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gram parameters to one of the generic parameters, you can alter all of the patched parameters in concert simply by adjusting the generic parameter. Pretty handy. see page 42 Use (MONITOR) to view the current value of the module selected under (SOURCE). To the right, we see a value of about 60%. If the module is something very dynamic like lfo#1 or follower#1, this (MONITOR) will jump around quite a bit. Parameters with active modulations applied will have their names underlined on the softkey labels.
Scaling Modules and Selecting Modulation TYPE
Here�s the situation: let�s say you�ve selected lfo#1 to modulate a low pass filter cutoff frequency (FREQ). When the LFO is at the bottom of its cycle, will the filter be at 0Hz? You wouldn�t hear anything. When the LFO is at the top of its cycle, will the filter be at 20,000Hz? This might be what you want, but maybe you only want the filter to cycle between 2000Hz and 3000Hz. How can we make that happen? Here�s the solution: Scaling. Before holding down the (FREQ) soft key, enter a value of 2000Hz. We�ll call this value the �base� value below. Now, hold down the soft key and press <MODULATE> as discussed above, and press HOTKEY to nagivate to page two where the Scale parameter is located. The total range of possible modulation (parameter_range) for a frequency parameter is 0 ~ 20,000, but we only want a modulation of 3,000 � 2,000 = 1,000. To scale, enter the value of 1000 in the (SCALE) setting. Great! Now we need to select the (TYPE) of modulation. We have three choices:
unipolar unipolar uses the base value (the value of the parameter before modulation) as a starting
point and adds the modulation value to it. In the example above, the parameter value will vary between 2,000 and 3,000 (it starts at the base value and modulates up).
bipolar bipolar uses the base value as a starting point and modulates above and below it.
In the example above, the parameter value will vary between 1,500 and 2,500 (centering on the base value). Note that for bipolar, the scale setting reflects the amount the parameter will vary above and below the base value.
absolute absolute ignores the base value and passes the modulation right through, going from mini-
mum to maximum parameter for the swing of the modulation. In the example above, the parameter value will vary between 20 and 2,000. So, continuing our example, we would select unipolar under (TYPE) to get modulation between 2,000 and 4,000Hz. Finally, select lfo#1 under (SOURCE). For a good time (or to troubleshoot), watch your parameter vary ((FREQ) in this case). Neat!
Scaling Modules and Selecting Modulation TYPE
Here�s the situation: let�s say you�ve selected lfo#1 to modulate a low pass Release 3.000 Page 41 of 64 Eclipse User Manual
