This project started off as an experiment with LFO's just seeing what I can do with them while getting more familiar with some of the nuances of the software. Through this experimentation I ended up with an analog generator that doesnt use the any of the input generators. Using Velocity2Ctl and Pitch2Ctl and a couple of filters I was able to get most of the functionality of the standard generator and more using just LFO's as the main source. Functionality includes, wave destabilization, better noise options, more advanced envelope options and a waveshaper.
It also has the really cool ability to change the shape of the wave generated based on velocity usually leading to waves that sound related to each other but different at the same time. This can be turned off.
There are some downsides to the module however like no polyphony and depending on what wave shape you use in the waveshaper it can start to clip while switching frequencies. This can be somewhat mitigated however. There is also the inconvenience of having to enter the metamodule to change certain elements such as the wave shape and the dampener behavior.
I do have some ideas to fix these issues while keeping the LFO's but the easier solution would be just to use analog generator modules instead(it wouldn't be as cool tho). In practical use its really good at making complex and irregular waves and sounds for building your own synths with.
Also if you guys have any tips to make it better I would really appreciate it.
Patch 1:
- Fixed envelope response(again Thanks ACheney)
- Changed the name of a module
Version 2
YFire Generator: Here is a summed up list of the changes:
- A far superior waveshaper implementation (Thanks to ACheney for the cool idea) with multiple banks of categorized and this time properly calculated waveforms.
- Polyphony
- Massively De-janked generator modules(with some advice from NightRadio)
- A more refined sound in general
- and some miscellaneous control fixes and additions
- fixed triangle wave controls not being assigned any modules