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MMO-3 is a digital, semi-modular, monophonic but stereo synthesizer. Built around various 

types of modulation synthesis, this synthesizer is mostly dedicated to atonal sound 

generation. From fat drones, glitchy electronic patterns to percussive noise, the MMO-3 

offers rich and complex timbre control.

Overview

Unlike most FM synthesizers, the MMO-3 is not limited to a specific modulation routing. All 3 
oscillators can be modulated by all other oscillators or LFOs. Modulation parameters are 

accessible thanks to 9 knobs for an accurate and continuous adjustment of the timbre. 

Moreover, it’s not only a Frequency Modulation synthesizer : it also offers Phase Modulation, 
Amplitude Modulation and a custom Wave Shaper modulation where an oscillator amplitude 
can be amplified prior to a wave-shaper in order to add harmonics without frequency 
variation. Also, a joystick allows for easy control of modulations, for a fast and expressive 

manipulation of the sound.

Feature

This is the audio path wired inside the synthesizer. Modulation CV are routed to modulation 
fader in a digital matrix. You will not be short of cable anymore, and you can even save your 

patch!

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Summary of Contents for MMO-3

Page 1: ...MMO 3 User Documentation nozoid com mmo 3 1 15...

Page 2: ...ters are accessible thanks to 9 knobs for an accurate and continuous adjustment of the timbre Moreover it s not only a Frequency Modulation synthesizer it also offers Phase Modulation Amplitude Modula...

Page 3: ...entical They generates sinusoidal waveform that can be distorted thanks to 4 different kinds of modulation The amplitude frequency phase or waveform of each oscillator can can be modulated thanks to a...

Page 4: ...PM waveform example WS waveform example Since an oscillator admit 3 modulation faders one can use 3 different modulation source with 3 different modulation type to generate very complex waveform 4 15...

Page 5: ...1Hz 100s to about 100Hz LFO 1 The LFO 1 is a shape morphing LFO you can adjust the shape of the waveform using faders instead of switches This allows to continuously change from a rising saw to a tria...

Page 6: ...1st sinusoid At 50 the output is the 1st sinusoid multiply by the 2nd At 100 2nd sinusoid is amplify and crop to became a square before modulating the 1st sinusoid LFO 3 The LFO 3 Can be configure to...

Page 7: ...ate steps The FQ fader control the frequency of the steps The PARAM 1 fader control the variation between every steps The PARAM 2 fader modulate the time of the steps Joystick The joystick allows to m...

Page 8: ...DSR is only triggered when the LFO3 is positive MIX The 3 MIX faders allow independent adjustments of the oscillators amplitude The MIX have 3 options for stereo balance MONO all 3 oscillators are mix...

Page 9: ...ons Digital patching matrix Modulation connections are made via a digital matrix The Matrix allows to connect any CV to any modulation fader Control Voltages are OSC 1 OSC 2 OSC 3 LFO 1 LFO 2 LFO 3 AD...

Page 10: ...bend when sending Pitch bend value the CV IN is disconnected from the analog input and connected to this midi data Program change from 1 to 10 channel 1 load one of the memory Control Change 1CC 7 bit...

Page 11: ...tors or the joystick the AUDIO IN modulation source is in fact 2 sources the left and right signals When the audio in is selected to control the oscillator 1 joystick X or Y the left channel is used T...

Page 12: ...o change the patching matrix Press in the same time the modulation fader key to assign and the modulation source key This allow to change the oscillator modulation source as well as the modulation mix...

Page 13: ...LED OSC 2 External CV in all this 6 LED except LED OSC 3 audio in Left or Right all this 6 LED except LED LFO 1 XY joystick How to change modulation type Press simultaneously the modulation fader key...

Page 14: ...to change the GATE source Press one of the SEL key and the desired GATE key How to know what is current GATE source Press one of the SEL key the LFO 1 led shows the current GATE settings off KB 50 ON...

Page 15: ...d AUDIO OUT key How to know the current Audio Out mode Press one of the SEL key the LFO 3 led shows the current Audio Out settings off MONO 50 MIX on STEREO How to load save configuration Press simult...

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