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Summary of Contents for FORS Dyad
- Page 1 Dyad User guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Layout & Overview Synth Voice Sequencer Settings Push Integration Modul Jolt Ditto Para... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Dyad is a two-voice percussion synthesizer and sequencer inspired by analog hardware instruments. Each voice has an identical set of parameters modulated by the sequencer– which becomes an integral part of the sound design process. The voices interact with each other using FM synthesis- creating a layered element where even a simple pattern can sound complex as the two voices dance. -
Page 4: Layout & Overview
Layout & Overview Dyad is based on two identical synthesizer voices, each controlled by separate sequencer tracks. The sequencer is laid out vertically while the voice controls are laid out horizontally underneath. Track I Track II Voice I Voice II The sequencer has both a trigger (top) and modulation (bottom) track with individual length and tempo division. - Page 5 Layout & Overview Conversely, the voice controls are all stored in the device preset and remain the same across pattern changes. This means that they can be automated and modulated alongside the sequencer. Modulation Voice Shape Cut Filter Smooth Voice Pitch Tone Noise...
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Page 6: Synth Voice
Cut Filter Envelope The synth voices in Dyad use a type of virtual analog synthesis with thru-zero linear FM and variable waveshapes. It's configured as a simple one oscillator voice inspired by vintage analog percussion synths, with an emphasis on utilizing the sequencer modulation and bi-directional FM for sound design. - Page 7 Each voice has a distortion effect which can be controlled using the slider underneath the main control panel. Dyad also has four waveshapes to choose from- Sine, Triangle, Saw and Square. The waveshape is selected by changing the Shape setting next to each voice's Trig track.
- Page 8 The FM balance in Dyad affects which voice is being modulated by the other. The oscillator of each voice is always routed to the linear FM input of the other, and by turning the dial from the center point towards either I or II, it will increase the modulation depth received by the oscillator in that voice.
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Page 9: Sequencer
Sequencer Each voice in Dyad is controlled by two different sequencer tracks– Trig and Modulation. The Trig track behaves much like a classic step sequencer, sending trig and velocity data, while the Modulation track is used to send values to each of the five main parameters of the synthesizer. - Page 10 Sequencer The modulation on each track can be interpolated, meaning that instead of the modulation being stepped it can slide between each value. By adjusting the Smooth parameter the interpolation amount will increase. Each sequencer track can be randomized by pressing the dice button next to it. On the Trig track this will place random triggers across the pattern while on the Modulation track it will generate a range of values.
- Page 11 All the other parameters in Dyad are therefore global, meaning that they are stored in the device preset and can be automated, modulated etc. This allows for a very flexible structure where you can mix the internal sequencer modulation with external control such as LFOs etc.
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Page 12: Settings
Settings Dyad has a few settings that change the behavior of the sequencer and synthesizer voice etc. The settings view can be toggled by pressing the Triangle button in the bottom right corner of the device. Toggle Settings View... - Page 13 Settings The synthesizer settings change how the synth voices sound and respond to modulation. Each voice is individually configured by pressing the top buttons. Signal toggles between a clean and dirty signal path. While subtle, the dirty setting introduces noise and distortion depending on the dynamics of the voice and sounds more like you would expect analog gear to behave.
- Page 14 Settings The Randomizer settings change the behavior of the randomize buttons. Affect mod selects whether the randomizer will randomize only the selected modulation parameter or all of them. Affect length selects whether the length of the track will be randomized. The Quantizer can be used to quantize the Hz (pitch) parameter of each synth voice to a specific scale.
- Page 15 Settings The UI colors in Dyad can be changed from the default Live theme to a selection of built-in optional themes. You can also create your own theme by creating or changing a file. This is a standard json format file and dyad-usertheme.json...
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Page 16: Push Integration
Push Integration Dyad is programmable from a Push 2 or 3 in both control and standalone mode, this lets you create new sounds and patterns entirely from the Push hardware. Parameters Step velocity (Accent) Change pattern (Page) Show Select controls... - Page 17 Push Integration To add or remove a trig, tap or slide your finger across the pads. The pad will light up bright orange when it's active. To change the velocity of a step, hold down the Accent button while tapping the pads.
- Page 18 Push Integration To change the modulation level on a step, press and hold the corresponding pad and adjust the control dial (using the top encoders of the Push) of the parameter you want to affect. When modulation of any parameter is present on a step it will light up in a more vivid shade.
- Page 19 Push Integration As per usual, the parameters of the device will populate the Push controls on the screen and is categorized into Voice I, Voice II, Randomize, Scale and Config. By pressing and holding the Select button the screen will instead display an alternate set of controls that gives access to shared parameters on any screen.
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Page 20: Modul
Modul Device Modul is a modulation device with the modulation sequencer from Dyad and can be used to extend the modulation in Dyad, or to modulate an external device in Live. Map to Toggle Expand Bipolar Parameter Mod/Remote Menu Depth... -
Page 21: Jolt
Jolt Device Jolt is the distortion from Dyad packaged as a standalone stereo effect device. It has only one parameter, Drive. Put it on a track and increase the drive until it hurts. -
Page 22: Ditto
Ditto Device Ditto is the synth section from Dyad broken out into a drumsynth. It lets you play the two Dyad synth voices like a traditional percussion synthesizer and is a perfect match for a drum rack. The synth voice and its controls are identical to Dyad. -
Page 23: Para
Para Synthesizer Para is the sister synthesizer to Dyad. Based on the same virtual analog core, it expands on the oscillator's functionality and frames the components in a classic monosynth setting that puts focus on the directness and simplicity of its controls. - Page 24 This concludes Dyad, we hope you enjoy using it.
- Page 25 Ess Mattisson Felisha Ledesma Fors 2024...
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