New SONIVOX STRATUM Supersaw and FM Soft Synth

Published on May 11, 2018 Plugin Boutique

Update: MATRIXSYNTH Member, Adam Pietruszko of KNOBZ.NET worked on Stratum for www.quibiqaudio.com in the process of it’s creation.

"SONIVOX® INTRODUCES STRATUM, A POWERFUL SUPERSAW AND FM SYNTH, IDEAL FOR SYNTHWAVE, VAPORWAVE AND RETRO ELECTRO PRODUCTIONS

New virtual instrument produced by the creators of the highly-acclaimed EDM Twist and Dubstep Wobble collections is available in VST, AU, AAX and Standalone for musicians, DJs and producers.

Cumberland, RI USA (May 15, 2018)—SONiVOX (sonivoxmi.com), a leading developer of premium virtual instruments and synthesis technologies, today announced the introduction of Stratum, a powerful supersaw and FM synth, ideal for synthwave, vaporwave and retro electro productions.

Stratum by Sonivox, is a rock-solid layering of a classic Supersaw synthesizer and a 4-operator FM synthesizer. Originally made famous by the Roland JP-8000, the Supersaw waveform has made a strong comeback in the trance and hardcore genres due to its edgy sound, particularly in synth leads and synth basses. Stratum takes this a step further by combining this classic waveform with a 4- operator FM synth, a noise generator and sub oscillator to produce a virtual instrument perfect for modern synthwave productions like those found in the recent hit series “Stranger Things” and the movie 'Synchronicity OST'.

Using the new struQture audio engine from Qubiq Audio, Stratum also features two low-pass filters, a vocal format filter, and a tube distortion circuit to further enhance its sounds, all controllable by a simple modulation matrix featuring four LFO’s with modwheel control and an 8-step sequencer called the Stepper. For users who need to punish their sounds even further, Stratum includes a unique XY Pad which can mix in a Bit Crusher, Dirty Phaser, Wah-Wah, and a Non-Linear Delay.

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Roland JP-8080 JP-8000 JP8000 demo

Published on Jan 28, 2020 Polyvox Style

Supersaws... Roland introduced the supersaw waveform with the JP-8000.

via Wikipedia:

"The supersaw is a waveform created by Roland for their JP-8000 and JP-8080 line of analog modeling synthesizers. It emulates the sound of multiple sawtooth oscillators using a single oscillator. The waveform is described as a freerun oscillator whose shape resembles 7 sawtooth oscillators detuned against each other over a period of time.[3][4]

Since production of the JP-8000 ceased, several companies have incorporated "supersaw-like" oscillator algorithms into their hardware and software synthesizers. SUPERWAVE P8 is an example of a software synthesizer inspired by the architecture of the JP-8000, with its multiple sawtooth oscillators. Another is the Supersaw Plus, which has a JP-8000-style interface and a variation on the supersaw waveform that provides 2, 4, 6 or 10 oscillators. In 2005, Access Music released the TI-line of synthesizers, which feature an oscillator type called Hypersaw that is similar to Roland's supersaw oscillator. Roland also continues to produce other synthesizers, such as the SH-201, the SH-01, the Roland V-Synth, and the Roland V-Synth XT that have the supersaw oscillator type. The supersaw gained popularity in electronic dance music, especially with its use in hardcore and trance music."

Roland Zen Core - True Trance Sounds V3 (Supersaw Edition)

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Buy Product: https://natlifesounds.com/product/tru...

True Trance Sounds V3 (Supersaw Edition) is a powerful soundbank with 32 supersaw presets for Roland Zen-Core. It covers all modern variations of the iconic supersaw sound. These presets are perfect for creating energetic and dynamic trance tracks with rich, layered tones.

This pack is a must-have for fans of classic and contemporary Roland Supersaw sounds. It expands your creative possibilities with Zen-Core hardware."

"Compatible Roland Zen-Core instruments include:

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Roland JP-8000 Supersaw + Arturia Rev Plate-140 [No Talking]

Published on Dec 25, 2019 Marshal Arnold

"Tonight, I demo the Roland JP-8000 and it's legendary Supersaw. I have created a custom Epic Trance style Supersaw on the JP-8000 witch uses 2 layers packed full of Supersaws.

