Mixer - Vermona '14 Analogsynthesizer User Manual

Mixer

The different volume controls of the mixer adjust the level relationship of the individual sound
sources. The functions of these controls are self-explanatory: The more you turn up a control, the
louder the corresponding signal. With the control turned fully to the left, the corresponding signal
will be inaudible.
VCO 1, VCO 2, SUB 5 and SUB 3 set the levels of the oscillators and sub-oscillators.
NOISE sets the level of the noise generator (white noise).
EXTERNAL sets the level of an external audio signal being fed into the INPUT
rear.
The output level of the mixer will significantly influence the sonic character of the filter. For this
reason, we have equipped the '14 Analogsynthesizer with a level display consisting of three LEDs in
yellow, green and red. These display the following states (top to bottom):
LO (yellow) - The output level of the mixer is too low. This decreases the signal-to-noise-ratio
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of the whole instrument. With the yellow LED being lit, the specific volume controls should be
turned up higher.
- OK (green) - The output level of the mixer is ideal in technical terms. The filter offers enough
headroom for intense feedbacks. I.e. the RESONANCE control works sensitive and over a wide
range. The filter offers a clean sound.
HI (red) - The output level of the mixer will saturate/distort the filter input. The resonance can
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not unfold in full strength. The filter sounds more raw and aggressive.
User Guide '14 Analogsynthesizer
Figure 3: The Mixer's level display
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