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Re: Biggy Impressions of the ZO

2006-01-25 by Mike Marsh

Hi Mark -

Well, that's just it, I don't get any variation when I patch it as you
just described.  I'm off to try again just to make sure, but I think
there may be something not quite right...I'll let you know later this
evening.

Mike

--- In The_Cyndustries_List@yahoogroups.com, "tuninghead"
<thruzero@s...> wrote:
>
> Hi Mike,
> 
> Once again, thanks for the great review!
> 
> Here's a little help.  I was wondering why the sounds you posted were
> not showing off the dynamic FM capabilities of the ZO.  Your latest
> post revealed the reason why:
> 
> ====================================================
> * I can't get the INDEX CV to actually do anything unless I connect
> the EG to the DYNAMIC 1 input, then connect the MOD OUT to the INDEX
> CV input. In other words, unless there's feedback the EG's CV does
> not seem to affect the timbre even with the pot turned fully clockwise.
> ====================================================
> 
> It seems you have things patched backwards.  Your envelope should be
> patched into the INDEX CV input.  The knob above it is an attenuator
> for that signal which lets you adjust the modulation index or depth. 
> Patch your modulation signal (audio sine wave or whatever) into one of
> the DYNAMIC inputs.  I think a whole new world awaits.  Now I'm
> looking forward to some NEW sounds from you!
> 
> I hope this helps you and anyone else that also might have been
> confused by this.  Maybe an update to the manual is in order.  The
> Zeroscillator is new to all of us and with its myriad capabilities,
> we're all on the same voyage of discovery.
> 
> Big thanks to Mike and all the early adopters,
> --Mark Barton
>

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