Elektron Monomachine - Manual (Page 130)

A-6 Appendix A: MACHINE REFERENCE
FM+
FM+ is 21st century FM synthesis. It imple-
ments world class frequency modulation
algorithms that address the complexity prob-
lem normally associated with FM.
All three FM+ machines are based around a
number of custom made FM blocks. The
machines have then been handcrafted, each
with its own personality.
It is not necessary to understand the detailed
machine descriptions of the FM+ machines.
Good results should be possible to attain
only by trying out the effects of the parame-
ters and get a good “feeling” for them.
All the FM+ machines use a special com-
bined amplitude and envelop controller. This
is visualised by the figure below:
FM+STATIC “FM+STAT”
FM+STATIC is the most versatile of the FM+
machines, and the best bet for successful
FM synthesis.
1FRQ (modulator 1 listed frequency) offers
both fine and coarse frequency tuning. The
parameter controls the coarse frequency
from a choice of listed frequencies, selected
for yielding good results for FM synthesis.
1FIN (modulator 1 frequency fine tune) con-
trols the fine frequency tuning for precise
adjustments.
1FB (modulator 1 feedback) controls the
modulator 1 feedback.
1ENV (modulator 1 volume & envelope)
controls the final output volume of the first
FM block, as described by the FM+ Envelope
figure.
2FRQ (modulator 2 listed frequency) controls
the second modulator by the listed frequen-
cies.
2VOL (modulator 2 volume & feedback) con-
trols the final output volume of the second
FM block. For high 2VOL settings amplitude
feedback is introduced to emphasize the
effect on the carrier.