LFO 2 Parameters

LFO 2 is polyphonic. This means that for every note you play, an independent LFO cycle is generated, whereas LFO 1 always modulates the destination parameter using the same "cycle". This can be used to produce subtle cross-modulation effects, with several LFO cycles that "beat" against each other. This also enables LFO 2 to produce modulation rates that vary across the keyboard (see the "Keyboard Tracking" parameter below).

Destination

The available LFO 2 Destinations are as follows:

Destination

Description

Osc 1&2

Selecting this makes LFO 2 modulate the pitch (frequency) of Osc 1 and Osc 2.

Phase

Selecting this makes the LFO 2 modulate the Phase Offset parameter for both Osc 1 and 2. Note that Phase Offset Modulation (Subtraction or Multiplication) must be activated for this to have any effect.

Filter Freq 2

Selecting this makes the LFO 2 modulate the filter frequency for Filter 2.

Amp

Selecting this makes the LFO 2 modulate the overall volume., to create tremolo-effects.

LFO 2 Delay

This parameter is used to set a delay between when a note is played and when the LFO modulation "kicks in". For example, if Osc 1 & 2 is selected as the destination parameter and Delay was set to a moderate value, the sound would start out unmodulated, with the vibrato only setting in if you hold the note(s) long enough. Delayed LFO modulation can be very useful, especially if you are playing musical instrument-like sounds like violin or flute. Naturally it could also be used to control more extreme modulation effects and still retain the "playability" of the sound.

LFO 2 Keyboard Tracking

If LFO keyboard tracking is activated, the LFO rate will progressively increase the higher up on the keyboard you play. Raising this knob's value creates more drastic results.

If the LFO is set to modulate the phase offset, LFO keyboard tracking can produce good results. For example, synth string pads and other sounds that use PWM can benefit from this.

Rate

The Rate knob controls the LFO's frequency. Turn clockwise for a faster modulation rate.

Amount

This parameter determines to what degree the selected parameter destination will be affected by LFO 2. Raising this knob's value creates more drastic results.