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Output parameters: The area at the extreme right houses the switches for the integrated
modulation eects and the Volume knob, which is responsible for the main output level. The
eects can be used to color or thicken the sound. See ES E output parameters on page 125.
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Extended parameters: Not shown in the image, the extended parameters are accessed by
clicking the triangle at the lower left of the interface. These parameters include bend and
tuning functions. See Extended ES E parameters on page 126.
ES E oscillator parameters
The synthesizer oscillator generates a waveform, which is then sent to other portions of the
synthesizer engine for processing or manipulation.
Oscillator parameters
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Wave knob: Rotate to select the waveform of the oscillator, which is responsible for the basic
color of the tone. The leftmost setting of the Wave parameter causes the oscillators to output
sawtooth signals. Across the remaining range, the oscillators output pulse waves, with the
average pulse width determined by the Wave parameter position.
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4, 8, and 16 buttons: Switch the pitch in octaves—transpose it up or down. The lowest setting is
16 feet, and the highest is 4 feet. The use of the term feet to determine octaves comes from the
measurements of organ pipe lengths. The longer and wider the pipe, the deeper the tone.