motif disco station

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A01   DiscoAttack         a super-cool fast-moving trance-like motion-synth that changes over time.     description             AT opens up the filter depending on how hard you press. cool for real-time effects.     aftertouch             all the basics work great (cutoff, resonance, etc.) knob 4 on "assign 2" creates a cool mix-depth effect between the two waveforms.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - adds to release length and creates a "warp" effect on the sound     wheel             arp on - great disco effect arp off - a simple lead that sounds like it's in a 4-d "sphere." use modwheel for extra effects when arp is off.     arp button             slider one controls the voice lead, slider two controls the ethereal background.     sliders

 

A02   XXXBreather         a sweepy vocal lead with an atmospheric sound behind it.     description             AT closes the filter, depending on how hard you press.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). knobs 2 & 4 on the "assigns" control waveform volumes.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - creates a room-filling "wash" effect and mutes the voice.     wheel             arp on - creates the "wilting" lead effect. arp off - simplifies the lead.     arp button             slider one controls the edgy sound, slider two controls the heavy, grungy sound     sliders

 

A03   MoroderBsX         verrry cool synth bass. very tight. lots programmed.     description             AT opens up the filter and creates a resonant, bright, punchy bass effect with arp on, with arp off it fattens up the sound to sound like a super-fat, cutting lead synth.     aftertouch             all the basics work great (cutoff, resonance, etc.) knob 4 on "assign 2" creates a cool mix-depth effect between the two waveforms.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - opens up the filter to create fatness.     wheel             arp on - great disco pulsing bass. arp off - a fat bass or synth lead.     arp button             sliders 1 & 4 control wavesample volumes.     sliders

 

 

A04   RunnerLead         a smooth pad lead that opens up in intensity as time passes.     description             Aftertouch opens and closes the filter.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). assign knob 2 controls filter and KN4 controls some volume.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - controls filter so you control the filter dynamics in real-time.     wheel             nothing special with the arp on this one. :)     arp button             slider one controls the waveform volume.     sliders

 

A05   Swathers MQ         cool percussive trance-like sound with great dynamics.     description             AT opens up the filter just a little and increases the resonance.     aftertouch             nothing major here just slight differences in filter.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - controls filters and second sample volume.     wheel             arp on - creates the dynamic effect. arp off - use the lower octaves for "swishing" sounds.     arp button             slider one is the sharper sound, slider two controls the shaker-type sound.     sliders

 

A06   Sparklater         another cool pulsing bass sound.     description             AT closes the filter, depending on how hard you press.     aftertouch             KN3 creates a cool warbling effect, KN4 controls some filter.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - controls volume of pad layer.     wheel             arp on - cool pulsing bass. arp off - simple pan pad.     arp button             slider one - bass. slider two - pad.     sliders

 

 

A07   Drum Station         cool percussive bass.     description             AT opens the filter, making it sound like someone is playing the drum.     aftertouch             KN1 controls drum in & out volumes. KN3 creates a "wash" in the effects. KN4 has a really cool warbling effect.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - controls the filter in real-time.     wheel             arp on - pulsing percussion. arp off - simple percussion.     arp button             slider one - drum; slider two - resonant bass.     sliders

 

A08   Gun Runner         fat throaty bass with cool performance traits.     description             AT - very cool! controls the throat-box vocoder ya-ya effect.     aftertouch             KN2, some volume. KN4, intensity (watch out! :) ).     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - pitch shift, but, use on lower octave and get that cool r&b "swirl bass" effect that so many people want.     wheel             arp on - interesting lick.     arp button             slider one controls the fat edge of the sound. slider two is the bass portion of the sound.     sliders

 

A09   Disco Jammerz         cool percussive trance-sound.     description             AT closes the filter and resonance, and opens the volume of the waveform.     aftertouch             great real time effects. KN1 controls some filter volume.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - real-time filter control.     wheel             arp on - creates the sound. arp off - cool sfx-percussion "toinc."     arp button             use sliders one and two to create cool variants in the sound.     sliders

