FM Synthesis in Reaktor using AudioCubes Topology by Salamanderanagram

Published on Jul 6, 2015 Percussa AudioCubes

"How to build an FM operator synth in Reaktor using Percussa AudioCubes and Topology mode https://www.percussa.com/2015/07/05/F..."

"In the first video Salamanderanagram shows off a very simple FM operator synth which he built in Reaktor, and demos it using the AudioCubes. To control the FM synth he is using MIDIBridge 3.0 for AudioCubes, and uses the new topology mode. Topology mode will send MIDI note triggers when cubes detect each other and will send MIDI CC messages for the distance between the cubes. This makes it easy to connect things when cubes detect each other and to change sound parameters when the distance is changed between cubes.

In the case of the FM synth in this video, when cubes detect each other, FM operators (sine oscillators) are connected so they can modulate each other. By moving the cubes closer or further away, parameters of the oscillators can be changed. In his setup depth modulation, width modulation and ring modulation parameters are changed when the distance between the cubes changes. Oscillators can also modulate each other simultaneously when 2 cubes are placed together which creates very interesting results! Finally, when you turn a cube, you can change the parameters that are being modulated, from ring modulation to feedback for example."

FM Synthesis in Reaktor using AudioCubes Topology by Salamanderanagram (part 2/2)