Editor Parameters
The bulk of the interface of the Editor consists of sliders and pushbuttons which control the
various sound-shaping parameters within a program. These are organized into distinct
logical groupings called
blocks
and are (with a few exceptions) labelled with a “watermark”
text indicating the block’s name. Most blocks are subdivided into two or more
sections
and
can be identified by the
BOLD
font above the panel. The individual sections of a block also
have differently-colored panels.
The various blocks are discussed below. The sliders and pushbuttons within each block are
described (mostly) individually and their ranges or settings are given in parentheses after
their names.
Note:
Double-clicking a slider will reset it to its lowest value. Pressing CTRL+Z or CTRL+Y
will respectively undo or redo any edits made to parameters.
VCO Block
The FI contains four identical Voltage-Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) and these provide the
basic sound source for the synthesizer. Each oscillator has three waveforms (saw, square
and triangle) which can be used simultaneously. The sliders in this block adjust the tuning,
volume and character of the oscillator. The oscillator blocks are located on the left-hand side
of the Editor screen and, moving from left to right, their sliders are as follows:
●
PITCH COARSE (-24...48):
Determines the pitch of the oscillator in semitones. A setting of 0 will generate the
same pitch as the input signal.
●
PITCH FINE (-63...63):
Detunes the oscillator by fractions of a semitone. You can use this option to correct
the imperfect harmonies of the well-tempered scale.
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