FXpansion DCAM Synth Squad Quick Start Guide - Manual (Page 28)

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Cypher
• 3-oscillator, complex synth
• FM and other audio-rate modulation
• several other specialized oscillator functions
• a dual-filter/waveshaper architecture
• a built-in arpeggiator
Cypher is installed as an instrument and as an effect for processing audio through its circuit.
The ethos behind Cypher is to provide a truly accurate model of an analogue synth capable of
analogue-style FM and other audio-rate modulation (as opposed to digital multi-operator FM
such as that found in Yamaha DX-series synths). It features thru-zero FM which allows musical
digital-style sounds rendered with precision engineered
models of analog oscillators.
Since Cypher is designed to be used primarily for FM
and other advanced oscillator functions, it may be
easier to use Strobe for most ‘conventional’ subtractive
sounds, as it is optimized for quick and easy
programming.