Step by step

4. Rhythmic modulation with Step FX

1 The other Camel Audio throwback is Step FX. This too is a multieffects processor, but less focused on grit and girth, instead targeting rhythmic modulation. Fire up Retro Synth, put down a few sustained chords, then load up Step FX on Retro Synth’s channel.

2 Start by activating the Filter module. We’ll set Cutoff frequency to around 630Hz and Resonance to 37%. We’ve now got a warm but dull sound. With the region looped for playback, activate the Filter Cutoff power button just above the left side of the Step Modulator grid.

3 Our sound really pops when we start drawing in the Step Modulator’s grid. We can adjust the height of the blue blocks to affect the filter’s Depth. Reduce the Cutoff in the main Filter section to hear the effect. Dragging to the side changes the length of time the step is active. Great stuff!