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19. MODULATORS
Modulation is a key component of all forms of synthesis. It is the way in which you shape a signal
and the tool with which to breath life and movement into a sound. MASSIVE X provides nine mod-
ulation sources in the form of Modulators, which can be used to control various parameters across
the synth. Modulator 1 is a dedicated Amp-Envelope, hard-wired to control the Amplifier level.
Each of the remaining eight Modulators can be assigned to any of the four modulation sources:
Modulation Envelope, Exciter Envelope, Switcher LFO, and Random LFO. On a basic level,
Modulators can be used to apply LFOs or envelopes to create simple contours or add motion to a
sound. However, through an extensive network of modulation routing possibilities, as well as the
specific controls of the Modulators themselves, more intricate arrangements can be constructed.
Envelopes are one of the most common and powerful tools for contouring your synth sound. In
more typical use cases, envelopes control the loudness of an amplifier, shape the tone and color
of a filter, or adjust the pitch of a signal. They can also be used for more creative objectives, like
applying modulation to the speed of a sequence, the delay time of a stereo effect, or the rate of
another Modulator.
While envelopes create motion by defining the contour over a set of time and level based stages,
LFOs typically have a fixed wave shape, useful for producing cyclical, predictable rhythmic modu-
lation. LFOs (low frequency oscillators) produce a signal below the human range of hearing. As
the signal cannot be heard, it is ideal for producing movement and animation, adding a sense of
motion and depth to a sound. Modulation effects can become a defining character of a sound, for
example, vibrato when an LFO is applied to the pitch of an oscillator, or tremolo when applied to
an amplifier. Slow LFOs allow for subtle, elongate changes over time, while higher frequency rates
can be used as a source for frequency modulation, amplitude modulation, and other types of au-
dio-rate modulation.
The Modulators are accessed and assigned via the Navigation Bar using the tabs labeled e.g. E1,
E2, E3 for envelopes and L1, L2, L3 for LFOs. For information on how to assign the Modulators to
parameters, see Assigning Modulation.
The flexible and comprehensive range of modulation sources and routing possibilities provide con-
siderable power for sound design. When properly exploited, the Modulators can go beyond your
basic modulation needs, facilitating more advanced applications, like physical modeling, velocity-
sensitive envelope shaping, multi-stage envelopes for complex shaping and so much more.
19.1. Overview of the Modulators
This section provides an overview of the Modulator section:
Modulators
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