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the Ambika waveforms are dynamic and can be continously morphed – this is why it is more correct to refer to
"waveform families" instead of "waveforms".
para
(parameter): Morphing parameter. This morphs the selected waveform into many variations.
rang
(range): Oscillator pitch, from -36 semitones to 36 semitones (relative the pitch of the MIDI note played
on the keyboard).
tune
(tune): Oscillator fine tune, from -0.5 semitone (-64) to 0.5 semitone (+64).
The following is a list of all the available waveform families, with some applications and a description of
what adjusting the
parameter
This simply switches off the oscillator. Switching the oscillators off is useful if you want to use the sine-
wave produced by the filter's self-oscillation as the sole sound source.
This waveform is perfect for basses and brass sounds. The parameter controls the waveshapping - when
its value is increased, an increasingly large section of the waveform is shifted up. This waveform is band-
limited. Thus, only a limited amount of aliasing artifacts will be heard when playing high-pitched notes.
The parameter controls the pulse-width. This waveform is perfect for simulating a clarinet, for basses,
"hollow" sounds or Depeche Mode-like leads. This waveform is band-limited and only a limited amount of
aliasing will be heard when playing high-pitched notes.
You will observe that there is a slight difference in sound when moving the parameter from 0 to 1. To offer
the best sound quality, the pulse width = 50% flavor is read straight from a wavetable at full sample rate,
while the pulse width > 50% flavor is obtained from two dephased sawtooth waves, evaluated at half the
sample rate. For bass sounds, for which aliasing is not going to be a problem, it is recommended to use
pwm
instead of
square
A pure waveform, which serves as a good basis for flute or soundchip-like leads. The parameter controls a
kind of waveshapping, clipping the bottom of the waveform. This waveform is band-limited and will still
sound fine above C5.
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setting actually does.
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