The Mixer - Moog Subharmonicon User Manual

THE OSCILLATORS
SHARED OSCILLATOR PARAMETERS
Quantizing focuses the continuous sweep of an oscillator into stepped voltages that, in the case
of Subharmonicon, generate either a 12-tone or 8-tone division of the octave (with just or equal
temperaments). Learn more about tuning systems and temperament on page 17. When the Quantize
function is engaged, rotating the VCO 1 FREQ knob or the VCO 2 FREQ knob will select steps of the
scale, as defined by the current Quantize setting. The Quantize function is shared by both oscillators;
it cannot be set individually.
NOTE: By default, the SEQ 1 and SEQ 2 output jacks will output a control voltage that reflects the current
Quantize settings. This behavior can be disengaged by pressing and holding the QUANTIZE button until the
LED flashes, at which point the Oscillators will continue to respect the current Quantize settings, while the
SEQ 1 and SEQ 2 output jacks will remain unquantized at the patchbay.

THE MIXER

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QUANTIZE
There are four quantized settings. Pressing the QUANTIZE button will cycle
through the available settings, with an LED indicating the current selection.
With all LEDs off, no Quantization value is selected, and the Quantize
function is off.
12-ET: This option selects a Chromatic (12-step) scale using Equal Temperament
(ET), which is the basis for Western keyboard music.
8-ET: This option selects a Diatonic (8-step) scale using Equal Temperament (ET).
12-JI: This quantize option uses a Chromatic (12-step) scale using Just
Intonation (JI).
8-JI: This quantize option uses a Diatonic (8-step) scale using Just Intonation (JI).
VCO 1 LEVEL
This knob sets the level of the VCO 1 signal. Rotating this knob clockwise
will raise the level; rotating this knob counter-clockwise will lower the level.
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The mixer sets the
individual levels of all six
Subharmonicon sound
sources. The combined
signal exits the mixer and
enters the filter section.
NOTE: The mixer can be pushed
into a warm distortion by
setting the sound sources near
their maximum levels. Setting
the mixer to moderate levels
will produce a cleaner sound.