Multicomb; Parameters - Native Instruments Absynth 5 Reference Manual

6.3 Multicomb

Multicomb effects
The Multicomb effect offers up to six independent Delay Lines, based on combfilters that use
Lowpass filters in the feedback loop. Multicomb specializes in modulation effects; with parallel
series combfilters and an appropriate modulation source, you can easily achieve flanging and other
effects based on phase shifts. For subtle to moderate phase modulations, choose medium values.
High feedback rates meanwhile, produce tuneable resonance effects that sound like chords.

6.3.1 Parameters

Master Section
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Beat switch: With the Beat switch you select whether the value in Time control should be
indicated in seconds (Sec) or in beats (Beat), ie in quarter notes.
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Master Time control: Determines the maximum delay of the feedback signal, i.e. the
combfilter's frequency. A high value results in a long delay and thus a long vibration, i.e.
a deep frequency.
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Master Feedback control: Defines the maximum level of the feedback signal, as a percent-
age value related to the original signal's level. At high levels, the combfilter has a high
resonance, and the sound's overtones produce a saw-tooth curve.
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Master Lowpass control: Determines the cut-off frequency of the Lowpass filter, which is
run through via the feedback signal (in Hz).
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