 

A10   WaveFormers         a room-filling, heavy pulsating sound.     description             AT opens up the filter, and adds the synthy element to the sound.     aftertouch             KN4 is where it's at - verrry pulsing. watch out for resonance, and do cool stuff with cutoff.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - adds a room-filling pad layer.     wheel             arp off - a unique synth percussion lead.     arp button             slider one controls the synth lead, slider two controls the percussive element.     sliders

 

A11   SquigSqueek         thin, smooth synth lead with portamento and nice reverb delay.     description             AT closes the filter, creating a "talking" effect.     aftertouch             cutoff and resonance are where it's at, KN4 creates an interesting filter effect.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - creates the LFO modulation.     wheel             arp on - nuttin special. :)     arp button             slider one & three - the pad leads; slider two - the grungier part of the sound.     sliders

 

A12   PlanetWhir         fat pulsing hydrattic bass.     description             AT opens the filter, and fattens the sound.     aftertouch             cutoff, resonance - verrry cool stuff. KN3 & KN4 - very cool effects.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - opens and closes the volume.     wheel             arp off - gives ya a fat lead.     arp button             slider two controls the heavy, grungy sound     sliders

 

A13   FractalPen         a dynamic percussive pulse attack.     description             AT opens the filter, creating a fuller, harder percussive sound.     aftertouch             cutoff & resonance: cool stuff. try turning the cutoff all the way left, then modify resonance. KN1 creates a cool effect, too.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - controls the filter opening.     wheel             arp on - creates the pulsing sfx effect. arp off - a simple percussive "swish."     arp button             slider one controls volume.     sliders

 

A14   TelePhonics         super cool something-who-knows-how-to-describe-but we love this sound, effect.     description             AT closes the filter, creates cool sounds.     aftertouch             KN1 cuts off the sound elements, KN3 creates a wash sound and KN4 creates a warbler effect. cutoff goes a long way, and watch out for resonance!     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - turns the volume up and down on the "ping" sound.     wheel             arp on - creates the cool sfx trance. arp off - simply a unique sfx sound.     arp button             slider one is the ping sound, slider two controls the sfx stab.     sliders

 

A15   Buzzer Cutter         a resonant pulsating fx.     description             AT opens the filter, and makes it more metallic.     aftertouch             cutoff and KN4 create cool effects.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - opens up filter.     wheel             arp off - a simple lead stab, repeating.     arp button             slider one controls lower resonant sound, slider two controls cutting lead.     sliders

 

A16   Poly XX         rhaspy synth lead.     description             AT opens the filter and reduces the rhaspiness into a smooth lead.     aftertouch             cutoff & KN2 & KN4 open and close filters and volumes.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - removes rhaspiness to reveal smooth lead.     wheel             arp on - creates a staggered effect.     arp button             slider one controls the smooth lead, slider two controls the rhaspiness.     sliders

 

A17   Spangle Bass         cool cool dual-tone bass or lead with breathy vocal overtone.     description             AT opens the filter, and reveals a rough edgy synth.     aftertouch             KN1 controls release and play length, KN4 is REALLY cool when you turn it to the right. cutoff also gives you some great options. resonance creates a throaty effect.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - opens up the "stingy" part of the sound.     wheel             arp on - cool pulsating effect.     arp button             slider one controls the pulsing sound, slider two controls the vocal.     sliders

 

A18   CrimeTimeX         throaty, resonant, distant sounding pulser.     description             AT closes the filter, leaving the percussive sound.     aftertouch             KN1 filter. KN3 cool pitch changes. cutoff - cool balance changer.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - creates a room-filling "wash" effect and opens up the sound.     wheel             arp off creates a cool, weird, unique synth lead or bass.     arp button             slider one controls the perc part of the sound, slider two controls the resonant synth.     sliders

 

