Yamaha PLG150-DX Owner's Manual page 41

Frequency Coarse/Fine
Range (in Ratio mode): 0.500 ... 61.69
Range (in Fixed mode): 1.000 Hz ... 9772 Hz
This determines the frequency for each individual operator.
In the Edit List window:
Type in the desired value in the appropriate value box or use the mouse to change the
value. When using the mouse, the most efficient method is to click the value box, then
clicking the left/right buttons to decrement/increment the value. Holding down either
button rapidly decreases/increases the value.
In the Edit Panel window:
This parameter is actually divided into two separate but linked parameters: Frequency
Coarse and Frequency Fine. Clicking button [18] (FREQUENCY COARSE) and using
the DATA ENTRY controls lets you make large changes in the current operator's fre-
quency. Clicking button [19] (FREQUENCY FINE) and using the DATA ENTRY con-
trols lets you make small changes in the current operator's frequency. Use these in
tandem to set the oscillator's frequency.
Detune
Range: -7 ... 7
Detune is a "super fine" frequency adjustment for each operator. Mild detuning between
carrier operators can make the overall sound of the voice more full, rich and natural, and
reproduce the subtle pitch differences found in actual acoustic instruments. Maximum
detuning between carriers can be used to produce chorusing effects or simulate an
ensemble of multiple instruments.
Envelope Generator (EG) Parameters
These parameters (eight for each operator) determine how the level of the operator
changes over time. EG applied to a carrier operator changes the volume of the
sound over time, while EG applied to a modulator changes the timbre or the tonal
characteristics.
The four Level parameters determine the levels of the operator at five different
points, and the four Rate parameters determine the amount of time that elapses
between changes of levels. Together, these eight settings give you detailed control
Parameters /
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Parameter Descriptions