Waldorf Largo - Manual (Page 23)

Sound Parameter
23 Largo User´s Manual
“waveform”, because it doesn’t necessarily set only one
waveform, but sets a specific oscillator model that could
produce a number of waveforms depending on other
settings. A good example for this behaviour is the Pulse
shape. However, the term “waveform” is used
interchangeably throughout the manual. The following
shapes are currently available:
• Pulse selects the pulse waveform. A pulse waveform
with a pulse width of 50% has only the odd
harmonics of the fundamental frequency present.
This waveform produces a hollow / metallic sound.
If the Pulse waveform is selected, the parameters
Wave
and Wave Mod Source are used to change
the pulsewidth of the waveform.
•
Saw selects the sawtooth waveform. A Sawtooth
wave has all the harmonics of the fundamental
frequency in descending magnitude. It doesn’t have
any further parameters.
• Triangle selects the triangular waveform. The triangle
mainly consists of the odd harmonics with very low
magnitudes. It doesn’t have any further parameters.
•
Sine consists of the fundamental frequency only. It
has no harmonics at all. It doesn’t have any further
parameter.
• 68 Wavetables based on classic wavetables of
Waldorf synthesizers can be found in oscillator 1
and 2 only. An introduction to the Wavetables can
be found in the Appendix of this manual. When a
wavetable is selected, the parameters Wave and
Wave Mod
serve to select the start point of the
waves. Furthermore, the modulation sources 01PW
and 02PW are active subject to which Oscillator is
set to the wavetable.
[ The Pulse shape can be used to create unusual
synthesizer sounds and oboe like sounds.
[ The Saw shape can be used for basses, leads, brass
and string sounds.
[ The Tri shape can be used for flute sounds or soft
pads.
Pulse
(variable Pulse Width)
Sawtooth Triangle Sine