A19   SideWinders         cool pulsating synth lead that changes over time.     description             AT closes the filter, cool resonance.     aftertouch             KN4 controls the the pulsating element. cutoff is cool, as usual. :)     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - opens up the filter to reveal a very tight, cutting lead.     wheel             arp off - room filling synth sound.     arp button             slider one and two control the waveform mix.     sliders

 

A20   Phaseattax         very cool trance sfx effect.     description             AT closes the filter, creates unique whistling sound.     aftertouch             KN4 is cool.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - creates a room-filling "wash" effect and opens the filter.     wheel             arp off leaves a wild sfx.     arp button             slider one: swish, slider two: the stabe wave.     sliders

 

A21   LogicRunners         pulsating electro-bass     description             AT closes the filter, depending on how hard you press.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). knobs 2 & 4 on the "assigns" control waveform volumes.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - creates a room-filling "wash" effect and mutes the voice.     wheel             arp on - creates the "wilting" lead effect. arp off - simplifies the lead.     arp button             slider one controls the edgy sound, slider two controls the heavy, grungy sound     sliders

 

A22   UltimaPadd         rich relaxing synth pad with a sweeping mute effect.     description             AT opens up the filter and makes the pad less muted and more brash.     aftertouch             pretty much just the basics here.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - add an LFO to the filter.     wheel             arp on - creates a second layer one octave lower.     arp button             slider one and three control volumes, slider two adds a layer one octave higher.     sliders

 

A23   Pan Runner         pulsing and snapping deep base sequence.     description             AT closes the filter, mutes the bass.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). KN3 creates a warbling, KN4 controls amp.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - controls volume in real-time.     wheel             arp off - a rich, pulse-attack pad with slight resonance upon release.     arp button             slider two controls volume.     sliders

 

A24   ModWhlYaya         super fuzzy super fat lead.     description             AT opens the filter, with the "ya" sound, creating the "wah" effect.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). nothing major on the knobs.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - creates a great "wah" effect.     wheel             arp on - creates the "wilting" lead effect. arp off - simplifies the lead.     arp button             slider one controls the fat fuzzy sound, slider two controls the resonant poly synth sound.     sliders

 

A25   Vocos Panos         an atmospheric, rippling vocal lead.     description             AT lengthens the release, creating a double-layer to the sound.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.).     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - creates a room-filling "wash" effect and adds a second layer.     wheel             arp off - creates a beautiful, airy, calliope type vocal lead.     arp button             slider one controls the main vocal lead, slider two controls the lighter background layers.     sliders

 

A26   HormiclesX         a very cool synthy click-track.     description             AT opens up the filter.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). KN1 changes the sound of the click.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - adds a great synthy layer to the sound.     wheel             arp off - now you have a drum sfx... use the modwheel to create a cool dynamic.     arp button             slider one controls the bass sound, slider two the click.     sliders

 

A27   Paddler Bass         a very cool paddle bass combined with a bouncy sfx.     description             AT opens up the filter, so you can hear the squeeky sound better.     aftertouch             KN1 changes the mix of the waveforms, KN3 creates a room-fill effect, KN4 creates a really cool change in the effect.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - opens the filter.     wheel             arp off creates a bouncy paddle bass. use the modwheel to get the most from the sound.     arp button             slider four is the paddle. slider one is the bounce sfx.     sliders

 

A28   Planar Plan         a pulsing tech sound.     description             AT closes the filter, and mutes the sound.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). knobs 2 & 4 on the "assigns" control waveform volumes.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - creates a room-filling "wash" effect and mutes the voice.     wheel             arp on - creates the "wilting" lead effect. arp off - simplifies the lead.     arp button             slider one controls the edgy sound, slider two controls the heavy, grungy sound     sliders

 

 

A29   ModTalkerz         repeptitive digital bass.     description             AT controls filter and resonance.     aftertouch             KN1 contols wave balance, KN4 creates a cool werbling effect. sounds like a talking digital animal.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - closes and opens the filter.     wheel             arp off - what a great resonant synth lead or bass.     arp button             slider one and two are the synth lead, slider three is the metal click noise.     sliders

