Subharmonicon_manual_v1_spreads.pdf, Overview, Subharmonicon – Moog Subharmonicon Semi-Modular Polyrhythmic Analog Synthesizer User Manual
Page 6: Mixer, Envelopes, Patchbay, Tempo & transport, Sequencer, Rhythm generators, Oscillators
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The mixer allows the levels of all six Subharmonicon
sound sources (VCO 1, SUB 1, SUB 2 and VCO 2,
SUB 1, SUB 2) to be set individually to create the
perfect mix. The combined signal is sent from the
mixer to the filter for further sound-shaping. (This
section is also home to the quantize and sequencer
assign functions.)
Two envelope generators define how
the sound changes over time. The VCF
EG controls the attack time and decay
time of the filter (VCF); the VCA EG
controls the volume (VCA).
This patchbay offers 32 connections
(17 inputs and 15 outputs) for connecting to
other modular or semi-modular synthesizers
and audio equipment. MIDI data can be received
at the MIDI IN jack using the included Type A
MIDI adapter at the MIDI IN jack.
The tempo drives the rhythm generators, which in
turn drive the sequencers. The transport controls
start and stop the sequencers, advance to the
next step, and more.
Sequencer 1 controls VCO 1 (and its subs).
Sequencer 2 controls VCO 2 (and its subs).
Each sequencer has four tunable steps.
Dividing the tempo creates a new rhythm.
Each of the four rhythm generators can drive
one or both sequencers. Combine rhythms
for exciting polyrhythms.
Two analog oscillators (VCO 1, VCO 2) form the
foundation of the sound. Change the waveform to
select a new timbre. Each VCO can be continuously
tuned over a specific range, or quantized to the steps
in one of four scales. Two subharmonic oscillators
per VCO are individually tunable to one of the first
16 undertones of the VCO’s current pitch.
The famous Moog ladder filter provides
excellent timbre control. This VCF operates
as a low-pass, four-pole (-24dB/octave) filter.
Resonance control is provided.
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