I've ran the Roland JP-8000 through external effects. I've used the stock delay in Ableton and the very excellent Arturia Rev Plate-140 reverberation unit.

This video is in preparation for a big Supersaw show down I'm working on. Look for it early 2020 on this channel. it will be the OG Roland JP-8000 vs 4 other wonderful synthesizers and their take on Supersaws.

#JP8000
#RevPlate140
#Supersaw

If you want to find out more about me, please visit my website at: http://www.marshalarnold.com"

The $15,000 Supersaw

Published on Feb 9, 2020 Marshal Arnold

"Tonight I set up 6 synthesizers I own with that Epic Trance style Supersaw sound. When I was making the video I realized that I paid just over $15000 USD in total for these synthesizers! Now that's a Super Expensive Supersaw!

I've set some limits on myself sound design wise so that you can hear what each synth sounds like at a base level when it comes to Supersaws. This way you can perhaps hear some differences on a level playing field not colored by built-in effects or more that the original 7 sawtooth waves in the original JP-8000.

I demo each synth quickly, then I play 4 of the 6 to give a taste minus the Moog One and the Roland Cloud System 8, then for the big one I play all 6 synthesizers at once for that $15000 Supersaw!

Synths used for this video are:

Roland JP-8000
Roland V-Synth GT
RolandCloud System 8
Waldorf Kyra
Access Virus TI2
Moog One

Let me know what you think of the $15,000 Supersaw!"

Reminds me of the White Album x 100:





That "Bob's" signature on the bottom right reminded me of the Bob signature in the BMF raffle that just went up. Fun coincidences.

SunrizerXS for iPhone Now Available

"Sunrizer XS synth is a virtual analog synthesizer that takes the definition of iOs synthesizer to the next level.
Thanks to carefully designed architecture and heavy usage of coprocessor it blurs the boundaries between iOs and hardware synthesizers.
Sunrizer XS was built to perform and works perfectly with any MIDI keyboard or sequencer. A lot of research has been done in order to achieve unheard warmth and clarity.


*** The app requires at least iPhone 3GS or iPod Touch 3rd gen. iPhone4 or iPod Touch 4rd gen. recommended for full polyphony ***

*** Introductory price -50% off. ***

HIGHLIGHTS
· True SuperSaw sound emulation, first found in the legendary Roland JP-8000 synthesizer. SuperSaw is a layered waveform consisting of multiple saw waves which are detuned to create an extremely full and epic sound. It's possible to use 2 supersaw oscillators per voice · Polyphony: 7 voices on iPhone 4, 3 voices on iPhone 3GS
· Two independent filters per voice with configurable routing. You can select between various filter types including classic resonant LP,HP,BP,Notch and less common like Comb and Formant.
· The Morph Group function lets you continuously morph of up to 30 parameters in a sound (including effects), using only the modulation wheel.
· Full support for CoreMidi, MIDI mapping with learn function

OSCILLATORS
· 2 warm-sounding analog modelled oscillators per voice + 2 sub-oscillators (except SuperSaw). Available waveforms: Saw, PWM pulse,Triangle, SuperSaw.
· Oscillator 2 hard-sync and configurable routing
· Osc-mix, ring modulator
· White noise oscillator

FLEXIBLE MULTI FILTERS
· Two independent filters per voice with configurable routing. You can select between various filter types including: resonant LP,HP,BP,Notch, Comb and Formant.
· Configurable routing: serial or parallel with bypass option.
· ADSR envelope, keyboard tracking and full LFO control

MODULATION
· Two LFOs per voice. It's possible to assign each LFO to almost any parameter. 3 LFO running modes: trigger, 1 shot, global. 6 waveforms, phase and fade-in knobs
· The Morph Group function lets you continuously morph of up to 30 parameters in a sound (including effects), using only the modulation wheel.
· Two Modulation ADSR Envelopes for amplitude and filters cutoff
· Pitch and modulation wheels

EFFECTS
· A number of effects are built in: distortion, chorus, equalizer, stereo delay. All parameters can be modulated using mod-wheel.

ARPEGGIATOR
· Sunrizer XS incorporates very powerful programmable arpeggiator. You should think of it more like a small step sequencer.

