Make Noise SOUNDHACK MORPHAGENE Manual - page 21
Sound On Sound and Vari-Speed
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Once the initial recording is made, the Record function then allows for Punch In/Out within the loop and layering of other sounds.
The Sound On Sound Control sets the balance of the Live Signal and previously-recorded Loop Signal. While the Morphagene
does not record in reverse, it does playback in reverse while recording for Sound On Sound. Therefore, it is possible to have two
sounds playing in opposite directions. Once S.O.S. is complete, remember to adjust the S.O.S. panel control so that the desired
source (or blend of sources) appears at the Signal Outputs.
Note: The position of the Vari-Speed Control affects only playback,
not recording. In order to hear the unaltered loop, once S.O.S. is complete, set Var back to the 1:1 (Green Activity Window)
setting around 2:30.
Splice
Typically, Splices are made in the meso and sound object scales, but it is possible to Splice into the Microsound range. Organize
and Shift treat Splices differently from how the Slide treats the Genes, since Organize waits until the current Splice/Gene reaches
the end before moving to the next-selected Splice. A world of micromontage awaits.
Re-Organizing Splices
Like Shift, Organize is not instantaneous. Turning the panel control, modulating Organize, or pressing/gating Shift causes the
Activity Window to change color in order to indicates newly-found Splice; however, the newly-found Splice is not selected for
playback until the currently-playing Splice reaches its end. At which point, the End Of Splice Gate Output generates a Gate and
the newly-selected Splice begins playing. The Organize parameter is designed for sequential control sources, such as René or
Pressure Points. The range is smaller than the other control inputs, reflecting the typical 5Vpp range of analog sequencers.
Splice Manipulation
Splice Markers and audio can also be removed from the Reel. To remove a Splice Marker, hold the Shift Button and press the Splice
Button. This removes the “next” Splice point. For example, if you are on Splice 3 and remove the next Splice point, Splices 3 and 4
merge together. See the visual guide on Page 26 for a diagram of this concept. If you want to remove ALL Splice Markers and
make the Reel into a single, large Splice, while holding the Shift Button, hold the Splice Button for 3 seconds (see Page 27).
To delete the Splice and its audio, hold the Shift Button and press the REC Button (See diagram on Page 26). If you want to remove
ALL Splices (i.e. clear the current Reel), while holding the Shift Button, hold the REC Button for 3 seconds, (see Page 27).
Speed Variation, Direction Variation
There is one control associated with both direction and speed, and that control is Vari-Speed. Also there are Activity Window
indicators, which show direction and speed of playback. At 12:00, Vari-Speed is at 0 and playback stops and the associated
Activity Windows are lit red. Turning clockwise from 12:00 increases playback speed in the forward direction. Turning counter
clockwise from 12:00 also increases the playback speed but in the reverse direction. During playback, the Activity Window on the
right indicates forward playback and the Activity Window on the left indicates reverse playback. When playback is at the original
record speed, the associated Activity Window lights Green. At one octave up, the Activity Window lights Baby Blue. At one octave
down, the Activity Window lights Peach.
Note: The opposite side of the Vari-Speed Activity Window indicates the Morph
setting (see the section on Morph for more detail).
Vari-Speed has a wide range with increased resolution toward the center of its range, giving the control a nice feel when “braking”
playback with a smooth control voltage. Vari-Speed has as a wider range slowing down than when speeding up, capable of about
12 semitones up, 26 down. For “Wow & Flutter” effects, modulate with a greatly-attenuated Smooth Random voltage (such as
Wogglebug Woggle CV), setting the on board attenuator nearly to 12:00 (nulled). Sequencing the speed of playback is also very
pleasing when sequencing the Organize parameter.