Modulating Parameters Via The Modulation Block: Lfo, Adsr, Envelope, Midi, Pedals, And More; Patching A Parameter To The Modulation Block's "Modules - Eventide Eclipse User Manual

Modulating Parameters Via the modulation block: LFO, ADSR, Envelope, MIDI, Pedals,
Up to sixteen parameters per program can be "patched" to the "modulation block" for some seriously dy-
namic effects. The modulation block can be found under
Without worrying about how exactly we would do this yet, image that we load the program
and patch its delay time to the modulation block LFO. Imagine that said LFO is oscillating every
note . The delay will modulate every
load some other program. Imagine we change the modulation block LFO's rate to
Happy Delay . Here's the punch line: the modulation block LFO would still be oscillating once every
note and the delay time would still be patched to it. So, now the delay time would modulate every
! Understanding this example is essential to understanding modulation!
note
First we're going to describe how you accomplish this "patching," then we're going to describe how you ac-
tually set up the modulation block. Because we're first showing you how you can use the modulation block,
and only then showing you how to set it up, some of what follows might not be crystal clear. Just take in the
main points and ponder the creative possibilities.

Patching a Parameter to the Modulation Block's "Modules"

To patch a parameter, press and hold the soft key associated with the pa-
rameter you'd like to patch. We can patch
soft key. You can patch parameters from virtually anywhere in the Eclipse.
A new screen pops up. The right side of the screen pertains to
a subject covered elsewhere in this manual
side of the screen reads
Press to call up the screen to the right.
<MODULATE>
the module that will modulate the parameter. The modules we can choose
are:
off This "un-patches" the parameter: no modulation will occur!
bpm The faster the tempo, the higher the value of modulation. Realize that if the tempo remains
constant (e.g., 120bpm), so too will the value of the parameter being "modulated."
lfo#1 The modulation block LFO modulates the parameter.
follower#1 The modulation block envelope follower modulates the parameter.
adsr#1 The modulation block ADSR modulates the parameter.
ext1 through ext8
Modules
rameter. You decide which external modules are associated with
on at
SETUP
hotkey_1 thru hotkey_8
The hot keys found under
present it will already be controlling a parameter; using it as a mod source allows it to control
others at the same time. Suitable choices of scale values make this a very useful facility.
see page 33 to learn about
see page 38 to learn about scaling
through
param1 param4
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whole note
(RING1)
(page 33)
.
<MODULATE>
ernal to the Eclipse (such as MIDI controllers or foot pedals) modulate the pa-
ext
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EXTERNAL
HOT KEYS
Hot Keys
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PARAMETER
as well! Now imagine that we update
by holding down its
HOT KEYS
. The more pertinent left
selects
(SOURCE)
.
see page 44 for more on External Controllers
can be used as a modulation source. If a hot key is
page 2 .
<EDIT MOD>
Happy Delay
Happy Delay
1/4 note
,
see page 42
see page 42
see page 42
ext1 , ext2 ,
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and
and reload
1/4
1/4
see page 15
ext3 , and so