Oscillator bank – Studio Electronics SE-1X User Manual
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Welcome to the world of discrete, programmable Analog synthesis, and the amazing
sounds it produces. The SE –1 is inspired by the classic circuitry of the Minimoog
Filter, Oscillators, and VCA. We've also incorporated “our take” on the “boxy”, buzzy,
and bright 12-dB filter of the Oberheim S.E.M., for greater tonal expression. Four
envelopes, three LFOs, full MIDI implementation, and a host of original extra features
await you. And, of course, the legendary, the immortal, and the ubiquitous: Bank A,
patch #04...
This manual is divided into sections that correspond to the SE -1's front panel. Let's
begin apprentice Analogians.
Wave form selection: (Triangle) (Sawtooth) (Pulse). These can be selected either
individually or collectively.
PULSE WIDTH: Adjusts the harmonic content of the pulse wave. A square wave can
be obtained by setting the knob at 12 o'clock. (Effective when pulse wave is selected)
FREQ 1, FREQ 2, FREQ 3: Controls the pitch of each oscillator. Stepped (quantized)
in semi-tones over a five octave range
SYNC 2: Forces Oscillator 2 to follow Oscillator 1 in hard synchronization so it will
therefore tune only to harmonic frequencies of Oscillator 1. Intermediate frequency
settings of Oscillator 2 will produce unusual wave shapes and timbres.
SYNC 3: Forces Oscillator 3 to follow Oscillator 1 in hard synchronization...
* Use sync feature in conjunction with Envelopes 3 and 4 assigned to Swp 2, and or
Swp 3 for subtle and dramatic harmonic filtering effects.
Displays octave and fine-tune settings of oscillators.
Functions accessed on this page:
MASTER TUNE: Continuously varies overall pitch flat or sharp just over a semi-tone.
FINE 2: Continuously varies pitch of Oscillator 2 flat or sharp just over a semitone.
FINE 3: Continuously varies pitch of Oscillator 3 flat or sharp just over a semitone.
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