Native Instruments Retro Machines MK2 Manual - page 7
2.1.1
OSC section
The OSC (Oscillator) section provides the raw sampled waveforms with plenty of harmonic
content from the original instrument. However, these waveforms may be further processed
in various ways from selecting different EQ settings to thickening the sound by spreading
the signal and detuning it. In addition, it is also possible to modulate the pitch of the
sampled waveform using the LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) and change the start point of
the sampled waveform. Combined, this section presents many opportunities to further en-
hance the sound before it is processed by the
FILTER
section.
The Oscillator section.
Controls
▪
SOUND
: Morphs through various 3-band EQ settings. The parametric peak equalizers
within KONTAKT have been programmed to produce a wide range of tonal alterations
for each sample to give a wide variety. As you step through each setting, you will hear
how signals were altered. When the dial is in the far left position, no EQ settings are
applied. As you move the dial from left to right, various programmed EQ settings may
be heard.
▪
FAT
: Thickens the sound by detuning and spreading the audio signal. Turn the dial
from left to right to achieve a fuller and wider sound.
▪
LFO AMOUNT
: Sets the amount of modulation applied from the LFO to pitch.
▪
SAMPLE START
: Moves the sample start point forward. Useful for making a sound more
static by cutting the sampled filter envelope phase.
Using the Instrument
SYNTH Page
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