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Practical uses of merging CV
The practical applications of merging CV are perhaps less obvious compared to splitting CV. But there are numerous
applications for a merged CV control output, a few of which are listed below:
D You can create interesting modulation effects by merging several Modulation outputs from LFO’s and other
CV modulation sources.
For example, merging the Modulation outputs from several LFO’s would produce a “mixed modulation” output. This
merged output signal could be likened to a “super LFO” capable of generating several modulation cycles simulta-
neously, each with a different waveform and modulation rate! In addition to this, by using the trim control for each
CV input, you have full control over the amount of modulation applied by each LFO.
The above example could of course also include Curve CV outputs from a Matrix or Mod Outs from Malström etc.,
in short any CV Modulation output.
D Use the ECF-42 Filter to apply envelope controlled filter effects.
This can create the sound of “synthesized” percussion, and other interesting effects.
This is done using the following method:
1. Connect the audio outputs of a Redrum to a ECF-42 Envelope controlled filter.
2. Connect the Gate outputs from up to 4 Redrum drum channels to the merge inputs of a Spider CV.
3. Route the merged output to the Env Gate input on the ECF-42.
If you add a touch of velocity the connected Gate signals will trigger the ECF-42 filter envelope. Again, the trim
pots on the Spider allows you to adjust the amount of filter envelope applied.
D Create an “arpeggiator” using two Matrix devices and the Spider CV Merger & Splitter.
By merging the Note CV output from one Matrix with a Curve CV output of another Matrix, you can transpose the Ma-
trix pattern in real-time, a bit like an arpeggiator.
1. Create a Subtractor and a Matrix device.
Connect the Matrix Note and Gate CV outputs to the Subtractor Sequencer CV and Gate inputs, respectively.
2. Program a pattern for the Matrix.
In the following text this is referred to as “Matrix 1”.