Voicexy; Voicexy Modulation Sources - Xils lab PolyKB III User Manual

6.5.2 VOICE XY
The VOICEXY is the 4th Modulation Matrix available in the PolyKB III
6.5.2.1 VOICE XY Modulation Sources
In this matrix the sources are fixed, as they are fixed by the order in which the notes are played on the
Keyboard, or triggered by the Arpegiattor or the Polyphonic sequencer.
Therefore this module will offer dynamic modulation if the Polyphonic Circular or Polyphonic Reset
modes are selected, and static modulation for all other monophonic modes.
The VOICEXY is an XY Pad type. You can freely drag/move the points position on it.
A point ( red circle ) represents a note played on the keyboard. The number of points is related to the
polyphony settings. ( ie A polyphony of 8 notes will generate 8 points )
When the Polyphony is set to "Circular mode", the first note played will activate the first point, the
second note the second point, etc until the last point, then a new cycle is initiated. So each incoming
note is associated with a point.
Please note that the VOICEXY is also affected by the Unison settings. If the Unisson is set to two
voices, each incoming note will activate TWO points.
This makes the VOICEXY a truly unique and fascinating tool that is able to offer both very predictable
modulations, used combined with an arpeggio or a simple sequence in the Polyphonic Sequencer, where
the order of the notes played is repeated in a predictable way, and totally unpredictable ones when
playing on the keyboard natural chords progressions or chorus, licks etc.
The modulations can be everything from very subtle to thoroughly wild and devastating, as the amount
of modulation across the two XY axes is fully controlled by four dedicated knobs.