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I'll second that, Bruce. I've no idea how close my patch came to 
emulating a Farfisa (not my area, really) but I sure enjoyed trying. 
I used the Init Organ option as a starting point.

Jon

--- In AN1x-list@y..., Scott Carr <scott@t...> wrote:
> Bruce,
> 
> Thanks alot - this was very helpful!
> 
> Scott
> 
> Bruce Wahler wrote:
> > 
> > Hi Scott,
> > 
> > >I've been tewaking around with a couple of organ patches 
trying to come
> > >up with an authentic Farfisa sound to no avail. Anyone have 
a few
> > >patches of this ilk lying around that they'd be so kind as to 
post to
> > >the files section for reference?
> > 
> > I don't have a Farfisa for my AN1x, because all of my pianos 
and other claviers are programmed on my Alesis S4.  However, I 
can give you the recipe for the sound, as I used all analog-synth 
waveforms in creating it:
> > 
> > 1.  You'll need to use Dual mode on the AN1x, as you will 
need 3-4 oscillators to program the sound.  Program three 
oscillators to start:  16' (Course Pitch = -12), 8' (0), and 4' (+12).
> > 
> > 2.  Use narrow pulse waves for the basic sound, running 
from about 33% on the 4' (and 2', if needed) to ~15% on the 16' 
settings.  Set them up with no detune or PWM and a reasonably 
strong Edge setting; start with ~110.  If you are looking for a 
"Multi-Tone Boost" kind of Farfisa sound, then narrow the waves 
by 25%.
> > 
> > 3.  The output level of the oscillators should taper off very 
slightly from 16' up; try 16' = 127, 8' = 122, 4' = 117 for starter.  
The VCF should be wide open, or nearly so.
> > 
> > 4.  The low end on a Farfisa is mediocre.  You can simulate 
this by using the HPF to roll off a bit of bass.  Use your ear as a 
guide, or do the following:  Turn down all the oscillators except 
the 16', and adjust the HPF until lowest 1-2 notes on the AN1x 
are almost inaudible.
> > 
> > 5.  Add vibrato to taste.  I found it most useful to use a knob or 
the mod wheel to add it.  The vibrato is a combination of pitch 
modulation and a tiny bit of PWM.  Standard combo organ vibrato 
is about 6Hz.  For extra credit, program an adjustable 4-6 speed 
knob, as Farfisas usually have a vibrato speed tab.
> > 
> > 6.  After playing around with the sound levels, pulse widths, 
and Edge settings, if the sound is still not "right," try adding a bit 
of 2' (+24) pitch, with the same pulse width as the 4' oscillator.
> > 
> > I hope this helps.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > 
> > -BW
> > 
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