 

A30   Fat Sambos         an ultra fat and thick fuzzy synth lead.     description             AT open the filter, and reveals a very tech sfx.     aftertouch             cutoff and KN4 are the coolest.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - turns up the sfx part of the lead.     wheel             arp on - a cool bass drop.     arp button             slider one is the fuzz, slider two is the sfx. turn slider two all the way up, then vary slider one at different levels for a cool effect.     sliders

 

A31   PannPottBs         a superb dance organ bass. plucky and low, awesome.     description             AT open the filter, and creates a slight warbling effect.     aftertouch             play around with these. cutoff is the best. KN3 creates an effects wash.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - controls the bell-part of the sound and mutes the lead. awesome for live performance.     wheel             arp on - creates the old fashioned 70's rock effect.     arp button             slider one is volume.     sliders

 

A32   Hydro Keys         high density raspy synth.     description             AT closes the filter, creating a filter wah.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.)     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - opens the filter and increases resonance.     wheel             arp on - simple ARP.     arp button             slider one controls volume.     sliders

 

A33   Tekka Toker         pulsing drum perc sfx.     description             AT opens the filter, for real-time effects.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). KN2, 3 & 4 - awesome.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - opens the filter and increases resonance.     wheel             arp off - a simple sfx perc.     arp button             slider one controls volume.     sliders

 

A34   Electrixx         a repetitive trance-like sfx     description             AT increases the resonance for that "shiny" effect.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). KN4 mixes between the two waveforms.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - mixes between the sfx and the washy swish sfx.     wheel             arp off - control the tempo yourself.     arp button             slider one controls the weird tech sound, slider two is the crunchy sfx sound.     sliders

 

A35   Q Blipp         a blip-type drum sfx perc.     description             AT closes the filter, depending on how hard you press.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). KN4 increases the digital delay panning.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - closes down the filter to mute the sfx.     wheel             arp off creates an amazing buzz sound that sounds totally different from the blip when the ARP is on.     arp button             slider one controls the blip, slider two controls the click.     sliders

 

A36   Fluella MR         a far-off rhaspy flutey vocal lead with portamento slide.     description             AT closes the filter, depending on how hard you press.     aftertouch             KN4 controls waveform mix.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - closes ther filter and adds LFO.     wheel             arp on - creates the a mysterious warble effect.     arp button             slider one controls the vocal, slider two controls the vox, slider three controls the rhaspy sfx.     sliders

 

A37   Pulsometer         a pulsing synth bass.     description             AT opens the filter, an increases resonance.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). KN3 creates a pitch warbling effect and KN4 is a volume mixer.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - controls filter volume.     wheel             arp off turns the sound into a super fat fuzzy lead.     arp button             slider is volume.     sliders

 

A38   Phaseonic Bass         resonant pulsing bass.     description             AT opens the filter, and fattens the sound.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). KNobs 1, 3 & 4 create some really cool real-time effects.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - closes the filter.     wheel             arp off creates a very resonant "pluggy" bass.     arp button             slider one controls volume.     sliders

 

A39   DeepPlugBass         a low deep punchy fat organ-style bass.     description             AT opens the filter.     aftertouch             all the basics create great effects (cutoff, resonance, etc.). KN3 opens up the fx.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - creates a mild reverse-wah type effect.     wheel             arp on creates a disco-ey bass effect.     arp button             slider one controls volume.     sliders

 

A40   Swarmer Pad         sounds just like the name, a resonant sweeping metallic synth pad.     description             AT opens up the filter.     aftertouch             create a cool effect by turning KN3 to the right (creates pitch warbling), then turn release and attack to the left.     knobs           pitchwheel - bends pitch modwheel - creates modulating LFO filter.     wheel             arp on - creates the a warbling effect.     arp button             slider one controls the edgy sound, slider two controls filter LFO.     sliders

 

 

 

 

 

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