Native Instruments Absynth 5 Reference Manual page 107

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Mix...: opens a window where you can mix the waveform with another one, selected from
the Waveform Selector. The following parameters are available in the Mix... Dialog:
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dB A: determines the level of an existing waveform.
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dB B: determines the level of the waveform to be mixed.
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Phase B: defines the phase position of the waveform to be mixed, in relation to the
existing waveform.
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Freq Ratio B: defines the frequency ratio between the waveforms.
You can use the parameter Freq Ratio B to produce chords based on intervals of harmonic
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series. If you repeat the mixing procedure several times with a different frequency setting,
you will add new notes to the chords.
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Fractalize...: allows for extraordinary waveform manipulations and is particularly good for
creating powerful, organic waveforms. The parameters are:
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Iterations control: controls how detailed the waveform's manipulation is.
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Displacement control: changes the fractalized waveform's basic shape.
▪ dB control: controls the fractalization's intensity – the higher the value, the richer the
sound in overtones and noise.
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Filter:..: applies a filter to the Wave. In the Filter menu you can select one of the following
filter types:
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Lowpass 1st order: is a Lowpass filter with a slope gradient of -6 dB per octave.
▪ Lowpass 2nd order: is a Lowpass filter with a slope gradient of -12 dB per octave.
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Highpass: is a Highpass filter with a slope gradient of -6db per octave.
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The Frequency control enables you to set the filter's cutoff frequency. Lowpass filter-
ing of waveforms is the best way to prevent undesired aliasing effects.
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