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> So then the Edge parameter would gradually change a saw wave to a
> ramp wave (and everything inbetween)?

Unfortunately, no.  The Edge thing is a lot like a low pass filter.  It removes
harmonics, starting at the highest.  So no matter which wave you start with as
the source, if you turn down the Edge all the way you get a sine wave.

I wish they had thought of morphing the wave in some form with an easy to
understand parameter.  As it is, you can use FM to create different waveforms
from the internal sources... but doing this is tricky and difficult to get
consistent results.  If you learn to program the FM feature in the AN series
synths I would have to call you an expert.  Some of the best sounds use the FM
feature.  IIRC the "We All Die" patch has something to do with FM.  Isn't that
why it's called FM?  (freaking magic)

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