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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / DX7 bank import / wrong file type?

« on: September 05, 2016, 06:12:09 PM »

When copying these files to PreenFM's DX7 directory, they won't show up in the browser.

Are these actually non-standard DX7 bank files?

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: OS 2.03: behaviour NOT1/2 ==> IM*

« on: September 05, 2016, 05:33:25 PM »

Looks like it is working now as intended!

Many thanks for this quick fix, Xavier!

 

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: OS 2.03: behaviour NOT1/2 ==> IM*

« on: September 04, 2016, 10:49:20 AM »

To my best understanding, the synth behaves different, just as I stated in the first post.

1) start up the PreenFM2 (On my synth, the patch which shows up is an "Algo 9, Velo 12, Voic 6". I don't know whether this applies in general.)
2) turn OP4 shape to OFF (just using OP1, OP2 and OP3 here)
3) set fixed IMs to 0.00
4) set velocity sensitive IM1 and IM2 > 0.00
5) set up NOT1: FLAT, 60, -LN8
6) set up MATRIX 6: NOT1, any positive value "x", IM*

I cannot hear any dampening effect for the high notes, whatever positive values dialled in for "x". In contrast, dialling in negative values for "x" adds alot of overtones.

Could someone please check.

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / [Resolved in 2.05B5] OS 2.03: behaviour NOT1/2 ==> IM*

« on: September 02, 2016, 01:41:46 PM »

OS 2.03

For most patches, I apply note scaling to all modulation indexes in order to cure harsh high notes.

See here from the manual: "Decrease the IM for high notes to get rid of aliasing. ( Flat, 60, -lin8) that you multiply by IM* in the modulation matrix."

It seems that setting up "NOT1/2 ==> IM*" in the matrix only adds to all fixed modulation indexes: When setting all fixed IMs to 0.00, and setting the velocity sensitive IMs different from 0.00, the aforementioned matrix entry has no effect at all.

Speaking in simple math, it seems to be implemented similar to this: (fixed IMs * matrix setting) + velocity sensitive IMs
I'd like to see it implemented the following way: (fixed IMs + velocity sensitive IMs) * matrix setting

This way, you could add velocity sensitive growl to the lower notes, that does not lead to harsh sounds in the higher notes. (Heading for piano type sounds here.)

Alternatively, one could add a new destination, e.g.  "IMvel*", which only applies to the velocity sensitive modulation indexes. This would even offer higher flexibility.

Does this make sense at all?

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: [Resolved in 2.05B4] operator off (position inside shape selection)

« on: August 31, 2016, 08:58:52 AM »

Hey great, thanks alot, Xavier!

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / [Resolved in 2.05B4] operator off (position inside shape selection)

« on: August 30, 2016, 09:18:54 PM »

During sound development, it usually helps to switch individual operators off. Operator shape "OFF"  is selectable after scrolling through the available non-user waveforms.

Is there a particular reason or advantage, why "OFF" has been put at this position? I feel putting "OFF" in the first place was more user friendly, as "OFF" and "SIN" are probably the most used settings.

Any thoughts?

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / most useful user waveforms

« on: August 22, 2016, 09:37:15 PM »

Is there a consens about most useful user waveforms to complement the PreenFM's sound pallette?

I thought of sampling my Clavia G2's phase modulated oscillator in order to imitate some of the feedback-like operators of the DX7 and gain some more warmth by means of "not so sharp" saw-like waveforms. I know there are people argumenting to buy a DX7, if you want DX7 sounds.

Anyway - what type of user waveforms do you prefer for what reasons?

Also, does anybody know, if user waveforms are reduced to less than 1024 samples, once they have been imported into the PreenFM2?

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preenfm2 and preenfm3 / Re: Modulation Matrix

« on: August 22, 2016, 09:21:48 PM »

"Mod matrix is really great Xavier. One thing I think is missing is Envelope Decay as a destination. "

+1

This also comes handy when imitating piano-like Instruments, where higher notes decay faster naturally.

I think decay on carriers were most important, but "DECAY ALL" will probably work for many sounds.

Xavier - keep up the good work!