Zebralette 3 Oscillator Effects Discussion

[pdxindy]

I think adding “steps” to the waveforms would essentially sound and function like sample rate reduction , or S&H

Posterize can add quantization to the morphing curve (not to an individual waveform)

[JoeLowery215]

I always thought it was interesting Zebra doesn’t have a Bend osc Fx or a Quantize osc fx.

The quantize Fx could be used to replicate the PPG.

Any hopes of adding these?

If by bend FX you mean the phase bending things in e.g. serum and vital, Zebralette 3 not only has them, but it has something much better! Rephase-submode in map-o-matic osc fx allows you to do those processes with a freely defineable curve, which you can also morph in real time! It can easily recreate and customize the familiar bend algorithms in something like serum (bend, asym, mirror), but also do super crazy things with the concept that other synths can only dream about

As for quantize, the map-o-matic modes should be able to do something in that direction with e.g. "stepped" saw-wave curves but I'm not sure if actual bit or sample rate reduction is possible.
If new osc fx are to be added at some point, quantize (particularly sample rate-reduction-like) is high on my wishlist too

Tldr: map-o-matic eats warp-modes in other synthesizers for breakfast

ok I tried it and you can def do the S&H sample rate reduction effect by using a stepped guide!

[JoeLowery215]

I think we should still have access to a Phase knob, unless this will be in Zebra 3

You can get a lot of different osc shapes using different Phase positions

[NeonBuddha]

I always thought it was interesting Zebra doesn’t have a Bend osc Fx or a Quantize osc fx.

The quantize Fx could be used to replicate the PPG.

Any hopes of adding these?

If by bend FX you mean the phase bending things in e.g. serum and vital, Zebralette 3 not only has them, but it has something much better! Rephase-submode in map-o-matic osc fx allows you to do those processes with a freely defineable curve, which you can also morph in real time! It can easily recreate and customize the familiar bend algorithms in something like serum (bend, asym, mirror), but also do super crazy things with the concept that other synths can only dream about

As for quantize, the map-o-matic modes should be able to do something in that direction with e.g. "stepped" saw-wave curves but I'm not sure if actual bit or sample rate reduction is possible.
If new osc fx are to be added at some point, quantize (particularly sample rate-reduction-like) is high on my wishlist too

Tldr: map-o-matic eats warp-modes in other synthesizers for breakfast

ok I tried it and you can def do the S&H sample rate reduction effect by using a stepped guide!

Great to hear that it worked!
Been too busy for some days to properly test the idea myself yet.
This thing is such a deep rabbit hole. Way ahead of the curve stuff and still just a small taste of what's to come

[JoeLowery215]

I think adding “steps” to the waveforms would essentially sound and function like sample rate reduction , or S&H

Posterize can add quantization to the morphing curve (not to an individual waveform)

Thanks! What do you mean to the morphing curve but not to the waveform?

Won’t that then affect the waveform?

[pdxindy]

Thanks! What do you mean to the morphing curve but not to the waveform?

Won’t that then affect the waveform?

When you morph between say 2 waveforms, Posterize quantizes the steps from one waveform to the next based on the Trigger Source you select. If you select LFO1 and LFO1 is set to 1/8th notes, then Posterize will quantize in steps 1/8th in length.

If you are only using a single waveform and not morphing between waveforms, then Posterize does nothing.

[Artie Fichelle]

How to make binaural sounds, when we cannot tune this thing in Hz?

[Urs]

How to make binaural sounds, when we cannot tune this thing in Hz?

Hehehe, this is a requirement I have never heard of before. What exactly do you need to be tuned in Hertz?

[aero+]

How to make binaural sounds, when we cannot tune this thing in Hz?

Hehehe, this is a requirement I have never heard of before. What exactly do you need to be tuned in Hertz?

I wonder if the question is related to binaural beats, instead of actual binaurality

[Artie Fichelle]

Of course I meant binaural beats. The idea behind is to create alpha and beta waves, that are from 5 to 9 Hz. These waves can bring your mind in a state of peace. Problem, we cannnot hear these waves, they are to low. But then I for example apply 2 oscillators one tuned 75 Hz, the other 80 Hz, and pan one oscillator to the left, the other to the right, and listen th that on earphones, your mind perceives the difference, alas the 5 Hz.

[Artie Fichelle]

I applied that method of panning as descrived above with Reasons FM synth algorithm, that lets you do that. These sounds are 1000 times better, than than the ones without.

[Artie Fichelle]

Now, since nobody answered, I will use plain German to what I mean.
Hallo Urs, wird es in Zebra 3 möglich sein, 2 Oszillatoren so zu stimmen, dass ich die Differenz der jeweiligen in Hertz bestimmen kann?
Das wäre gut für binaurale Sounds. Ich hoffe, dass ich nicht während der Ferien störe.
Vielen Dank
Artifichelle aka Orpheus.

[Urs]

If my concept works out, then yes.

[Howard]

You can get a lot of different osc shapes using different Phase positions

Not with a single oscillator synth (unless I'm missing some trick). The oscillators in Z3 will of course have a Phase parameter.

[JoeLowery215]

Hey Urs? How about a detune offset for the modulator in DeltaX so you can create unison/metallic/dissonant type effects?

One feature I want in Zebra2 is to be able to add feedback to the FMO.

WIth Zebralette3 you CAN do this which is amazing, but you can't detune the modulator, so it's a bit more limited.