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SYNTH9
Description
DRY VOL KNOBControls the volume of the untreated instrument signal present at the SYNTH OUTPUT jack.
SYNTH VOL KNOB
For all presets except MINI MOOD, the SYNTH VOL knob controls the overall volume of the selected preset at the SYNTH OUTPUT jack. In MINI MOOD, SYNTH VOL controls the volume of the non-portamento synthesizer.
CTRL 1
Make adjustments based on selected preset.
CTRL 2
Make adjustments based on selected preset.
PRESET KNOB
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Discussed in Source Audio Sorcerers Society (S.A.S.S) Part 3 in the TalkBass community
bassbrad
That is a tough question but I shall try. The C4 is capable of warmer sounds than the buzzy sounds you refer to but nothing like what could be mistaken for a mellotron or strings*. Using the sine wave, monophonic or polyphonic pitch or dry inputs, the envelopes, harmonizer and other effects can result in a wide range of ... ... more
Rick Penrose
Thank you Bassbrad! A lot to think about. Love the Source Audio stuff but still trying to learn which pedal does what! You feedback really helps. thanks ... more
Discussed in 90s synth bass tones? In a pedal? in the TalkBass community
bassbrad
There are quite a few choices from preset pedals to others that allow you to create your own tones using a computer program plus there are data bases where users share sounds. [link] Bass Mono Synth | Bass Synthesizer - Electro-HarmonixSYNTH9 | Synthesizer Machine - Electro-Harmonix C4 SynthFuture Impact v3 - MIDI products ... ... more
Discussed in Does It Exist? Chorded Synth or Organ or Horn Pedal? in the TalkBass community
bassbrad
Boss SY1 pedal has a good selection of preset pads from Roland synths. Source Audio C4 has a harmonizer and can generate harmony to synth tones that way EHX Synth9 has some pad sounds from classic synths EHX Mel9 both has pad sounds that sound good including string, orchestra and choir Zoom MS pedals have a harmonizer that ... ... more
Discussed in New Tech for old school Bass Synth sounds help! in the TalkBass community
bassbrad
This question comes up a lot and should be a FAQ so here is my attempt at a primer of sorts. Welcome to the Pleasuredome as Frankie says!There are a lot of solutions for bass synth sounds today without the need to make modifications to your bass from preset pedals to others that allow to to create your own sounds and textures ... ... more
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