Instruction Manual

20.3. OPERATOR 293
20.3 Operator
The Operator
Instrument.
Operator is an advanced and exible synthesizer that combines the concept of frequency
modulation (FM) with classic subtractive synthesis. It utilizes four multi-waveform oscillators
that can modulate each other's frequencies, creating very complex timbres from a limited
number of objects. Operator includes a lter section, an LFO and global controls, as well
as individual envelopes for the oscillators, lter, LFO and pitch.
The full version of Operator is not included with the standard version of Live, but is a special
feature available for purchase separately. For details, please visit the Ableton webshop
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where you will be offered the opportunity to buy Operator online. Once you have purchased
Operator, you will need to unlock it before using it, as described in the chapter on unlocking.
20.3.1 General Overview
The interface of Operator consists of two parts: the display surrounded on either side by
the shell. The shell offers the most important parameters in a single view and is divided into
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