Tiptop Z3000 Smzrt VCO MKII - Manual (Page 6)

Audio synthesis relies heavily on frequency ratios, so
using them appropriately can be very helpful no matter
what the application: modulate the pulse width of
another VCO, for frequency modulation, modulate the
cutoff of a filter or any other parameters in a given
system’s modules. The Z3000mkII’s Frequency Mode
makesit possible to quickly experiment with the
mathematical side of sound design and audio
processing.
The Music Note Mode allows for the same techniques
but from a different perspective. It allows frequency
ratios to be set easily but based on the harmonic
relationships of musical notes as defined by the
chromatic scale. This feature allows those with
extensive training in music theory to experiment with
sound design and composition on a modular
synthesizer by setting those ratios. Try experimenting
with different sounds by setting multiple Z3000mkIIs to
different musical notes and have them modulate one
another.
Frequency Ratios. -­ Continued
LOW
FREQUENCY
HIGH
The Z3000mkII has been given
an expanded frequency range
above and below its predecessor.
It now covers the range of 0.7Hz
all the way up to 30kHz. This higher
top end, for example; is especially
useful for the Clock Input of our
Z-DSP VC-Digital Signal Processor
module.
Extended Frequency Range.