OTHER FEATURES
· Over 200 presets, ability to share cutom banks via email
· 7 voices polyphony
· Playback modes: poly, solo, arp
· Built-in recorder supporting AudioCopy and iTunes file sharing.
· Supports CoreMidi. MIDI key velocity can affect up to 3 parameters.
· Configurable piano keyboard size
· Hold button allows you to to keep notes sustaining until you play new notes.
· With Chord Memory function you can play the chord by only pressing single keys.
· Tube soft saturation on output"

SunrizerXS synth - BeepStreet
iPod Touch on eBay

Horizon synth for iPad Now Available

"Horizon synth is a virtual analog synthesizer that takes the definition of iOs synthesizer to the next level.
Thanks to carefully designed architecture and heavy usage of coprocessor it blurs the boundaries between iOs and hardware synthesizers.
Horizon was built to perform and works perfectly with any MIDI keyboard or sequencer. A lot of research has been done in order to achieve unheard warmth and clarity.

* Introductory price - 50% off for limited time only *
[Horizon synth - BeepStreet
iPads on eBay]

HIGHLIGHTS
· True SuperSaw sound emulation, first found in the legendary Roland JP-8000 synthesizer. SuperSaw is a layered waveform consisting of multiple saw waves which are detuned to create an extremely full and epic sound. It's possible to use 2 supersaw oscillators per voice * 7 polyphony = 98 saw oscillators playing the same time!
· Two independent filters per voice with configurable routing. You can select between various filter types including classic resonant LP,HP,BP,Notch and less common like Comb and Formant.
· The Morph Group function lets you continuously morph of up to 30 parameters in a sound (including effects), using only the modulation wheel.

OSCILLATORS
· 2 warm-sounding analog modelled oscillators per voice + 2 sub-oscillators (except SuperSaw). Available waveforms: Saw, PWM pulse,Triangle, SuperSaw.
· Oscillator 2 hard-sync and configurable routing
· Osc-mix, ring modulator
· White noise oscillator

FLEXIBLE MULTI FILTERS
· Two independent filters per voice with configurable routing. You can select between various filter types including: resonant LP,HP,BP,Notch, Comb and Formant.
· Configurable routing: serial or parallel with bypass option.
· ADSR envelope, keyboard tracking and full LFO control

MODULATION
· Two LFOs per voice. It's possible to assign each LFO to almost any parameter. 3 LFO running modes: trigger, 1 shot, global. 6 waveforms, phase and fade-in knobs
· The Morph Group function lets you continuously morph of up to 30 parameters in a sound (including effects), using only the modulation wheel.
· Two Modulation ADSR Envelopes for amplitude and filters cutoff
· Pitch and modulation wheels

EFFECTS
· A number of effects are built in: distortion, chorus, equalizer, stereo delay. All parameters can be modulated using mod-wheel.

ARPEGGIATOR
· Horizon incorporates very powerful programmable arpeggiator. You should think of it more like a small step sequencer.

OTHER FEATURES
· Over 200 presets
· 7 voices polyphony
· Playback modes: poly, solo, arp
· Built-in recorder supporting AudioCopy and iTunes file sharing.
· Supports CoreMidi and MidiMobilizer. MIDI key velocity can affect up to 3 parameters.
· Configurable piano keyboard size
· Hold button allows you to to keep notes sustaining until you play new notes.
· With Chord Memory function you can play the chord by only pressing single keys.
· Tube soft saturation on output

Visit www.beepstreet.com for audio demos.

'Horizon is the first truly mature polyphonic synth for the iPad, a real, smooth and powerful sounding option for all sorts of stage and studio performances. Horizon offers a huge range of analog-style and complex digital-sounding textures with sound quality which is absolutely uncompromised".
Mark Jenkins, author 'Analog Synthesizers'"

This is the Roland JP-8000 style VA for the iPad.
Also see video here and audio here.

Horizon synth - BeepStreet - iTunes
iPads on eBay

Waldorf Blofeld - Trance Supersaw 90s-2000s

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Product Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/tra...

Trance Supersaw 90s-2000s for Waldorf Blofeld - is the most powerfull Trance collection of Supersaw sounds which you can get.

