T1–T4 (TVA envelope time 1–4)

These settings determine the times over which the Tone level setting will change from one TVA envelope level to the next.

L1–L3 (TVA envelope level 1–3)

Each TVA envelope level value determines an amount of change to be applied to the original Tone level setting.

Applying Vibrato or Tremolo (LFO)

The LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) can alter various Tone settings in a back-and-forth, cyclic manner. Each Tone has two LFOs, and each can apply the desired amount of repetitive change to the Tone’s Pitch, TVF cutoff frequency, TVA Level and TVA Pan settings. This can be used as the Matrix Control source (p. 100, p. 140).

How to Use the LFO

Applying an LFO to the Tone’s Pitch settings creates vibrato, applying it to its TVF cutoff frequency creates a wah-wah, and applying it to its TVA Level creates tremolo. When an LFO is applied to the Tone’s TVA Pan, the sound moves back and forth, from one side to another, in the stereo field. Depending on your settings, an LFO can also be used to cyclically exchange two Tones. For example, if you wish to shift back and forth between Tones 1 and 2, select the same LFO settings for both, but set their LFO TVA Depth settings to opposite polarities – set one to a + value, and the other to a - value.

LFO1(LFO2) WAVE

Since both LFOs have the same parameters, the following explanations applies to both.

Form (LFO form)

This selects the waveform the LFO is to use.

Offset (LFO offset)

This adjusts the basic width of the LFO waveform. SIN:sine wave

TRI:triangle wave

SAW-UP:sawtooth wave

SAW-DW:sawtooth wave (negative polarity)

SQR:square wave

RND:random wave

UP:Once the attack of the waveform output by the LFO is allowed to develop in standard fashion, the waveform then continues without further change.

DW:Once the decay of the waveform output by the LFO is allowed to develop in standard fashion, the waveform then

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continues without further change. TRP:trapezoidal wave

S&H:sample & hold wave (LFO value is changed one time per cycle)

CHS:chaos wave

*When setting “UP” or “DW,” set the Key Sync parameter to “ON.” If this is “OFF,” it will have no effect.

Rate (LFO rate) 0–127/note

This adjusts the basic modulation rate, or speed, of the LFO.

*The Chaos waveform has no wavelength. When the Chaos waveform is selected, the Rate setting has no effect.

*For more information on the types of notes, refer to the Parameter List. (p. 151)

Detune (LFO rate detune) 0–127

This setting allows you to adjust the tuning of the LFO waveform.[RB2]

Key Sync (LFO key sync) OFF/ON

This sets whether you want the LFO cycle to start in sync with the timing of a key press (ON) or not (OFF).

LFO1(LFO2) FADE (LFO fade)

Fade Mode (LFO fade mode)

This sets how the LFO will be applied.

ON-IN:The LFO will fade in after the key is pressed.

high (more)

Delay

Fade

Time

Time

 

 

Depth

WG Pitch /

 

 

TVF Cutoff Frequency /

 

 

TVA Level / TVA Pan

key is

 

 

 

low (less)

pressed

 

 

 

ON-OUT:The LFO will be immediately applied when the key is pressed, and will then fade out.

high (more)

Delay Time

Fade Time

WG Pitch /

 

Depth

TVF Cutoff Frequency /

 

 

TVA Level / TVA Pan

key is

 

 

 

low (less)

pressed

 

 

 

OFF-IN:The LFO will fade in after the key is released.

high (more)

 

Delay

Fade

 

Time

Time

 

 

WG Pitch /

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TVF Cutoff Frequency /

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TVA Level / TVA Pan

key is

key is

 

 

 

 

low (less)

pressed

released

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF-OUT:he LFO will be immediately applied when the key

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XV-3080 specifications

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