Base Program
* Polyphonic attack synth. Thick cut, deboned, thin sliced or finely ground.
* Available frozen, or comes pre-packaged in four convenient sizes.
* Insert Mode Program. Program Mix 50%.
* PolySynth, partially diverted into Stutter.
* Optional Parallel Routing: Chops get buried.
* All controls programmed for an interactive approach.
HOTKNOBS
Program [P] HotKnob – default (0 OR EXP1)
* Adjust all modulation rates & amounts with stutter length.
* Alternate control – primary expression pedal.
Preset [A] HotKnob – default (50 OR CC#89)
* Adjust all oscillator waveforms in PolySynth.
Preset [B] HotKnob – default (0 OR CC#90)
* Adjust envelope blurring with pitch probabilities in Stutter.
PEDALS
EXP1 (saved @ full Heel)
* Spreads & increases detuning, cross-pans both FX, narrows poly toward mono.
* Controls the [P] HotKnob parameters (mod amounts & speeds).
* Full Toe – adds a different arpeggiated sequence to each Program alternate.
EXP2 (saved @ full Heel)
* Glides up two full octaves into the expanding universe.
* Short, quick throws are useful for attack slew, pitch wheel taps & bends.
* Reduces spread influence over the stuttering effects.
* Full Toe – transposes all oscillators & stuttered pitch-shifts inside deep reverb.
SWITCHES
* AUX 1,2,3 mapped to HS1, HS2, HS3 (momentary action)
* AUX 4,5,6 mapped to HS1, HS2, HS3 (latching action)
Program Alternates
0). Instant attack – octaves – Env triggers – unisons – S/H mods.
1). Fast attack – lower octaves – Man trigger – RND intervals down – Sine mods.
2). Delayed attack – unisons – dice triggers – all RND intervals – Square mods.
3). Slow attack – higher octaves – Env triggers – RND up intervals – Ramp Up mods.
PERFORM
1). [P]Act/Byp
2). HS2 [L]
3). HS3 [L]
4). HS1 [L] – Manual stutter
5). FREEZE
6). STUTTER [L]
See the Program Notes for the specifics on external control parameters & (with this pairing, a whole lot of) MIDI mappings.
Auto-generative sequencing patterns:
* Set [P] HotKnob = 100, or EXP1 to full Toe. Access PERFORM mode (p.2).
* Trigger the synth with notes or chords, then capture a phrase with FREEZE [L}.
* Replace phrase with timed FREEZE OFF/ON. Freeze Rel (default) = Whole note.
Phrase timings can be re-adjusted while still until FREEZE:
+ EXP1 full throw, adds detuning mirror.
* [P] HotKnob 0-100
* TAP: 20-500 BPM – 120 default.
Every measure, beat or similar, select one these switches, in any order:
1). HS1 [L]
2). STUTTER [L]
–> Perform (p.1)
3). HS2
4). HS3
Hit Bypass (p.1) to play dry over the top of the frozen sequence.
FREEZE can be de-activated under Bypass, re-activated when Active.