It took several months to get the best Supersaw's presets ever and crafted into famous Dance and Trance hits of the 90s and 2000s.

Multi-Patches were synthesized with special care, so that you would get instant results from them. These presets consist of single patches but have their own peculiarity, which could not be realized with only one layer. The demo song perfectly shows the combination of Single patches and Multi in one.

You also will receive amazing ARP sounds with a soul of 90s, Blade Runner style Pads with a Trance combination, pumping Basses, beautifull Synth & Keys.

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Roland JP-8080 Analog Modeling Rack Synthesizer *SUPERSAW* *SANDSTORM*

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Supersaw sandstorm" First I heard it called that way.

The listing mentions:

"Origin of the supersaw! Excellent condition. Includes original rack ears and Hirakawa AC cable."

The JP-8000 keyboard was the first to the have the supersaw. The 8080 was the follow-up with added "Voice Modulator" / vocoder.

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Introducing... The Swarm, By Artium Instruments

video upload by Artium Instruments

"Artium Instruments is thrilled to introduce its very first offering, The Swarm, a polyphonic desktop synthesizer."

via Artium on Kickstarter

At Artium Instruments, we approach our designs with the understanding that musicians cultivate intimate connections with the gear they employ to create their art. We firmly believe that instruments ought to possess not just functionality, but also personality, character, and a distinct identity that inspires its user. First and foremost, we've dedicated significant effort to ensuring that the synthesizer and onboard effects produce exceptional sound quality akin to professional studio-grade equipment. The Swarm features a SuperSaw oscillator with 8-note polyphony, curated onboard effects, and a full-featured arpeggiator.

At Artium Instruments we are committed to knob-for-knob functionality in our desktop synths. Every feature of The Swarm is directly mapped to a knob, button, switch, or jack, ensuring effortless control. There's no need for menu-diving or complicated button presses to access features; everything is conveniently accessible at your fingertips.

With over a decade of experience in the effects industry, we have carefully curated a selection of effects that complements the synth core. Unique to The Swarm is its capability to use the onboard effects with other equipment, allowing you to route external audio through the input jacks on the back.

We've invested considerable thought into crafting the overall feel of the instrument. From the layout of the knobs to the choice of colors, artwork, and weight of the enclosure, every detail has been considered. These details matter to us because we recognize that the connection a user forms with a piece of gear is nearly as crucial in the creative process as the sounds it produces. We hope you can feel the love and passion we've poured into every detail of The Swarm, from its sonic capabilities to its design aesthetics.

The Swarm is controlled by MIDI through a USB-C port. Most modern class-compliant MIDI controllers with USB functionality should plug in and work immediately with zero setup. Additionally, The Swarm provides power to your controller, streamlining your setup process. For older controllers that only have DIN connections, a USB to DIN converter can be used to ensure compatibility.

The Swarm features a SuperSaw oscillator with 8-note polyphony. This oscillator is composed of seven individual saw waves stacked on top of each other. The magic happens when you detune the waveforms by applying a frequency offset, resulting in one of the most massive synth sounds available.

The Swarm employs this SuperSaw oscillator through two distinct control modes: Polyphonic Mode and Arpeggiator Mode. In Polyphonic Mode, you can play up to eight notes simultaneously. Arpeggiator Mode offers a comprehensive monophonic arpeggiator, automatically sequencing held notes in a variety of patterns.

All onboard effects can be used with external equipment. Simply plug an external audio source into the rear input jacks, and The Swarm will seamlessly mix the external audio with its synth core, allowing for simultaneous processing of both signals.

By pressing the touchpad on the right, The Swarm records a 1000ms sample of the current audio. It then layers, and smears the sample, creating an infinite drone frozen in time—a perfect foundation for layering additional notes. The freeze effect facilitates overdubbing, and pressing the touchpad with the freeze knob at its minimum setting erases the memory, allowing you to capture a fresh sample.

The Swarm's delay is a digital delay with a subtle touch of warmth. The delay length synchronizes with the arpeggiator clock, which can be adjusted manually using the clock knob or via the tap tempo touchpad on the left. Additionally, the delay features a multiplier knob, offering a range of unique subdivisions that complement the synced arpeggiator, including quarter notes, dotted eighth notes, eighth notes, and triplets.

