Sequential Take 5 Compact Synthesizer - Manual (Page 73)

64 Creating Synth Brass Sequential
You are now modulating the waveshape of each oscillator differently.
This gives the sound more animation. Try experimenting with different
LFO
frequency
and
amount
settings.
Adding Effects to the String Pad
You can enhance the string pad adding an effect such as chorus, flanging,
or phasing for a retro feel.
To add effects to the string pad:
1. In the
effect
section, press the
on
button.
2. Turn the
type
knob and choose
phaser
.
3. Set
time
to 8 o’clock.
4. Set
depth
/
mix
to 12 o’clock.
5. Set
feedback
/
misc
to 12 o’clock.
6. Set
depth
/
mix
to 12 o’clock
7. Play some chords. Retro string machine! For even more dramatic phas-
ing, set
depth
/
mix
and
feedback
/
misc
to 3 o’clock.
8. Experiment with changing the effect to the flanger or chorus and adjust
their settings to your preference.
Adding Reverb to the String Pad
Adding reverb can also enhance the string sound in a very lush way.
To add Reverb to the string pad:
1. In the
reverb
section, press the
on
button.
2. Turn the
mix
knob to 10 o’clock.
3. Set
damping
to 2 o’clock.
4. Set
predelay
to 2 o’clock.
5. Set
decay
to 3 o’clock.
6. Set
tone
to 11 o’clock.
7. Play some chords. Experiment with the
decay
,
predelay
, and
tone
settings to fine tune the reverb sound to your preference.