MOTM

A real tracking generator has various points on the scale where the slope of the
function changes.  Only very simple tracking (single function) can be performed with
a reversing attenuator.  The tracking generator in the Oberheim Xpander, allows you
to set the output level for 5 points evenly spaced along the scale for the input. 
So, you can have a negative slope for some of the range and a positive slope for
other parts of the range with different slopes along the way!  

The question is, can a tracking generator be built out of Tony's multi-stage
envelope generator (sorry, the real name is escaping me at the moment).

Eric

--- Paul Schreiber <synth1@...> wrote:
> I *think* all this is, is the keyboard voltage going through a reversing
> attenuator. If not,
> please elaborate.
> 
> Paul S.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <ixqy@...>
> To: <motm@egroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 6:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [motm] Future Utility Forum
> 
> 
> >
> >  Hello,
> >  In addition to many of the ideas mentioned, I'd like to see an
> > Oberheim-style Tracking Generator module.  I use these often when
> programming
> > sounds on my Obie. Some of the many things you can do with tracking
> > generators are vary filter cutoff for different ranges of the keyboard,
> scale
> > LFOs, envelopes and other mod sources for different shapes, etc.  I also
> use
> > it for taming the VCA's output for different keyboard ranges. You know
> when
> > you get that patch that sounds great in only one octave? These can fix
> that!
> > You can also use it locate satellites which is helpful in setting up your
> > satellite dish.  Okay, I'm joking about the satellites, but it really is a
> > very useful tool !  : )
> >
> >   Keep on patching,
> >   Andrew Sanchez
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 


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