The reverb effect in The Swarm strives to enhance the natural body and ambience of the synth core without overshadowing it. Its stereo reverb algorithm is controlled by a single knob, which adjusts both the mix and decay simultaneously. This versatile control allows you to seamlessly transition from realistic room or hall effects to expansive cathedral-like soundscapes, offering a wide range of atmospheric possibilities.

The SuperSaw oscillator practically demands to be paired with a chorus effect. The Swarm employs a stereo 4-voice chorus effect alongside a gradually shifting LFO, aiming to craft dimensionality without becoming nauseating.

Korg Multi/Poly - True Trance Sounds

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Buy Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/tru...

True Trance Sounds for Korg multi/poly (Hardware & Native)

Relive the Golden Era of Trance with 64 Ready-to-Use Performances

True Trance Sounds delivers 64 expertly crafted presets for Korg multi/poly hardware and native plugin. Specifically, this niche pack revives the iconic Trance Supersaw sounds of the early 2000s, like massive, layered leads. In addition, it includes other legendary trance tones. As a result, you get mix-ready sounds without tweaking macro knobs or Kaoss Physics.

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The SuperSaw Sound and the Synthesizers that can make it | haQ attaQ

video by Jakob Haq

"I've always loved the SuperSaw sound! But what is this sound really and what makes it sound like it does? In this episode of haQ attaQ we're diving deep into the Synthesis of the SuperSaw sound and also the Synthesizers that can produce it. A lot of synths can produce this sound, but not all synths are created equally and so they all differ when it comes to unison mode, voice doubling, detuning and pitch automation.

This episode is somewhat tied to my CyberPunk sounds series and the playlist for this series can be found here ►"



Playlist at the time of this post:

My Awful Bass - sounds Awesome now | "CyberPunk" Bass | haQ attaQ
The SuperSaw Sound and the Synthesizers that can make it | haQ attaQ

TRANCE SUPERSAW ICONS RECREATED - ROLAND SH-201

video upload by Robert Vadney

"recreating beloved iconic supersaw sounds for new productions and keeping it old-school with the authentic raw Roland Supersaw (found only in JP-8000 + SH-201) instead of emulation, wavetable, sample or Hypersaw etc 🤓

1. RANK 1 - AIRWAVE
2. PUSH - STRANGE WORLD
3. 4 STRINGS - INTO THE NIGHT
4. IAN VAN DAHL - CASTLES IN THE SKY
5. DANCE NATION - SUNSHINE

#3 already found place at "INTO THE LIGHT" in "AFTERPARTY" EP:
https://beatport.com/release/afterpar..."

Horizon synth for iPad - playing with some presets

Horizon synth for iPad - playing with some presets by Jarek J
"Horizon synth is a virtual analog synthesizer that takes the definition of iOs synthesizer to the next level.
Thanks to carefully designed architecture and heavy usage of coprocessor it blurs the boundaries between iOs and hardware synthesizers.
Horizon was built to perform and works perfectly with any MIDI keyboard or sequencer. A lot of research has been done in order to achieve unheard warmth and clarity.

HIGHLIGHTS
· True SuperSaw sound emulation, first found in the legendary Roland JP-8000 synthesizer. SuperSaw is a layered waveform consisting of multiple saw waves which are detuned to create an extremely full and epic sound. It's possible to use 2 supersaw oscillators per voice * 7 polyphony = 98 saw oscillators playing the same time!
· Two independent filters per voice with configurable routing. You can select between various filter types including classic resonant LP,HP,BP,Notch and less common like Comb and Formant.
· The Morph Group function lets you continuously morph of up to 30 parameters in a sound (including effects), using only the modulation wheel."

iPads on eBay

Horizon synth-hardsync-test by Jarek J
Horizon Synth for iPad - alpha demo by Jarek J

Roland SH-201 Supersaw Sounds

YouTube via benanderson88 | January 01, 2011 |

"Two sounds made with an SH-201 synthesizer I got yesterday from a chap on eBay.
The first is a Trance lead. OSC1 carries a Supersaw waveform, OSC2 carries a Saw waveform one octave below.
The second sound is Filter Sweep Strings. OSC1 carries a Supersaw waveform, OSC2 uses a Noise waveform to give it that little extra 'hiss' in its sound.

