This is actually a late November 2005 patch. December still forthcoming.
Octave Kitten
Oscillators
Octave: Osc1 - 16’, Osc2 - 8’, Osc3 - 8’
Wave: Osc1 - 6.9 (194), Osc2 - 6.8 (188), Osc3 - 6.9 (196)
Freq: Osc1: n/a, Osc2: -1.5 (-37), Osc3: 0 (-3)
Mixer
Osc1 - 0, ON
Osc2 - 10(255), ON
Osc3 - 6.4(175), ON
Noise - 128, OFF
Ext - OFF
Filter
Freq: 2.5Khz(184), Res: 1(10), Spacing: 0, KB Amt: 7.9(214), Mode:LP/LP,
Slope: 24db/24db, Envelope Amt: +1(+43)
Filter Envelope Attack: 3mS (003), Decay: 900mS (170),
Sustain: 8 (214), Release: 10 (061)
Amplitude Envelope Duplicate Filter Envelope settings.
Lfo
Rate: 5.9Hz, Lfo Sync: Off/Sync
Mod Wheel Bus Source: Tri, Dest: Filter, Shaping: On/PGM, Amt: 0.
Pedal Mod Bus Source: Tri, Dest: Pitch, Shaping: ON/PGM, Amt :1
(005).
Glide: Off, Release: ON, Pitch Bend Amt: Major Third.
1>2 Sync: On, 3>1 FM: Off, 3 KB Cont: ON, 3 Freq: Hi, KB Mode: Low Note
Priority, Trigger: Multiple, Master Volume: 5 (130).
Pot Mapping Src: Mod Wheel, Dest: Osc 1 level, Direction: Normal,
Amount: 100%.
Output config: Mono (plug or no plug in right channel) or Stereo.
Notes: Mod wheel generates sub-octave two octaves down, Osc 3 level ctrls
sub-octave one octave down from fundamental. Mod wheel amt ctrl will also
generate filter wah if desired.
The above patch utilizes oscillator sync in a less conventional manner.
Instead of the usual screaming lead tone, its structured to allow the master
oscillator to function as a sub-octave thats phase-locked to the fundamental
With this use of sync, one can have a two-oscillator bass patch in which the
oscillators are tuned to an octave unison, but without the phase
cancellations that cause the amplitude to wobble with a non-phase locked
arrangement. This actually yields a tighter bass tone when staccato env
settings are used. In addition, one can use a second or higher harmonic as
the dominant frequency (for those who accompany bass guitar).
The frequency of oscillator 2 sets the proper phase alignment for
simulating the osc/sub-osc arrangement.
Try more staccato env settings for variations. Also, for those who may have
a model D thats been modified with Osc1/2 sync, the same principle can be
adapted.
Will post a reference patch in sysex on the Squarewave file section as time
permits.
Regards,
LWG