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MG Frequency LED Always On?

MG Frequency LED Always On?

2015-05-03 by rp_brennan@yahoo.com

Hello! I just acquired a PolySix. Been playing around with it. I feel like I'm in over my head (new to synthesizers), but I know this can't be that difficult... maybe you guys could help?

It seems like the MG is "always on." Even when I turn the Frequency knob down to zero. How do I 'deselect' MG so I can play a straight sound without modulation?

Furthermore, are there tutorial type pages or videos about the PolySix in general out there floating around the web?

How did you guys learn?! I'm just trying to get the basics down!!

-Bob


Re: MG Frequency LED Always On?

2015-05-03 by rp_brennan@yahoo.com

In other words, if I turn the MG wheel all the way down, will this "shut off" the LFO?

Does the Frequency knob control the "speed" of the modulation, while the MG wheel controls "how much" modulation there is? Does that sound right?

Re: [PolySix] Re: MG Frequency LED Always On?

2015-05-04 by <backshall1@bellsouth.net>

There are two ways to control the MG modulation amount. The MG wheel adds the LFO signal to the control voltage for the oscillator, so it varies the pitch. The MG Level control can also send LFO signal to the oscillator or the filter or the amplifier, depending on how the MOD switch is set. This signal can be delayed using the MG Delay time knob. To remove all MG effects you will need the MG wheel all the way down and the MG Level control off.
Yes, the Frequency is the speed of the LFO.
 
Don B.
 
Sent: Sunday, May 3, 2015 7:58 PM
Subject: [PolySix] Re: MG Frequency LED Always On?
 
 

In other words, if I turn the MG wheel all the way down, will this "shut off" the LFO?

Does the Frequency knob control the "speed" of the modulation, while the MG wheel controls "how much" modulation there is? Does that sound right?

Re: MG Frequency LED Always On?

2015-05-04 by rp_brennan@yahoo.com

Hey Don, thank you for taking some time to explain the functions of the MG! I know that it is beyond simple, but it was no small thing to me - I really appreciate it.