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that the signal amplitude remains at the Sustain level until the note is released. The more the
dial is moved from the center position the faster the level changes.
The “spread” dial allows you to play several voices simultaneously, which is sometimes
called Unison. If the Spread is set to 0% (i.e. the dial is turned completely counter-clockwise),
Spread is disabled. If the Spread is set to anything other than 0%, the Alpha plays 8
oscillators simultaneously, 5 times Osc 1 and 3 times Osc 2, all detuned with one another.
Higher settings create more detuning, so producing a fatter, thicker sound. A small indicator
light shows when Spread is enabled so you not overlook a very low setting. Opposed to
classic Unison the Alpha remains fully polyphonic when using Spread.
Modulation Matrix
The Alpha's Modulation Matrix allows you to create 11 user-defined modulation routings. See
Appendix D for a listing of all modulation sources and destinations.
Modulation sources are shown in a column on the left of the display, while the destinations
are shown on the right. The modulation amount is displayed in the middle. To change a
routing click on the source or destination that you want to change. A menu will appear which
lets you select the new source or destination. To remove a modulation source or destination
select the "- - -" entry in the menu.
To change the modulation depth click on the amount display and move the mouse (while
keeping the mouse button pressed) upwards or downwards (increasing or decreasing the
value) until the desired amount has been reached. A negative modulation depth inverts the
shape of the modulation source.
A double click on the modulation depth sets it to 0, another double click will revert it to its
original value, so you can quickly disable certain modulations to check their effect.
The modulation of pitch has a special display for modulation depth. In example a modulation
depth of "2:40" means that the pitch is modulated to a depth of 2 semitones and 40 cents.
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