Tiptop Z3000 Smzrt VCO - Manual (Page 18)

Voices and Operators.
Classic Analog Voice -
A
typical
voice
on
a
vintage
analog
synthesizer
usually
starts
with
two
or
more
VCOs
with
their
pitch
intervals
preset.
The
wavefroms
of
the
VCOs
are
mixed
together
and
sent
to
a
VCF,
followed
by
a
VCA.
A
modular
synthesizer
gives
the
user
the
freedom
to
build
complex
analog
voices.
On
a
modular,
a
voice
is
not
preset
and
can
be
made
of
several
VCOs
and
other
modules.
This
allows
for
a
variety
of
synthesis
techniques
which
can
be
mixed
into
a
single
output.
FM Operators Voice -
The
term
operator
is
used
to
describe
a
complex
digital
FM
voice
structure.
An
operator
is
a
synthesizer
patch
consisting
of
several
tone
generators,
each
modulated
through
VCAs
that
are
controlled
by
envelope
generators
(EGs).
An
operator
also
includes
a
mixer
to
combine
the
tones
into
a
single
output.
The
gain
of
the
mixer
channels
are
dynamically
controlled
by
additional
EGs.
This
entire
structure
generates
complex
sound
textures
that
evolve
with
time.
Both
analog
and
digital
voice
structuring
rely
heavily
on
the
arrangement
of
frequency
ratios
to
generate
harmonic
and
inharmonic
voices.
The
Z3000
is
the
ideal
tool
for
both
of
these
forms
of
voice
structuring,
as
it
allows
the
user
to
quickly
and
easily
set
the
frequency
ratios
of
any
of
the
sound-generating
modules
being
used
in
a
given
voice
and
the
Z3000’s
Hard
Sync
Modulation
allows
for
simple
and
effective
management
of
complex
voice
structures.