NOTE: Keep in mind that in addition to simply defining the LFO frequency�s unit of measure, a further difference is that when you set LFO rate in Hz or BPM you are setting an absolute frequency, while when you set it in beats you are setting a relative frequency. For example, if you set an LFO rate of 12 BPM or .20 Hz (they are equivalent), the LFO will complete a single cycle in exactly 5 seconds, regardless of any changes to the tempo of your track. On the other hand, if you are Synced To Master and have a track at a tempo of 120 BPM and you set the rate to 10 beats, the LFO will also complete a single cycle in exactly 5 seconds (the length of 10 beats at 120 BPM). However, if later in the track the tempo changes to 150 BPM, the LFO�s rate will change to one cycle every 4 seconds (the length of 10 beats at 150 BPM). In short, if the absolute length of the LFO pattern is of primary importance, set the rate in Hz or BPM. If, however, the LFO is a component of a tempo-dependent rhythmic pattern, Sync it to the Master Tempo so that it will remain in proper sync with any tempo changes. SHAPE To select one of the LFO�s 10 shapes, click on the appropriate Shape button or click on the shape name to display a popup menu of the available choices. In either case, a graphic representation of 3 cycles of the chosen shape will appear on the Shape display. The available shapes are: SINE: Starting at zero, the control signal moves smoothly to the maximum, to the minimum, and then back to zero. Great for smoothly sweeping filter frequencies. TRIANGLE: Similar to the Sine shape, but with a sharp (and potentially audible) change of direction at the maximum and minimum points.
RAMP UP: Starts by instantaneously jumping to the minimum value and then spending the entire cycle moving up to the maximum value.
RAMP DOWN: The inverse of the Ramp up. Starts by instantaneously jumping to the maximum value and then spending the entire cycle moving down to the minimum value.
