ratio at a low operator level with even-ratio operators to add bite to a string sound and many other effects.

The standard DX100 keyboard pitch is 8’; therefore, in terms of footage: 0.50 = 16’, 1.00 = 8’, and 2.00 = 4’.

14: DETUNE

This parameter permits slight detuning of the selected operator in relation to the others, making it possible to create richer, fuller voice effects. If detune is applied to carriers, the result is a thick, multi-instrument effect. Applied to modulators, the result is a slight periodic variation in timbre similar to a phase shift effect.

The data range is from -3 to +3, for a maximum detuning range of + 2.6 cents. At 0, no detune effect is produced.

15–19: ENVELOPE GENERATOR, AR, D1R, D1L, D2R, RR

ENVELOPE GENERATOR

These buttons select the specific envelope generator parameters to be worked on: ATTACK RATE, DECAY 1 RATE, DECAY 1 LEVEL, DECAY 2 RATE, and RELEASE RATE.

The data range for AR, D1R, AND D2R parameters is 0 to 31, with 31 being the fastest rate (instantaneous) and 0 the slowest (i. e. no change). The RR parameter has a data range of from 0 to 15, with 15 being fastest release and 0 being the slowest.

The following EG curve shows the relationship between the RATE and LEVEL parameters.

ENVELOPE GENERATOR

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