1+2-PIT-CRS, not just Osc1

Re: Multi-Step Modulator track values

28 Oct 2008, 14:23
"Please see Owner's manual, pages 83 to 85 (V-Synth XT), in the Multi Step Modulator Section. "

PauloF, thanks, my manual only tells how to list the destinations on page 84, not what the cryptic abbreviations mean. :-)
It was only your mention of "Patch Coarse Tune" that broke the code for me... for Pitch anyway. I still don't know what some of the other destinations mean.

"use OSC1+2-PIT-CRS, not just Osc1"
Dimitry, thanks. I didn't know what that meant when I first saw it, and had forgotten it was there. But now, I'll go back and use it instead. That should produce a better result.

Thanks Guys!

Michael

Re: Multi-Step Modulator track values

28 Oct 2008, 15:12
Michael,
Sorry...I made a mistake... The pages 84 and 85 ref the master Tune of the XT, not to the MSM...
In fact you were right, there is no reference to the relationship between the value and the change in pitch in the Manual, but there is a relationship...

I was right when I said:

" If you use Patch Coarse Tune, it adjusts the pitch in semitone steps

For example, using Coarse Tune, if you start at C4, the value that you have to use to get to a B4, is +11 (11 semitones). The 12th semitone will be one octave higher - C5)"

Regarding Patch Fine Tune, the min a max values are -63/+63, which gives, 1/64 of semitone steps (I think). Which means, +63 is 1 semitone up and -63 is one semitone down (Ill check and advise).

take care
PauloF
Make Music and be Happy !!
PauloF

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