Chapter 6: The Mod Matrix; What Is The Mod Matrix; Mod Matrix Parameter Descriptions; Mod Select - Alesis Ion Reference Manual

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The Mod Matrix

What is the Mod Matrix?

The Modulation Matrix is where all of the previously discussed voice
elements—envelopes, oscillators, and filters, and so on—interact with
each other to make a powerful, expressive synthesizer voice. It is
essentially a set of 12 virtual patch cables that can be used to connect a
large a selection of Source modifiers to Destination parameters. This is
the central hub where the LFOs and envelopes allow you to create more
complex patches. The Mod Matrix parameter settings are unique to each
Program.

Mod Matrix Parameter Descriptions

The parameters are listed by the parameter name, page number and the
Soft button used to access them. Also listed is the default value for each
parameter.

Mod Select

Pages:
Soft Button:
Range:
D efault:
This selects which of the 12 Mod routes you are editing.
1, 2
1
1-12
1
NOTE: There are several types of Mod
Sources. Some, such as the Pitch and Mod
Wheels are shared across all Voices in a
Part. In some cases these Sources will be
shared across multiple Parts. An example
would be the case where two Parts are
stacked on the keyboard and both use the
local Pitch Wheel to modify their pitch.
Other Sources, such as Envelopes and LFOs
are unique to each Voice.
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