This is pretty much all I'll be using the SH-201 for, that and some feedback oscillators sounds if I feel the need. My other synths better it in almost every possible way - Its hard to compete with Vintage Analogue and 80s Digital. ;-)"

Patchblocks vs JP8000 - Supersaw battle on the "Giorgio" theme

Published on Sep 7, 2016 Matthieu

"Size doesn't matter...
I really love the theme of the Daft Punk track "Giorgio by Moroder". Roland 9/09 day is coming and I had an opportunity to have for a few days a Roland JP8000. This synth introduced the 'supersaw' wave, so I thought that it would be funny to run the same sequence in the JP8000 (via the Midiblock) and in the Patchblock (the left one) with a supersaw patch. The right Patchblock is just used to mix the volca and the other patchblock."

The Swarm by Atrium Instruments

video upload by DECIMA1



DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

​Knob-For-Knob Functionality
We at Artium Instruments are committed to knob-for-knob functionality. Every feature of The Swarm is directly mapped to a knob, button, switch, or jack, ensuring effortless control. There's no need for menu-diving or complicated sequences of button presses to access features; everything is conveniently accessible at your fingertips.
​
Curated, Onboard Effects
With over a decade of experience in the effects industry, we have carefully curated a selection of effects that seamlessly complement the synth core. Unique to The Swarm is its capability to use the onboard effects with other equipment, allowing you to route external audio through the inputs on the back.
​
Plug and Play Functionality
The Swarm utilizes a USB-C MIDI host for simplicity and ease of use. Most modern class-compliant MIDI controllers with USB functionality should plug in and work immediately with zero setup. Additionally, The Swarm provides power to your controller, streamlining your setup process. For older controllers that only have DIN connections, a USB to DIN converter can be used to ensure compatibility. (These converters typically cost $10-20)
​
Quality Craftsmanship, Intentional Design
We've invested considerable thought into crafting the overall feel of the instrument. From the layout of the knobs to the choice of colors, artwork, and the weight of the enclosure, every detail has been considered. These details matter to us because we recognize that the connection a user forms with a piece of gear is almost as crucial in the creative process as the sounds it produces. We hope you can feel the love and passion we've poured into every aspect of The Swarm, from its sonic capabilities to its design aesthetics.​
​
Open Source Platform
Artium desktop synths use an open source platform known as Axoloti or Ksoloti for development and implementation of its products. Click here for details on the open source platform being used.

SYNTH CORE

Oscillator
The Swarm features a SuperSaw oscillator with 8-note polyphony. This oscillator is composed of seven individual saw waves stacked on top of each other. The magic unfolds when you detune the waveforms by applying a frequency offset, resulting in one of the most massive synth sounds available.

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Modular Synth Tip - double frequency and supersaw effects #shorts

video upload by

"When you mix a sawtooth and a square wave together from the same oscillator, it produces a sawtooth wave at twice the frequency!

What you need:
1) an oscillator with individual saw and pulse outputs
2) a mixer (perhaps the mixer in your filter module)
Note: that it may be possible to use an inexpensive Multiple module to do the mixing.
3) optionally an LFO to modulate the Pulse Width of the pulse wave to get the supersaw effect"

The classic Supersaw - MULAB with MuSynth and MUX

YouTube via benanderson88. http://mutools.com/
"This quick video shows you how I made a supersaw in MULAB using only the pre-packaged MUX and MuSynth units. Who needs 3rd party VST when you have power like this out of the box?

I apologise in advance for I have a natural stutter."

Redshift 6 - Supersaw Tweak

video upload by Supercritical Synthesizers

"Redshift 6’s Demon Core Oscillator can create up to 16 analogue oscillators per voice. In this synth tweak we use the Demon Core Oscillators Stack feature to create a dense oscillator stack for a supersaw trance sound.

The stereo effect is created by modulating amplifiers panning with voice, so that each new note gets played on the opposite side of the stereo field. The filter cutoff is modulated with slow LFO to create movement to the arpeggiator lines.

Effects in this demo are external effects. All variations from the theme start dry, and the amount of effect is shown in the video."